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What Is a “Natural Death” for Christians?

In this compassionate and biblically grounded response, Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries addresses difficult end-of-life questions many Christians face. He explains whether using fentanyl or other palliative care to ease pain is morally permissible, whether a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order is wrong, and how Christians should understand the concept of a “natural death.” Pastor Mike carefully distinguishes comfort care from euthanasia, affirming the sanctity of life while also encouraging wisdom, courage, and compassion as believers face death and dying. This teaching brings clarity, peace, and pastoral guidance to deeply emotional decisions.

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1/25/2026

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About Ask Pastor Mike Live

Focal Point is the Bible teaching ministry of author and pastor Mike Fabarez. Focal Point explores and proclaims the depths of Scripture on its daily radio broadcast and is dedicated to clearly explaining the truth of God’s Word.

About Pastor Mike Fabarez

Mike Fabarez is the founding pastor of Compass Bible Church in South Orange County, California and has been in pastoral ministry for more than 30 years. He is committed to clearly communicating God’s word verse-by-verse and encourages his listeners to apply what they have learned to their daily lives.

Pastor Mike is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Talbot School of Theology (M.A.) and Westminster Theological Seminary in California (D.Min.).

Mike is heard on hundreds of radio programs across the country on the Focal Point radio program and has authored several books, including Raising Men Not Boys, Lifelines for Tough Times, Preaching That Changes Lives, Getting It Right, Praying for Sunday, and Why the Bible?

Mike and his wife, Carlynn, reside in Laguna Hills, California and they have three children, Matthew, John and Stephanie.

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Mailing Address
Focal Point
P.O. Box 2850
Laguna Hills, CA 92654
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1-888-320-5885