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 Hosts: Pastor Danny & Dr. Amelia Cole
 Guests: Min. David & Dr. Cynthia Goodin

A Goodin Family Affair Pt. 1 — Blending with Grace, Leading with Love

✍️ Episode Summary

In this heartfelt episode of Pursuit of Passion, hosts Danny & Amelia sit down with David and Cynthia Goodin to uncover the real story behind their enduring love, ministry partnership, and the beautiful complexity of blending family and faith. With honesty and laughter, the Goodins share how grace became their foundation and how leadership begins first at home. Their transparency offers hope to couples learning to lead together without losing sight of love.

💡 Key Highlights

• How the Goodins built unity while navigating family transitions
• The power of prayer and communication in sustaining connection
• Leading in ministry without sacrificing intimacy
• Choosing forgiveness and grace daily

🙌 Tune In

This conversation reminds us that love—rooted in faith—isn’t effortless, but it’s always worth the pursuit.
 Listen now on Pursuit of Passion wherever you stream podcasts.

🎯 Take Action

✨ If you're considering a blended family, get pre-engagement or premarital counseling from someone who specializes in blended families
✨ Spend the first year building friendship with stepchildren—not forcing parent-child roles
✨ Create alternating holiday and summer schedules that give both biological parents breaks
✨ Write a family mission and vision statement together—and include the kids in age-appropriate ways
✨ Contact the Goodins for specialized blended family counseling at https://www.agoodinfamilyaffair.com
✨ Subscribe to A Goodin Family Affair podcast for ongoing encouragement and resources
✨ Get your copy of Pursuit of Passion at danny.amelia.org for deeper marriage work
✨ Remember: You're never too broken for God to bless you

You don't have to blend alone. There is hope and help available.

Order Danny and Amelia's Book, Pursuit of Passion, and begin your journey of deeper love and lasting passion at https://www.dannyamelia.org/.