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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, families are facing mounting pressure—tough choices, cultural confusion, and strained relationships.

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Pastor John Goodale

Pastor John Goodale has been a pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Colorado Springs, CO since 1995. John grew up in Washington state and graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a Communication major and Christian Education minor. This led him to Fuller Seminary, where he earned his Masters of Divinity and eventually Doctor of Ministry. John and his wife Deborah have been married for 31 years. They have two children, Matthew and Suzanne.

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Building a Godly Legacy

When Pastor John Goodale turned age 60, he realized he wanted to make the most of his remaining years of life. In this broadcast, he recalls how many leaders in the Bible started out strong in their faith but failed to stay true to God by the end of their lives (eg. the kings of Israel, King Solomon, King David, etc.). Pastor Goodale explains how to leave behind a godly legacy through everyday kindness, rather than trying to become famous.