https://ownchurch.org/series/own-podcasts/ Darren Goodman is the co-senior pastor and co-founder of Alpha Omega Ministries, One Word Now Global Ministries and OWN Church. He is an in-demand international lecturer, inspirational speaker, trusted advisor and television personality. His insight into personal development is unconventional astounding audiences the world over. Darren's adventures have taken him to more than 17 nations and his weekly television broadcast can be viewed in over 91 countries. He has help countless families battle economic uncertainty, recover from the emotional devastation of loss, and developed strategies solidifying the families legacy. His witty approach and enthusiastic delivery is unprecedented. Darren's life started out like most children full of aspiration and hope. Until age of five, his comfortable home would be destroyed through his parents divorce. In a moment, his life as a young boy would change dramatically. Darren explained, "I still remember the look in my fathers eyes when he crouched down to tell me the shattering news. I had to go with my mother and sister to live with my grandparents". His life went from having a stay-at-home mom and a traditional home life to total pain, uncertainty and poverty in seconds. America in the early 70's divorce was shunned, shameful and degrading. He went on to say "I remember holding my sisters hand on the school bus filled with fear, as the kids laughed at us. Their words were cruel and cutting to the heart". His mother now absent because she had to work three part-time jobs to support Darren and his sister. Uncertainty, fear, shame, poverty and rejection moved in to control their lives. It was in these dark hours that his peace and contentment would come from the most unlikely source, Christ. Darren and his sister learned to entertain themselves around a portable record player singing hymns and reading our little Red New Testament bible given to them at school by missionaries. Darren said, "we had received the greatest asset anyone could own the Word of God". It would become his source for peace, hope, prosperity and wisdom that would propel his life into greater realms of reality. Now Darren and Drofn Goodman are celebrating their twenty-five years of marriage. Together they have raised two outstanding children that are both over-achievers. Both of their children have developed into world-class athletes, gained college degrees, and grown into amazing Christ centered adults. Darren and Drofn were able to be stay-at-home parents, soccer mom and dad, their children's spiritual leaders and best of friends. God has given us a family that loves being together and inseparable. Each family member respects one another and value each others opinions. The greatest core value of the Goodman family is the high value each place on God, His Word and His Spirit. They call themselves the wealthiest family on the planet! This is the mandatory mentality when their all together. No cares, No fears and No limitations. Just pure acceptance and love... The Goodman family hopes their story inspires you to reach higher for the life God designed for you. Darren says,"the secret ingredients for daily living are being teachable, quick to repent and never quitting". Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:51:05 +0000 en-US © 2016 Fresno OWN Church PUR Inspiration OWN Church Darren Goodman is the co-senior pastor and co-founder of Alpha Omega Ministries, One Word Now Global Ministries and OWN Church. He is an in-demand international lecturer, inspirational speaker, trusted advisor and television personality. His insight into personal development is unconventional astounding audiences the world over. Darren's adventures have taken him to more than 17 nations and his weekly television broadcast can be viewed in over 91 countries. He has help countless families battle economic uncertainty, recover from the emotional devastation of loss, and developed strategies solidifying the families legacy. His witty approach and enthusiastic delivery is unprecedented. Darren's life started out like most children full of aspiration and hope. Until age of five, his comfortable home would be destroyed through his parents divorce. In a moment, his life as a young boy would change dramatically. Darren explained, "I still remember the look in my fathers eyes when he crouched down to tell me the shattering news. I had to go with my mother and sister to live with my grandparents". His life went from having a stay-at-home mom and a traditional home life to total pain, uncertainty and poverty in seconds. America in the early 70's divorce was shunned, shameful and degrading. He went on to say "I remember holding my sisters hand on the school bus filled with fear, as the kids laughed at us. Their words were cruel and cutting to the heart". His mother now absent because she had to work three part-time jobs to support Darren and his sister. Uncertainty, fear, shame, poverty and rejection moved in to control their lives. It was in these dark hours that his peace and contentment would come from the most unlikely source, Christ. Darren and his sister learned to entertain themselves around a portable record player singing hymns and reading our little Red New Testament bible given to them at school by missionaries. Darren said, "we had received the greatest asset anyone could own the Word of God". It would become his source for peace, hope, prosperity and wisdom that would propel his life into greater realms of reality. Now Darren and Drofn Goodman are celebrating their twenty-five years of marriage. Together they have raised two outstanding children that are both over-achievers. Both of their children have developed into world-class athletes, gained college degrees, and grown into amazing Christ centered adults. Darren and Drofn were able to be stay-at-home parents, soccer mom and dad, their children's spiritual leaders and best of friends. God has given us a family that loves being together and inseparable. Each family member respects one another and value each others opinions. The greatest core value of the Goodman family is the high value each place on God, His Word and His Spirit. They call themselves the wealthiest family on the planet! This is the mandatory mentality when their all together. No cares, No fears and No limitations. Just pure acceptance and love... The Goodman family hopes their story inspires you to reach higher for the life God designed for you. Darren says,"the secret ingredients for daily living are being teachable, quick to repent and never quitting". Pastor Dr. Darren Goodman darren@onewordnow.com false http://ownchurch.podbean.com/feed/ darren@onewordnow.com Darren Goodman is the co-senior pastor and co-founder of Alpha Omega Ministries, One Word Now Global Ministries and OWN Church. He is an in-demand international lecturer, inspirational speaker, trusted advisor and television personality. His insight into personal development is unconventional astounding audiences the world over. Darren's adventures have taken him to more than 17 nations and his weekly television broadcast can be viewed in over 91 countries. He has help countless families battle economic uncertainty, recover from the emotional devastation of loss, and developed strategies solidifying the families legacy. His witty approach and enthusiastic delivery is unprecedented. Darren's life started out like most children full of aspiration and hope. Until age of five, his comfortable home would be destroyed through his parents divorce. In a moment, his life as a young boy would change dramatically. Darren explained, "I still remember the look in my fathers eyes when he crouched down to tell me the shattering news. I had to go with my mother and sister to live with my grandparents". His life went from having a stay-at-home mom and a traditional home life to total pain, uncertainty and poverty in seconds. America in the early 70's divorce was shunned, shameful and degrading. He went on to say "I remember holding my sisters hand on the school bus filled with fear, as the kids laughed at us. Their words were cruel and cutting to the heart". His mother now absent because she had to work three part-time jobs to support Darren and his sister. Uncertainty, fear, shame, poverty and rejection moved in to control their lives. It was in these dark hours that his peace and contentment would come from the most unlikely source, Christ. Darren and his sister learned to entertain themselves around a portable record player singing hymns and reading our little Red New Testament bible given to them at school by missionaries. Darren said, "we had received the greatest asset anyone could own the Word of God". It would become his source for peace, hope, prosperity and wisdom that would propel his life into greater realms of reality. Now Darren and Drofn Goodman are celebrating their twenty-five years of marriage. Together they have raised two outstanding children that are both over-achievers. Both of their children have developed into world-class athletes, gained college degrees, and grown into amazing Christ centered adults. Darren and Drofn were able to be stay-at-home parents, soccer mom and dad, their children's spiritual leaders and best of friends. God has given us a family that loves being together and inseparable. Each family member respects one another and value each others opinions. 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