Good News paper review

Colin Johnson

We find good news stories to encourage & inspire. An antidote to the doom and gloom we see in the regular news. We find out what motivates and transform all kinds of people from show biz celebrities, top sports people to the average person. Colin and Mark host this series. Colin is a community chaplain and therapist. Mark heads up a Christian charity called Outreach UK

Episodes

  1. Jul 6

    How to find hope through life's troubles and storms

    What happens when we face disappointment, loss and failure? How do we cope through life's crises and the storms of life? I was so inspired when I visited an older lady last week who told me about her life and all the bad things that had happened. It was amazing that she could look back on her life and say, 'God has been so good to me'. Here is a brief account of the visit and how it reminds me of many occasions in the Bible where God shows he is with us throughout the problems of life. The Book of Ruth in particular came to mind and I talk about that.

  2. Jun 27

    Persuasive evidence for Jesus & What BBC didn't tell you. July edition of Good News

    Dragon Den star says 'evidence for Jesus is persuasive' what the BBC didnt tell you about Boston Marathon incident! The July edition of Good News evangelistic newspaper also includes a powerful front-page appeal for readers to put their trust in Jesus Christ. The message explains what the ‘good news’ of Jesus is all about – and challenges readers to turn to God today. Also in this issue… LIONEL RICHIE – Music legend sings ‘Jesus is love’ and says society needs prayer TV DRAGON – Dragon’s Den investor impressed by the case for Jesus Christ ENGLAND NETBALLER – Star going for gold at the Commonwealth Games is also going for God MINNIE DRIVER – Hollywood actress takes on the role of Abraham’s wife in Bible TV series HIJACKED PLANE SAVED – Remarkable story of how a pilot talked down a hijacker by telling him about Jesus WHAT THE BBC DIDN’T TELL YOU - How God was at work at the Boston marathon TV SCRIPTWRITER – The creator of ITV’s Coldwater drama found faith after writing the series ADDICT’S VICTORY OVER DRUGS – How God gave him the power to stop using ULTIMATE DESIGN – Engineer shows how the human body is the ultimate example of design ‘I HEARD GOD’S VOICE’ – Suicidal God-hater challenged God to speak to him – and he did MAGIC MOMENT – How God led a church minister to use magic to share the Gospel HOPE IN THE MIDST OF DESPAIR – True hope comes from knowing God’s presence, says Colin Johnson … Plus all your favourite regular features like our film review, challenging sudoku, fun crossword and tasty recipe. See www.goodnews-paper.org.uk to check out all the stories and order your copies

  3. Apr 20

    What the UK media didn't tell you:miracle & hope

    What the UK media didn't tell you. Miracle at sea story and hope is a person. Join Colin and Mark as they review two good news stories from the May edition of the Good News paper. MIRACLE AT SEA – THE REAL STORY When an Aussie family was swept out to sea, 13-year-old Austin swam 4km back to land, ran 2km to raise the alarm, and his mum and younger siblings were rescued in the dark despite being 14km offshore in rising waves. The story hit headlines around the world. What wasn’t highlighted by most of the UK media was how the boy himself credited God and prayer for his incredible swim and his family all being saved. The May issue of outreach newspaper Good News gives the full story. Also Hope is a Person. Someone this week spoke of their shock when someone close to them died suddenly. The news threw their life into turmoil. A reminder that loss disrupts our lives and makes us yearn for strong, secure foundations. During upheaval, we all seek a hope that will not disappoint. Only God offers this constancy; He promises to keep us safe with His righteous right hand (Isaiah 41:10). for the rest of this article see the online version of the paper at https://www.goodnews-paper.org.uk/viewlatesteditionspage.htm

  4. Jan 28

    Christmas Hope: child abandoned finds kindness transforming & when sadness strikes how to find hope

    Join Colin and Mark to hear their take on two of the good news stories from the Christmas edition of the Good News paper. Colin's focus is on the front page story. This is the true story of a baby thrown away in the rubbish who grew up to become a successful businessman after his life changed at Christmas. Mark looks at the article Colin wrote about the sadness a lot of people can feel during holidays and other 'happy' events, including Christmas. This may be because they have lost a loved one at that time of year. They may feel isolated or left out and an anniversary of public holiday could be a trigger for sadness. This is very common. To read more good news stories or to order the latest edition, go to www.goodnews-paper.org.uk

  5. Jan 28

    Love & Redemption: how love overcomes hate & how love overcomes a well known actor's addiction

    Join Colin and Mark for this month's review. February is the month of love. They explore inspiring stories about love at work, bringing redemption. Stories that spark hope and restore faith in humanity's capacity for transformation. In this episode, they dive into powerful narratives of redemption and second chances—from a woman's journey from vengeance to forgiveness toward her father, to Samuel L. Jackson's remarkable escape from addiction. These aren't just feel-good tales; they're real-life accounts of profound change. Other stories found in the Good News oaoer this month stories include: Adam Pengilly: How the two-time British Winter Olympian transformed disappointment in skeleton racing into spiritual victorySamuel L. Jackson: The Hollywood icon whose wife's love—and faith—saved his lifeLainey Wilson: Country music's rising star on her relationship with JesusForeigner's Lou Gramm: The rock legend who discovered the love he was singing aboutFrom Darkness to Light: A former adult film star's baptism storyLove as Medicine: Scientific evidence confirms what the Bible has always taught about the heartPlus: women washing prisoners' feet in Brazilian jails, expert advice on handling rejection, and much more. Want to read these full stories? Visit www.goodnews-paper.org.uk to explore more inspiring content or order the February edition. #Spirituality #Hope #HealingJourney #Redemption #FaithStories #Inspiration This version is more structured, scannable, and compelling while maintaining all the key information!

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About

We find good news stories to encourage & inspire. An antidote to the doom and gloom we see in the regular news. We find out what motivates and transform all kinds of people from show biz celebrities, top sports people to the average person. Colin and Mark host this series. Colin is a community chaplain and therapist. Mark heads up a Christian charity called Outreach UK

Information

  • Creator
    Colin Johnson
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Colin Johnson