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
What do you do when you are oppressed by evil & how making a stand changes history
Colin and Mark discuss two good new stories from the October 2026 Good News paper
1. CRICKETER WHO CHANGED HISTORY – Mark explains how Henry Olonga, Zimbabwe’s youngest Test cricketer and the first Black Test cricketer for Zimbabwe changed history. Olonga’s public protest against Robert Mugabe’s dictatorship during the 2003 World Cup led to treason charges and death threats, but he saw his stand as God led and worth the cost.
2. Colin then tells the story of Corey and Kristen,a couple who thought they could clear homes of ‘things that go bump in the night’. The former ghost hunters believed they were helping spirits but found they had been tricked and the ‘ghosts’ they were dealing with were really demonic spirits. But after turning to Jesus, they found that he has the power to defeat them. They felt oppressed by evil forces and found turning to the Bible and Jesus gave them freedom from the evil spirits that plagued them.
Other stories you can read online in the latest Good News:
WITCH NO MORE – How a woman broke free from generations of witchcraft
NEW AGE: OLD DECEPTION – New Age life coach finds the real Guide to life
TIK-TOK TAROT STAR GIVES IT UP – Successful tarot reader gives it up for God
SAVED FROM SUICIDE – Former addict saved by hearing the voice of God
DOLLY PARTON – Iconic singer believed God has a plan for us all
ANN WIDDECOMBE – The murdered politician leaves a legacy of fearless faith
SAM RYDER – Sam takes on the Jesus role that brought actors to tears
OZZY’S BIBLE – How the gift of a Bible helped Ozzy Osbourne find faith before he died
ALICE COOPER – ‘Christ did it all for us on the cross’
GIANTS IN THE BIBLE – Egyptian records match the Bible’s description of giants
ALIEN INTRUDERS – Do aliens really exist or is there a supernatural explanation?
… Plus all your favourite regular features like our film review, challenging sudoku, fun crossword and tasty recipe.
See www.goodnews-paper.org.uk (http://www.goodnews-paper.org.uk) to check out all the stories and order your copies
19 Aug 2026
In pain struggling? Be inspired how bedridden man keeps hope & purpose & by addict's life turnaround
Join Colin and Mark as they review the September edition of the Good News Paper. They look at two stories from this month:
KEEPING FAITH – Why a scientist holds on to God despite serious health issues.
ENEMY NO MORE – The criminal who hated police until God spoke to him.
… Plus many more inspiring stories and all your favourite regular features like our film review, challenging sudoku, fun crossword and tasty recipe.
See www.goodnews-paper.org.uk (http://www.goodnews-paper.org.uk) to check out all the stories and order your copies
27 Jul 2026
Empty lifestyle to meaningful life & confidence in life after death
Join Mark and Colin for another review of the Good News paper. This edition is August 2026. Mark reviews story with headline "MACHO MAN CRIES WHEN HE MEETS GOD", this is about a gym fanatic who finds real strength comes not from the body workout but from faith in Jesus Christ. Colin talks about the headline, "HEART OP ‘DEAD MAN’ SEES PASTOR BY HIS BODY". This is a true story about a man called Trevor who clinically died on the operating table – yet he ‘saw’ his pastor reading the Bible over his body. Later, the pastor confirmed he had done exactly that, while Trevor was unconscious. Trevor tells the full story and why he believes God has allowed him to live. He still has a terminal illness, but Trevor says: “I have not felt afraid at all, but at peace.”
See www.goodnews-paper.org.uk (http://www.goodnews-paper.org.uk) to check out all the stories, find out how to have a relationship with God through Christ.
6 Jul 2026
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.
27 Jun 2026
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 (http://www.goodnews-paper.org.uk) to check out all the stories and order your copies
20 Apr 2026
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 (https://www.goodnews-paper.org.uk/viewlatesteditionspage.htm)
28 Jan 2026
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 (http://www.goodnews-paper.org.uk)
28 Jan 2026
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 victory
Samuel L. Jackson: The Hollywood icon whose wife's love—and faith—saved his life
Lainey Wilson: Country music's rising star on her relationship with Jesus
Foreigner's Lou Gramm: The rock legend who discovered the love he was singing about
From Darkness to Light: A former adult film star's baptism story
Love as Medicine: Scientific evidence confirms what the Bible has always taught about the heart
Plus: 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 (http://www.goodnews-paper.org.uk) to explore more inspiring content or order the February edition.
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