In a world of constant crisis, Good News People tells a different story. Hosted by Gavin Calver and Phil Knox, the podcast shares real stories, research, and conversations that show God is on the move—and invites you to play your part.
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Can Christians fight for social justice while also sharing the message of Jesus?
Gav and Phil explore the relationship between social action, justice and evangelism. In today's episode they're joined by Les Isaac, founder of Street Pastors, who discusses how Christians can respond to injustice while remaining committed to sharing the Gospel and introducing people to Jesus.
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1 Oct 2026
Spiritual experiences drawing people to church
Could spiritual experiences be helping people rediscover church and faith?
Gav and Phil explore the role that personal encounters with God can play in drawing people towards Christianity. In today's episode they're joined by Dave Smith, founder and senior pastor of KingsGate Community Church, who shares his perspective on spiritual experiences and considers how they can create opportunities for people to explore faith and encounter Jesus.
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24 Sept 2026
What’s going on with young men?
Why are more young men becoming open to faith? And could football be playing a part?
Gav and Phil explore the suggestion that young men are more open to the Gospel than in recent times. In today's episode they're joined by professional footballer Omar Beckles, Chair of the Professional Footballers' Association, who shares what he's seeing within the footballing world and unpacks why faith appears to be soaring among players.
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17 Sept 2026
It's spiritual springtime!
Good News People is back!
Gav and Phil are joined by Bishop of Lancaster Rt Rev Jill Duff who brings incredible stories of God on the move.
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19 Feb 2026
United and Diverse
The Church is just about the most diverse institution in the whole world. It brings together people from every background and story, age and ethnicity. But while diverse - it is united around the gospel under the cross of Jesus Christ.
In today's episode, Gav and Phil are joined by Nims Obunge MBE. Nims is Senior Pastor of Freedom's Ark and CEO of The Peace Alliance and is on hand to unpack this subject.
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12 Feb 2026
Realistic and hopeful
Nowhere in the Bible does it tell us that Good News People will have it easy.
In today's episode, Gav and Phil are joined by Ness Wilson - UK leader of Pioneer Network and team leader of Open Heaven Church as they grapple with what it means to remain both realistic and hopeful when working through life's struggles.
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5 Feb 2026
Decisions and Disciples
In the Great Commission, Jesus calls us to go and make disciples. But the temptation for Good News people is to just focus on non-believers making decisions to follow Jesus.
In today's episode, Gav and Phil are joined by author, pastor and missiologist Ed Stetzer to look at the importance of both.
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29 Jan 2026
Substance and style
When it comes to sharing the Good News, is substance or style more important?
In today's episode, Gav and Phil are joined by author, speaker and CEO of Speak Life - Glen Scrivener as they grapple with issue.
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22 Jan 2026
Brave and Kind
Gav and Phil are back to explore the need for Good News people to be both brave and kind.
In today's episode they're joined by Damilola Makinde, a formation pastor at London's KXC Church and the Evangelical Alliance's advocacy engagement lead.
They discuss how we can stand up for what the Bible says, but in a way that doesn't push people away from Jesus.
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15 Jan 2026
A spiritual awakening!
Gav and Phil are unpacking a load of data which is showing over and over again that there is a new openness to the Gospel.
So if the world is open to Good News, it's time for Good News People to rise up!
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13 Jan 2026
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