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Good News paper review

Good News paper review

By: Colin Johnson
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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

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Episodes
  • What the UK media didn't tell you:miracle & hope
    Apr 20 2026

    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

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    4 mins
  • Christmas Hope: child abandoned finds kindness transforming & when sadness strikes how to find hope
    Jan 28 2026

    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

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    5 mins
  • Love & Redemption: how love overcomes hate & how love overcomes a well known actor's addiction
    Jan 28 2026

    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 to explore more inspiring content or order the February edition.

    #Spirituality #Hope #HealingJourney #Redemption #FaithStories #Inspiration

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