The Virtual Vicar

An irrelevant or do we mean irreverent look at Christian issues such as fundamentalism in education, defending church buildings in China, the meaning of the Soul. And Dangermouse. That is good news.

Daily Devotional Preaching with Peter Timothy Cooper. Our security is in Christ but that is not an excuse for spiritual idleness.

Daily Devotional Preaching with Peter Timothy Cooper. Today the Bible text it Exodus 16:2,3.

Daily Devotional Preaching from Peter Timothy Cooper based on psalm 46.

Christian chat and discussion on contemporary issues. Supernaturalism, should it be taught to children? And what about sexuality? And should Islam be banned?

Devotional preaching from Peter Timothy Cooper. Key Bible text - Genesis 3:8 "And Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden".

Devotional preaching from Peter Timothy Cooper. Key Bible text - Galatians 6:14 "But God forbid that I should glory save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world."

Popes, Polls and Post-Christian

Two leaders of political parties compared and contrasted. The ethics of killing apostates. Wikipedia is evil: discuss. Peter Cooper and James Byers are in the studio discussing this and more in what they call their "inimitable style".

Peter Timothy Cooper brings thoughts on Christian issues. James Byers and Tom Tyler are away this week. A Biblical perspective on issues in the news and blogospherical information superhighway this week and a challenge for you on responding to persecution.

Peter focuses on the Blood Moon prophecy and what a Blood Moon signifies of a Christian today. No celestial bodies were harmed during the making of this show.

A re-issue of the previous episode. Yes we do respond to your comments and love our faithful listeners. There was an issue with the microphone level on the live show, here some of that is sorted. Next time live show will not have this problem, we promise. Christian chat and chortles on issues raised this week. The new movie of Ben Hur raises a question about remakes. Strange religious ceremonies make us question how weird we are. Are we post Christian and what do we do about it.

The Good News Show episode this week features Peter, James and Tom providing Christian comment on The Pope's thoughts on the resurrection, prayer in public meetings, and how Christina the USA and the UK are really. Also comment on the theology of "Heaven is for Real".

Talking points this week: Amazon bribe to test loyalty https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/amazon-staff-offered-5-000-172002739.html Cameron on Christianity http://global.christianpost.com/news/david-cameron-says-britain-must-stand-up-against-global-christian-persecution-urges-increased-evangelism-117845/ Was Wiki Right? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_Moon_Prophecy Jesus' Wife http://global.christianpost.com/news/gospel-of-jesus-wife-ancient-papyrus-is-not-a-modern-day-forgery-harvard-says-117737/

Chat on topical issues of the day from a Christian perspective. Peter Cooper and James Byers are in the TGNSUK studio with a wry but Biblical look at stories out this week. Also a new regular feature: "Is Wiki Right?" Peter's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGwCncsQ8nl59ElDWQuKP7g, Articles referred to in the show: http://www.lumobodytech.com/?gclid=CLygvZ_91b0CFZQZtAodgjgAcQ, http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2014/apr/06/eric-pickles-britain-christian-nation-atheists, http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/care-for-poor-rooted-in-gospel-not-communism-pope-affirms/, http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/10745248/Christians-form-human-shield-around-church-in-Chinas-Jerusalem-after-demolition-threat.html, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Born_again_(Christianity)