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| S18 E4: The One For The Night Before GCSE RE Paper 1 | 11 May 2026 | 00:28:19 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! Calling all students of AQA GCSE RE! So Paper 1 is tomorrow, what are the last minute things you can do tonight to make sure you are ready for your first RE exam? First of all, don't worry, you've got this. But let's quickly go through what to expect in the paper tomorrow, how to answer each type of question, some key concepts, some power quotes and some advice for timing! GOOD LUCK from the RE Podcast! Find out more; | |||
| S18 E3: The One About Questionning | 05 May 2026 | 00:51:57 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! Questionning is at the very heart of who we are as humans as well as the RE classroom. Following on from my chat with Joe Kinnaird about his new book; Secondary Religious Education in Action, we delve deep into his chapter on questionning. This follows a brilliant talk he gave on this topic at Strictly 2026. We look at what makes a good question, how to develop a questionning culture in your classroom, how to deal with 'I don't know' responses and disciplinary questionning and much much more. Joe suggested three places to find our more about questioning; https://walkthrus.co.uk/ https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/tips-for-teachers-400-ideas-to-improve-your-teaching-book-craig-barton-9781915261472?sku=GOR012775498&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17428061960&gbraid=0AAAAADZzAIB_X2fZbklVC41wEpoZ8vE4H&gclid=CjwKCAjw5NvPBhAoEiwA_2egfrEtqlutMmcKJqYgJzHERrOlvxHzBA96-aH-57uJj2Xdi-LNMvk1zxoCdj8QAvD_BwE https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/products/powerful-questioning-book-michael-chiles-9781785835964?sku=GOR013137016&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19554086773&gbraid=0AAAAADZzAICeyYOLa4w-8GHZNK9_lm8QW&gclid=CjwKCAjw5NvPBhAoEiwA_2egfuwijmAHVumThh9NOjyxi1_JtcM_4HfsDQLCSssHO3AA1725DWl48RoC9WsQAvD_BwE Find out more; | |||
| S17 E7: The One About GCSE RS Paper 2 Theme C - Existance of God and Revelation | 23 Feb 2026 | 01:08:55 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! In this episode I will unpack; 3.2.1.3 Theme C: The existence of God and revelation Philosophical arguments for and against the existence of God
The nature of the divine and revelation
https://www.lourdes-france.com/en/antonietta-raco-72nd-lourdes-miracle/ Explain two different beliefs in contemporary British society about visions. In your answer you should refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and non-religious beliefs. Most Christians believe visions are a valid way that God reveals truth to his people. This is because there is evidence of visions in the Bible for example when Mary saw a vision of an angel who told her she would give birth to Jesus However, most non-religious people do not think visions are a valid way of understanding what is true This is because there is no proof of that vision happening and the person's account may be unreliable Explain two religious beliefs about miracles. Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer. One Christian belief is that miracles demonstrate God’s omnipotence which means he is all powerful. This is because only an all powerful God could perform miracles An example of a miracle that shows God’s power is the resurrection of Jesus in the Bible This shows the miracle of Jesus coming back to life after death which could only be done though the power of God Another belief is that miracles show God’s omnibenevolence which means he is all loving This is because an all loving God would want to heal people as an expression of that love. Find out more; | |||
| S11 E9:The One About The National Content Standard | 08 Mar 2024 | 00:46:50 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! In the absence of a National Curriculum, Culham St Gabriel CEO, Kathryn Wright and Deborah Weston have written a National Content Standard. But what is it? Why do we need it? And, Should there be a National Curriculum for RE? We discuss all this and more in this delightful chat with two people who are just so passionate about RE! Find out more; | |||
| S11 E8:The One About NATRE | 01 Mar 2024 | 01:23:59 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! I spent so much of my career not knowing about NATRE and I don't want any RE teacher to miss out on what this amazing organisation has to offer. From training, to support to resources, this organisation is run by RE teachers and for RE teachers. In this episode I talk to the CEO of NATRE, Fiona Moss and the Chair of the NATRE executive Katie Freeman. We discuss what NATRE is, how and when it started, what it has achieved so far and what it is hoping to achieve in the future. Find out more; | |||
| S11 E7:The One With Lat Blaylock | 23 Feb 2024 | 00:53:30 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! Lat Blaylock became an RE teacher over 40 years ago. As he takes semi-retirement we look back over his extensive career and celebrate this wonderful subject. I ask him why he committed himself entirely to the teaching of RE. Why he loves RE so much and why he thinks it is such an important subject. We look at how it always seems to be in jeopardy but has always stayed above the water! He discusses the projects he been most proud to be part of and offers some words of wisdom about how to teach RE effectively. Find out more; | |||
| S11 E6:The One About Quakerism | 09 Feb 2024 | 00:51:39 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! This week I interview Mathew Guest about Quakerism. If you have the February blues then this episode will really cheer you up. Mathew enightens us about the history of the Quakers but also about the four tenants;
We also discuss their inspiration behind their commitment to pacifism and non-violent conflict resolution. We consider the importance and need for silence with others in the modern world, as well as the non-judgemental, inclusive nature of Quaker meetings. Although, if you want something done quickly, don't ask a quaker, but if you want something done well - you can learn a lot from their egalitaian methods! Find out more; | |||
| S11 E5:The One About The Vedas | 02 Feb 2024 | 00:54:24 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! A fantastic chat with Molly Acharya about the Vedas - a set of four holy texts in Hindu Dharma.
These books are full of such wisdom that weaves so much into the modern day life of humans, from architecture to feng shui to yoga to diet. Find out more; | |||
| S11 E4:The One About The REQM | 26 Jan 2024 | 00:41:29 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! Hands up if you knew that there was an RE Quality Mark? Who thinks their department deserves one? Who would like to know how to get one? All these questions and more are asked in my chat with Indy Nottage, Linda Rudge and Jake Womak. Indy is from the RE coucil of England and Wales that run the REQM and Linda is project manager for the REQM. Jake is a Head of Department who has just been awareded the Gold mark so gives us an insight into the process from a schools point of view. It's a beautiful chat with people who are passionate about good quality RE, but is also really infomative and practical about the process of recognising the fantastic work being done in RE across England and Wales. Find out more; | |||
| S11 E3:The One About The Sermon On The Mount Part 3 The Rest | 19 Jan 2024 | 00:52:56 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! In my final episode in my mini series on The Sermon On The Mount, I dive into the rest of the Sermon On The Mount. It meanders around a variety of subjects; Find out more; | |||
| S11 E2:The One About The Sermon On The Mount 2 - Prayer | 12 Jan 2024 | 00:25:54 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! To start 2024 I am doing a little mini series on the Sermon On The Mount. This was the first piece of teaching of Jesus recorded in the gospels. Jesus has been baptised, he's fasted and prayed and been tempted and now he begins his ministry. Find out more; | |||
| S11 E1: The One About The Sermon On The Mount Part 1 - The Beatitudes | 05 Jan 2024 | 00:32:36 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! So excited to be starting a new year with Season 11 of The RE Podcast. In the next few episodes I am going to delve into the Sermon On The Mount. This week I look at the Beatitudes, and next week I will look at prayer - particularly the Lords Prayer and the week after I will tackle the rest. Find out more; | |||
| YULETIDE SPECIAL: The One About Paganisms | 21 Dec 2023 | 00:52:23 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! To celebrate the winter solstice 21st December 2023, I have had a lovely chat with Tara and Linda. We discuss all things Pagan! How has ininfluenced British culture today, where it came from, the relationship between Paganisms and Christianity - focussing on the upcoming festival of Christmas, as well as misconceptions about Paganisms. Look out for the real reason Santa is dressed in red! A delightful and beautiful chat about a belief in positivity, environment and kindness! Find out more; | |||
| S17 E6: The One About SEND in RE | 09 Feb 2026 | 00:55:45 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! Last year, Ofsted published it's new inspection framework and the word that weaves through everything is INCLUSION. It is now a separate area of inspection. And the list of students we need to include is broader than before. So how do we help ALL students in our classrooms to achieve, belong and thrive - the three words in the back of every Ofsted Inspectors mind. Surprisingly, very little research has been done into how to support SEND in our mainstream RE classrooms. Luckily, the answer isn't as difficult or as time consuming as you might think. 'If we get it right for vulnerable students, we get it right for all' This quote by Sir Martyn Oliver sums up the message in this episode. Quality First Teaching is what helps ALL students, particularly those with barriers to learning. In this episode I give the current stats on SEND student, look at the areas in the renewed Ofsted guidelines that are relevant to inclusion, look at how to plan for SEND students, how to resource for them, design powerpoints for them, support them with the right pedagogy and when to give bespoke support. I also look at how you can create an atmosphere in your class that promotes students with poor mental health. And I give specific examples of what that might look like in RE. I really hope this is a practical episode which positively impacts your RE classrooms. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/200-million-landmark-send-teacher-training-programme
EEF Blog: Supporting pupils with SEND – 3 key messages for schools
https://www.kialo-edu.com/p/470f6228-2213-467d-bbdb-dcb915057db8/356549 Find out more; | |||
| S10 E12: The One About The Parable Of The Prodigal Son | 11 Dec 2023 | 00:38:20 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! In the last in my series on the parables of Jesus, James Holt joins us to discuss 'The Parable Of The Prodigal Son'. We discuss why he loves the parable so much, the significance at the time and the various interpretations of what it means today. We also consider how you can use it in the classroom. Find out more; | |||
| S10 E11: The One About The Parable Of The Good Samaritan | 01 Dec 2023 | 00:18:30 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! This is my favourte of Jesus' parables. Quite simply this is because it makes someone in authority look stupid, and it elevates the little guy - the outcasts. But what does the Parable of the Good Samaritan mean? Who are the Samaritans? What would this parable have meant to those listening? What does it mean to love our neighbour as ourselves and how can we use this parable in the the classroom? This is a story about the hypocricy of religious leaders, and Jesus' expert way of highlighting this, while all the time keeping to the law of Moses. It is about how religious leaders use the law to justify their own actions and condemn those of people they don't like. It is as relevant now as it was 2000 years ago because human nature doesn't change! It is a lesson to use all to love others but also to love ourselves! Find out more; | |||
| S10 E10: The One About The Parable of the Sheep And The Goats | 24 Nov 2023 | 00:24:28 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! The parables of Jesus were stories he told to a specific group of people for a specific reason. In this new mini series, I unpack a couple of Jesus's parables starting with the parable of the sheep and the goats. Find out more; | |||
| S10 E9: The One Where We Find Our Religion Part 2 | 10 Nov 2023 | 00:52:59 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! Some of you might have heard of Fiona Spargo Mabbs - founder of the DSM Foundation. The Foundation was named after Daniel Spargo Mabbs, Fiona's youngest son who tragically lost his life after taking ecstasy. Fiona talks openly and authentically about her wrestles with her Christian faith after many trials she has faced in her life, but how in the end, it was her faith that helped her through. This is a beautiful but heartbreaking story of the power of faith and how God uses broken people to do amazing things. Find out more; | |||
| S10 E8: The One Where We Find Our Religion Part 1 | 03 Nov 2023 | 00:50:57 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! I have just finished a mini series on people who have lost their religion. In the last episode, I spoke to someone who had lost and then found their faith again. That is a nice segway into a new mini series called 'Finding My Religion' - looking at people who have chosen to follow a religion. I start these conversations talking to Sir Giles Gough (not a real knight...yet) about his conversion to Christianity. From altar boy to altar call, chosing between Church and Star Trek voyager, a serious car accident, bullying. We discuss salvation and what 'being a Christian' means, and the impact it makes on his life - particularly as a husband and father. Really helpful for GCSE RE. Giles explains why he is a diagonal car parked in a parallel world, particularly when it comes to the established Chuches teachings on homosexuality. He refers to a book called Undivided by Vicky Beeching. Here is a link to it; Find out more; | |||
| S10 E7: The One Where We Lose And Find Our Religion | 27 Oct 2023 | 00:48:11 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! Now I know that I don't usually put out an episode during holidays but I really wanted to finish my Losing My Religion series without a break! Find out more; | |||
| S10 E6: The One Where We Lose Our Religion Part 3 | 20 Oct 2023 | 00:46:14 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! In this episode, Head of RE, NATRE exec Neil McKain talks about his gradual journey from Roman Catholicism to being the Vice Chair of Humanism UK, and why humanism appeals to him. We discuss unbaptised babies, the parable of the sower, original sin, resurrection, the patriarchy and the impact of a pluralistic Theology degree that offered alternatives to the narrow worldview he grew up with. We consider the sociology of religion and the three Bs - belief, behaviour and belonging and the impact of a Christian heritage on Humanism in the UK and the importance of repsecting the places our students are spiritually and philosophically. Then we look at the positive and negatives of a religious upbringing. We even mention Barbie and Aristotle, the Kindness Lab and our motivation of being moral and altruism, rationalism, romanticism and Euthanaisa. It's one of THOSE conversations. Find out more; | |||
| S10 E5: The One Where We Lose Our Religion Part 2 | 13 Oct 2023 | 00:44:57 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! To continue with my exploration as to why people walk away from organised religion, I talk to Clare Campbell. Although now a humanist, Clare was bought up within the Church of England - not necessarily because she believed it but because that is what happened in those days. But why did that experience not resonate with her? Are some of the stories in the Bible really suitable for children, for example the flood or the crucifixion of Jesus? Do these stories make sense? Is there othering and villifying of anyone who wasn't white, heterosexual, protestant Christians? We discuss all this and more. Find out more; | |||
| S10 E4: The One Where I Lose My Religion Part 1 | 06 Oct 2023 | 00:18:52 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! Welcome to a new mini series within The RE Podcast called 'Losing my religion'. In this mini season I interview people who have left organised religion. We look at the reason behind this and what they have gained and lost from this decision. It is a deeply personal subject matter so I start with my own journey from Christianity to agnostic liberal humanism. Find out more; | |||
| 3 Year Anniversary Special: Season 9 Reel | 01 Oct 2023 | 00:11:40 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! To celebrate the third anniversary of the RE podcast TODAY 1st October 2023, here is the third and final best bits reel. This one is from season 9 where we have episodes on Orthodoxy, Empowering Voices, Homosexuality, Happy Valley, Baha’i, Humanism and Social Justice, P4C, GCSE RE success, Extended Writing In RE, Philosobrick and Being A Head Of RE. Such an amazing year with some many incredible guests. Feel as priviledged as ever and hope these continue to be of value to you!
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| S17 E5: The One About The Culham St Gabriel Scholarship Leadership Programme | 02 Feb 2026 | 01:16:30 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! Fiona Moss is back on the podcast to tell us all about the leadership scholarship programme run by Culham St Gabriel. If you are a leader of RE with a role wider than your school and you want to take the next steps in your career then this is the programme for you https://www.cstg.org.uk/events/leadership-scholarship-programme-introductory-webinar-registration/ More information can be found at; https://www.cstg.org.uk/scholarship-programmes/leadership/ In the episode we will give out dates and deadlines. Find out more; | |||
| 3 Year Anniversary Special: Season 8 Reel | 30 Sep 2023 | 00:10:14 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! To celebrate the third anniversary of the RE podcast on 1st October, here is the second of three best bits reels. This one is from season 8 where we have episodes on Episodes about Episodes about Science And Religion, Animal Welfare, Religious Art, Angels, Salvation, Poverty, Addiction And Spirituality, Holi, Cancer, Philosophy In Prisons and Forgiveness. Why not check out any you've missed!
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| 3 Year Anniversary Special: Season 7 Reel | 29 Sep 2023 | 00:12:52 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! To celebrate the third anniversary of the RE podcast on 1st October 2023, here is the first of three best bits reels. This one is from season 7 where we have episodes on Episodes about World views, the Religion Media Centre, Grief, Sacraments, Marriage, Restorative Justice, The Decolonisation Of Islam, Exorcisms, The Holy Land, The Historicity Of Jesus, Interfaith RE, Decolonising Buddhism, Hajj, and The Census! Check any out that you missed!
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| S10 E3: The One Where Every RE Lesson Counts | 22 Sep 2023 | 00:55:01 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! Making Every Lesson Count: Six Principles to Support Great Teaching and Learning was a book by Andy Tharby and Shaun Allison. From this initial book came a series of books which applied the principles to specific subjects. Within this series was 'Making every RE lesson count' so I spend this episode chatting to one of it's authors, Dawn Cox. We look at the 6 main principles; Challenge, Explanation, Modelling, Practice, Feedback and Questionning and discussed what this looks like in the RE classroom. I do get a little confused with the principles, but luckily Dawn corrects me! Find out more; | |||
| S10 E2: The One About Assessment In Primary RE | 15 Sep 2023 | 01:13:18 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! If you are a primary RE teacher or know someone who is, then this chat with some incredible practitioners is for you! Gillian Georgio gathered a team of RE Primary specialists to look at how we teach substantive and disciplinary knowledge in primary schools. Their piece of 'active research' will be vital to any primary school and this chat just skims the surface. We look at assessment, curriculum and progress! Find out more; | |||
| S10 E1: The One When I Went To The Holy Land | 07 Sep 2023 | 01:07:11 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! In August 2023 I got the opportunity to go on a trip of a lifetime. I can't remember a time when I didn't know about Bethlehem, Jerusalem, The Garden of Gethsemene and the dead sea. To try and communicate this trip in one episode is impossible, but in this epsiode I give an account of some of what we did in real time, and I interview other people on the trip to find out why they decided to book it, and what their highlights were. There are a few little gems for your classroom and an A=Z of the trip to give you some idea. WARNING: Once you listen to this episode, you may want you go - you have been warned. Please excuse the sound quality - it is not up to it's usual quality as I had a new bit of kit and I don't know how to use it! Find out more; | |||
| S9 E12: The One About Leading An RE Department | 21 Jul 2023 | 00:48:48 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! If you've just secured your first Head of Department job, or you are thinking about this as your next career move, or you are an experienced head of department in need of some inspiration, then listen to Charlotte Newman give some advice and ideas - the successes and the things she has learnt in her time as a head of deparment. Find out more; | |||
| S9 E11: The One About Exam Success Part 2 | 14 Jul 2023 | 00:56:01 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! This week I am welcoming back my Head of Department Pete Bowdery. I am so proud of what we have achieved with our GCSE classes under his leadership that I really want to share it with you. Find out more; | |||
| S9 E10: The One About Philosobrick | 30 Jun 2023 | 00:31:21 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! Do you like Lego? Do you like philosophy? Then you'll love Philosobrick! Amanda Rogers (who's husband, Andrew, was previously on the podcast) talks to us about how she uses lego to help engage children in big ideas. We particularly look at how this can be used as a strengths based approach rather than a deficit approach when it comes to neuro-diverse children. Find out more; | |||
| S9 E9: The One About Extended Writing In RE | 23 Jun 2023 | 00:48:20 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! In last week's epsiode on Exam Success in RE, Matt Pitcher mentioned the work of Joe Kinnaird on extended writing, so guess what? Yes, you've guessed it, Joe graciously agreed to chat to me about how to support children with their extended writing in RE. Inspired by the writing revolution, Joe explains how we can support our children in KS3 - 5, for example the 'beacause', 'but, ''so' statements that we use loads in our department. We also look at barriers to some of these methods and how to overcome them, as well as how to scaffold them for students with weaker writing skills. It's such a great chat that I think you will find so useful for your practice. Find out more; | |||
| S9 E8: The One About RE GCSE Exam Success | 16 Jun 2023 | 01:04:45 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! You may be wondering why I am doing an episode on Exam Success AFTER the GCSE - but there is method in my madness. Many of us spend the summer term and gained time preparing for our exam classes next year, and this is therefore exactly when we need to think about HOW BEST to teach GCSE RE. Then, next year, when you ask your students to listen to this podcast, it will support what you have been doing and furthe embed that knowledge. https://amzn.eu/d/ixzsyIX Find out more; | |||
| S17 E4: The One About GCSE AQA Theme B - Religion and Life | 26 Jan 2026 | 00:46:16 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! This week I am look at GCSE AQA Theme B Religion and Life. I will go through the main content, and apply this to a 4, 6, and 12-mark questions. I think the following Bible passage is the foundation of Theme B; “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.” Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds in the sky and all the creatures that move along the ground—everything that has the breath of life in it—I give every green plant for food.” And it was so. God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.
Explain two similar religious beliefs in contemporary British society that are used to oppose animal experimentation. In your answer you must refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and one or more other religious traditions. Some Christians oppose animals experimentation because of their belief in stewardship which is a belief that they have a duty to care for God’s creation This is because God created everything and said it was good so they should not harm it A similar Christian belief is that experimenting on animals for cosmetics is wrong because it is currently against the law in the UK This is because Christians believe they should follow the law of the land 4-marker Explain two reasons why many religious people protect the environment. Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer. 12-marker People who value and protect human life will be rewarded in the afterlife.’ Find out more; | |||
| S9 E7: The One About P4C | 09 Jun 2023 | 00:36:44 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! This is part one of a series on P4C and I chat to Andrew Rogers. Andrew is an Australian Teacher of the Year, a teacher of Philosophy Religion and Ethics, a husband, a father , a thinker, a bibliophile, has recently been diagnosed with ADHD, is chair of the Association for Philsosophy in schools and he gave up his precious time after a days teaching to talk to us about P4C (philosophy for children). Find out more; | |||
| S9 E6: The One About Humanism and Social Justice | 26 May 2023 | 00:54:51 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! When I read James Croft's tweets about Social Justice I immediatly DMd him and within 36 hours we recorded this interview. I think it is really going to support us in teaching humanism more rigouressly and authentically. Plus I think it will reinvigorate us to consider what social justice looks like. Find out more; | |||
| S9 E5: The One About Baha'i | 19 May 2023 | 01:03:44 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! Are you like me and don't really know very much about the Baha'i faith? If so then listen to me chat to Debbie Tibbie from the Baha'i community. We do a whistlestop, yet comprehensive overview of the main beliefs of the Baha'i faith; Find out more; | |||
| S9 E4: The One About Happy Valley | 05 May 2023 | 01:03:30 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! Now if you haven't seen Happy Valley yet then don't listen to this episode until you do as there are MASSIVE SPOILERS. Also, this programme is not going to be suitable for everyone as it deals with some serious issues like rape, torture, murder, prostitution and drug use. However, it is also one of the most incredible pieces of television I have ever seen, dealing with social issues like drugs and poverty, plus some big philosophical issues like forgiveness, justice, redemption and atonement. Find out more; | |||
| S9 E3: The One About Homosexuality | 28 Apr 2023 | 01:40:21 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! Please note, there is some content in this episode relating to child sexual abuse, exorcism, and homophobia that some people may find distressing or triggering. Find out more; | |||
| S9 E2: The One About Empowering Voices | 21 Apr 2023 | 00:50:55 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! This episode illuminates the incredible Empowering Voices project led by Gillian Georgio with a team of talented actors, artists, musicians, editors , directors and producers! Find out more; | |||
| S9 E1: The One About Orthodoxy | 14 Apr 2023 | 00:55:02 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! I am opening season 9 with RE royalty! @KairosButterfly herself, Jennifer Jenkins. Jennifer and I talk all things Orthodox. The history of the Orthodox Church, it's distinguishing features, inconography, Pascha as well as her journey to becoming Orthodox herself. Find out more; | |||
| S8 E11: The One About Forgiveness | 31 Mar 2023 | 00:45:39 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! As we approach Easter, many Christians will be contemplating forgiveness. However, is forgiveness just the remit of religion? In the final episode of season 8, I talk to Marina Cantacuzino about The Forgiveness Project - a secular UK-based charity that uses real stories of victims and perpetrators of crime and violence to help people explore ideas around forgiveness and alternatives to revenge. Find out more; | |||
| S8 E10: The One About Philosophy in Prison | 24 Mar 2023 | 00:43:35 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! Andy West has made national news with his work using philosophy in prisons. I have a chat with him about how he got into this work, how and why he uses philosophy in prisons, what we can learn from his work in our own classrooms. Discussing concepts like 'justice' or 'forgiveness' in prisons has extra layers of significance. We also have a wider chat about the state of the justice system in this country and the government pressure to be 'tougher on crime'. He also speaks about what he means by the term 'moral anger'. Find out more; | |||
| S8 E9: The One About Cancer | 17 Mar 2023 | 00:43:27 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! This is a tough topic, but in a country where someone is diagnosed with cancer every 2 minutes, leading to 1000 new diagnosis a day, it feels like one I didn't want to shy away from. My very good friend, Catherine Woodcock talks wisely and openly and honestly about her diagnosis and how her Christian faith has impacted this. Find out more; | |||
| S17 E3: The One About GCSE AQA Theme A - Relationships and Family | 19 Jan 2026 | 00:41:54 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! In this series I am doing a deep dive into AQA Paper 2: Themes. I have done an overview of Paper 2 so if you haven't listened to that one you might want to do that first. In this episode I will briefly go through all the key content for Theme A Relationships and Family and apply it to 4, 6 and 12-mark questions. The three focus topics for this unit are; Contraception. But we will also look at; 4-markers Explain two different beliefs in contemporary British society about the use of artificial contraception within marriage. In your answer you should refer to the main religious tradition of Great Britain and one or more other religious traditions. 6-markers Explain two religious beliefs about the role of parents in a religious family. Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer 12-marker ‘Divorce is never right.’ Find out more; | |||
| S8 E8: The One About Holi | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:47:59 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! The day I release this episode is Holi - the most revered festival from Hindu Dharma with colour powder and bonfires. It marks the end of the cold dark winter and the beginning of spring and new beginnings. Molly Acharya and Ash Kundi (intermittently) join me once more to discuss; Find out more; | |||
| S8 E7: The One About Addiction Recovery and Spirituality | 03 Mar 2023 | 00:50:08 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! I am so grateful that Dr. Wendy Dossett has agreed to come back on the podcast to talk about something she is deeply passionate and deeply knowledgable about, both from her own experience and her own research. Find out more; | |||
| *The RE Podcast 100th Anniversary Episode* | 24 Feb 2023 | 00:36:22 | |
Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! In this very special episode I celebrate just some of the amazing people that have made it possible for The RE Podcast to get to 100th episode. Find out more; | |||