The RE Podcast
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242 episodes
S18 E4: The One For The Night Before GCSE RE Paper 1
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 qu...
S18 E3: The One About Questionning
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...
S18 E2: The One About The Quranist
In this episode I talk to Farouk Peru about Quranism. I must admit, I didn't know what a Quranist was until the lovely Ruth Marx connected me with Farouk so it is always lovely to learn something new!We discuss what a Quranist is, ...
S18 E1: The One About A Brilliant New RE Book
Bringing together the latest research and practical strategies for teachers of secondary religious education, Joe Kinnaird draws on his years of teaching experience and passion for high-quality RE to explore a range of ways to deepen pupils’ un...
EASTER SPECIAL: BBC Pilgrimage 2026
One of the highlights of my year is watching BBC Pilgrimage. This is a reality show with heart and depth and authenticity and vulnerability. It’s not seeking drama or action, it’s seeking the best of humanity. The basic premise is that seven ce...
S17 E12: The One Where Harry Clark Goes To Rome
We all love Harry Clark, winner of Traitors season 2 and the deep, authentic. spiritual, curious pilgrim on BBC Pilgrimage. And now he embarks on a new journey - to Rome, to meet the Pope. On 2nd April at 10.40pm on BBC2, join me to...
S17 E11: The One Where We Mark A Year Since Dawn Cox
A year ago, on 30th March 2025, Dawn was tragically taken from us in a car accident. It was a huge loss to us, her friends, to the RE community as a whole, but mostly to her partner Roy. I catch up with Roy to find out what life as been l...
S17 E10: The One About GCSE RS Paper 2 Theme F - Human Rights and Social Justice
In this episode I unpack Theme F: Religion, human rights and social justice Students should study religious teachings, and religious, philosophical and ethical arguments, relating to the issues that follow, and their impact and influence in the...
S17 E9: The One About GCSE RS Paper 2 Theme E - Religion, Crime and Punishment
Religion, crime and the causes of crimeGood and evil intentions and actions, including whether it can ever be good to cause suffering.Reasons for crime, including:poverty and upbringingmental health ...
S17 E8: The One About GCSE RS Paper 2 Theme D - Peace and Conflict
This week I go through the main content and exam questions needed for GCSE AQA Paper 2 Theme D: Religion, Peace and ConflictIn theme D we should study religious teachings, and religious, philosophical and ethical arguments, relating to t...
S17 E7: The One About GCSE RS Paper 2 Theme C - Existance of God and Revelation
In this episode I will unpack; 3.2.1.3 Theme C: The existence of God and revelationPhilosophical arguments for and against the existence of GodThe Design argument, including its strengths and weaknes...
S17 E6: The One About SEND in RE
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 ...
S17 E5: The One About The Culham St Gabriel Scholarship Leadership Programme
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 thi...
S17 E4: The One About GCSE AQA Theme B - Religion and Life
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 manki...
S17 E3: The One About GCSE AQA Theme A - Relationships and Family
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...
S17 E2: The One About GCSE AQA Paper 2
This episode is an introduction to GCSE AQA Religious Studies Paper 2In this episode we will cover some of the key mistakes pupils make in Paper 2 as it is organised slightly differently from Paper 1, go through some top tips that you wi...
S17 E1: The One About Becoming An RE Teacher
This episode of the RE Podcast explores the importance of RE in today's society, addressing the misconceptions surrounding the subject, the current recruitment crisis, and the exciting future for aspiring RE teachers. The conversation features ...
S16 E18: The One About GCSE RE Islam practices Jihad and festivals
Explain two ways Muslims practice jihad. One way is though lesser Jihad which is the military struggle to defend Islam. This must be carried out according to strict and clear cut rules, for example yo...
S16 E17: The One About GCSE RE Islam practices Zakah and Hajj
Explain two ways Muslims give almsOne way is through Zakah,which is 2.5% of wealth This money is given to those in need.Another way is through khums which involves Shia Muslims giving 20% o...
S16 E16: The One About GCSE RE Islam Practices: Salah, Saum, Night of power
Explain two ways Muslims perform Salah.One way is when performing ablution.This is known as wudu, which involves washing specific body parts before praying.Another way is by completing the rakkah which are prayer movement...
S16 E15: The One About GCSE RE Islam Practices: Five Pillars, Ten Obligatory Acts, Shahadah
4-markersExplain two ways the shahada is used by Muslims. One way is to recite it if someone wishes to become a Muslim ...
S16 E14: The One About GCSE RE Islam beliefs Predestination and Life After death
GCSE RE Islam beliefs Predestination and Life After death4-markersExplain two ways that a belief in predestination influences Muslims.One influence is to trust Allah's plan.This is because Muslims believe...
S16 E13: The One About GCSE RE Islam beliefs Angels and Holy books
This episode is going to cover Angels, their nature and role, including Jibril and Mika’il. The holy books: Qur’an: revelation and authority, the Torah, the Psalms, the Gospel, the Scrolls of Abraham and their authority. 4-ma...