The RE Podcast
The RE podcast for students and teachers.
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225 episodes
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...
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Season 16
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Episode 18
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27:46
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...
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Season 16
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Episode 17
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22:42
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...
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Season 16
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Episode 16
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27:35
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 ...
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Season 16
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Episode 15
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21:13
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...
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Season 16
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Episode 14
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31:38
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...
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Season 16
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Episode 13
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38:16
Curriculum And Assessment Review Special
On 5th November 2025, a landmark recommendation was revealed for RE as a result of the Curriculum and Assessment Review. They proposed that RE become part of the National Curriculum for the first time in it's history. Then one day l...
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S16 E12: The One About GCSE RE Islam beliefs Prophethood and Imamate
This episode is sponsored by Reimagining Education https://reimaginingeducation.uk/Hope you all had a lovely half term!This episode is going to cover Prophethood, focussing on Adam, I...
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Season 16
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Episode 12
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24:02
S16 E11: The One About GCSE RE - Islam beliefs 6 articles 5 roots Nature of Allah
This episode is sponsored by Reimagining Education https://reimaginingeducation.uk/Hope you all had a lovely half term!Over the summer, I recorded a series of episodes to support ...
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Season 16
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Episode 11
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34:45
S16 E10: The One About GCSE RE Christian Practices Mission, Evangelism & Church Growth + 12-marker masterclass
Explain two different ways Christians go on mission.One way is by going to other countries to spread the gospel.This is in obedience to Jesus’ Great Commission.A different way is by going ...
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Season 16
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Episode 10
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33:35
S16 E9: The One About GCSE RE Christian Practice - Local and worldwide role of Christians
For the role of the Church in the local community you need to know about street pastors and food banks and the role of the worldwide Church you need to know about working for reconciliation, how Christian churches respond to persecution o...
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Season 16
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Episode 8
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30:49
S16 E8: The One About GCSE RE Christian Practice - Pilgrimage And Festivals
4 markersExplain two different ways Christians practice pilgrimage. One way is by going to Iona an Island off the coast of Scotland.this is known as a thin place as the veil between ...
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Season 16
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Episode 8
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30:45
S16 E7: The One About GCSE RE Christian Practice - Prayer, Worship and Sacraments (Baptism and Holy Communion)
This episode is sponsored by Reimagining Education https://reimaginingeducation.uk/Over the summer, I recorded a series of episodes to support GCSE RE - specifically AQA Islam and Christiani...
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Season 16
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Episode 7
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31:23
5-Year Anniversary Episode Of The RE Podcast
To celebrate 5 years of The RE Podcast, I have collected some of your funny stories from the RE classroom!
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15:39
5 Year Anniversary Special - Season 15 Reel
To count down to the 5 year anniversary of the RE Podcast, here is a celebration of Season 15.We had episodes on;BBC pilgrimage 2025 LIVE Diversity within Quakerism. MetaphysicCrim...
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5 Year Anniversary Special - Season 14 Reel
To count down to the 5 year anniversary of the RE Podcast, here is a celebration of Season 14.We had episodes on;AI Freedom of religion or beliefInterfaith weekThe sea of faith network&n...
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13:47
5 Year Anniversary Special - Season 13 Reel
To count down to the 5 year anniversary of the RE Podcast, here is a celebration of Season 13.We had episodes on;God is not a white man. Sikhi The importance of RE Social media...
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13:59
S16 E6: The One About GCSE RE Christian Beliefs: Afterlife, Judgement And Problem Of Evil
This episode is sponsored by Reimagining Education https://reimaginingeducation.uk/Over the summer, I recorded a series of episodes to support GCSE RE - specifically AQA Islam and Christiani...
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Season 15
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Episode 6
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27:20
S16 E5: The One About GCSE RE Christian Beliefs Sin, Salvation And Atonement
This episode is sponsored by Reimagining Education https://reimaginingeducation.uk/Over the summer, I recorded a series of episodes to support GCSE RE - specifically AQA Islam and Christianity. Suppose you are a student of GCSE RE,...
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Season 16
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Episode 5
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29:40
S16 E4: The One About GCSE RE - Incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection, ascension
Do your students get confused between these four events, or mention reincarnation? Such a common misconception. I hope this episode clarifies these key events in the life of Jesus, helps students understand the significance of them ...
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Season 16
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Episode 4
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20:50
S16 E3: The One About GCSE RE Creation and the role of the Word and the Spirit
Welcome back to a new school year and a new season of the RE Podcast. Over the summer, I recorded a series of episodes to support GCSE RE - specifically AQA Islam and Christianity. Suppose you are a student of GCSE RE, or a teacher ...
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Season 16
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Episode 3
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24:10
S16 E2: The One About GCSE RE Christian beliefs Nature of God and Trinity
Welcome back to a new school year and a new season of the RE Podcast. Over the summer, I recorded a series of episodes to support GCSE RE - specifically AQA Islam and Christianity. Suppose you are a student of GCSE RE, or a teacher ...
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Season 16
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Episode 2
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25:09
S16 E1: The One about GCSE AQA Paper 1
Welcome back to a new school year and a new season of the RE Podcast. Over the summer, I have recorded a series of episodes to support GCSE RE - specifically AQA Islam and Christianity. If you are a student of GCSE RE, or a teacher ...
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Season 16
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Episode 1
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37:13
S15 E12: The One About the Aulre and Areiac Conference
To finish off the school year in style, I am celebrating the recent Aulre and Areiac conference which took place in Exeter University on 26th and 27th June 2025. We speak with Pat Hanan, Ruth Marx, and Katie Gooch about the history of the...
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Season 15
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Episode 12
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1:11:02
S15 E11: The One About The Pilgrimage To Karbala
This weekend, 5th / 6th July (10th Muharram), sees many Shia Muslims all over the world mark the Day of Ashura. A commemoration of the martrydom of Muhammad's grandson, Husayn who died standing up for justice. In 2025 this fight is still ...
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Season 15
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Episode 11
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1:07:51