The RE Podcast

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250th Episode special

The RE Podcast ·

2026/10/01

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! In October 2020 I started a little project to stop me going crazy during lockdown. 6 years later, I am releasing my 250th episode. As the Dalai Lama was busy, I went to the next best thing - all my guest. At the end of each episode, I ask my guests the same question; 'If you could wake up tomorrow and one thing was different about the world, what would you want it to be?' Here are all the different answers over the last 250 episodes. They...

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S19 E1 The One About New FoRB Resources

The RE Podcast ·

2026/09/14

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! What does freedom of religion or belief (FORB) mean, and what does it look like in practice in our schools? Back in Season 14 (Jan 2025) I intervied Josh Cass about Freedom of Religion or Belief. Now, 20 months later we return to discover the incredible FoRB resources available for all schools. In this episode of The RE Podcast, Louisa is joined by Kathryn Wright, CEO of Culham St Gabriel’s Trust, to explore why freedom of religion or bel...

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50:23

S18 E10: The One About Teaching Sikhi More Authentically

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2026/07/13

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! In this episode, I speak with Mandeep Singh, trustee and volunteer at Khalsa Jatha British Isles, the oldest gurdwara in Europe (established in 1908), and co-founder of Gurdwara Aid. Together we explore some of the depth and nuance of Sikhi that is often overlooked in RE classrooms, challenging common misconceptions and offering more authentic ways to teach the tradition. In this episode we discuss: Why Sikhi is not a fusion of Hindu Dharma and Islam...

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51:32

S18 E9: The One Where An Orthodox Jew Marries a...

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2026/06/22

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! I met Anne Nadel at Westminster Synagogue at the AREIAC face to face. She told me she was a reform convert married to an Orthodox husband. Listen as a chat to Anne and her husband, Simon, about how they met and how they have navigated family life. We discuss the differences between Orthodox and reform, how you convert to Judaism and why converts are highly respected in Judaism. But also we see there is more than unites them than they disagree on and ...

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61:44

S18 E8: The One About Teaching Judaism More...

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2026/06/15

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! If you have come across Laurie Rosenberg before, you won't have forgotten him. If you haven't had the pleasure then you will love this chat. Laurie is a Jewish Educator who is able to move from the profound to the frivilous with natural ease. We discuss; His work as a Jewish educatorThe importance of good REWhy teaching Judaism is an important part of RE and how we can do that wellSpiritual intelligenceHis Jewish identity and what it is l...

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93:57

S18 E7: The One About Diversity In Sikhi

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2026/06/08

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! There has been lot in the news recently that is trying to cause hatred towards the Sikh community because of the actions of one Sikh who acted against strongly held Sikh beliefs and values. While we recorded this before the tragic death of Henry Novak, many of the points we discuss are a powerful counter to the attacks of the Sikh faith. Please note there are many mistakes in the reporting of this story, most significantly that a Kirpan was use...

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47:29

S18 E6: The One About Diversity In Judaism

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2026/06/01

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! To celebrate the first Jewish Culture Month, I invite Anna Silver onto the podcast to talk about diversity in Judaism. To find out more about Jewish Culture Month, go to; https://jewishculturemonth.org.uk/ Anna Silver is Education Officer at the Board of Deputies of British Jews and she is a wealth of knowledge on this topic. We discuss; Mistakes when teaching Judaism;The interplay of culture, ethnicity and nationality with Jewish identityIdeol...

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27:30

S18 E5: The One For The Night Before GCSE RE Paper 2

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2026/05/18

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! Calling all students of AQA GCSE RE! So Paper 2 is on Wednesday, what are the last minute things you can do tonight to make sure you are ready for your last RE exam? First of all, don't worry, you've got this. But let's quickly go through what to expect in the paper, how to answer each type of question, some key concepts, some power quotes and some advice for timing! GOOD LUCK from the RE Podcast! Support the show Find out more; Twitter: @TheREPodcas...

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28:19

S18 E4: The One For The Night Before GCSE RE Paper 1

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2026/05/11

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! Support the show Find out more; Twitter: @The...

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51:57

S18 E3: The One About Questionning

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2026/05/05

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' resp...

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45:44

S18 E2: The One About The Quranist

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2026/04/27

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! 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, and the use of A - Application of the Qura'n R - Refutation of criticisms C - Conversation We look at how being a Quranist influences practices like prayer and festivals and their take in orthodoxy and orthopra...

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59:44

S18 E1: The One About A Brilliant New RE Book

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2026/04/17

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! 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’ understanding of religion and worldviews. This book presents a vision of what it means for students to truly engage with religious education: grappling with philosophical and ethical questions, engaging critical...

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80:43

EASTER SPECIAL: BBC Pilgrimage 2026

The RE Podcast ·

2026/04/03

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! 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 celebrities go on a pilgrimage. This year BBC pilgrimage is back for is 8th series and this time it’s the Celtic Christian road to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. The 390km trail through NE England visiting Durha...

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S17 E12: The One Where Harry Clark Goes To Rome

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2026/03/30

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! 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 watch Harry Clark Goes To Rome; https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002thdy To find out more I catch up with Harry and have a delightful chat about his faith and what it means to be a catholic. And in true...

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S17 E11: The One Where We Mark A Year Since Dawn Cox

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2026/03/27

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! 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 like over the last year. Amoung the poignant moments of grief we also discuss cats, Marakesh decor, bell ringing, the Green party, life after death, teacher pensions and kindness. Roys advice to us all is ...

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S17 E10: The One About GCSE RS Paper 2 Theme F -...

The RE Podcast ·

2026/03/16

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! 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 modern world. They should be aware of contrasting perspectives in contemporary British society on all of these issues. They must be able to explain contrasting beliefs on the following three issues with refere...

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S17 E9: The One About GCSE RS Paper 2 Theme E

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2026/03/09

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! Religion, crime and the causes of crime Good and evil intentions and actions, including whether it can ever be good to cause suffering.Reasons for crime, including:poverty and upbringingmental health problems and addictiongreed and hateopposition to an unjust law.Views about people who break the law for these reasons.Views about different types of crime, including hate crimes, theft and murder.Religion and punishment The aims of punishment, including...

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60:46

S17 E8: The One About GCSE RS Paper 2 Theme D - Peace...

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2026/03/02

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! This week I go through the main content and exam questions needed for GCSE AQA Paper 2 Theme D: Religion, Peace and Conflict In theme D we should study religious teachings, and religious, philosophical and ethical arguments, relating to the issues that follow, and their impact and influence in the modern world. We should be aware of contrasting perspectives in contemporary British society on all of the issues. Our three special topics are Viole...

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S17 E7: The One About GCSE RS Paper 2 Theme C

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2026/02/23

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 Design argument, including its strengths and weaknesses.The First Cause argument, including its strengths and weaknesses.The argument from miracles, including its strengths and weaknesses, and one example of a miracle.Evil and suffering as an argument against the existence of God.Arguments based on...

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55:45

S17 E6: The One About SEND in RE

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2026/02/09

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 mainst...

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