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The RE PodcastS11 E3:The One About The Sermon On The Mount Part 3 The RestPlease 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;Fulfillment of the LawMurderAdulteryDivorceOathsTurning the other cheekLove for enemiesFastingGiving to the needyTreasures in heaven,Not worryingJudging othersTurning the other cheekAsking God for thingsFalse Prophets and disciplesI e...2024-01-1952 minThe RE PodcastS11 E2:The One About The Sermon On The Mount 2 - PrayerPlease 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. In the last episode I explored the Beatitudes. In this episode I delve into the section on prayer, including the Lord's Prayer. What does Jesus teach about HOW TO pray and what does this mean for Christians today.The Lord's prayer is als...2024-01-1225 minThe RE PodcastThird Year Anniversary Special: Season 8 ReelPlease 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!My thanks to;Emily DowneNick SpencerTheos Think TankDavid CloughDr. Siobhan JolleyStephen MillerSean HarrisLouisa HarropDr Wendy DossettMolly AcharyaAsh KundiCatherine WoodcockAndy WestMarina CantacucinoIf you are...2023-09-3010 minThe RE PodcastS8 E6: The One About PovertyPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!As we are facing a cost of living crisis, and as many public sector workers are striking to secure urgent funding to these essential services, it feels timely to do an episode on Poverty. What is it?What causes it?What are the effects of it?What are the solutions?How do we best teach it in our classrooms and how do we deal with it in our schools?I think this episode will relate to any educator, not just RE teachers so please share it far a...2023-02-101h 03The RE PodcastEXTRA BITS from this Friday's episodePlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!I have a #patreon page. If you are able to support #TheREPodcast financially, then you will get access to extra parts of the recording that get edited out, like this (edited out of this Friday's episode on #Religion and #art wtih @siobhan_jolleyhttps://patreon.com/therepodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkSupport the showFind out more;Twitter: @TheREPodcast1Insta: @TheREPodcast...2023-01-1600 minThe RE PodcastS8 E2: The One About Animal WelfarePlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!Do you teach 'Animal Rights' as part of your religion and life syllabus?I have an informative and frank chat with David Clough from CEFAW (The Christian Ethics of Farmed Animal Welfare) challenging Christians to rethink their attitudes to eating animals in light of the farming techniques currently used and the climate crisis. We look at the biblical relationship with animals, and whether there is a biblical basis for veganism in terms of Stewardship and God's instructions on how we treat animals.But we go one step...2023-01-1351 minThe RE PodcastS8 E1: The One About The Science And Religion AnimationPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!Happy New Year 2023 to you all and welcome back to Season 8 of The RE Podcast. If you teach Science and Religion then you are not going to want to miss this episode. Following the success of Nobody Stands Nowhere, Emily Downe has once again teamed up with Theos Think Tank to create another AMAZING short animation to help faciliate an understanding of the relationship between Science and Religion. The link to this 3 minute animation, called Worlds Apart, is; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXXj_YB--_g2023-01-0645 minThe RE PodcastS7 E14: The One About the 2021 CensusPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!On June 28th 2021, Britain completed a census. On 29th November, some of the data was released. And this data was of particular interest to RE teachers, leaders and educators because it revealed the religious and ethnic make up of Britain. For the first time since the dark ages, we are no longer a majority Christian country. But what does this mean for our country, our monarchy, our politics and our classrooms. Back by popular demand, James D Holt reveals his early analysis and conclusions. It is an accessible but comp...2022-12-0946 minThe RE PodcastS7 E13: The One About HajjPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!Hajj is a once in a lifetime experience for some Muslims, but my guest today has done it twice. So I talk to her about her experience so we can have an authentic voice in our lessons! Shazia Nazlee Khan is Head of RE and Citizenship in Bradford, as well as director of learning for Humanities.We disucss what Hajj is and the story behind it, the preparations for Hajj, the practical elements and cost involved in getting there, the different rites that are performed once you are...2022-12-0252 minThe RE PodcastS7 E12: The One About Decolonising BuddhismPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In this incredible chat with Dr. Wendy Dossett we dive into the last of our decolonisation episodes and this time we turn to Buddhism. This episodes has really challenged my own bias' when teaching Buddhism. Do I sometimes focus on the more rational, popular aspects of Buddhism to appeal to a post-enightenment world? Do I use the colonial word of 'enlightenment' rather than 'awakening'. Do I miss out the violent acts of Buddhism for example in Myanma? Do I ignore the beliefs in gods and realms to make our les...2022-11-241h 01The RE PodcastS7 E11: The One About Interfaith REPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!As this week is Interfaith week, I have a chat with Dr David Lundie about what interfaith RE looks like. We discuss the concept of God, religion and Jesus from different points of view, the contrasts and connections between religions depending on where you are standing. a few anecdotes for your classroom and the important of teaching interfaith RE for our students and wider society.Check out David on twitter on @LundieEducationCheck out interfaith resources at www.interfaith.org.ukParticularly: https://www.interfaith.org.uk...2022-11-1843 minThe RE PodcastS7 E10: The One About A Trip To The Holy LandPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!Would you like to come with me to a trip to the Holy Land next year? See the roads Jesus walked on, make the trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem, as Mary did, experience Tiberius - Blackpool with Hasidic Jews, see the caves where the Isaiah scrolls were discovered, look over Bethlehem, stand at the western wall? I thought so. Listen to this episode with Kevin Baldwin and previous attendees on the trip and find out how YOU could come with me on a trip of a lifetime Monday 7th...2022-11-1146 minThe RE PodcastS7 E9: The One About The Historical JesusPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!Goodness I learnt so much from this episode! Was there a Jesus, is the Bible talking about different people, when were the gospels written, what is the historical context and worldview at the time these things were written down, was Jesus the Messiah?In this episode, I talk to the skeptical heathen.His podcast by the Skeptical Ghost Heathen covers, the purpose of Paul, the afterlife, pre-israelite religion. He is a wealth of knowledge on ancient history and I don't think he took a breath for an hou...2022-11-0456 minThe RE PodcastS7 E8: The One WIth An Exorcist Halloween specialPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!As we approach Halloween we bring our attention to things that go bump in the night, and I bring you a real life exorcist. To protect him and the identities of those he mentions, we will call him, Tim.If you had told 25 year old Tim he would be a Christian, an Anglican vicar and an exorcist, he may not have believed you. But he has been led down a path where he now battles the forces of evil. I ask him the different between Exorcisms and Deliverance, how...2022-10-2143 minThe RE PodcastS7 E7: The One About Decolonising IslamPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In the next installment of decolonising the curriculum, Ash Kundi and I have an amazing chat with Shabnam Khaliq about decolonising Islam. Sabnam is passionate about all things RS and Equality, Diversity and Decolonisation.We discuss authentic language, how we can more effectively teach about Islam, the impact of Prevent on Muslim children, the impact of empire on our understanding of Islam. This chat has already positively impacted my teaching - even just using the word Allah, not God! And wait to you hear what Shabnam says about...2022-10-141h 01The RE PodcastS7 E6: The One About Restorative JusticePlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!f you teach Crime and Punishment, or have an interest in how schools can revolutionise discipline in their own schools, if you are interested in a restorative basis of dealing with children displaying poor behaviour, or what Jesus teachings of love look like in the 21st century then this is the episode for you.The Rev. Steve Chalke, a previous guest of The RE Podcast, founded the Oasis Charitable Trust in 1985. Since its foundation Oasis has also developed into a family of charities now working on four continents (11...2022-10-071h 04The RE PodcastTwo year anniversary special: Season 6 ReelPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!To celebrate two years of The RE Podcast on 1st Oct 2022, here are clips from each episode in season 6 I covered Biblical prohecy, Church on the Streets, the future of humanity, Sunday Assembly, humanism, the Bible, philosophy, intersex, Prison, women in Islam and end with a very special guest!My thanks to my guests, Jeff Cuozzo, Rev. Michael Flemming, Eron Dror, Stuart Hdldsworth , Seven Graham, David Shipley, Rumena Akhtar, Anjum Peerbacos, Waqar Ahmedi and Amelie!Support the showFind out more;Twitter2022-10-0107 minThe RE PodcastTwo year anniversary special: Season 5 ReelPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!To celebrate two year of The RE Podcast on 1st Oct 2022, here are clips from each episode in season 5 I covered RE ECTs, Antisemitism, extremism, Identical twins with different faiths, interpretting Genesis, Peace and Conflict, reconciliation, love, the future of RE, The RE Leadership programme and AshuraMy thanks to my guests, Joe Gallagher, Micheala McCaughly, MIchael Walker, Freddy Naftel, Sohail Ahmedm Mark and Bryan, Rev. Andy Fitchet, Pete Bowdery, Paul Karensa, Claire Clinton and Katie Gooch, Zam Hussain and James HoltSupport the show2022-10-0108 minThe RE PodcastTwo year anniversary special: Season 4 ReelPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!To celebrate two years of The RE Podcast on 1st Oct 2022, here are clips from each episode in season 4 I covered the history of religion, messianic Judaism, Narssicism, types of knowledge, the beatitudes, the history of Christianity, horror and religion, Diwali, Ancient religions, decolonising Judaism and Christianity, women in the Bible and interviewed ADA France WilliamsMy thanks to my guests, Rabbi Binyamin Sheldrake, Gary Keogh, John W Morehead, Molly Acharya and Ash Kundi, Fazal Ahmed and The Rev. Canon Liz Sherclif.Support the show...2022-10-0106 minThe RE PodcastS7 E5: The One About MarriagePlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!Following on from last weeks episode on sacraments, it seems logical to do one on marriage. This comes under the Themes sections of the exam syllabus rather than the Christian practices so I wanted to keep it separate as people do different specs. I look at the etymology and history of marriage, the meaning of the symbols in the wedding ceremony and the biblical basis for marriage. I unpick lots of misconceptions and political and patriachal infuences on marriage and listen out for the film quote...Here is...2022-09-3021 minThe RE PodcastS7 E4: The One About SacramentsPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In most GCSE RE syllabus' in the Christian practices sections you have to learn about sacraments. In most syllabus' this specifically mentions Baptism and Holy Communion. This can be really hard to make engaging for the children. So in this episode I explore what sacraments are, and then focus on Baptism and Holy Communion with an exam focus and some tips about to teach it. The voice of the Bible in this episode is kindly provided by Giles Gough from the God In Film podcast!Support the...2022-09-2325 minThe RE PodcastS7 E3: The One About GriefPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!As we completed a time of national mouring for our Queen, Elizabeth II, many of us will be triggered by our own personal loss. This can be the loss of a loved one, a relationship. But what is grief, what is grief literacy, how can we cope with grief, what do we say to people who are grieving, does religion provide support when we lose someone, how do gender stereotypes impact our freedom to grieve? This year, my friend and former guest on the podcast, Shuaib Khan lost his bro...2022-09-1643 minThe RE PodcastS7 E2: The One About Religion Media CentrePlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!I simply cannot believe how much awesome stuff Religion Media Center does! And when I discovered this fact, I just had to share it with you! Fact sheets, open press briefings, daily and weekly email updates, podacsts, festivals, conferences,... just so many things that will be invaluable to people all over the world - RE Teachers and students, journalists, humans... Listen to this lovely chat with Michael from RMC to find out moreTwitter: @RelMedCenterhttps://religionmediacentre.org.uk/Support the showFi...2022-09-0932 minThe RE PodcastS7 E1: The One About World ViewsPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!Welcome to Season 7 of the RE Podcast and welcome to a new school year! Over the last few years we have heard the terms 'worldviews' and 'lenses' being used more and more frequently in terms of RE. But what do these words mean? Why is everyone talking about them and what does it mean for the future of RE? To answer these questions and more, I chatted to Dr Kathryn Wright, CEO of Culham St Gabriel, and her colleague Dr. Kate Christopher.I hope, by the end of this...2022-09-0254 minThe RE PodcastS6 E12: The One With The Children 2022Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message!Every year RE Online host a competition for students of REhttps://www.reonline.org.uk/news/pupil-blog-competition-2022/This year it was all about lessons that make a difference.This week I had the priviledge of interviewing one of the winners - Amelie - a link to her blog is below. You will see from her interview and her entry why she is a deserving winner!She talks about why RE is an important subject and what skills it teaches, plus her views on s...2022-07-1518 minThe RE PodcastS6 E11: The One About Women In IslamPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In this weeks episode I chat to Rumena Aktar and Anjum Peerbacos about women in Islam. We discuss the misconceptions of treatment of women in Islam, differences between men and woman in Islam, the treatment of women by Muhammad, polygamy, wearing Hijab, confusion between Islamic teachings and social norms and culture in Islamic countries, Jummah prayers, plus we laugh a lot! It's a delightful episode that shows just how empowered and awesome Muslim women are!Support the showFind out more;T...2022-07-0850 minThe RE PodcastS6 E10: The One About PrisonPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!Do you teach Crime and Punishment to your GCSE students? Or maybe you are a sociology teacher who teaches crime and deviance,, or maybe you are a teacher who understands the importance of education in keeping people out of prison.In this episode I have the unique priviledge of talking to David Shipley who was sentenced to 45 months in prison for fraud.David talks openly and humbly about why he committed the crime, his experience of prison , the impact it has had on him, what is wrong...2022-07-0141 minThe RE PodcastS6 E9: The One About IntersexPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!To celebrate PRIDE month I humbly and gratefully introduce Seven Graham - who has been all letters of the LGBTQIA community at some point! For anyone who doesn't know what intersex means, or is interested in issues of gender, who wants to understand the harsh reality of how intersex people have been and are being treated...well actually erased, and the devestating impact on their mental and emotional wellbeing, for anyone who is compassionate towards all humans, particularly those who face unfair and unecessary discrimination. For those who wa...2022-06-2440 minThe RE PodcastS6 E8: The One About PhilosophyPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In our change to look at Religion and World Views, we are also encouraging our students to look at these through three lenses; Theological, philosophical and Social sciences. In this episode I try and tackle philosophy! What is it? when did it start? Whe are the main philosophers and what did they say? From Plato to the logical positivists! How do we look at RE through a philosophical lense? This is quite a deep episode but I really hope it is helpful!Support the showFi...2022-06-1740 minThe RE PodcastS6 E7: The One About The BiblePlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!So the Bible is pretty long, most people haven't got time to read the whole thing so here is a summary of it in 20 minutes. I outline the structure, how to read it, what each book is about and respond to criticisms levelled against it! Warning - I sing quite a lot in this episode!Support the showFind out more;Twitter: @TheREPodcast1Insta: @TheREPodcastWebiste: www.therepodcast.co.uk2022-06-1019 minThe RE PodcastS6 E6: The One About HumanismPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!RE is changing! The Commission on Religious Education (CoRE 2018) means that by law religious education has to to include teaching about non-religious worldviews alongside religions. So the RE Podcast is here to help you out! In this episode I talk to Director of Understanding Humanism, Luke Donnellan. Together we explore what humanism is, what they believe, misconceptions about humanism and what humanists actually do! https://understandinghumanism.org.uk/If you have any further questions for Luke he can be found education@humanists.uk or @HumanismEdu Supp...2022-05-2757 minThe RE PodcastS6 E5: The One About Sunday AssemblyPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In the last episode when we spoke to Eran Dror he mentioned something called 'Sunday Assembly' in the context of religion for atheists. So I got hold of Stuart Holdsworth from Sunday Assembly to tell us more. We discuss what Sunday Assembly is, how and why it started and what do expect when you get there. I also got the opportunity to go to a sunday assembly so I have thrown in a few clips of what I expected! This feels like what humans need, and would be a r...2022-05-2032 minThe RE PodcastS6 E4: The One About The Future Of HumanityPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!Wow! I cannot believe how many things I dip into with Eran Dror! AI consciousness, Buddhism, sense of self, the future of religion, the ethics of algorithms and how we counter this, and religion for atheists! We really unpack what it means to be human, what our needs and our weaknesses are and what we need to be our best self, the need for connection. We mention Sunday assembly and soon I will be interviewing someone from the Sunday Assembly to look more into this - it's Church for ath...2022-05-1340 minThe RE PodcastS6 E3: The One About Church On The StreetsPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!If you haven't come across Paster Mick Flemming then you are not doing to want to miss this episode! A man who humbly uses tragedy in his own life as inspiration to love othes. The incredible human embodies what it means to be a Christian in the 21st century and live out the teachings of Christ. His work in the community with addicts and the homeless is awe inspiring - Church on the street ministries in Burnley.Prepare to be inspired!www.cots-ministires.co.uk...2022-05-0632 minThe RE PodcastS6 E2: The One About Prophecy In The Bible Pt 2 RevelationPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In the last episode Rev Jeff Cuozzo enlightened us about what prophecy is and specific prophecies in the Bible? This week he is back to focus on the book of Revelation. What are the signs of the end of the age? What is the rature? What will happen to Satan? What will happen when Jesus returns? Exciting stuff. It feels like we only scratched the surface so if you want to know more, check out his websitehttps://www.calvarybath.com/Support the showFin...2022-04-2942 minThe RE PodcastS6 E1: The One About Prophecy In The Bible Pt 1Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message!Welcome to season 6!!!! And to start off the season I have a fascinating chat with Jeff Cuozzo about prophecies in the Bible. We find out what prophecies are and what their purpose is, why they are significant and get deep into some really specific prophecies in the Bible about the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine!Jeff will be back next week to look at prophecies in the book of Revelation and what to expect in the end times! Exciting stuff and great to be back!Su...2022-04-2235 minThe RE PodcastS5 E12: The One About The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day SaintsPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!Ever wondered the answers to any of these questions?1) What is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and how does it differ from other parts of Christianity? 2) What do the Church of the believe that God is like3) What difference does your beliefs make to your life?4) Who is Joseph Smith and what is his place within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints?5) What do you think of the Book of Mormon? 6) What is the biggest misconception of...2022-04-0134 minThe RE PodcastS5 E11: The One About AshuraPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!Now, I don't have any inside knowlege (other than what AQA have released) but I think Ashura is going to come up in the GCSE exam, and might even be the 12-marker... So this chat with Zameer Hussain will give your children so much RICH KNOWLEDGE about this commemoration. What is it and what is the story behind it? Is it a festival or a commemoration? How do different Muslims spend this day?Why is it still so important in the 21st century? This day is a wonderful antedote to...2022-03-2542 minThe RE PodcastS5 E10 The One About The Leadership ProgrammePlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!ALL RE TEACHERS MUST LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE with Claire Clinton @ClaireClinton67 and Katie Gooch @goochkt ! Are you an RE teacher that wants help in considering your future career? Do you feel a bit stale and need some inspiration? Do you sometimes think about leaving teaching all together? Did you know that there is a Leadership programme just for RE teachers and it is FULLY FUNDED. Successful applicants will get a bespoke 1 or 2 year prgramme and your own mentor.It goes 2/5 of the way to a chart...2022-03-1843 minThe RE PodcastS5 E9: The One About The Future Of REPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!Paul Karensa was invited to take part in a parliamentary roundtable on the future of RE. He, poiticians, RE teachers and RE students, representatives from Natre and REOnline were also present.Paul Karensa is a children's author, stand up comic, broadcaster and comedy writer for the BBE Christians and father of children who study RE so I was really interested in his unique persective of why RE is so important in the 21st Century and what he would like it to look like!Listen out f...2022-03-1132 minThe RE PodcastS5 E8: The One About LOVEPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!I thought we needed a bit of cheering up at the moment so I am looking at love! What different types of love are there, love in the Bible, the history of Valentine's Day, use of Love your neighbour in exam questions! Hope this brings a bit of light in the darkness!Support the showFind out more;Twitter: @TheREPodcast1Insta: @TheREPodcastWebiste: www.therepodcast.co.uk2022-03-0418 minThe RE PodcastS5 E7: The One About ReconciliationPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!When most of your year 11 get 0 on the question about something in their mock, you KNOW you're teaching it wrong. This was the experience of my department with RECONCILIATION! So we got together to replan our lesson on this with the hope of improving this. Such a measurable target. This week I am delighted to welcome MY BOSS Pete Bowdery to the RE Podcast to talk about what reconciliation actually is, how we teach it. At the end there is also an exam focus too - what questions could you...2022-02-2526 minThe RE PodcastS5 E6: The One About Peace and ConflictPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!As we check the news for updates regarding Russia and Ukraine, I take a look at the topic of Peace and Conflict. A popular theme in the GCSE, I consider what war is, different types and causes of war. Is war sometimes our moral duty or is all war is immoral? I look at inspirations from some of the world religions consdering the Old Testament God and the teachings of Jesus, Islamic teachings of Jihad, and the symbolism of the Kirpan in Sikhi. I look at Aquinas' Just War theo...2022-02-1118 minThe RE PodcastS5 E5: The One About Interpreting GenesisPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In rememberance of LGBTQIA History Month!In this GLORIOUS chat with Rev. Andy Fitchet, we look at the damage that traditional and literal interpretations of Genesis have had on women and LGBTQIA Christians. Andy talks openly about his own difficult journey and the dangerous practices of the Church to heal people of 'gayness'. We discuss homosexuality, gender, sexism, hypocrisy. grinder and Jesus as a trans male. Andy is so theologically knowledgeable and also has the most wonderful sense of joy in his faith (the bit about finding Adam a...2022-02-0549 minThe RE PodcastS5 E4: The One With The Buddhist and The BaptistPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In this episode I interview identical twin brothers, Mark and Bryan from the US. Mark is a baptist and Bryan is a Buddhist. Their podcast 'The Baptist and the Buddhist' have the two of them chatting openly for the first time about their different faiths. 'Same DNA, different faiths. It is so mutually respectful and models what good dialogue looks like. These two humans are so calming that I actually felt so much more chilled after spending an hour chatting to them - it was magical.We talked abo...2022-01-2837 minThe RE PodcastS5 E3: The One About A JihadistPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!This is a very powerful and very emotional and authentic chat with former Islamist - Sohail Ahmed. His story is true, honest and relatable as he tells us what led him to become an extremist and what eventually led him to leave that life behind. It's linked to identity, sexuality, atonement, purpose and belonging! It reveals the misconceptions regarding extremists, what to teach our children and what to look out for. Sohail's grace and humanity is so evident in this interview and I know this will change the life of...2022-01-2140 minThe RE PodcastS5 E2: The One About AntisemitismPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!A heart-breaking, straight-talking epiosde that speaks of the heartbreak of the holocaust and the unfathomable increase in anti-semitism that is happening today as you read this. In the wake of the recent anti-semitic comments by Wiley, I chat to Freddy Naftel, about his personal experiences of anti-semitism, his incredibly personal history and the experience of his parents, grandparents and great grandparents as German Jews, his reaction to the anti-semitism that still exists today throughout powerful institutions like the BBC and thoughout our political systems and I ask him what w...2022-01-141h 01The RE PodcastS5 E1: The One With The RE ECTsPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!For us oldies, ECT stands for Early Career Teacher! In this episode Louisa chat to three RE teachers who have just finished their training and embark on their first jobs! Why did they decide to become RE teachers? Why is RE such an important subject? What was the training like? What advice would you give to people thinking about training to be a teacher or about to embark on their training? What has their first term in their first jobs been like? They also chat about funny stories from the c...2022-01-0745 minThe RE PodcastS4 E13: The One About Women In The Bible CHRISTMAS SPECIALPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!This is going to be my last episode this season so I have saved a really special conversation for you. The Rev. Canon Liz Sherclif is the Director of Studies for Readers of the Diocese of Chester, Agent of Change nominee for the 2022 Northern Power Awards, author of 'Preaching Women: Gender, Power and the Pulpit and 'Out of the Shadows' preaching women of the Bible. We discuss the way women of the Bible are presented, our views on St. Paul, complimentarianism, toxic masculinity, the genders of the trinity and Je...2021-12-0329 minThe RE PodcastS4 E12: The One About Decolonising JudaismPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In the next of my collaboration with Ash Kundi on decolonising the curriculum, we chat to previous guest Rabbi Binyamin Sheldrake. In a frank and fascinating discussion we consider the best language to use when teaching Judaism, handy tips to making our teaching more authentic and advise on whether to and how to teach the Holocaust. We look at the Christianisation of holy texts and the innaccuracy of the name 'Jesus', and what happened to the Book of Jacob (Yeshua's brother), and much much more.The link to...2021-11-2652 min
Tiny Voice Talks with Toria BonoQuietening the Noise and Hearing the Voice with Louisa Jane SmithLouisa Jane Smith is the host of the R.E. podcast and believes in the power of listening to our inner voice. She is passionate about teachers helping young people to hear their inner voice but equally believes that we need to guide them along the way. As a parent she wants her children to be and as a teacher she loves asking 'what do you think?'To hear the RE podcast and find out more about Lou click on the link - https://www.therepodcast.co.uk/Support the show2021-11-1941 minThe RE PodcastS4 E11: The One About Ancient ReligionsPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In this episode I chat to Fazal Ahmed - an expert on Ancient Religions. We really delve deep into the connection between the religions and consider the fact that different groups of people from different places who have never met came independently to the same religious beliefs.We challenge the difference between beliefs known as religions because they have a written authority, and beliefs which are seen as superstitions because they have no written authority only an oral tradition. We travel the beliefs of the world from So...2021-11-1943 minThe RE PodcastS4 E10: The One With Anthony G Reddie and The Decolonisation of ChristianityPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!Anthony G Reddie is a black liberation theologian, author, fellow of both Oxford and Cambridge, proud son of the windrush generation and the first black man to achieve an A rating from the University of South Africa.In this powerful conversation, he talks about the devestating impact of empire on Western Christianity. He reminds us of the brown Jesus who was a Palestinian Jew in an occupied land. His exogesis of the Parable of The Talents is going to change the way we think about the Bible, Christianity an...2021-11-1240 minThe RE PodcastS4 E9: The One With A.D.A France WilliamsPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!A.D.A France Williams' book Ghost Ship: Institutional Racism and the Church of England has blown open the discussion on why a religion based on the teachings of love by a Jewish Palestinian from the first century has become steeped in discrimination against black and brown people.In this episode I got the pleasure of unpacking the main message of his writing. We discuss what racial inequality in the Church of England looks like, why the Church has failed black people and look at real life experiences...2021-11-0533 minThe RE PodcastS4 E8: The One About DiwaliPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!Happy Diwali! Diwali is on 4th November so I thought it would be wonderful to find out more about it - and who best to explain it to us that RE Podcast friends and veterans Molly Acharya and Ash Kundi!We start by talking about the meaning and stories behind Diwali but end up discussing the link between science and religion! It is a wonderful, enlightening and important conversations.Support the showFind out more;Twitter: @TheREPodcast1Insta...2021-10-2935 minThe RE PodcastS4 E7: The One About Religion and HorrorPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!HALLOWEEN SPECIALIn this episode I chatted to John W Morehead, expert in Religion and Horror and author of;The Undead and TheologyThe Supernatural Cinema of Guillermo del Toro: Critical EssaysJoss Whedon and Religion: Essays on an Angry Atheist's Explorations of the Sacred Theology and Horror: Explorations of the Dark Religious Imagination (Theology and Pop Culture)The Paranormal and Popular Culture: A Postmodern Religious Landscape (Routledge Studies in Religion) We discuss the relation between horror and religion, why...2021-10-2233 minThe RE PodcastS4 E6: The One About The History Of ChristianityPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In this episode I explore the history of Christianity from the creation of the world to the end of the world, in less that 30 minutes! I know!We look at all the major players and events that have made Christianity what it is today. Adam and Eve, the fall, the covenant with Abraham, Moses, King David, The Eyptians and Romans. Jesus, Paul, Peter, Constantine, Henry VIII and all the Johns - I count at least 4!Support the showFind out more;2021-10-0828 minThe RE PodcastS4 E5: The One About the BeatitudesPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!I recorded this episode with Covid so sorry that my voice is a little impaired!It is about the Beatitudes. The context in which they were said by Jesus, what they might have meant to those listening, how they fit into the context of Jewish beliefs and subsequent Christians beliefs and what they might mean for Christians and non-Christians today!Support the showFind out more;Twitter: @TheREPodcast1Insta: @TheREPodcastWebiste: www.therepodcast.co.uk2021-10-0124 minThe RE Podcast1 Year anniversary special - Season 3 ReelPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In order to celebrate 1 year - 12 whole months - of the RE Podcast, here is a sample of each episode from season 3. I discuss sex, capital punishment and the Ten Commandments,I also interview a feminist, men and woman about Ramadan, a Sikh, a film buff, some students and two Hindu'sMy thanks to Nikki McGee, Waqar Ahmedi, Zameer Hussain and Shuaib Khan, Sanum Khan, Wahida Begum and Naila Missous, Ashish Kundi, Dr. Jasjit Singh, the winners of the RE Online Blog writing competition, Giles Gough, and...2021-09-2805 minThe RE Podcast1 Year anniversary special - Season 2 ReelPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In order to celebrate 1 year - 12 whole months - of the RE Podcast, here is a sample of each episode from season 2. I ask, is there life after death, how the world was created, whether God exists and what Easter is all about, what authenticity is, and why equality is important?I also interview my childhood hero, 2 Hindus, two Muslims and a Unitarian .My thanks to Steve Chalke, Molly Acharya, Ashish Kundi, Shuaib Khan, Zam Hussain, Cody CoyneAnd special thanks again to Brad Glen w...2021-09-2706 minThe RE Podcast1 Year anniversary special - Season 1 ReelPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In order to celebrate 1 year - 12 whole months - of the RE Podcast, here is a sample of each episode from season 1. I ask, are humans good, are religions evil, is there anything which is absolutely wrong, is religion funny, is God evil, what is the middle way, what are euthanasia and abortion and what does Christmas celebrate?I also interview my dad, a pilgrim, a Muslim and a Catholic so thank you to Tony Smith, Simon Donlevy, Waqar Ahmedi, and Mary Shanahan And special thanks to...2021-09-2706 minThe RE PodcastS4 E4: The One About KnowledgePlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In this episode I interview the impressive and busy Gary Keogh PHd. In between teaching, lecturing, writing books, running marathons, making music, and becoming a doctor of Theology, Gary found time to talk to us about how we know things - Empiricism vs Rationalism, science verses religion, morality, proof for religious beliefs and his idea for a film. In a world distracted by FAKE NEWS this is an important conversation. We mention Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Popper, Hick, Dawkins, Copernicus, Galileo, Descartes - name drop central - did you spot an...2021-09-2435 minThe RE PodcastS4 E3: The One About NarcissismPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In this episode I explore the idea of Narcissism. It is a slight diversion from my normal topics but one I think is helpful for all educators to be aware of, not only for their own experiences and relationships but also to potentially support children you come in contact with. It is a topic very close to my heart and is steeped in ideas about kindness which is central to all religions. In this episode I interview someone who has experience abuse at the hands of a narssicist. We talk...2021-09-1727 minThe RE PodcastS4 E2: The One About Messianic JudaismPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In this episode I interview Rabbi Binyamin Sheldrake from the Adat Yeshua Messianic Synagogue in Norwich. He is also the Chair of Exec UBMS.We have such an interesting chat about the importance of the name Yeshua, and why he is believed to be the Messiah, what happened in the first century after his death and resurrection, the relationship between Messianic Jews and other Jews and Christians, the importance of Israel. If you want to learn more; www.adatyeshua.co.uk https://rabbibinyamin.wordpress.com...2021-09-1053 minThe RE PodcastS4 E1: The One About The History Of ReligionPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!Welcome to Season 4! This is a whistle stop tour of the history of religion, starting with stone age burials, to animism, native americans, Maori then looking at the ancient religions of mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt, stonehenge, druids, throught to early Judaism, Santan Dharma, the Romans, Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, and Sikhi. I will be inviting guests on throughout this series to unpack each ancient religion in more detailsSupport the showFind out more;Twitter: @TheREPodcast1Insta: @TheREPodcastWe...2021-09-0320 minThe RE PodcastS3 E10: The One About The Ten CommandmentsPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In this weeks episode I delve deep into the Ten Commandments, where did they come from, what do they mean, are they relevant to the 21st Century. In this episode I give a brief history of the Israelites, and take each commandment in commandment in turn and analyse it. I even sing and attempt to speak Hebrew. I also have some interesting facts from my lovely followers from Twitter. I refer to an article and a video - links below;https://wehavekids.com/family-relationships/When-Honoring-Your-Father-and-Mother-Is-Challenging 2021-07-0926 minThe RE PodcastS3 E9: The One About Decolonising Sanatan DharmaPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In this episode I am joined by Ash Kundi and Molly Acharya to teach us how to decolonise the teaching of 'Hinduism'. We look at what we do right, how we can make our language more authentic, explaining the symbols - and we talk a lot about chicken! You'll need to listen to find out why!Here is a quick glossary to support the episode;Hindu dharma/dharam rather than HinduismSwasti for symbol, Use Hackenkreuz for nazi symbolSu- (good) asti-(existence)2021-07-0231 minThe RE PodcastS3 E8: The One With God In FilmPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!WARNING: THERE ARE FILM SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE. In this episode I invite Giles Gough from the God in Film Podcast to talk to us.https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-god-in-film-podcast-giles-gough-GUMQ3Eb1A60/ The God In Film Podcast is one of my favourite podcasts because it combines two of my greatest loves - Film and Religion. Giles, a Christian, is joined by his atheist friend, Phil, to dicscuss religious elements in film in a bitesized, accessible way. On The RE Podcast, Gile...2021-06-1836 minThe RE PodcastS3 E7: The One With The ChildrenPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In this weeks episode I interview five AMAZING young people from KS2-5 about why they think RE is an important subject in the 21st Century. The five of them are actually winners of an online blog competition for RE Online, answering the question 'Why does an education in Religion and Worldviews (R&W) matter? You can find all their entries on the link below.https://www.reonline.org.uk/blog/?cfilters=%7B%22group%22%3A%22post%22%2C%22items%22%3A%5B%7B%22term_id%22%3A%2212677%22%2C...2021-06-1124 minThe RE PodcastS3 E6: The One About SexPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In this episode we look at the legal and religious guidelines about sex including who can have it, when and for what purpose. We look at the attitudes of some of the main religions towards sex, and I suggest that maybe we should focus more on how to love! Warning, some of the content may not be suitable for younger listeners!Support the showFind out more;Twitter: @TheREPodcast1Insta: @TheREPodcastWebiste: www.therepodcast.co.uk2021-05-2823 minThe RE PodcastS3 E5: The One About Capital PunishmentPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In this episode I explore Capital Punishment. I explore the history of Capital Punishment, facts and figures, arguments for and against Capital Punishment, religious arguments, and case studies. And an opportunity to think about your own opinion!Support the showFind out more;Twitter: @TheREPodcast1Insta: @TheREPodcastWebiste: www.therepodcast.co.uk2021-05-2121 minThe RE PodcastS3 E4: The One About Decolonising SikhiPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!I am so excited to say that this next episode is in collaboration with Ash Kundi. Together we are going to create a series of podcasts which decolonise RE. This week we invited Dr. Jasjit Singh to enlighten us about how we can be more authentic in teaching Sikhi. But the discussion goes so much deeper than that as we explore the representation of Sikhi in the media, the history of Sikhs in Britain and the contribution they have made to British culture. Dr. Singh is both knowledgeable and wise...2021-05-1435 minThe RE PodcastS3 E3: The One About Ramadan Pt 2Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In our last episode we talked to the men, now let's hear about Ramadan from a female perspective. What is it like celebrating Ramadan as woman? What is an average day in Ramadan like? What are the highs and lows? What are your family traditions? (always put meat in the rice!) and how does it differ from culture to culture? All this and more in a delightful and enlightening chat with Sanum Khan, Wahida Begum and Naila Missous.Support the showFind out more;...2021-05-0733 minThe RE PodcastS3 E2: The One About Ramadan Pt 1Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message!As millions of Muslims around the world complete Ramadan, I invite Waqar Ahmedi, Zameer Hussain and Shuaib Khan back on to The RE Podcast to discuss Ramadan. In a fascinating and enlightening talk, we discuss what Ramadan is, why Muslims keep it, what it is like - the benefits and the struggles, as well as how they spend Eid.Support the showFind out more;Twitter: @TheREPodcast1Insta: @TheREPodcastWebiste: www.therepodcast.co.u...2021-05-0142 minThe RE PodcastS3 E1: The One About Feminist TheologyPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!To start season 3 off with an enormous bang, I have a conversation with Nikki McGee. Nikki McGee is a subject lead specialist for religion and philosophy at Inspiration East, a teacher and a NATRE executive. In this episode we discuss her upbringing and her path to being an RE teacher, as well as what feminist theology is and how we can rediscover the empowerment of women in religious stories and texts.https://www.inspirationtrust.org/ Support the showFind out more;Twi...2021-04-2332 minThe RE PodcastS2 E12: The One About Easter Part 2Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In part two of my special Easter episodes, I explore the resurrection. What does the Bible say happens, why is this event so significant to the BIGGEST religion in the world, and are there any alternative explanations for the empty tomb? As an extra special Easter present to all my listeners I have also taught you how to EVALUATE arguments using the PLEASURE technique.Support the showFind out more;Twitter: @TheREPodcast1Insta: @TheREPodcastWe...2021-03-2617 minThe RE PodcastS2 E11: The One About Easter Part 1Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message!As it nears Easter we look at the meaning behind this festival, including it's pagan roots, what it means to Christians today and we delve into the story of Jesus last few days of his life on earth. A warning - there are some graphic descriptions of crucifixion so this episode may not be suitable for everyone.Support the showFind out more;Twitter: @TheREPodcast1Insta: @TheREPodcastWebiste: www.therepodcast.co.uk2021-03-1917 minThe RE PodcastS2 E10: The One About Decolonisation in REPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In this weeks episode I have an enlightening conversation with Ashish Kundi. Ashish is the founder of Teacher Consciousness. He is a Head of RE and PSHE in the East Riding. The Hindu Representative for SACRE and Leader of YorkshiR.E.https://teacherconsciousness.wordpress.com/ He was recently featured on the Teach me a lesson podcast with BBCs Greg James and his wife Bella Mackie talking about Love and Marriage in different cultures and religions;https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p097ctcz 2021-03-1228 minThe RE PodcastS2 E9: The One With The UnitarianPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In this weeks episode I have a delightful chat with the Rev. Cody Coyne - a unitarian minister. He tells me all about the beautiful and inclusive beliefs of the Unitarian Church. If you are like me and know nothing about this faith then I highly recommend this episode. If you already know about Unitarianism then this is a delightful 15 minutes with a very calming and delightful human!Support the showFind out more;Twitter: @TheREPodcast1Insta: @The...2021-03-0616 minThe RE PodcastS2 E8: The One About EqualityPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!This week I have a most delightful conversation with Shuaib Khan. Teacher, Sociologist, Poet, Aspiring author, Host of the podcast Anti Small talk, writer of the blog Shuaib Writes Khan Thinks.We talk about what equality is, why there isn't equality and how we get it. We discuss positive and negative discrimination, and why Malcolm X is his hero!There is a link below to his song recommendation!https://www.antismalltalk.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/0MsVm8Ao58HRD8GE0YkS...2021-02-2633 minThe RE PodcastS2 E7: The One Where God ExistsPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!This weeks episode takes a critical look at reasons for and against the existence of God. I explore theism, atheism and agnosticism. I refer back to the Problem Of Evil and also look at the Cosmological, Teleological and Ontological Argument. I also briefly look at prayer, religious experience and miracles. Support the showFind out more;Twitter: @TheREPodcast1Insta: @TheREPodcastWebiste: www.therepodcast.co.uk2021-02-1922 minThe RE PodcastS2 E6: The One With The HinduPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!This week I interview Molly Acharya. In her own words she is a Head of RE, Teaching & Learning Coach, Teacher of Politics and Citizenship, Examiner at GCSE and A Level, Mum of Twin Mischief Makers. As a Hindu she gives some valuable advice about the misconceptions of Santana Dharma and how best to teach things like the Caste System and Trimurti. It's a challenge to us about how we teach it.A wonderful charity that Molly is involved in. https://www.facebook.com/robandhisangels/ ...2021-02-1229 minThe RE PodcastS2 E5: The One Where The World Was CreatedPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In this week's episode we tackle the HUGE question of how the world was made - was it God, The Big Bang or a bit of both? And how did life begin? Did God create us or did we evolve. We take a look at the scientific and religious answers to cosmology. And we are very please to welcome back voice artist Brad Glen as the voice of God and Einstein.Find out about Brad Glen - https://www.bradglen.co.uk/ Stat your podcast - htt...2021-02-0523 minThe RE PodcastS2 E4: The One With Steve Chalke Pt 2Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In this weeks episode we hear the second part of my interview the Rev. Steve Chalke MBE. Baptist minister and social activist. He was awarded his MBE for his charity work. He is the founder of Oasis Charitable Trust, a former UN special advisor on Human Traffiking and founder of the 'Stop The Traffik' campaign and founder of Oasis Community Learning. This week we talk about the ideas he has that are controversial in the Christian Community - his belief that a God of love would not send the peo...2021-01-2918 minThe RE PodcastS2 E3: The One With Steve Chalke Pt 1Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In this week's episode I interview the Rev. Steve Chalke MBE. Baptist minister and social activist. He was awarded his MBE for his charity work. He is the founder of Oasis Charitable Trust, a former UN special advisor on Human Traffiking and founder of the 'Stop The Traffik' campaign and founder of Oasis Community Learning. We talk about the ideas he has that are controversial in the Christian Community - his acceptance of homosexuality.https://highprofiles.info/interview/steve-chalke/ https://www.stopthetraffik.org/ https://www.o...2021-01-2234 minThe RE PodcastS2 E2: The One With The Shia MuslimPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In this episode I interview Zameer Hussain, Head of RE, RE teacher and Shia Muslim. We discuss the difference between Shia and Sunni Islam, the importance of the Imamate and the story behind Ashura, science verses religion, and Zam also shares some wonderful words of wisdom with us ! Support the showFind out more;Twitter: @TheREPodcast1Insta: @TheREPodcastWebiste: www.therepodcast.co.uk2021-01-1331 minThe RE PodcastS2 E1: The One Where There Is Life After DeathPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!Welcome to 2021! To start off a new year and a new Season for the RE podcast, we explore whether there is life after death. We consider it as the first religious belief for which we have evidence. We look at the variety of religious beliefs through history and within the biggest religions in the world, plus consider evidence for it. We also take a look at the idea of a SOUL - what is the SOUL and is the evidence for them? https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/new...2021-01-0423 minThe RE PodcastS1 E12: The One With The Christmas StoryPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In this final episode of the season we take a look at the Christmas Story. What does the Bible actually say about the birth of Jesus and what does it all mean? There will be some surprises as the story you think you know may be very different from the one you have learnt from school.GUEST STARRING the voice actor, Brad Glen who kindly read the Bible for this episode!https://www.bradglen.co.uk/2020-12-1926 minThe RE PodcastBONUS EPISODE: The One For Primary SchoolsPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!As a special Christmas present, here is a special episode just for Primary Schools. We look at what philosophy is and the concept of an infinite God, with humour, audience participation and mind-blowing questions.https://www.buzzfeed.com/watch/video/18013Use this video at the endSupport the showFind out more;Twitter: @TheREPodcast1Insta: @TheREPodcastWebiste: www.therepodcast.co.uk2020-12-1808 minThe RE PodcastS1 E11: The One With The CatholicPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In this episode, we take a festive inspired look at the Catholic faith, through the experience of Dr. Mary Shanahan - Catholic, Feminist, wife, mother, and Director of R.E. at STACS. In a beautiful chat we look at the person of Mary, the significance of the incarnation, the abuse scandal, women priests, the crucifixion and the impact of being a catholic in the 21st century. https://www.cbcew.org.uk/home/the-church/catholic-bishops-conference-of-england-and-wales/departments/social-justice/. http://www.catholicsocialteaching.org.uk/.Support the sho...2020-12-1128 minThe RE PodcastS1 E10: The One About Euthanasia and AbortionPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In this episode we tackle the two big moral issues about Abortion - the removal of a fetus from the womb, and Euthanasia - deliberately ending the life of a terminally ill patient. What are the religious and non-religious arguments for these issues? We look at New Zealand's referendum, the sanctity of life, real life-cases and give you the opportunity to consider your opinions. Please note, as these are quite sensitive issues, a personal conclusion will not be offered.https://www.kooth.com/https://www.samaritans.or...2020-12-0421 minThe RE PodcastS1 E9: The One With The Ahmadiyya MuslimPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!An absolutely wonderful chat with Waqar Ahmedi, an Ahmadiyya Muslim. An honest and open insight into what it means to be a Muslim in 21st century Britain. We discuss the afterlife, Jihad, predestination, free will, extremism, the second coming of Isa, and we get to the heart of what Ahmadiyya Islam is.Support the showFind out more;Twitter: @TheREPodcast1Insta: @TheREPodcastWebiste: www.therepodcast.co.uk2020-11-2730 minThe RE PodcastS1 E8: The One With The Middle WayPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!This weeks episode is being made in association with www.houseofself.co.uk Listen out for a special promo code.The episode relates the Buddhist idea of The Middle Way to the issues facing the 21st Century. It explores Siddhartha Gautama's path to enlightenment and goes through the main teachings related to the elimination of suffering. The Three Universal Truths, The Four Noble Path, The Eightfold Path. It ends with a little guide to meditation. https://tricycle.org/magazine/noble-eightfold-path/ ...2020-11-2021 minThe RE PodcastS1 E7: The One Where There's Something Going OnPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!This week we interview Simon Donlevy, who, despite being agnostic, undertook the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in northern Spain and has just written a book about his deeply spiritual experiences and how he now believes that 'there is something going on'. There's Something Going On - buy the book on Amazon*Look Sussex - Look Sussex is a small local charity, who support families across East and West Sussex who have a child who is blind or visually impaired.https://www...2020-11-1521 minThe RE PodcastS1 E6: The One Where God Is EvilPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In a world battling Covid 19, this episode asks why God allows suffering - the classic Problem of Evil. It defines evil, explains why it is a problem for God, and considers how religious people deal with this problem. The solutions to this problem are called 'Theodicies' and this episode looks at The Free Will Defense, Irenean Theodicy, and how Jesus solves the problem of evil. At the end it also reveals 'The Problem of Good.'Support the showFind out more;Twitter...2020-11-0713 min