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What Even is RMPS?Inside my Classroom with Gillian Dunsmuir - Raising Attainment, Gamification, and Classroom Ethos.Welcome back to Season 2 of What Even Is RMPS?In our season opener, Steph sits down with Gillian Dunsmuir—tri-qualified RMPS, Modern Studies, and History teacher, Chair of the STARME, and recent Farmington Scholar.Gillian shares a detailed look at a "day in the life" of her classroom, from teaching 20-mark essay structures in Higher Morality and Justice using evaluation walls to using classic 1970s Roots episodes with S3 History, and establishing belief profiles with S1s. We delve into building a positive classroom ethos through cold-calling and "Show Me" boards, discus...
2026-09-2559 min
SentientismReligion, Morality and Philosophy in Scotland | What Even Is RMPS Sentientism Episode Cross-post | Sentientism 249This episode is a cross-post of my conversation about the Sentientism worldview with Steph Whyte on her fascinating podcast, What even is RMPS (Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies)? If you're interested in how kids in Scotland learn about worldviews, religions, morality and philosophy, make sure you go and subscribe there too. The Sentientism worldview is “evidence, reason, & compassion for all sentient beings.” More at Sentientism.info. Join our "I'm a Sentientist" wall via this simple form.Everyone, Sentientist or not, is welcome in our groups. The biggest so far is here on FaceBook. Come join us there!
2026-08-161h 04
What Even is RMPS?Bonus Episode - What Even is RMPS? - Unpacking my Research PaperWelcome to a bonus episode as we bridge the gap between Season One and Season Two! In this episode, Steph announces the podcast's official rebrand to What Even is RMPS? to align with the Curriculum Improvement Cycle, and outlines updates to the LearningRMPS website.The core of today's episode is a breakdown of Steph’s Farmington Scholarship research paper: What Even is RME? Unpacking Religious Education in Scotland at a time of change. Skipping the 45-page read, Steph provides a direct summary of the challenges facing the subject and outlines practical, classroom-ready solutions to elevate RMPS...
2026-08-1432 minWhat Even is RMPS?Season Finale with Stephen ScholesIn this special finale episode, we look back on the journey of What Even Is RME? We reflect on the importance of "boots on the ground" research in the RMPS classroom and discuss how teachers can get involved in professional inquiry. We also have conversation on how we can continue to build a supportive community for RMPS educators.The Power of Small-Scale Research: Why you don’t need a massive dissertation to make an impact. Every small, classroom-based inquiry adds to the bigger picture.Funding Opportunities: A reminder that the Farmington Scholarship can provide the time a...
2026-06-1254 minWhat Even is RMPS?The Problem with RME? Unpacking Religious Education in Scotland at a time of ChangeThis is the extended version of the presentation I made at STARME's Festival of Learning 2026! As you can see I had a lot more to say than my allotted 15 minute slot! I talk about my research as part of my Farmington Scholarship and what the key finds are and what the big solutions might be. I would love for you to join in the conversation @learningrmps or learningrmps@gmail.com
2026-05-2249 minWhat Even is RMPS?Inside my Classroom with Ray SomervilleThis week on What Even Is RME?, I am joined by the brilliant Ray Somerville! Ray is a fantastic RME teacher based in Fife (who actually covered my maternity leave a few years ago!). We sat down for our very first in-person podcast record to talk about the realities of teaching RMPS, from 45-minute commutes fueled by musical showtunes to the weirdness of stepping away from the classroom mid-term for maternity leave.Ray shares some incredibly practical advice for navigating the BGE and Senior Phase, including why she champions open-book assessments for S2, how she successfully teaches D...
2026-05-0837 minWhat Even is RMPS?Inside my Classroom with Laura ClelandThis episode is an Inside My Classroom with Laura Cleland.Laura has been an RMPS teacher since 2001 and a Principal Teacher since 2007. We talk about her long-term journey in a one-school town and why she believes you have to be a little bold to lead a successful department.We discuss the S1 Integrated Social Subjects trial currently happening in her school. This is a fascinating look at a 5-period-a-week model where RME gets equal weighting to History, Geography, and Modern Studies to reduce the amount of transitions for their S1 pupils.Laura shares her met...
2026-04-2455 minWhat Even is RMPS?What Even Is Sentientism? Exploring a Non Religious Worldview with Jamie WoodhouseThis week, I am joined by Jamie Woodhouse, who has been doing an absolute power of work building a global community for Sentientists. Sentientism is a fascinating non-religious worldview that broadens our circle of moral consideration to include all sentient beings, rather than just focusing solely on humanity the way traditional Humanism does.It was so refreshing to explore a new way to think about non-religious ideas, and there are so many brilliant concepts here that can be taken straight back to the RMPS classroom. We discuss what Sentientism actually is, how it applies to moral issues li...
2026-04-101h 04
The S Word: B2B Sales with Steph and TashThe 3-step formula to pitching TOP entrepreneursIn this episode, Tash Rebuck interviews Steph Melodia on how she landed top guests for her show, Strategy & Tragedy. From interviewing Simon Squibb to Simon Alexander Ong, from Lottie Whyte to Maya Raichoora, from Timo Armoo to Maxine Laceby, Stephanie Melodia breaks down the exact steps and processes to getting these top entrepreneurs attention - and cinching the deal.Strategy & Tragedy is available on all major streaming platforms.Hit follow or subscribe to The S Word, and get in touch! We’d love to hear from you:💌 theswordshowhq@gmail.com...
2026-03-2329 minWhat Even is RMPS?Inside my Classroom with Terri BarryWelcome to Episode 9!This episode its an Inside My Classroom with Terri Barry. Terri is an RME teacher in Shetland and we talk about what drew her to the island and what teachign is like on the island. We discuss the joy of mentoring students and probationer teachers - this links nicely to my previous episode with Orlaith Payne.Terri talks about using poetry to teach her S2 pupils about the Holocaust. We talk about the importance of teaching the Holocaust and how poetry has helped her classes become engaged in discussions and...
2026-03-2047 minWhat Even is RMPS?What Even is the RMPS PDGE? With Orlaith PayneWelcome to Episode 8!I can't quite believe we've hit this milestone already with even more episodes recorded and waiting in the wings! A massive thank you to all my listeners for your continued support and for validating this crazy idea of mine.This week, I’m thrilled to be joined by the brilliant Orlaith Payne from Strathclyde University. We’ve worked together on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle group, and she brings incredible passion to our subject, alongside a fantastically dry sense of humour.In this...
2026-03-0643 minWhat Even is RMPS?Inside my Classroom with Jonas ChristensenThis week we are joined by Jonas Christensen. We discuss teaching philosophy, making use of the space to be inventive with teaching. Jonas uses a lot of gamification to make learning more engaging and we talk about teaching about Freedom of Speech.You can read more on the podcast notes on my website - https://learningrmps.com/2026/02/03/jonas-c/Please share with collegaues and get in otuch @learningRMPS on social media or learningrmps@gmail.com
2026-02-2048 minWhat Even is RMPS?What Even is Primary RME? with Chantelle BoyleJoin us for a deep dive into the world of Primary RME with researcher and teacher Chantelle Boyle. From her PhD research on teaching moral issues to the practical power of "Dilemma Discussions," Chantelle shares how RME skills can be woven into almost any primary topic, even starting with something as simple as Newsround.We explore why these "tricky conversations" are vital for young learners and offer practical tips on where to find the best classroom resources.Note: Please bear with us for the first two minutes of audio; the sound quality improves significantly after...
2026-02-0641 minWhat Even is RMPS?What Even Should we Be Teaching in RME with Dr James Holt?In this latest episode of the podcast, we are joined by Dr. James Holt from the University of Chester, a dedicated teacher educator and researcher whose work is transforming how we approach Religious Education. This conversation dives deep into the essential—and often challenging—decisions behind selecting which religions to teach and how to represent them with authenticity and depth.Key highlights from the episode include:Beyond the "Sexy" Bits: A critical look at the tendency to focus on "hooks" (like reggae or marijuana in Rastafari) rather than providing a holistic view of a faith's trad...
2026-01-2345 minWhat Even is RMPS?What Even is the Curriculum Improvement Cycle with Ollie BrayThis week's podcast, I am delighted to host Ollie Bray, Strategic Director at Education Scotland. Ollie is one of three strategic directors at Education Scotland and has responsibility for curriculum, pedagogy and innovation at Education Scotland.We talk about the Curriculum Improvement Cycle and the impact that will have on RME in the future. You can find more information and detailed show notes on my website - https://learningrmps.com/2026/01/09/what-even-is-the-curriculum-improvement-cycle-with-ollie-bray-podcast-notes/If you enjoy this episode and want to follow mroe you can find me on social media @learningrmps or email learningrmps@gmail.com
2026-01-0952 min
What Even is RMPS?What Even is a Religion & Worldviews approach? Deep Dive with Fiona MossJoin Fiona Moss (Education & Programmes Manager at Culham St Gabriel’s) and I, as we unpack what a Religion and Worldviews Approach looks like in real classrooms. We explore practical ideas for primary and secondary RME, tips for teaching non-religious worldviews, and how funding opportunities—like Culham St Gabriel’s scholarships and the Farmington Scholarship—can support teacher development. Find links, resources, and the full blog post at https://learningrmps.com/fiona-mossContinue the conversation on social media @learningrmps or email learningrmps@gmail.com. If you teach RME or Religious...
2025-11-2855 min
What Even is RMPS?Inside my Classroom with Marilyn HamiltonIn this episode I talk to Marilyn Hamilton who shares all about a day in her RME Classroom.
We discuss how Parent's Night is so important for RME, how you can use Homework to increase engagement and relationships, how to teach analysis skills to Highers and why relationships are so important in the RME classroom.
You can read more about the episode here - https://learningrmps.com/2025/11/14/what-even-is-rme-inside-my-classroom-with-marilyn-hamilton-podcast-episode/
If you would like to learn more about my research and my work you can learn more at www.learningrmps.com or follow alo...
2025-11-1423 min
What Even is RMPS?Welcome to What Even is RME?Join us as we chat with RME teachers to pull back the curtain on the subject, breaking stigmas and revealing the real power of the curriculum. Follow us @LearningRMPS and get involved:
https://learningrmps.com/2025/09/03/what-really-happens-in-rme-a-new-national-survey-for-scottish-teachers/
2025-09-2302 min
Enneagram in Real LifeTranscending Type with Enneagram 8, Sandra SmithIn this episode of Enneagram in Real Life, Stephanie Barron Hall interviews Sandra Smith, longtime Enneagram teacher and author of The Enneagram Map to Your Deeper Self: Living Beyond Your Type. Sandra shares her personal journey of discovering her leading type as Eight, the transformative role the Enneagram has played in her personal growth, and how she now teaches the system as a map toward presence and inner freedom rather than just a typing tool. They explore how they work with clients and teams, how to utilize other points on the map, and how embodied presence can open the...
2025-05-1549 min
Audacious with Chion WolfHow regret teaches us to liveWhat do you regret? Explore the human experience of looking back with Daniel H. Pink, author of The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward. Poet David Whyte offers his take on regret, drawing from Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words. We’ll also reconnect with “Tracy” from Maryland and Stormi Huhn (“Anna” from Iowa), four years after sharing their stories of parental regret. Plus, Audacious listeners reflect on their own regrets - big, small, serious, and silly. Suggested episodes: I Regret Becoming A...
2025-04-1142 min
Strategy & Tragedy: CEO Stories with Steph MelodiaThe Debrief: Lottie Whyte | Controlling the controllableJoin Steph for this solo episode debriefing on last week's interview with Lottie Whyte of MyoMaster.Get involved in the conversation!Follow Steph on social media:🤍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmelodia/🤍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemelodia/Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review, and share with a friend 🤗
2025-04-0117 min
Strategy & Tragedy: CEO Stories with Steph Melodia“The Dragon Slayer” making MILLIONS | Lottie Whyte, Co-Founder & CEO of MyoMasterLottie Whyte is the Co-Founder & CEO of one of the UK’s fastest growing wellness brands, MyoMaster - the home of human optimisation providing world-class recovery products including ice baths, at-home sauna pods, compression boots, and massage guns.Tune in to hear about…🚀 What makes Lottie Whyte the outlier (practical advice you can *actually* action)🚀 Behind the scenes of BBC’s Dragon’s Den - and how Lottie and her co-founder & partner, Joe, received offers from FOUR investors🚀 Going from 0 to 1 and scaling beyond 🚀 Consumer growth marketing strategies🚀 Lessons from mist...
2025-03-2658 min
Talk Spirit To Me PodcastEP 56: The One That Made Me Cry; featuring Psychic Medium Stephanie Whyte!Welcome to the fifty-sixth episode of Talk Spirit To Me.This week Jess welcomed Stephanie Whyte to the podcast.Stephanie Whyte is a gifted psychic and medium whose extraordinary abilities support, connect and help people all over the world. She is an incredible human, mother, intuitive and medium who has the special ability to connect with the spirit world. She has the most beautiful, loving, respectful way about her and her gift to connect with spirit is like noother. You’ll walk away feeling better than you did to start with, always lighter and seen in e...
2025-02-2846 min
Book Club for Masochists: a Readers' Advisory PodcastEpisode 187 - Favourite Reads of 2023This episode we're discussing our Favourite Reads of 2023! We talk about our favourite fiction and non-fiction books we read this year! Plus: Our favourite comics, video games, documentaries, podcasts, and more! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | Jam Edwards Favourite Fiction For the podcast Anna The Majesties by Tiffany Tsao (Episode 172 - Domestic Thrillers) Jam Mapping the Interior by Stephen Graham Jones (Episode 184 - Horror...
2023-12-191h 10Book Club for Masochists: a Readers' Advisory PodcastEpisode 186 - Suspense FictionThis episode we're discussing the fiction genre of Suspense! We talk about crime, mysteries, horror, and even suspense! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | Jam Edwards Things We Read (or tried to…) Ascension by Nicholas Binge The Best American Mystery and Suspense 2023 edited by Lisa Unger and Steph Cha Malice by Keigo Higashino Dead Woman Walking by Sharon J. Bolton Alice in Borderland by Haro As...
2023-12-051h 03
Stories that stay with you for lifeEcocideVisit audiobookzap.com to start the 30-day free trial and listen to full audiobooks for free!Title: EcocideSubtitle: Kill the Corporation Before It Kills UsCategories: Climate Change, Environment, Politics, Science, SociologyAuthor: David WhyteNarrator: Steph BowerPublisher: Manchester University PressRelease date: 07-29-2022Language: English
2022-07-2900 min
Align + Prosper with Elise DanielleThings Steph Didn’t Do to Scale to 6 Figures in 6 MonthsGoing from zero to 6 Figures CASH in under 6 months my loves is a big flippin’ deal.. Which is why I’m SO excited for you to meet today’s guest!Steph Whyte is a dear friend of mine that I met not long after moving to Australia. I’ve been lucky enough to call her one of my best friends and equally lucky to have worked with this powerhouse of a woman and see her go from brand new business to 6 figure empire. Steph is a Leadership Capability Coach and Systems and Growth mentor and...
2021-02-231h 31
It Is What It Is!PlayPause Podcast Ep4 - Nov 24th, 2020In this week's podcast, we have a very special guest! Our friend Dave Whyte joins us, as we talk about the latest episode of the Mandalorian, Console Wars, Latest movies we're excited for, and much more!
2020-11-251h 06
Book Club for Masochists: a Readers' Advisory PodcastEpisode 111 - Happy Birthday DraculaIt's Halloween! And in this very special episode we're playing the game Happy Birthday Dracula! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | RJ Edwards Games We Played This Month Happy Birthday Dracula! We're streaming visual novel games on Twitch! Were|House (Matthew and RJ trying to date a kelpie) Speed Dating for Ghosts Which BC4M podcast co-host are you most like?
2020-10-201h 19