Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! 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 you can’t harm children Another way is greater jihad, which is the personal struggle of every Muslim to live by the teachings of their faith For example pray every day. Explain two different ways Eid Ul Fitr is celebrated by Muslims. One ...

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! Explain two ways Muslims give alms One 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% of their savings This is given to those in need and charitable causes Explain two ways Muslims give Zakah One way is by giving 2.5% of their wealth. This goes to people in need, particularly vulnerable members of society. Another way is by giving...

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! 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 movements. These involve standing, reciting, bowing, prostrating and kneeling Explain two ways Muslims perform Friday prayer One way is with others at the Mosque Jummah prayer must be performed with a group of Muslims and not alone. Anoth...

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! 4-markers Explain two ways the shahada is used by Muslims. One way is to recite it if someone wishes to become a Muslim They are expected to verbally say the Shahada to declare their faith. Another way is to try to make the shahada their final words before death.  ...

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! GCSE RE Islam beliefs Predestination and Life After death 4-markers Explain two ways that a belief in predestination influences Muslims. One influence is to trust Allah's plan. This is because Muslims believe that the Allah may have a better plan than one of the ones that made for themselves. Another influence is to remember that nothing can happen without Allah's permission. When they make a plan, they may use phrases like inshallah, if Allah wills,...

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! 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-markers Explain two ways in which belief in angels influences Muslims today One influence is to understand Allah's imminence as Angels show that Allah is still involved in the universe. For example, they perform different dut...

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! 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 later, the DfE announced it's plans to bring RE into the humanities alongside History and Geography in the newly named 'breadth' bucket. But what will this mean for the subject? What question do we need to...

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! 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, Ibrahim (Abraham) and Muhammad, plus the Imamate - an often weak area in the exam. 4 markers Explain two ways in which belief in holy books influences Muslims. One influence is to follow the teachings of the Quran because the Quran teaches about tawhid. This is the fina...

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! 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 GCSE RE - specifically AQA Islam and Christianity. Suppose you are a student of GCSE RE, or a teacher of GCSE RE who is new to teaching GCSE, or new to AQA, or you are a teacher from another subject teaching GCSE for the first time. In that case, I hope these episod...

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! 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 to other countries to provide aid. For example, they might help build churches or schools or provide medical care. Explain two reasons why church growth is important to Christians. Refer to sacred writing or another source of belief and teaching in your ans...

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! 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 or the work of an international charity like Catholic Agency For Overseas Development (CAFOD), Christian Aid, Tearfund. 4-markers Explain two different ways Christians help in the local community. One role is th...

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! 4 markers Explain 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 heaven and earth is at its thinnest. a different way is by going to Lourdes, which is a place in France. This place is believed to have healing water since the Virgin Mary appeared there. Explain two similar ways Christians practice pilgrimage to Lourdes. One way ...

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! 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, or a teacher of GCSE RE who is new to teaching GCSE, or new to AQA, or you are a teacher from another subject teaching GCSE for the first time. In that case, I hope these episodes are beneficial to you in consolidat...

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! To celebrate 5 years of The RE Podcast, I have collected some of your funny stories from the RE classroom! Support the show Find out more; Twitter: @TheREPodcast1 Insta: @TheREPodcast Webiste: www.therepodcast.co.uk

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! 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. MetaphysicCriminologyOak national The scopes trials The importance of RE in the 21st CenturyBarriers to research Pilgrimage to Karbala Areiac and Aulre A tribute to our dear friend, colleague and RE legend Dawn CoxMy thanks to all my guests this seas...

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! 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 Educate against Islamophobia Decolonising the New TestamenEDI Homosexuality in the Anglican ChurchThe DaoPentecostalism and the charismatic movement Strictly REMy thanks to all my guests this season; Henry TaylorJosh CassStacey BurmanCa...

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! 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 theology Mental Health and faith. The Institute for the impact of faith in life. Tisha'bavThe Wolf Institute The psychology of religion.MTPT project My thanks to all my guests this season; Cannon Chine McDonald Lord Bilimori...

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! 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, or a teacher of GCSE RE who is new to teaching GCSE, or new to AQA, or you are a teacher from another subject teaching GCSE for the first time. In that case, I hope these episodes are beneficial to you in consolidat...

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! 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, or a teacher of GCSE RE who is new to teaching GCSE, or new to AQA, or you are a teacher from another subject teaching GCSE for the first time. In that case, I hope these episodes are beneficial to you in consolidat...

Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! 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 and apply them to 4 & 6 markers. 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 of GC...