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Faith and Focus Podcast
The podcast that helps you to navigate the ins and outs of GCSE and A Level Religious Studies exams.
Episodes
Faith and Focus PodcastOCR A Level Religious Studies - How Do We Know - Ep 7 - Religious Experience 1
Can we really experience God? And if someone claims to have encountered the divine, does that mean they have gained knowledge of God's existence? In this…
Faith and Focus PodcastOCR A Level Religious Studies - How Do We Know - Ep 6 - Cosmological Argument
In this episode of the Faith & Focus Podcast, we explore one of the most influential arguments in the Philosophy of Religion — the Cosmological Argument. From…
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OCR A Level Religious Studies - How do we know - Ep 5 - Teleological Argument
Does the universe look designed? In this episode of the Faith & Focus Podcast, we explore one of the most famous arguments for the existence of God in the…
Faith and Focus PodcastOCR A Level Religious Studies - How Do We Know Ep 4 - Cosmological Argument
Why does anything exist at all? In this episode of the Faith & Focus Podcast, we explore one of the most influential arguments in the Philosophy of Religion —…
Faith and Focus PodcastOCR A Level Religious Studies - How Do We Know Ep 3 - Ontological Argument
In this episode of the Faith and Focus Podcast, we explore one of the most famous and controversial arguments in the history of philosophy: the Ontological…
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OCR A Level Religious Studies - How Do We Know Ep 2 - Aristotle
In this episode of the Faith & Focus Podcast, we explore the philosophy of Aristotle and why his ideas are central to the OCR A Level Religious Studies…
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OCR A Level Religious Studies - How Do We Know ep 1 - Plato
In this episode, we unpack Plato’s Theory of Forms, the Form of the Good, the Analogy of the Cave, and dualism — all key foundations for OCR A Level Philosophy…
Faith and Focus PodcastOCR A Level Religious Studies - How Do We Know - Overview
Why are we still debating whether God exists? In this episode, we explore what OCR A Level Philosophy of Religion is really about. Moving beyond content, we…
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A transition episode
What happens when your life doesn’t line up with the school calendar? In this episode, we reflect on progress, pressure, and the illusion of linear growth. If…
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A Quiet Restart - Jan 2026
It’s been a while — and that’s okay. In A Quiet Restart, I share why Faith and Focus paused, what that space made possible, and why starting again doesn’t need…
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Faith and Focus - July 2025 Update episode
In this special update episode, host Laura Giles outlines the exciting new structure of the Faith and Focus Podcast! Whether you're studying for AQA GCSE or…
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Faith and Focus - OCR A level RS - Episode 23 - Liberation Theology
In this episode of Faith and Focus, we explore Liberation Theology—a radical movement that applies the message of the Gospel to the realities of poverty…
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Faith and Focus - OCR A level RS - Episode 22 - Secularism
In this episode of Faith and Focus, we explore the growing influence of secularism in modern society and its challenge to traditional religious authority…
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Faith and Focus - OCR A level RS - Episode 21 - Gender and Theology
In this episode of Faith and Focus, we delve into the transformative field of Gender and Theology, asking how feminist thinkers have challenged and reimagined…
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Faith and Focus - OCR A level RS - Episode 20 - Gender and Society
In this episode of Faith and Focus, we examine the complex relationship between Christianity, gender roles, and society. How have traditional Christian…
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Faith and Focus - OCR A level RS - Episode 19 - Pluralism and Society
In this episode of Faith and Focus, we explore the impact of religious pluralism on society, and how Christianity navigates life in a multifaith, multicultural…
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Faith and Focus - OCR A level RS - Episode 18 - Pluralism and Theology
In this episode of Faith and Focus, we dive deep into the challenging and thought-provoking topic of Religious Pluralism and Theology. We explore how Christian…
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Faith and Focus - OCR A level RS - Episode 17 - Bonhoeffer and Christian Moral Action
In this episode of Faith and Focus, we explore Christian Moral Action, focusing on the life, theology, and ethical teachings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer—a…
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Faith and Focus - Episode 16 - Christian Moral Principles
How do Christians know what is right or wrong? In this episode of Faith and Focus, we explore Christian Moral Principles, a key topic in the OCR A Level…
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Faith and Focus - OCR A Level RS - Episode 15 - Jesus
Who was Jesus—just a moral teacher, a political liberator, or truly the Son of God? In this episode of Faith and Focus, we explore the OCR A Level topic The…
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Faith and Focus - OCR A level RS - Episode 14 - Knowledge of God
In this episode, we explore how Christians claim to know God—and the debate between natural theology and revealed theology. We break down key arguments from…
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Faith and Focus - OCR A level - Episode 13 - Death and Afterlife
What happens when we die? In this episode, we dive into one of the most profound and contested areas of Christian theology: Death and the Afterlife. We explore…
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Faith and Focus - OCR A level RS - Episode 12 - Augustine
In this episode, we explore one of the foundational thinkers in Christian theology—St Augustine of Hippo—and his influential views on human nature, sin, and…
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Faith and Focus - OCR A level RS - Episode 11 - DCT Intro
In this episode, we begin our journey into one of the most thought-provoking components of the OCR A Level Religious Studies course: Developments in Christian…
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Faith and Focus - OCR A level RS - Episode 10 - Ethics 6
How should we approach sex, relationships, and love from an ethical standpoint? In this episode of Faith and Focus, we explore the controversial and relevant…
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Faith and Focus - OCR A level RS - Episode 9 - Ethics 5
What guides our moral decisions – an inner voice, God’s law, or social conditioning? In this episode of Faith and Focus, we unpack the complex concept of…
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Faith and Focus - OCR A level RS - Episode 8 - Ethics 4
What do we really mean when we say something is “good” or “bad”? In this episode of Faith and Focus, we dive deep into the fascinating world of meta-ethics —…
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Faith and Focus - OCR A level RS - Episode 7 - Ethics 3
In this episode of the Faith and Focus Podcast, we tackle the deeply challenging topic of euthanasia—a key issue in the OCR A Level Religious Studies Ethics…
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Faith and Focus - OCR A level RS - Episode 6 - Ethics 2
In this episode of Faith and Focus, we explore the fascinating world of Business Ethics for OCR A Level Religious Studies. Can businesses really act morally—or…
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Faith and Focus - OCR A level RS - Episode 5 - Ethics 1
In this episode of Faith and Focus, we break down the four main normative ethical theories every Religious Studies student should know: Natural Law, Situation…
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Faith and Focus - OCR A Level RS - Episode 4 - PoR 3
In this episode, we explore three powerful areas of religious belief that challenge and inspire faith: miracles, religious experience, and belief in life after…
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Faith and Focus - OCR A level - PoR 3
In this deep-dive episode of Faith and Focus, we explore three major philosophical challenges to belief in God, essential for OCR A Level Religious Studies. We…
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Faith and Focus - OCR A Level RS - Ep 2 - PoR 1
In this episode of Faith and Focus, we begin our deep dive into OCR A Level Religious Studies: Philosophy of Religion. Episode 2 explores the foundational…
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Faith and Focus - OCR A Level RS - Ep1 - Intro
In this introductory episode, we break down everything you need to know to get started with confidence. We’ll guide you through the structure of the course…
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Faith and Focus - Episode 15 - Theme F
In this episode of Faith and Focus, we explore Theme F: Religion, Human Rights and Social Justice, an essential part of the AQA GCSE Religious Studies course…
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Faith and Focus - Episode 14 - Theme E
In this episode of Faith and Focus, we tackle Theme E: Religion, Crime and Punishment, a key part of the AQA GCSE Religious Studies specification. We explore…
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Faith and Focus - Episode 13 - Theme D
In this powerful episode of Faith and Focus, we explore Theme D: Religion, Peace and Conflict from the AQA GCSE Religious Studies syllabus. We break down key…
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Faith and Focus - Episode 12 - Theme C
focusing on the concept of revelation—how believers claim to experience and understand God. We explore the two main types of revelation: general revelation…
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Faith and Focus - Episode 11 - Theme B
In this episode of Faith and Focus, we explore Theme B of the AQA GCSE Religious Studies course: Religion and Life. From the origins of the universe to debates…
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Faith and Focus - Episode 10 - Theme A
In this episode of Faith and Focus, we explore Theme A: Relationships and Families — a key area of the AQA GCSE Religious Studies specification. We unpack…
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Faith and Focus - Episode 9 - Buddhism Practices
In this episode of Faith and Focus, we delve into the key practices of Buddhism, essential for the AQA GCSE Religious Studies course. Join me as we explore…
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Faith and Focus - Episode 8 - Buddhist Beliefs and Teachings
Episode Summary: In this episode of Faith and Focus, we explore the core beliefs and teachings of Buddhism, a key component of the AQA GCSE Religious Studies…
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Faith and Focus - Episode 7 - Role of the Church in the Community
In this episode of Faith and Focus, we explore a key AQA GCSE Religious Studies topic: The Role of the Church in the Local and Worldwide Community. Join [Your…
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Faith and Focus - Episode 6 - Pilgrimage
In this episode of Faith and Focus, we dive into the AQA GCSE Religious Studies topic of Christian pilgrimage, focusing on two key destinations: Lourdes in…
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Faith and Focus - Episode 5 - The Sacraments
In this episode of Faith and Focus, we take a closer look at the sacraments — sacred rituals that are central to Christian worship and belief. Covering the…
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Faith and Focus - Episode 4 - Worship
In this episode of Faith and Focus, we explore the different forms and purposes of worship in Christianity, a key topic for the AQA GCSE Religious Studies…
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Faith and Focus - Episode 3 - Jesus Sin and Salvation
In this episode of the Faith and Focus Podcast, we explore some of the most important beliefs in Christianity—Jesus’ incarnation, death, resurrection, and…
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Faith and Focus Podcast - Episode 2 - Nature of God and Creation
In this episode, we cover the nature of God, what Christians believe about creation, and how these ideas impact believers' lives. We also look at quotes you…
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Faith and Focus - Episode 1 - Introduction
In this very first episode of Faith and Focus, we’re setting the stage for what’s to come. Whether you're a student revising for your AQA GCSE Religious…