Category Archives: Interviews

Darragh Mackin

Ep 63: Christian education challenged in court – a Northern Ireland case



A ground-breaking case on the right to a pluralistic education in Northern Ireland is currently being considered by the High Court.

Full shownotes and subscriber information: https://www.secularism.org.uk/podcast/2021/12/ep-63


Derk Venema and Tanya Watkins

Ep 55: Pastafarianism and the meaning of ‘religion’



A spoof religion devised to mock creationism has attracted a global following. But what does ‘religion’ mean anyway?

With Derk Venema (03:20), Tanya Watkins (28:35), and Tony Meacham (43:17).

Full shownotes and subscriber information: https://www.secularism.org.uk/podcast/2021/08/ep-55


Terri Haynes and Tracy Butler

Ep 52: A new Catholic school for Peterborough



A new Catholic primary school is about to be constructed in Hampton Water, Peterborough, despite local opposition. It will be the first state-funded Catholic school in England for a decade.

Full shownotes and subscriber information: https://www.secularism.org.uk/podcast/2021/06/ep-52/