Harry Potter and the Sacred Text
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Harry Potter and the Sacred Text
It’s the English class you didn't know you missed and the meaningful conversations you didn't know you craved. Join Vanessa Zoltan and Matt Potts as they bring thought, reflection and laughter to Harry Potter; not just as novels, but as instructive and inspirational texts that will teach us about ou...
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A Christmas Poem from Casper: Priest by Knut Ødegård
Every Christmas, we like to share a favorite poem. This year it's 'Priest' by Knut Ødegård.
We'll be back with our regularly scheduled episodes...
Special Owl Post Edition: Reflecting with Ariana!
This week Vanessa and Casper are joined by their old pal Ariana to respond to a few of the wonderful voicemails we've received while making our final...
Imagination: The Prince’s Tale (Book 7, Chapter 33)
This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Imagination in Chapter 33 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Petunia’s childhood...
Humility: The Elder Wand (Book 7, Chapter 32)
This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Humility in Chapter 32 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Snape’s final words, H...
Freedom: The Battle of Hogwarts (Book 7, Chapter 31)
This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Freedom in Chapter 31 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Fred’s death, Malfoy’s...
Our Favorite Episodes! Friendship: Halloween (Book 1, Chapter 10)
As we wrap up our final season of HPST, we're taking a look back at some of our favorite moments! This week we're revisiting our 2016 episode on Frien...
Mercy: The Sacking of Severus Snape (Book 7, Chapter 30)
This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Mercy in Chapter 30 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Harry’s unforgivable curs...
Growth: The Lost Diadem (Book 7, Chapter 29)
This week, Casper and Jolie Doggett explore the theme of Growth in Chapter 29 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Neville’s growth,...
Special Edition: Halloween! with Jackson Bird
Every once in a while we like to take a step back from our current chapter, and appreciate some overarching themes and important characters from the s...
Closure: The Missing Mirror (Book 7, Chapter 28)
This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Closure in Chapter 28 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Aberforth’s advice, the...
Advocacy: The Final Hiding Place (Book 7, Chapter 27)
This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Advocacy in Chapter 27 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss empathy for the dragon...
Introducing: When We All Get to Heaven
Co-founder of Not Sorry, Ariana Nedelman, has a new podcast project out today!
When We All Get to Heaven is a 10-episode series that tells the...
Transitions: Gringotts (Book 7, Chapter 26)
This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Transitions in Chapter 26 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Hermione’s transfor...
Special Edition: Sacred Reading with Stephanie Paulsell!
Every once in a while we like to take a step back from our current chapter, and appreciate some overarching themes and guiding principles from the ser...
Bonus Conversation: Ending Harry Potter and the Sacred Text
As we continue to think about how to end this series well, Vanessa and Casper sit down to talk about ending and our upcoming gathering in Cambridge, M...
Acceptance: Shell Cottage (Book 7, Chapter 25)
This week, Casper and Vanessa are joined by special guest Christine Flynn as they explore the theme of Acceptance in Chapter 25 of Harry Potter and th...
Denial: The Wandmaker (Book 7, Chapter 24)
This week, Casper and special guest Julia Argy explore the theme of Denial in Chapter 24 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Harry’s...
Healing: Malfoy Manor (Book 7, Chapter 23)
This week, Matt and Casper explore the theme of Healing in Chapter 23 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Dobby’s return, Lucius’s a...
Farewells: The Deathly Hallows (Book 7, Chapter 22)
This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Farewells in Chapter 22 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Potterwatch, hearing...
Resistance: The Tale of the Three Brothers (Book 7, Chapter 21)
This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Resistance in Chapter 21 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Xenophilius’s trap,...
Purpose: Xenophilius Lovegood (Book 7, Chapter 20)
This week, Vanessa and special guest Micaela Blei explore the theme of Purpose in Chapter 20 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Xen...
Peace: The Silver Doe (Book 7, Chapter 19)
This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Peace in Chapter 19 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Ron’s return, the destruc...
Redemption: The Life and Lies of Albus Dumbledore (Book 7, Chapter 18)
This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Redemption in Chapter 18 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Hermione’s tea offer...
Friendship: Bathilda’s Secret (Book 7, Chapter 17)
This week, Matt and Vanessa explore the theme of Friendship in Chapter 17 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Bathilda’s master plan...
Beginnings: Godric’s Hollow (Book 7, Chapter 16)
This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Beginnings in Chapter 16 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Harry and Hermione’s...
Reconciliation: The Goblin’s Revenge (Book 7, Chapter 15)
This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Reconciliation in Chapter 15 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Ron’s departure,...
Our Favorite Guest Episodes! Love: Dobby's Reward (Book 2, Chapter 18) - with Stephanie Paulsell
As we wrap up our final season of HPST, we're taking a look back at some of our favorite moments! This week we're revisiting our 2017 episode where sp...
Authenticity: The Thief (Book 7, Chapter 14)
This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Authenticity in Chapter 14 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Voldemort’s name,...
Ritual: The Muggle-Born Registration Commission (Book 7, Chapter 13)
This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Ritual in Chapter 13 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Umbridge’s list, the tri...
Trust: Magic Is Might (Book 7, Chapter 12)
This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Trust in Chapter 12 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Hermione’s planning, Harr...
Intimacy: The Bribe (Book 7, Chapter 11)
This week, Matt and Vanessa explore the theme of Intimacy in Chapter 11 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss wizarding supremacy’s pa...
Resilience: Kreacher’s Tale (Book 7, Chapter 10)
This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Resilience in Chapter 10 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Kreacher's titular t...
Special Edition: Dragons! with Hannah McGregor
Every once in a while we like to take a step back from our current chapter, and appreciate some overarching themes and important characters from the s...
Uncertainty: A Place to Hide (Book 7, Chapter 9)
This week, Casper and special guest Courtney Brown explore the theme of Uncertainty in Chapter 9 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss...
Storytelling: The Wedding (Book 7, Chapter 8)
This week, Vanessa and special guest Micaela Blei explore the theme of Storytelling in Chapter 8 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss...
Our Favorite Guest Episodes! Hope: The Flaw in the Plan - with John Green
As we wrap up our final season of HPST, we're taking a look back at some of our favorite moments! This week we're revisiting our 2021 episode with Joh...
Progress: The Will of Albus Dumbledore (Book 7, Chapter 7)
This week, Vanessa and Casper are joined by special guest Hanna Thomas Uose as they explore the theme of Progress in Chapter 7 of Harry Potter and the...
Commitment: The Ghoul in Pyjamas (Book 7, Chapter 6)
This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Commitment in Chapter 6 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss the trio’s commitment...
Memory: Fallen Warrior (Book 7, Chapter 5)
This week, Vanessa and special guest Mauricio Bruce explore the theme of Memory in Chapter 5 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Hed...
Outrage: The Seven Potters (Book 7, Chapter 4)
This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Outrage in Chapter 4 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss the 6 extra Potters, Hed...