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 our own lives. Relive the magic of Harry Potter chapter by chapter as Matt and Vanessa explore themes such as commitment, revenge and forgiveness. This podcast creates time in your week to think about life’s big questions. Because reading fiction doesn’t just help us escape the world, it helps us live in it.Harry Potter and the Sacred Text is produced by Not Sorry Productions, a feminist organization that produces podcasts, educational content, live shows, and immersive experiences with the explicit goal of addressing the spiritual needs of its participants. Through community, rigor, and ritual, we treat traditionally secular things as if they were sacred. To learn more about what we do, visit https://notsorryworks.com/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Christmas Poem from Matt: The Magi, by William Butler Yeats
Every Christmas, we like to share a favorite poem. This year it's 'The Magi' by William Butler Yeats.
We'll be back with our regularly scheduled episodes on January 5th. Happy Holidays!
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episode 20: Intellectual Humility: Throughout the Series
This week we're concluding our collaboration with The Greater Good Science Center, examining the theme of Intellectual Humility as Vanessa and Matt look back at key moments in the entire Harry Potter Series! They discuss the lack of overlap between Wizard and Muggle worlds, the unraveling of the Ministry, and Neville's blossoming self confidence...
episode 19: Possibility: Dumbledore's Army (Book 5, Chapter 18)
This week, Vanessa and Jackson Bird explore the theme of Possibility in Chapter Eighteen of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss the Room of Requirement, Dobby's newly free life, and Umbridge's stifling oversight...
episode 18: Refuge: Educational Decree Number Twenty-Four (Book 5, Chapter 17)
This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Refuge in Chapter Seventeen of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss the clubs at Hogwarts, Umbridge's emerging strategies, and Harry's relationship with Hedwig...
episode 17: Satisfaction: The Hog's Head (Book 5, Chapter 16)
This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Satisfaction in Chapter Sixteen of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Zacharias Smith's intro to the DA, Hermione's leadership, and Harry's chance to finally speak about what happened to him last year...
episode 16: Charisma: The Hogwarts High Inquisitor (Book 5, Chapter 15)
This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Charisma in Chapter Fifteen of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Umbridge's selective appeal, Mcgonagall's confidence, and Harry's reluctance towards leading the DA...
episode 15: Resentment: Percy and Padfoot (Book 5, Chapter 14)
This week, Vanessa and Margaret H. Willison explore the theme of Resentment in Chapter Fourteen of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Harry's newfound empathy for Ron & Hermione's silence over the summer, one of Sirius's most questionable lines, and Ron's new position on the Quidditch team...
episode 14: Pressure: Detention With Dolores (Book 5, Chapter 13)
This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Pressure in Chapter Thirteen of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Fred & George's pressure points, the titular detention, and upcoming O.W.L.s. Throughout the episode we consider the question: how do different forms of pressure help/hinder us?
Thank you to Emily for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 14, Percy and Padfoot, through the theme of Resentment with the lovely Margaret H. Willison...
episode 13: Context: Professor Umbridge (Book 5, Chapter 12)
This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Context in Chapter Twelve of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss the showdown in Umbridge's classroom, McGonagall's biscuit offering, and whether the Divination classroom can be a safe space for anyone...
episode 12: Blame: The Sorting Hat's New Song (Book 5, Chapter 11)
This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Blame in Chapter Eleven of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss the titular song, the wisdom of Neville's Gram, and Hagrid's flawlessness. Throughout the episode we consider the question: how can we appropriately and responsibly shoulder blame?
Thank you to Ava for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 12, Professor Umbridge, through the theme of Context with our dear pal Casper...