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 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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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 11 days 21 hours 27 minutes

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episode 47: Special Edition: Blessing Cho Chang with Kathy Tu!


We're taking this week off between seasons, so we're re-releasing one of our favorite Women of Harry Potter episodes. This episode feature the wonderful Kathy Tu as she blesses one of our favorite characters from Book 5, Cho Chang!


We'll be back next week with Book 5 Chapter 1, Dudley Demented, through the theme of Dreaming.

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 July 27, 2023  20m
 
 

episode 46: Looking Ahead to Book 5!


We're off this week in-between seasons, but please enjoy as Matt, Vanessa, and Casper share some of their favorite moments and warmest (not quite hot) takes from Book 5. We'll be back next week to discuss Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix!

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 July 25, 2023  10m
 
 

episode 45: Intellectual Humility: The Goblet of Fire


This week we're continuing our collaboration with The Greater Good Science Center, examining the theme of Intellectual Humility as Vanessa and Matt look back at key moments from The Goblet of Fire! They discuss Dumbledore's weak points, new cultures at Hogwarts, and the help each champion received during the tournament tasks. We're taking a quick break, but will be back in two weeks to discuss Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix!

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 July 13, 2023  33m
 
 

episode 44: Special Edition: Storytelling as Sacred with Micaela Blei


Today, Vanessa is joined for a special bonus conversation by Micaela Blei! Micaela is a talented storyteller, story editor and educator, and also one of our faculty members for our upcoming What Matters class. Together, they discuss the art of storytelling, the sacred relationship between storyteller and audience, and some favorite moments from our last What Matters class. You can learn more about What Matters, and sign up, on our website!








 July 11, 2023  26m
 
 

episode 43: Wrap-Up: The Goblet of Fire


Vanessa and Matt wrap up their their discussion of The Goblet of Fire with a look back on the entire book! They discuss the failures of the administration at Hogwarts, Harry's relationship with the adults around him, and Weasley family dynamics. Next week we're bringing you a special episode diving deeper into the theme of Intellectual Humility in The Goblet of Fire!

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 July 6, 2023  44m
 
 

episode 42: Love: The Beginning (Book 4, Chapter 37)


This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Love in Chapter Thirty-Seven of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire! They discuss Harry's meeting with the Diggorys, his investment into the Weasley twins, and Dumbledore's instrumentalisation of Cedric's memory. Throughout the episode we consider the question: how do we respectfully pay tribute to the people we love? 


Thank you to Sophie for their voicemail! Next week we're doing our Book 4 Wrap-Up episode...


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 June 29, 2023  47m
 
 

episode 41: Teamwork: The Parting of the Ways (Book 4, Chapter 36)


This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Teamwork in Chapter Thirty-Six of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire! They discuss Snape as a collaborator, Fudge's use of the Dementors, and the distinction between teamwork and allyship. Throughout the episode we consider the question: what are the components of a cohesive team? 


Thank you to Batul for their voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 37, The Beginning, through the theme of Love...


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 June 22, 2023  48m
 
 

episode 40: Wandering: Veritaserum (Book 4, Chapter 35)


This week, Vanessa is joined by the lovely Colette Potts (!!), to explore the theme of Wandering in Chapter Thirty-Five of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire! They discuss Voldemort's journey back to embodiment, Dumbledore's big reveal to Harry, and Barty Crouch Jr.'s meandering series of tasks...


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 June 15, 2023  43m
 
 

episode 39: Special Edition: Blessing Angelina Johnson and Luna Lovegood (with Black Nerds Create)


The Not Sorry Team is at our summer camp this week, so we're re-leasing a few of our favorite Women of Harry Potter episodes. These episodes feature the wonderful co-founders of Black Nerd Create, Bayana Davis and Robyn Jordan.


We'll be back next week with Chapter 35, Veritaserum, through the theme of Wandering, with special guest Colette Potts.


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 June 8, 2023  47m
 
 

episode 38: Conspiracy: Priori Incantatem (Book 4, Chapter 34)


This week, Matt and Vanessa explore the theme of Conspiracy in Chapter Thirty-Four of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire! They discuss the circle of Death Eaters, Harry's refusal to obey Voldemort, and Harry's allies back at Hogwarts...


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 June 1, 2023  42m