Harry Potter and the Sacred Text podcast

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/] (https://notsorryworks.com/) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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/] (https://notsorryworks.com/) . Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

 

#434

Determination: Grawp (Book 5, Chapter 30)

This week, Vanessa and special guest Jackson Bird explore the theme of Determination in Chapter 30 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss the titular Grawp, Peeves’ newfound determination, and times the word actually comes up in the text! Throughout the episode we consider the question: how are sacrifice and determination intertwined? Thank you to Grace for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 31, O.W.L.s, through the theme of Naivete with Matt Potts! -- It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars [ to join our Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/harrypottersacredtext) for extra bloopers every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

16 hrs Ago

46 MINS

46:29

16 hrs Ago


#433

Community: Careers Advice (Book 5, Chapter 29)

This week, Vanessa and Matt are joined by Delphene Mooney of [On The Rise] (https://www.ontherise.org/) as they explore the theme of Community in Chapter 29 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Fred & George’s departure, Draco’s (lack of) community, and the various sub-communities of Hogwarts. Throughout the episode we consider the question: what does it mean to be a good community? Thank you to Janie for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 30, Grawp, through the theme of determination with Jackson Bird! You can learn more about On The Rise and their Empty Bowls fundraiser by going to [https://www.ontherise.org/emptybowls] (https://www.ontherise.org/emptybowls) , and you can help us in our fundraising efforts by visiting notsorryworks.com ! -- It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars [ to join our Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/harrypottersacredtext) for extra bloopers every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

21 Mar 2024

48 MINS

48:36

21 Mar 2024


#432

Special Recipe Bonus: On The Rise Fundraiser!

We're still in the middle of our March fundraiser for [On The Rise] (https://www.ontherise.org/) , but thanks to you all, we've already reached our initial 10k goal! As a special thanks to our listeners for helping us reach this point, Matt and Vanessa have recorded this bonus conversation discussing their favorite spring recipes. We've extended our goal to 15k, visit https://notsorryworks.com/ to learn more about the fundraiser and donate to help us raise even more to support On The Rise's work. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

18 Mar 2024

05 MINS

05:49

18 Mar 2024


#431

Kindness: Snape’s Worst Memory (Book 5, Chapter 28)

This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Kindness in Chapter 28 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss James and Snape and Lily, oh my! Throughout the episode we consider the question: where can we attempt to employ more kindness? Thank you to Shruti for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 29, Careers Advice, through the theme of Community with Matt Potts and Delphene Mooney from On the Rise. Visit [www.notsorryworks.com] (http://www.notsorryworks.com) to learn about our annual fundraiser and [www.ontherise.org] (http://www.ontherise.org) to learn more about the work that they do! -- It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars [ to join our Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/harrypottersacredtext) for extra bloopers every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

14 Mar 2024

40 MINS

40:45

14 Mar 2024


#430

Special Patronus Bonus: On The Rise Fundraiser!

We're currently in the middle of our March fundraiser for [On The Rise] (https://www.ontherise.org/) , a great organization that supports people experiencing homelessness. As a special thanks to our listeners for helping us get halfway to our fundraising goal of 10k this month, Matt and Vanessa have recorded this special bonus conversation discussing which baby animals they would assign as patronuses to Hogwarts professors. Visit https://notsorryworks.com/ to learn more about the fundraiser and donate to help us meet our goal! Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

11 Mar 2024

07 MINS

07:39

11 Mar 2024


#429

Discernment: The Centaur and the Sneak (Book 5, Chapter 27)

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Discernment in Chapter 27 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Firenze’s newfound employment at Hogwarts, Hagrid’s autonomy, and the chaotic scene in Dumbledore’s office. Throughout the episode we consider the question: how do we practice discernment in moments of crisis? Thank you to Sophie for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 28, Snape’s Worst Memory, through the theme of Kindness with Casper ter Kuile. -- It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars [ to join our Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/harrypottersacredtext) for extra bloopers every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

07 Mar 2024

47 MINS

47:18

07 Mar 2024


#428

Doubt: Seen and Unforeseen (Book 5, Chapter 26)

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Doubt in Chapter 26 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Ron’s game day performance, Trelawney’s firing, and Harry’s ongoing Occlumency lessons. Throughout the episode we consider the question: when is doubt a useful tool, and when does it hold us back? Thank you to Zeph for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 27,The Centaur and the Sneak, through the theme of discernment with Matt Potts. -- It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars [ to join our Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/harrypottersacredtext) for extra bloopers every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

29 Feb 2024

44 MINS

44:45

29 Feb 2024


#427

Attention: The Beetle at Bay (Book 5, Chapter 25)

This week, Vanessa and special guest Hope Rehak explore the theme of Attention in Chapter 25 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Harry and Cho’s date, Umbridge’s surveillance, and Wizarding journalism. Throughout the episode we consider the question: how is attention a loving act? Thank you to Nat for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 26, Seen and Unforeseen, through the theme of Doubt with Matt Potts. Sign up for Hope’s class by visiting www.notsorryworks.com -- It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars [ to join our Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/harrypottersacredtext) for extra bloopers every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

22 Feb 2024

40 MINS

40:37

22 Feb 2024


#426

Release: Occlumency (Book 5, Chapter 24)

This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Release in Chapter 24 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Sirius’s imprisonment, Harry’s first Occlumency lesson, and Hermione’s assistance. Throughout the episode we consider the question: what does it mean to release something? Thank you to Ian for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 25, The Beetle at Bay, through the theme of Attention with Hope Rehak. -- It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars [ to join our Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/harrypottersacredtext) for extra bloopers every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

15 Feb 2024

38 MINS

38:50

15 Feb 2024


#425

Vulnerability: Christmas on the Closed Ward (Book 5, Chapter 23)

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Vulnerability in Chapter 23 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss our reintroduction to Gilderoy Lockhart, Neville’s parents, and Mr. Weasley’s experiments in muggle medicine. Throughout the episode we consider the question: how does vulnerability affect our decision-making capabilities? Thank you to Jamie for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 24, Occlumency, through the theme of Release with Casper. -- It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars [ to join our Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/harrypottersacredtext) for extra bloopers every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

08 Feb 2024

42 MINS

42:21

08 Feb 2024


#424

Individuality: St. Mungo’s Hospital for Magical Maladies (Book 5, Chapter 22)

This week, Vanessa and Mauricio Bruce explore the theme of Individuality in Chapter 22 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Harry’s dream, the Weasley clan, and Dumbledore’s wall of support. Throughout the episode we consider the question: how do we focus in and out of our own individuality? Thank you to Jessie for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 23, Christmas on the Closed Ward, through the theme of Vulnerability with Matt. -- It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars [ to join our Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/harrypottersacredtext) for extra bloopers every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

01 Feb 2024

37 MINS

37:06

01 Feb 2024


#423

Special Edition: Reading as Sacred!

Every once in a while we like to take a step back from our current chapter, and appreciate some overarching themes from the series and our approach to the podcast! This week, Matt and Vanessa are talking about treating books as sacred, some of their favorite authors, and the role reading currently plays in their lives. -- It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars [ to join our Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/harrypottersacredtext) for extra bloopers every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

25 Jan 2024

42 MINS

42:46

25 Jan 2024


#422

Care: The Eye of the Snake (Book 5, Chapter 21)

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Care in Chapter 21 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Hagrid’s return to teaching, Hermione’s attempts to aid Hagrid’s return to teaching, and ~young love~. Throughout the episode we consider the question: what are the many ways we show care to one another? Thank you to Jamie for this week’s voicemail. If you or someone you know needs crisis intervention, please reach out to the [Crisis Text Line] (https://www.crisistextline.org/) . Next week we're reading Chapter 22, St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries, through the theme of Individuality with Mauricio. -- It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars [ to join our Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/harrypottersacredtext) for extra bloopers every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

18 Jan 2024

46 MINS

46:12

18 Jan 2024


#421

Heartbreak: Hagrid’s Tale (Book 5, Chapter 20)

This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Heartbreak in Chapter 20 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Hagrid’s mother, the new Gurg, and the healing powers of dragon meat. Throughout the episode we consider the question: how do we carry on after a heartbreak? Thank you to Therisa for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 21, The Eye of the Snake, through the theme of Care with Matt. -- It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars [ to join our Patreon] (https://www.patreon.com/harrypottersacredtext) for extra bloopers every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

11 Jan 2024

39 MINS

39:52

11 Jan 2024