Harry Potter and the Sacred Text

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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/.

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Episodes

Vulnerability: The Sorting Hat (Book 1, Chapter 7)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of vulnerability in chapter seven of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss how Harry’s experience with the sorting hat teaches us to reclaim our own narratives after trauma, and extend blessings both to know-it-all Hermione and know-nothing Neville. * NB: Vanessa’s opening story is about sexual assault. If you want to skip it, the 30-second recap starts about 5 minutes into the episode. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Jul 02, 2016•26 min

Expectations: The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters (Book 1, Chapter 6)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of expectations in chapter six of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss Harry and Ron's budding friendship, the unusual bravery of Scabbers the rat, and how our bodily practices relate to our spiritual experience.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 25, 2016•25 min

Being a Stranger: Diagon Alley (Book 1, Chapter 5)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of "being a stranger" in chapter five of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss hefty ideas like consumerist culture in the wizarding world, Hagrid's status as an outsider, and mentorship.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 2016•29 min

Generosity: The Keeper of the Keys (Book 1, Chapter 4)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of generosity in chapter four of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Casper demonstrates his excellent Hagrid impression and Vanessa addresses whether we can or should empathize with the Dursleys.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11, 2016•26 min

Fear: The Letters From No One (Book 1, Chapter 3)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of fear in chapter three of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss Vernon Dursley's illusion of control, the psychology of bullies, and climate change.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 03, 2016•26 min

Loneliness: The Vanishing Glass (Book 1, Chapter 2)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of loneliness in chapter two of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They discuss the Dursleys' parenting choices, the significance of numbers, and the birthday blues.  A small correction: In this week’s epsiode, Vanessa says that the letters for chai are יה (yud hay), when they are actually חי (chet yud). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 27, 2016•30 min

Commitment: The Boy Who Lived (Book 1, Chapter 1)

In the premiere episode of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, Casper and Vanessa talk about why they are starting this project and analyze the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone through the theme of commitment.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 2016•25 min

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text: Series Trailer

Welcome to Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, a podcast by Not Sorry Productions! Learn more at https://www.harrypottersacredtext.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 01, 2016•4 min

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