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Harry Potter and the Sacred Text

Not Sorry Productions

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

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45:40

Procrastination: The Secret Riddle (Book 6, Chapter 13)

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text ·

2024/09/26

This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Procrastination in Chapter 13 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss Tom’s solo trip to Diagon Alley, Dumbledore’s choices, and Mrs. Cole’s orphanage! Throughout the episode we consider the question: when are we procrastinating and when are we prioritizing other values?Thank you to Ariel for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 14, Felix Felicis, through the theme of Innocence with Casper and special friend of the

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9:19

Special Patreon Bonus - Monthly Bloopers !

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text ·

2024/09/24

We hope you enjoy this sneak peak into our Patreon content, where each month patrons receive a curated selection of bloopers from the last 4 episodes! If you enjoy our work, please consider signing up on our Patreon so we can continue to make this show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:12

Access: Silver and Opals (Book 6, Chapter 12)

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text ·

2024/09/19

This week, Matt and Jackson Bird explore the theme of Access in Chapter 12 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss Slughorn’s exclusive club, Katie Bell’s curse, and Mundungus’s thievery! Throughout the episode we consider the question: how do we fight for access when we’ve been excluded?Thank you to Angela for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 13, The Secret Riddle, through the theme of Procrastination with Casper ter Kuile.--It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W.,

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3:43

Special Patreon Bonus - Matt & Vanessa's Every...

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text ·

2024/09/18

We hope you enjoy this sneak peak into our Patreon content, where each week patrons receive a bonus discussion inspired by the chapter! In this mini ep from Chapter 10, Matt and Vanessa discuss whose memory they'd like to take a peek into.If you enjoy our work, please consider signing up on our Patreon so we can continue to make this show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:41

Despair: Hermione’s Helping Hand (Book 6, Chapter 11)

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text ·

2024/09/12

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Normalcy in Chapter 11 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss Hagrid’s grief, Ron’s tryout, and Slughorn’s continued pursuit of Harry! Throughout the episode we consider the question: how does despair manifest?Thank you to Alison for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 12, Silver and Opals, through the theme of Access with Jackson Bird.--It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars to join our Patreon for

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43:41

Ambition: The House of Gaunt (Book 6, Chapter 10)

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text ·

2024/09/05

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Ambition in Chapter 10 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss the Half Blood Prince’s gender, Snape’s ambition, and Merope’s blossoming romance! Throughout the episode we consider the question: how do our ambitions shift over time?Thank you to Natalie for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 11, Hermione’s Helping Hand, through the theme of Despair with Matt Potts.--It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two

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45:36

Empowerment: The Half Blood Prince (Book 6, Chapter 9)

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text ·

2024/08/29

This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Empowerment in Chapter 9 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss McGonnagall’s excellent leadership, Harry’s snappy come-backs, and how to be a good quidditch captain! Throughout the episode we consider the question: how do you redistribute power in broken systems?Thank you to our anonymous listener for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 10, The House of Gaunt, through the theme of Ambition with Matt Potts.--It’s

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41:37

Chance: Snape Victorious (Book 6, Chapter 8)

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text ·

2024/08/22

This week, Vanessa and special guest Micaela Blei explore the theme of Ambition in Chapter 8 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss the role of jokes during wartime, Tonks’ protection, and Snape’s escort! Throughout the episode we consider the question: how do chance and effort interact in our lives?Thank you to Ned for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 9, The Half-Blood Prince, through the theme of Empowerment with Casper ter Kuile.--It’s two sickles to join

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29:54

Special Edition: Celebrating Ron!

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2024/08/15

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 series. This week, Matt and special guest Jolie Doggett are celebrating everyone's favorite bff, Ron Weasley! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:05

Adversity: The Slug Club (Book 6, Chapter 7)

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text ·

2024/08/08

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Adversity in Chapter 7 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss Luna’s friendships, Ginny’s bat-bogey hex, and the titular Slug Club! Throughout the episode we consider the question: how does adversity shape our perspective?Thank you to Kate for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 8, Snape Victorious, through the theme of Chance with Micaela Blei.--It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars to join our

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43:07

Gratitude: Draco’s Detour (Book 6, Chapter 6)

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text ·

2024/08/01

This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Gratitude in Chapter 6 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss the twins’ joke shop, Harry’s wealth, and the changes in Diagon Alley! Throughout the episode we consider the question: how do we maintain gratitude?Thank you to Sarah for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 7, The Slug Club, through the theme of Adversity with Matt Potts.--It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars to join our Patreon for

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48:55

Concern: An Excess of Phlegm (Book 6, Chapter 5)

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text ·

2024/07/25

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Concern in Chapter 5 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss Molly’s many concerns, the relativity of concern, and Fleur as future sister-in-law! Throughout the episode we consider the question: when is concern helpful?Thank you to Nancy for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 6, Draco’s Detour, through the theme of Gratitude with Casper ter Kuile.--It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars to join our

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47:17

Identity: Horace Slughorn (Book 6, Chapter 4)

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text ·

2024/07/18

This week, Vanessa and special guest Beth Silvers from Pantsuit Politics explore the theme of Identity in Chapter 4 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss Slughorn’s obsession with fame, Molly as a source of comfort, and Dumbledore’s guidance! Throughout the episode we consider the question: how do our identities shift, evolve and overlap?Thank you to Hope for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 5, An Excess of Phlegm, through the theme of concern with Matt

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Hot & Bothered: Sleepless in Seattle

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text ·

2024/07/17

Our sister podcast, Hot & Bothered, has recently launched a brand new season with a brand new co-host! Joining Vanessa is media professor and podcaster Hannah McGregor. This season of Hot & Bothered is all about exploring the ideology of romance movies and we started the season off with the 1993 classic, Sleepless in Seattle. Episode release weekly on Tuesdays. Go subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:48

Corruption: Will and Won’t (Book 6, Chapter 3)

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text ·

2024/07/11

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Corruption in Chapter 3 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss Dumbledore’s errand, Kreacher’s fate, and new leadership at the Ministry! Throughout the episode we consider the question: how can power corrupt?Thank you to Travis for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 4, Horace Slughorn, through the theme of Identity with Beth Silvers from Pantsuit Politics.--It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars to

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45:46

Honesty: Spinner’s End (Book 6, Chapter 2)

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text ·

2024/07/04

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Honesty in Chapter 2 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss Snape’s honesty, lack thereof, and Draco’s impossible task! Throughout the episode we consider the question: what constitutes a genuinely honest answer?Thank you to our anonymous listener for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 3, Will and Won’t, through the theme of Corruption with Matt Potts.--It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars to

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46:30

Honor: The Other Minister (Book 6, Chapter 1)

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text ·

2024/06/27

Welcome back as we take a look at Book 6 of Harry Potter!! This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Honor in Chapter 1 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss Scrimgeour as the new Minister of Magic, Fudge’s many mistakes, and the relationship between honor and shame! Throughout the episode we consider the question: what does it mean to act with honor?Thank you to Marni for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 2, Spinner’s End, through the theme of Honesty

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1:19:59

HPST Rewind! A 2019 Live Show

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text ·

2024/06/20

Today we're bringing you a never before heard live show Vanessa and Casper did in 2019!They explore the theme of truth in Book 3 Chapter 12, in front of a live audience in San Francisco.Next week we're back with current day Vanessa and Casper who will be reading Book 6 Chapter 1, The Other Minister, through the theme of Honor!--It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars to join our Patreon for extra bloopers every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can

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14:05

Special Edition: Storytelling and Taylor Swift (with...

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text ·

2024/06/14

Vanessa is joined for a small bonus conversation by Margaret H. Willison, faculty on our upcoming Taylor Swift Pilgrimage on Cape Cod. They explore why Taylor's music is such a rich text for sacred reflection and share the things they're most looking forward to on this trip! If you're interested in joining us in November, you can sign up on our website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Special Edition: Assorted Bloopers!

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text ·

2024/06/13

We're still off for the next two weeks as we prepare for Book 6 (!!), so today we're bringing you an assortment of bloopers from Book 5.You can find the full versions of our bloopers for each episode over on our patreon.Hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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