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Harry Potter and the Sacred Text
Not Sorry Productions
Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 512
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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Procrastination: The Secret Riddle (Book 6, Chapter 13)
Season 13 · Episode 14
jeudi 26 septembre 2024 • Duration 45:40
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 pod Rosy!
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Special Patreon Bonus - Monthly Bloopers !
Season 13
mardi 24 septembre 2024 • Duration 09:19
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!
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Gratitude: Draco’s Detour (Book 6, Chapter 6)
Season 13 · Episode 6
jeudi 1 août 2024 • Duration 43:07
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.
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Creativity: Beauxbatons and Durmstrang (Book 4, Chapter 15)
Season 11 · Episode 17
jeudi 5 janvier 2023 • Duration 39:38
This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Creativity in Chapter Fifteen of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire! They discuss Harry and Ron's creative predictions in Trelawney's class, Snape's threatening approach to a potions lesson, and Neville's involuntary gymnastics. Throughout the episode we consider the question: how can we harness our creativity in order to problem solve?
Thank you to Courtney for their voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter Sixteen, The Goblet of Fire, through the theme of maturity.
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A Christmas Poem from Matt: Christmas Dog, by Shel Silverstein
Season 11
dimanche 25 décembre 2022 • Duration 01:36
Every Christmas, we like to share a favorite poem. This year it's 'Christmas Dog' by Shel Silverstein.
We'll be back with our regularly scheduled episodes on January 5th. Happy Holidays!
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Special Sneak Peek! (Forgiveness: An Alternative Account)
Season 11
jeudi 22 décembre 2022 • Duration 14:05
Beloved co-host of the pod, Matt Potts, released his book Forgiveness: An Alternative Account a few weeks ago and it is so! good!! We're very excited to bring you an exclusive excerpt from the book - read by Matt himself.
You can find the book wherever books are sold, or snag a signed copy from our website!
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Intellectual Humility: The Unforgivable Curses (Book 4, Chapter 14)
Season 11 · Episode 16
jeudi 15 décembre 2022 • Duration 53:15
This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Intellectual Humility in Chapter Fourteen of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, with some help from Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren! They discuss Snape's cruelty towards Neville, the logic behind Barty Crouch Jr. / Moody's approach to teaching the unforgivable curses, and the early days of S.P.E.W. Throughout the episode we consider the question: how can we use the concept of Intellectual Humility to be more "right-sized" in our everyday lives?
We're taking a break for the holidays, but we'll be back next year reading Chapter Fifteen, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang through the theme of Creativity!
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Rage: Mad-Eye Moody (Book 4, Chapter 13)
Season 11 · Episode 15
jeudi 8 décembre 2022 • Duration 53:00
This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Rage in Chapter Thirteen of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire! They discuss Bobotuber pus, Hagrid's care of magical creatures, and the classic Barty Crouch Jr. / Mad-Eye Moody conundrum. Throughout the episode we consider the question: when does anger spill over into rage?
Thank you to Emily for their voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter Fourteen, The Unforgivable Curses, through the theme of Intellectual Humility.
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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 continue to make this show.
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Special Episode: Harry Potter through the theme of Forgiveness!
Season 11 · Episode 14
jeudi 1 décembre 2022 • Duration 35:49
Last week, our very own Matt Potts published his book Forgiveness: An Alternative Account, in which he explores the complex moral terrain of forgiveness. In honor of the book being out, we're bringing you this special episode of HPST - looking at the theme of Forgiveness in the Harry Potter series! Throughout the episode we use Matt's theory on forgiveness to help us better understand the text, and one another.
Next week we're reading Book 4 Chapter 13, Mad Eye Moody, through the theme of Rage.
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Compassion: The Triwizard Tournament (Book 4, Chapter 12)
Season 11 · Episode 13
jeudi 24 novembre 2022 • Duration 50:22
This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Compassion in Chapter Twelve of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire! They discuss Hermione's introduction to house elves at Hogwarts, the Giant Squid's excellent demonstration of compassion in action, and the lack of support for rain drenched children at Hogwarts. Throughout the episode we consider the question: when do allow ourselves self-compassion?
Thank you to Aurora for their voicemail. Next week we're doing a special episode on the theme of Forgiveness in the Harry Potter series to celebrate the release of Matt's book!
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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 continue to make this show.
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