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 Casper ter Kuile 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 chapter by chapter as they 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.

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Patience: The Unknowable Room (Book 6, Chapter 21)

November 28, 2024 47:46 Comments Off

Patience: The Unknowable Room (Book 6, Chapter 21) This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Patience in Chapter 21 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince!...

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Possibility: Lord Voldemort’s Request (Book 6, Chapter 20)

November 21, 2024 48:57 Comments Off

This week, Vanessa and special guest Mauricio Bruce explore the theme of Possibility in Chapter 20 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss Dumbledore’s memory of...

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Rebellion: Elf Tails (Book 6, Chapter 19)

November 14, 2024 40:55 Comments Off

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Rebellion in Chapter 19 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss Snape and Dumbledore’s agreement, Dobby and...

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Discovery: Birthday Surprises (Book 6, Chapter 18)

November 7, 2024 41:56 Comments Off

This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Discovery in Chapter 18 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss Slughorn’s poisoned mead, Harry’s life saving...

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Knowledge: A Sluggish Memory (Book 6, Chapter 17)

October 31, 2024 41:22 Comments Off

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Knowledge in Chapter 17 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss Harry’s lesson with Dumbledore, early Slug...

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Worthiness: A Very Frosty Christmas (Book 6, Chapter 16)

October 24, 2024 48:27 Comments Off

This week, Vanessa and special guest Julia Argy explore the theme of Worthiness in Chapter 16 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss the value of...

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Symbiosis: The Unbreakable Vow (Book 6, Chapter 15)

October 17, 2024 38:53 Comments Off

This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Symbiosis in Chapter 15 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss Slughorn’s exclusive holiday party, the ripple...

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Special Edition: Drama!

October 10, 2024 32:26 Comments Off

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,...

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Innocence: Felix Felicis (Book 6, Chapter 14)

October 3, 2024 49:12 Comments Off

This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Innocence in Chapter 14 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, featuring a charming opening story from friend of...

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