Harry Potter and the Sacred Text

Not Sorry Productions

English Arts Books Philosophy Religion & Spirituality Society & Culture

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Episodes 542

Avg. Duration 40m

Activity Sporadic

Apple Rating ★ 4.8 (6,336)

Since May 2016

Latest Episode Mar 2026

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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

Special Edition: Why Do We Love Mystery Novels?

Mar 27, 2026 12m Bonus

Vanessa Zoltan is joined by friend and mentor Dr. Stephanie Paulsell to discuss the appeal of mystery novels and their relationship to religion. If you're interested in joining Stephanie and Casper…

S14E47 Commitment: The Boy Who Lived (Book 1, Chapter 1)

Feb 19, 2026 58m

In the very final episode of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, Vanessa Zoltan, Casper ter Kuile, and Matt Potts revisit Book 1, Chapter 1 through our very first theme of commitment. They discuss why…

S14 Special Edition: Lectio Divina with Vanessa and Ariana

Feb 18, 2026 22m Bonus

A new Lectio Divina every week with Vanessa and Ariana. Sign-up on Patreon at www.patreon.com/harrypottersacredtext Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S14E46 Whole Series Wrap-Up: Harry Potter and the Sacred Text

Feb 12, 2026 54m

Vanessa and Casper look back at the past ten years of making Harry Potter and the Sacred Text and their experience reading Harry Potter. What have they learned along the way? What characters, themes,…

S14E45 Wrap-Up: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Feb 05, 2026 45m

Vanessa and Casper wrap up their discussion of The Deathly Hallows with a look back on the entire book! They discuss Grindelwald's end, Harry's clarity, and the bravery and sacrifice of so many…

S14E44 Love: Nineteen Years Later (Book 7, Epilogue)

Jan 29, 2026 38m

This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Love in the epilogue of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss 'all was well,' Ron as a husband and father, and the power of privacy.…

S14E43 Legacy: The Flaw in the Plan (Book 7, Chapter 36)

Jan 22, 2026 41m

This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Legacy in Chapter 36 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Bellatrix's death, the centaurs and house elves joining the battle fray,…

S14E42 Sympathy: King's Cross (Book 7, Chapter 35)

Jan 15, 2026 40m

This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Sympathy in Chapter 35 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss whether the Voldemort baby could be helped, Dumbledore’s failings as a…

S14E41 Impossibility: The Forest Again (Book 7, Chapter 34)

Jan 08, 2026 48m

This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Impossibility in Chapter 34 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Voldemort’s understanding of Harry, the Resurrection Stone, and…

S14 A Christmas Poem from Casper: Priest by Knut Ødegård

Dec 25, 2025 1m

Every Christmas, we like to share a favorite poem. This year it's 'Priest' by Knut Ødegård.We'll be back with our regularly scheduled episodes on January 8th. Happy Holidays! Hosted on Acast. See…

S14E40 Special Owl Post Edition: Reflecting with Ariana!

Dec 18, 2025 34m

This week Vanessa and Casper are joined by their old pal Ariana to respond to a few of the wonderful voicemails we've received while making our final season of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text!Thanks…

S14E39 Imagination: The Prince’s Tale (Book 7, Chapter 33)

Dec 11, 2025 53m

This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Imagination in Chapter 33 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Petunia’s childhood, Snape & Lily, and Harry’s connection to…

S14E38 Humility: The Elder Wand (Book 7, Chapter 32)

Dec 04, 2025 41m

This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Humility in Chapter 32 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Snape’s final words, Hermione’s plea, and Luna’s words of…

S14E37 Freedom: The Battle of Hogwarts (Book 7, Chapter 31)

Nov 27, 2025 40m

This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Freedom in Chapter 31 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Fred’s death, Malfoy’s pals, and the very big fire! Throughout the…

S14E36 Our Favorite Episodes! Friendship: Halloween (Book 1, Chapter 10)

Nov 20, 2025 32m

As we wrap up our final season of HPST, we're taking a look back at some of our favorite moments! This week we're revisiting our 2016 episode on Friendship - one of the first times we really…

S14E35 Mercy: The Sacking of Severus Snape (Book 7, Chapter 30)

Nov 13, 2025 38m

This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Mercy in Chapter 30 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Harry’s unforgivable curse, Percy’s return, and Slughorn’s options!…

S14E34 Growth: The Lost Diadem (Book 7, Chapter 29)

Nov 06, 2025 40m

This week, Casper and Jolie Doggett explore the theme of Growth in Chapter 29 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Neville’s growth, the last relatively peaceful moments, and the…

S14E33 Special Edition: Halloween! with Jackson Bird

Oct 30, 2025 29m

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, Vanessa and special guest…

S14E32 Closure: The Missing Mirror (Book 7, Chapter 28)

Oct 23, 2025 48m

This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Closure in Chapter 28 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Aberforth’s advice, the real story of the Dumbledore family, and the…

S14E31 Advocacy: The Final Hiding Place (Book 7, Chapter 27)

Oct 16, 2025 37m

This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Advocacy in Chapter 27 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss empathy for the dragon, Voldemort’s big realization, and next steps for…

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