Latest Sacred reading Podcast Episodes
Hot & Bothered: Sleepless in Seattle
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - July 17, 2024 22:03 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsOur 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 ...
Corruption: Will and Won’t (Book 6, Chapter 3)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - July 11, 2024 16:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsThis 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 ...
Honesty: Spinner’s End (Book 6, Chapter 2)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - July 04, 2024 16:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsThis 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...
Honor: The Other Minister (Book 6, Chapter 1)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - June 27, 2024 16:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsWelcome 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! T...
HPST Rewind! A 2019 Live Show
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - June 20, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsToday 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 Mi...
Special Edition: Storytelling and Taylor Swift (with Margaret H. Willison)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - June 14, 2024 16:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsVanessa 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 ...
Special Edition: Assorted Bloopers!
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - June 13, 2024 16:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsWe'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 informati...
A HPST Rewind! Helplessness: The Other Minister (Series 1, Book 6, Chapter 1)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - June 06, 2024 16:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsWe're off for a few weeks as we prepare for Book 6 (!!), so we're bringing you this throwback episode of HPST from the first time Vanessa and Casper read through Book 6, Chapter 1 through the theme of Helplessness. Hope you enjoy! -- It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars to j...
Wrap-Up: The Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - May 30, 2024 16:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsVanessa and Matt wrap up their discussion of The Order of the Phoenix with a look back on the entire book! They discuss Dumbledore's choices in this book, Harry's journey out of isolation, and some of the budding romances at Hogwarts. We're off for a few weeks between seasons, but look out for s...
Love: The Second War Begins (Book 5, Chapter 38)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - May 23, 2024 16:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsThis week, Vanessa and special guest Nathalie Folkerts explore the theme of Love in Chapter 38 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Hagrid’s caretaking, systemic failures, and loving moments with the kids! Throughout the episode we consider the question: how can we create m...
Control: The Lost Prophecy (Book 5, Chapter 37)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - May 16, 2024 16:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsThis week, Vanessa and special guest Micaela Blei explore the theme of Control in Chapter 37 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Dumbledore’s disclosures, Harry’s anger, and Trelawney’s gift! Throughout the episode we consider the question: what is actually within our cont...
Mercy: The Only One He Ever Feared (Book 5, Chapter 36)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - May 09, 2024 16:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsThis week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Mercy in Chapter 36 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Dumbledore’s grand return, Lupin’s gentle explanation, and Bellatrix’s punishment! Throughout the episode we consider the question: what distinguishes mercy from thin...
Desire: Beyond the Veil (Book 5, Chapter 35)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - May 02, 2024 16:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsThis week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Desire in Chapter 35 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss the Deatheaters’ true desires, the prophecy, and the Ministry’s denial. Throughout the episode we consider the question: what underlies our surface desires? Thank yo...
Success: The Department of Mysteries (Book 5, Chapter 34)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - April 25, 2024 16:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsThis week, Vanessa and Jolie explore the theme of Success in Chapter 34 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Harry’s plan, the Deatheaters’ success, and Ron as an engine. Throughout the episode we consider the question: what are the many possible ways in which we can measur...
Anger: Fight and Flight (Book 5, Chapter 33)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - April 18, 2024 16:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsThis week, Vanessa and Matt are joined by special guest Neil J. Young as they explore the theme of Anger in Chapter 33 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Grawp’s big feelings, Harry’s outburst, and the Centaurs’ generational anger! Throughout the episode we consider the q...
Isolation: Out of the Fire (Book 5, Chapter 32)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - April 11, 2024 16:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsThis week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Isolation in Chapter 32 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Umbridge’s leadership, Hermione’s master plan, and Snape’s code! Throughout the episode we consider the question: how can we get creative to combat isolation? Th...
Naivete: O.W.L.s (Book 5, Chapter 31)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - April 04, 2024 16:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsThis week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Naivete in Chapter 31 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Hagrid’s arrest, Harry’s big plan, and the end of Occlumency lessons! Throughout the episode we consider the question: how does naivete leave us more vulnerable? Tha...
Determination: Grawp (Book 5, Chapter 30)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - March 28, 2024 16:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsThis week, Vanessa and special guest Jackson Bird explore the theme of Determination in Chapter 30 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss the titular Grawp, Peeves’ newfound determination, and times the word actually comes up in the text! Throughout the episode we consider th...
Community: Careers Advice (Book 5, Chapter 29)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - March 21, 2024 16:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsThis week, Vanessa and Matt are joined by Delphene Mooney of On The Rise as they explore the theme of Community in Chapter 29 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Fred & George’s departure, Draco’s (lack of) community, and the various sub-communities of Hogwarts. Throughout...
Special Recipe Bonus: On The Rise Fundraiser!
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - March 18, 2024 17:39 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsWe're still in the middle of our March fundraiser for On The Rise, but thanks to you all, we've already reached our initial 10k goal! As a special thanks to our listeners for helping us reach this point, Matt and Vanessa have recorded this bonus conversation discussing their favorite spring reci...
Kindness: Snape’s Worst Memory (Book 5, Chapter 28)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - March 14, 2024 16:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsThis week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Kindness in Chapter 28 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss James and Snape and Lily, oh my! Throughout the episode we consider the question: where can we attempt to employ more kindness? Thank you to Shruti for this week...
Special Patronus Bonus: On The Rise Fundraiser!
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - March 11, 2024 14:18 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsWe're currently in the middle of our March fundraiser for On The Rise, a great organization that supports people experiencing homelessness. As a special thanks to our listeners for helping us get halfway to our fundraising goal of 10k this month, Matt and Vanessa have recorded this special bonu...
Discernment: The Centaur and the Sneak (Book 5, Chapter 27)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - March 07, 2024 17:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsThis week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Discernment in Chapter 27 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Firenze’s newfound employment at Hogwarts, Hagrid’s autonomy, and the chaotic scene in Dumbledore’s office. Throughout the episode we consider the question: how d...
Doubt: Seen and Unforeseen (Book 5, Chapter 26)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - February 29, 2024 17:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsThis week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Doubt in Chapter 26 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Ron’s game day performance, Trelawney’s firing, and Harry’s ongoing Occlumency lessons. Throughout the episode we consider the question: when is doubt a useful tool, an...
Attention: The Beetle at Bay (Book 5, Chapter 25)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - February 22, 2024 17:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsThis week, Vanessa and special guest Hope Rehak explore the theme of Attention in Chapter 25 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Harry and Cho’s date, Umbridge’s surveillance, and Wizarding journalism. Throughout the episode we consider the question: how is attention a lov...
Release: Occlumency (Book 5, Chapter 24)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - February 15, 2024 17:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsThis week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Release in Chapter 24 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Sirius’s imprisonment, Harry’s first Occlumency lesson, and Hermione’s assistance. Throughout the episode we consider the question: what does it mean to release som...
Vulnerability: Christmas on the Closed Ward (Book 5, Chapter 23)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - February 08, 2024 17:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsThis week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Vulnerability in Chapter 23 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss our reintroduction to Gilderoy Lockhart, Neville’s parents, and Mr. Weasley’s experiments in muggle medicine. Throughout the episode we consider the question: h...
Individuality: St. Mungo’s Hospital for Magical Maladies (Book 5, Chapter 22)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - February 01, 2024 17:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsThis week, Vanessa and Mauricio Bruce explore the theme of Individuality in Chapter 22 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Harry’s dream, the Weasley clan, and Dumbledore’s wall of support. Throughout the episode we consider the question: how do we focus in and out of our ...
Special Edition: Reading as Sacred!
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - January 25, 2024 17:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsEvery once in a while we like to take a step back from our current chapter, and appreciate some overarching themes from the series and our approach to the podcast! This week, Matt and Vanessa are talking about treating books as sacred, some of their favorite authors, and the role reading current...
Care: The Eye of the Snake (Book 5, Chapter 21)
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - January 18, 2024 17:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratingsThis week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Care in Chapter 21 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Hagrid’s return to teaching, Hermione’s attempts to aid Hagrid’s return to teaching, and ~young love~. Throughout the episode we consider the question: what are the many...
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