Comparison: The Order of the Phoenix (Book 5, Chapter 5)

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Joulu 1min

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 to Johanna & Regine, Jenny, Julie, Kieran, Rowan & Caitlin for their beautiful voicemail contributions! Next week we're reading Chapter 34, The Forest Again, through the theme of Impossibility. Harry Potter and the Sacred Text is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram--It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only five dollars to join our Patreon for extra content every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Joulu 34min

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 Voldemort! Throughout the episode we consider the question: under what types of conditions are we able to image best?Thank you to Sam for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 34, The Forest Again, through the theme of Impossibility.Harry Potter and the Sacred Text is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram--It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only five dollars to join our Patreon for extra content every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Joulu 53min

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 encouragement! Throughout the episode we consider the question: when is humility a hindrance and when is it necessary?Thank you to Robyn for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 33, The Prince’s Tale, through the theme of Imagination.Harry Potter and the Sacred Text is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram--It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only five dollars to join our Patreon for extra content every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Joulu 41min

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 episode we consider the question: how can freedom feel like a burden?Thank you to our anonymous listener for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 32, The Elder Wand, through the theme of Humility.Harry Potter and the Sacred Text is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram--It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only five dollars to join our Patreon for extra content every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Marras 40min

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 connected with Sacred Imagination, reading the scene with Hermione vs. The Troll.Harry Potter and the Sacred Text is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram--It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only five dollars to join our Patreon for extra content every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Marras 32min

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! Throughout the episode we consider the question: what is the cost of mercy?Thank you to Thulasi for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 31, The Battle of Hogwarts, through the theme of Freedom.Harry Potter and the Sacred Text is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram--It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only five dollars to join our Patreon for extra content every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Marras 38min

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 DA’s resistance! Throughout the episode we consider the question: what is the difference between growth and change?Thank you to Meghan for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 29, The Lost Diadem, through the theme of Mercy.Harry Potter and the Sacred Text is a Not Sorry ProductionFind us at our website | Follow us on Instagram--It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only five dollars to join our Patreon for extra content every week! Please consider helping us fill our Gringotts vault so we can continue to make this show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Marras 40min