Love: The White Tomb (Book 6, Chapter 30)

Love: The White Tomb (Book 6, Chapter 30)

Vanessa Casper explore the theme of Love in the last chapter of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. This week we praise Hagrid for his patient accompaniment throughout the series, defend Ginny and Harry's break-up, and examine the way that funerals fail us. Throughout the episode we consider the question: How do we bring discipline into our love?


We also announce some pretty big news this week! Casper has written a beautiful book, The Power of Ritual. In July we’ll be doing a twenty-one city live show tour to celebrate the book, but it’s available for pre-order right now! Stuck instead during this Coronavirus quarantine and looking for a way to give your days meaning? Do yourself a favor and go order a copy! Next week tickets will go on sale for our tour. We’d love to see you and celebrate with you in one of the cities we’ll be preforming in.


Another thing you can do during quarantine is join us at our 8-week online class: Together in Quarantine. We'll be gathering to treat Harry Potter as a Sacred Text. The first class is this coming Tuesday, March 24th.


Thanks to Emma Boyd for this week's voicemail! Next week we’re doing a wrap-up of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

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Confusion: Mudbloods and Murmurs (Book 2, Chapter 7)

Confusion: Mudbloods and Murmurs (Book 2, Chapter 7)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of confusion in chapter seven of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss Hagrid's magical umbrella, the usefulness of mantras, and what the 'mudblood' incident can help us understand about systemic racism. Throughout the episode they consider the question: When faced with pernicious confusion, what's our best course of action? This week's voicemail is thanks to Andrew McIntyre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Joulu 201632min

Attraction: Gilderoy Lockhart (Book 2, Chapter 6)

Attraction: Gilderoy Lockhart (Book 2, Chapter 6)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of attraction in chapter six of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss their schoolyard crushes, Ron's malfunctioning wand, and a metaphorical interpretation of the mandrake plant. Throughout the episode they consider the question: Where do we draw the distinction between healthy and unhealthy attraction? This week's voicemail is thanks to Cindy Phippen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Marras 201633min

Responsibility: The Whomping Willow (Book 2, Chapter 5)

Responsibility: The Whomping Willow (Book 2, Chapter 5)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of responsibility in chapter five of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss Dobby's constant meddling, Snape's connection with the Whomping Willow, and whether it's okay to bless the Dursleys. Throughout the episode they consider the question: is discipline best executed from a position of objectivity or compassion?This week's voicemail is thanks to Maxine Kobinski. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 Marras 201638min

Shame: At Flourish and Blotts (Book 2, Chapter 4)

Shame: At Flourish and Blotts (Book 2, Chapter 4)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of shame in chapter four of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss Harry's generosity, the difference between teasing and criticism, and whether there's anything to admire about Gilderoy Lockhart. Throughout the episode they consider the question: Do we inherit the shame of our fathers?This week's voicemail is thanks to Cari Kramer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Marras 201635min

A Brief Post-Election Note

A Brief Post-Election Note

Hi friends, we hope you're taking care of yourselves. We offer you this reading from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Marras 201647s

Curiosity: The Burrow (Book 2, Chapter 3)

Curiosity: The Burrow (Book 2, Chapter 3)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of curiosity in chapter three of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss Arthur Weasley's enthusiasm for muggles, the moral implications of de-gnoming, and the alluring appeal of RuPaul's Drag Race. Throughout the episode they consider the question: Is love an important component of curiosity?This week's voicemail is thanks to Michelle Sisco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Marras 201636min

Control: Dobby's Warning (Book 2, Chapter 2)

Control: Dobby's Warning (Book 2, Chapter 2)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of control in the second chapter of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss the bureaucratic power of the Ministry of Magic, the benefit of Harry's deep curiosity, and the endless frustrations of IKEA furniture. Throughout the episode they consider the question: when is control a noble intention and when is it oppressive? This week's voicemail is thanks to Mijal Tenenbaum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Marras 201635min

Disappointment: The Worst Birthday (Book 2, Chapter 1)

Disappointment: The Worst Birthday (Book 2, Chapter 1)

Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of disappointment in the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They discuss homesickness and why returning home sometimes brings out the worst in us, acknowledge Petunia's domestic labor, and return to the spiritual practice of Lectio Divina. Throughout the episode they consider the question: how do we maintain optimistic and integrity when confronted with disappointment? This week's voicemail is thanks to Grace Halverson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Loka 201633min

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