Introducing: The Real Question

Introducing: The Real Question

We're reaching the end of Casper's tenure here on Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, but never fear! You can still get your Casper and Vanessa fix over on our new show, The Real Question. Our first episode is out today, and Casper and Vanessa discuss all things Tooth Fairy.


After playing the Tooth Fairy for her two step-daughters, Vanessa is having doubts about the appropriateness of this supposedly silly childhood ritual. Drawing up a recent article about the Marquis de Sade and the song Super Trouper from Mamma Mia, Vanessa and Casper try to wade through the fears that a parent can have for their kids.



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The Real Question is a weekly podcast exploring life’s questions through a surprising mix of pop culture and academic insight. Vanessa Zoltan and Casper ter Kuile learned in divinity school about the art of paying attention. By paying attention to very specific things in our lives, we can begin to see something true about big, universal questions. In this podcast, they turn that attention to a variety of everyday scenarios in their own lives to see what’s really at stake. Questions about the tooth fairy can really be about the fear we have for our children. Questions about driving can really be about what it means to be a good partner. Each week, Vanessa and Casper walk each other through the process of figuring out what their ‘real’ questions are in conversations with texts ranging from movie musicals to theological treatises. In this intimate, thoughtful podcast we explore how friendship can be a tool for living a more intentional life.

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Vulnerability: The Dursleys Departing (Book 7, Chapter 3)

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Boundaries: In Memoriam (Book 7, Chapter 2)

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This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Boundaries in Chapter 2 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Dumbledore’s many secrets, Dudley’s misunderstood act of kindness, and ...

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Success: The Dark Lord Ascending (Book 7, Chapter 1)

Success: The Dark Lord Ascending (Book 7, Chapter 1)

This week, Vanessa and Casper are joined by special guest Elizabeth Rowe as they explore the theme of Success in Chapter 1 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Snape’s evolving role a...

20 Mar 202550min

HPST Re-Run – Suspicion: The Dark Lord Ascending (Book 7, Chapter 1)

HPST Re-Run – Suspicion: The Dark Lord Ascending (Book 7, Chapter 1)

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13 Mar 202540min

Let's Ask Taylor Swift: Cardigan

Let's Ask Taylor Swift: Cardigan

We just dropped one of our favorite episodes so far of Let's Ask Taylor Swift with Vanessa and recent HPST guest host Daniel Schroeder, and since we're off between seasons of HPST we wanted to share t...

6 Mar 202538min

Wrap-Up: The Half-Blood Prince

Wrap-Up: The Half-Blood Prince

Vanessa and Casper wrap up their discussion of The Half-Blood Prince with a look back on the entire book! They discuss Dumbledore's strengths and weaknesses as a leader, Harry's final year at Hogwarts...

27 Feb 202559min

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

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

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