Every once in a while we like to take a step back from our current chapter, and appreciate some overarching themes and guiding principles from the series. This week, Vanessa and special guest Stephanie Paulsell are talking about Sacred Reading and the early days of the pod!

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As we continue to think about how to end this series well, Vanessa and Casper sit down to talk about ending and our upcoming gathering in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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This week, Casper and Vanessa are joined by special guest Christine Flynn as they explore the theme of Acceptance in Chapter 25 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Griphook’s proposal, Wizarding / Goblin relations, and Lupin’s son! Throughout the episode we consider the question: how can acceptance of our current reality make way for new adventures?

Thank you to the Calgary Cauldrons for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 26, Gringott’s, through the theme of Transitions.

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This week, Casper and special guest Julia Argy explore the theme of Denial in Chapter 24 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Harry’s scar pain, Dobby’s burial, and the conversation with Griphook! Throughout the episode we consider the question: when is it helpful to deny ourself things?

Thank you to River for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 25, Shell Cottage, through the theme of Acceptance.

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This week, Matt and Casper explore the theme of Healing in Chapter 23 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Dobby’s return, Lucius’s attempts to get back in Voldemort’s good graces, and Wormtail’s hand! Throughout the episode we consider the question: what does it mean to heal imperfectly?

Thank you to Sophie for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 24, The Wandmaker, through the theme of Denial with Julia Argy.

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This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Farewells in Chapter 22 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Potterwatch, hearing Lupin’s voice again, and Ron’s return from his own farewell! Throughout the episode we consider the question: how does a farewell differ from a goodbye?

Thank you to Sophie for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 23, Malfoy Manor, through the theme of Healing with Matt Potts.

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This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Resistance in Chapter 21 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Xenophilius’s trap, Hermione’s outgoing act of kindness, and the three brothers! Throughout the episode we consider the question: how do we prepare to resist?

Thank you to our anonymous listener for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 22, The Deathly Hallows, through the theme of Farewells.

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This week, Vanessa and special guest Micaela Blei explore the theme of Purpose in Chapter 20 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Xenophilius’s predicament, the search for Hallows, and Ron’s new sense of purpose! Throughout the episode we consider the question: what is underneath our conflicting senses of purpose?

Thank you to Millie for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 21, Malfoy Manor, through the theme of Resistance.

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This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Peace in Chapter 19 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Ron’s return, the destruction of the trio’s first horcrux, and Hermione’s anger! Throughout the episode we consider the question: how do we set the stage for peace?

Thank you to Cath for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 20, Xenophilius Lovegood, through the theme of Purpose with special guest Micaela Blei.

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This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Redemption in Chapter 18 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Hermione’s tea offering, Harry’s broken wand, and young Dumbledore’s politics! Throughout the episode we consider the question: what are our less visible acts of redemption?

Thank you to Koto for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 19, The Silver Doe, through the theme of Peace.

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