This 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 ways we show care to one another?

Thank you to Jamie for this week’s voicemail. If you or someone you know needs crisis intervention, please reach out to the Crisis Text Line.

Next week we're reading Chapter 22, St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries, through the theme of Individuality with Mauricio.

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This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Heartbreak in Chapter 20 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Hagrid’s mother, the new Gurg, and the healing powers of dragon meat. Throughout the episode we consider the question: how do we carry on after a heartbreak?

Thank you to Therisa for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 21, The Eye of the Snake, through the theme of Care with Matt.

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This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Grace in Chapter 19 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Harry’s game-saving capture of the snitch, Ron’s first big match, and Hermione’s magical talent. Throughout the episode we consider the question: what are the conditions which allow us to be graceful?

Thank you to Emily for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 20, Hagrid’s Tale, through the theme of heartbreak with Casper.

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Every Christmas, we like to share a favorite poem. This year it's 'The Magi' by William Butler Yeats.

We'll be back with our regularly scheduled episodes on January 5th. Happy Holidays!

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This week we're concluding our collaboration with The Greater Good Science Center, examining the theme of Intellectual Humility as Vanessa and Matt look back at key moments in the entire Harry Potter Series! They discuss the lack of overlap between Wizard and Muggle worlds, the unraveling of the Ministry, and Neville's blossoming self confidence. We're taking a quick break for the holidays, but will be back in two weeks with Book 5 Chapter 19, The Lion and the Serpent, through the theme of Grace!

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This week, Vanessa and Jackson Bird explore the theme of Possibility in Chapter Eighteen of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss the Room of Requirement, Dobby's newly free life, and Umbridge's stifling oversight. Throughout the episode we consider the question: how do we discern what kinds of change are possible in our current stage of life?

Thank you to Serena for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're looking at the entire series through the theme of Intellectual Humility.

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This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Refuge in Chapter Seventeen of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss the clubs at Hogwarts, Umbridge's emerging strategies, and Harry's relationship with Hedwig. Throughout the episode we consider the question: how do different places take on or lose their status as a refuge?

Thank you to Audrey for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 18, Dumbledore’s Army, through the theme of possibility with Jackson Bird.

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This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Satisfaction in Chapter Sixteen of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Zacharias Smith's intro to the DA, Hermione's leadership, and Harry's chance to finally speak about what happened to him last year. Throughout the episode we consider the question: are we allowing ourselves to be satisfiable?

Thank you to Sunanda for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 17, Educational Decree Number Twenty-Four, through the theme of Refuge.

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This week, Vanessa and Matt explore the theme of Charisma in Chapter Fifteen of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Umbridge's selective appeal, Mcgonagall's confidence, and Harry's reluctance towards leading the DA. Throughout the episode we consider the question: when is charisma an authentic way of forming meaningful connection?

Thank you to Shana for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 16, The Hog's Head, through the theme of Satisfaction, with Casper.

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This week, Vanessa and Margaret H. Willison explore the theme of Resentment in Chapter Fourteen of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Harry's newfound empathy for Ron & Hermione's silence over the summer, one of Sirius's most questionable lines, and Ron's new position on the Quidditch team. Throughout the episode we consider the question: how can better communication help us avoid resentment?

Thank you to Dani for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 15, The Hogwarts High Inquisitor, through the theme of Charisma.

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