Summary: <a href="http://fountainsofcarrots.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/harrypotterepisode.jpg"></a><br> In this episode we had the pleasure of interviewing the wonderful Nancy C. Brown about one of our favorite topics: the Harry Potter series. Nancy is the author of The Mystery of Harry Potter: A Catholic Family Guide and The Woman Who Was Chesterton (about G.K. Chesterton’s wife Frances).<br> We had a nerdfest sharing about our love for the books. We discussed how they can be positive for both the moral imagination of the child and for family bonding and we examined some of the Catholic themes in the series. We also went into some of the concerns parents have about the series.<br> If you haven’t read the Potter books and aren’t sure if you want to share them with your children, I highly recommend reading Nancy’s book. She covers every concern I’ve seen raised about the books, so definitely start there to discern whether they’re right for your family!<br> Mentioned in this episode:<br> <a href="http://amzn.to/1MUn6Qw" target="_blank">Harry Potter</a>!<br> <a href="http://amzn.to/1KWwemQ" target="_blank">Lepanto </a>by G.K. Chesterton<br> Nancy’s books:<br> <a href="http://fountainsofcarrots.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/coverart.jpg"></a><br> <a href="http://amzn.to/1j9jWyO" target="_blank">The Mystery of H</a><a href="http://amzn.to/1j9jWyO" target="_blank">arry Potter: A Catholic Family Guide</a><br> <a href="http://amzn.to/1Q1qI3E" target="_blank">The Woman Who Was Chesterton</a><br> To connect with Nancy:<br> <br> * <a href="http://mrsnancybrown.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a><br> * <a href="http://uncommonsense.libsyn.com" target="_blank">podcast</a><br> <br> Come hang out with us!<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/877665322268577/" target="_blank">The Fountains of Carrots Raspberry Cordial Social Club on Facebook</a> (our Facebook group)<br> * Connect with Haley on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CarrotsForMichaelmas?fref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/HaleyCarrots" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,<a href="http://www.instagram.com/haleycarrots" target="_blank"> Instagram</a>, and <a href="http://www.carrotsformichaelmas.com" target="_blank">her blog</a><br> * Connect with Christy on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Fountainsofhome" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/christyisinger" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="http://www.fountainsofhome.com" target="_blank">her blog</a><br> <br> You can listen to us on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fountains-carrots-podcast/id941475374?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, and we’d love a quick rating or review. If you have an android device we’re also on <a href="http://stitcher.com/s?fid=56242&refid=stpr" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>. And as always, you can find all links, show notes, upcoming guests, and listen to all episodes at <a href="http://www.fountainsofcarrots.com/">Fountains of Carrots.com</a>.<br>
