The Storming Journey

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Inspired by other sacred reading podcasts and Casper ter Kuile’s The Power of Ritual, The Storming Journey treats the books of The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson as sacred texts. Additionally... more

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How many episodes does The Storming Journey have?

The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.

The Storming Journey episodes:

July 08, 2026 S1E33 - Surrender: The Dark Night of the Storm (WOK, Ch. 34-35)
We discuss whether Kaladin’s actions through the highstorm are an act of surrender, and how his story may be a deliberate parallel to the end of Jesus Christ’s mortal life.
Covers Chapters 34-35 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.
Wikipedia page on the “Dark Night of the Soul” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Night_of_the_Soul)
Jen Lehmann’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jen.lehmann/)
“Agony in the Garden” by Franz Schwartz (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Agony_in_the_Garden_by_Frans_Schwartz,_1898.jpg)
Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D.
Cover art is by Ari Ibarra.
This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel.

Ardent: Liz
Worldsinger: El
Veristitalian: Adam
Theme: Surrender
Sacred Reading Method: Lectio Divina
Recording Date: June 9, 2026
Website Episode Page (with transcription)
Mormon Terminology Page
The Storming Journey Website

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51min
July 01, 2026 S1E32 - Evidence: The Broken Soulcaster (WOK, Ch. 33)
What evidence convinces us to believe? Does it matter how that evidence is presented?
Covers Chapter 33 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.
The story of Korihor and Alma can be found in Alma 30 of the Book of Mormon (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/alma/30?lang=eng)
The Three Nephites: Saints, Service, and Supernatural Legend (https://bookshop.org/a/117742/9780252088926)
Coppermind page for “Calling” (https://coppermind.net/wiki/Calling)
Scripture Study Skills manual (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/scripture-study-skills?lang=eng)
Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D.
Cover art is by Marie Seeberger.
This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel.
Ardent: El
Worldsinger: Adam
Veristitalian: Liz
Theme: Evidence
Sacred Reading Method: Symbolism
Recording Date: June 9, 2026

Website Episode Page (with transcription)
Mormon Terminology Page
The Storming Journey Website
Monetary Support:
Patreon (access to behind the scenes content, bonus episodes, and our Discord server [perks are tier-dependent])
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52min
June 24, 2026 S1E31 - Qualm: Care, Community, Duty, Responsibility (WOK, Ch. 31-32)
There’s a difference between qualms and regrets! Plus, we explore how community interactions can make someone feel qualm-y.
Covers Chapters 31-32 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.
The story of Nephi and Laban can be found in 1 Nephi 4, with additional context given in the first 3 chapters of 1 Nephi. (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/4?lang=eng)
Chapter 31 of Saints, Volume 1 covers the story of Joseph and the guards. Content warning for brief mentions of sexual assault. (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/saints-v1/31-how-will-this-end?lang=eng)
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (https://bookshop.org/a/117742/9780060935467)
Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D.
Cover art is by an anonymous Redditor.
This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel.
Ardent: Adam
Worldsinger: Liz
Veristitalian: El
Theme: Qualm
Sacred Reading Method: Lightweaver Oaths
Recording Date: June 9, 2026

Website Episode Page (with transcription)
Mormon Terminology Page
The Storming Journey Website
Monetary Support:
Patreon (access to behind the scenes content, bonus episodes, and our Discord server [perks are tier-dependent])
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55min
June 17, 2026 S1E30 - Equivocate: Constraints of the Social Contract (WOK, Ch. 30)
Sadeas’ warcamp is really just a corporation if you think about it.
Covers Chapter 30 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.

An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth by Chris Hadfield (https://bookshop.org/a/117742/9780316253031)
Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D.Cover art is by Artur Mósca.
This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel.

Ardent: Adam
Worldsinger: El
Veristitalian: Liz
Theme: Equivocate
Sacred Reading Method: Florilegia
Recording Date: May 29, 2026
Website Episode Page (with transcription)
Mormon Terminology Page
The Storming Journey Website
Monetary Support:
Patreon (access to behind the scenes content, bonus episodes, and our Discord server [perks are tier-dependent])
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35min
June 10, 2026 S1E29 - Reason: Persuasion and Argument (WOK, Ch. 29)
Differentiating between reason, persuasion, and arguing, we discuss the process of scholarship and approaches to religion.
Covers Chapter 29 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.

“Why Language Models Hallucinate,” Kalai, et al. (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/395339045_Why_Language_Models_Hallucinate)
“I Asked a Mormon Scholar About Brandon Sanderson’s Religion” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfb9qTD7yow)
Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D.Cover art is by Steve Argyle
This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel.

Ardent: Liz
Worldsinger: Adam
Veristitalian: El
Theme: Reason
Sacred Reading Method: The First Oath
Recording Date: May 29, 2026
Website Episode Page (with transcription)
Mormon Terminology Page
The Storming Journey Website
Monetary Support:
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36min
June 02, 2026 S1E28 - Cultural Differences: Learn, Observe, Integrate (WOK, I-4–6)
Returning from our brief hiatus, we go on a mini-vacation with Rysn, Axies, and Szeth in the second set of interludes. We examine how the three approach cultures that are not their own.

Covers Interludes 4-6 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.
“Children who say hand dryers ‘hurt my ears’ are correct: A real-world study examining the loudness of automated hand dryers in public places” by N. L. Keegan (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7286728/)
Images from the James Webb Space Telescope (https://science.nasa.gov/mission/webb/multimedia/images/)
Artemis II Media (https://www.nasa.gov/artemis-ii-multimedia/)
Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D.
Cover art is by jordirapture_art.
This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel.

Ardent: El
Worldsinger: Liz
Veristitalian: Adam
Theme: Cultural Differences
Sacred Reading Method: Sacred Imagination
Recording Date: May 29, 2026
Website Episode Page (with transcription)
Mormon Terminology Page
The Storming Journey Website
Monetary Support:
Patreon (access to behind the scenes content, bonus episodes, and our Discord server [perks are tier-dependent])
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59min
April 29, 2026 S1E27 - Purpose: Intentional Decisions (WOK, Ch. 28)
Dalinar considers his purpose in life, so we consider why Sanderson put this chapter as the last one in Part 2. Also, what is the purpose of the Stormlight Archive books as a whole?
Covers Chapter 28 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.

The show will be on hiatus until the beginning of June!
Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D.
Cover art is by botanicax.
This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel.
Ardent: El
Worldsinger: Adam
Veristitalian: Liz
Theme: Purpose
Sacred Reading Method: Kinmaking
Recording Date: March 28, 2026
Website Episode Page (with transcription)
Mormon Terminology Page
The Storming Journey Website
Monetary Support:
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46min
April 22, 2026 S1E26 - Honesty: It’s All Circumstantial (WOK, Ch. 27)
We debate the difference between a cartel and a union, but more importantly, we discuss how honesty is relative and may not be the highest virtue.

Covers Chapter 27 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.

“First Vision Accounts,” LDS Gospel Topics essay (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/first-vision-accounts?lang=eng)
Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D.
Cover art is by Zireael: https://www.instagram.com/p/CAQwnappKM9/
This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel.

Ardent: Adam
Worldsinger: Liz
Veristitalian: El
Theme: Honesty
Sacred Reading Method: Windrunner Oaths
Recording Date: March 28, 2026

Website Episode Page (with transcription)
Mormon Terminology Page
The Storming Journey Website
Monetary Support:
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47min
April 15, 2026 S1E25 - Flow: Hyperfocus or Meditation? (WOK, Ch. 26)
Dalinar tries his best to answer pressing questions about his future by doing some of his favorite things.

Covers Chapter 26 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.

“Flow state,” Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_(psychology))
The ADHD Anti-Planner from Dani Donovan (https://www.anti-planner.com/)
The Sacred and the Profane by Mircea Eliade (https://bookshop.org/a/117742/9780156792011)
Deep Work by Cal Newport (https://bookshop.org/a/117742/9781455586691)
Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D.
Cover art is Randy Vargas.
This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel.
Ardent: Liz
Worldsinger: El
Veristitalian: Adam
Theme: Flow
Sacred Reading Method: Parables
Recording Date: March 28, 2026

Website Episode Page (with transcription)
Mormon Terminology Page
The Storming Journey Website
Monetary Support:
Patreon (access to behind the scenes content, bonus episodes, and our Discord server [perks are tier-dependent])
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47min
April 08, 2026 S1E24 - Uncertainty: Throwing the Butcher (WOK, Ch. 25)
Covers Chapter 25 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.
Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D.
Cover art is by Lamaery.
This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel.
Ardent: El
Worldsinger: Liz
Veristitalian: Adam
Theme: Uncertainty
Sacred Reading Method: First Oath
Recording Date: March 7, 2026
Website Episode Page (with transcription)
Mormon Terminology Page
The Storming Journey Website
Monetary Support:
Patreon (access to behind the scenes content, bonus episodes, and our Discord server [perks are tier-dependent])
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32min

FAQs about The Storming Journey:

How many episodes does The Storming Journey have?

The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.