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 35 episodes available.

The Storming Journey episodes:

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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Bookshop.org Book Lists
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32min
April 01, 2026 S1E23 - Hierarchy: The Way of Queens (WOK, Ch. 24)
Hierarchy is a very Mormon-coded topic, so it’s not hard to see the connections to Mormon experiences in this chapter. Of course, we can’t help but confront the question of “Is hierarchy worth the trouble?”
Covers Chapter 24 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.
“Outside the Mormon Hierarchy” by Derr and Derr (https://www.dialoguejournal.com/articles/outside-the-mormon-hierarchy-alternative-aspects-of-institutional-power/)
“Could Brandon Sanderson Have Saved the Nephites?” by Nicholas J. Frederick (https://irreantum.associationmormonletters.org/_20_3_could-brandon-sanderson-have-saved-the-nephites/)
Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D.
Cover art is Connor Chamberlain.
This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel.
Ardent: Liz
Worldsinger: Adam
Veristitalian: El
Theme: Hierarchy
Sacred Reading Method: Likening
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])
TeePublic Store (shirts, hats, mugs, totes, and more!)
Bookshop.org Book Lists
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52min
March 25, 2026 S1E22 - Work: Not Just a Capitalism Thing (WOK, Ch. 23)
We explore the variety of work that we see (or don't see) in this chapter and share a brand new reading method.

Covers Chapter 23 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.
El’s cross stitch Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/glitchy.stitcher/)
“Bullshit Jobs” by If Books Could Kill (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2040953/episodes/18794155-bullshit-jobs)
“The Most Mormon Magic System” by Liz (https://sfrareview.org/2021/07/18/the-most-mormon-magic-system-how-brandon-sanderson-turned-agency-into-fantasy/)
Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D.
Cover art is by Zireal_art.
This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel.

Ardent: Adam
Worldsinger: El
Veristitalian: Liz
Theme: Work
Sacred Reading Method: Scripture Chain
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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1h 3min
March 18, 2026 S1E21 - Inanity: Why Are We Doing This, Wit? (WOK, Ch. 22)
Covers Chapter 22 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D.Cover art is by botanicaxu: https://x.com/BotanicaXu/status/1421446531706605570?s=20This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel.Ardent: AdamWorldsinger: LizVeristitalian: ElTheme: InanitySacred Reading Method: LikeningRecording Date: February 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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48min
March 11, 2026 S1E20 - Trauma: What Would Hesina Do? (WOK, Ch. 20-21)
Trauma makes us grow calluses, but shouldn’t make us callous. We consider how to navigate our own traumatic experiences and the trauma of those around us.

Covers Chapters 20 and 21 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.
“Mental health tool, which includes Tetris, stops intrusive flashbacks” (https://wellcome.org/insights/articles/mental-health-tool-which-includes-tetris-stops-intrusive-flashbacks)
“The Psychological Well-Being of Content Moderators” (https://crowd.cs.vt.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/CHI21_final__The_Psychological_Well_Being_of_Content_Moderators-2.pdf)
Browser-based Tetris option - (Timed match-3 games like Bejeweled Blitz may also work) (https://www.mathster.com/games/tetris/)
Hoid Storybook Collection | Episode 1: The Journey Begins (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0uc0Qpb7ak)
Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D.
Cover art is by Lamaery.
Ardent: Liz
Worldsinger: El
Veristitalian: Adam
Theme: Trauma
Sacred Reading Method: Parables
Recording Date: February 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])
TeePublic Store (shirts, hats, mugs, totes, and more!)
Bookshop.org Book Lists
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39min
March 04, 2026 S1E19 - Fear: The Opposite of Trust (WOK, Ch. 19)
When Dalinar gets put in an unfamiliar situation, it’s not him that’s fearful—it’s those around him. Even personifications of human concepts can be terrified.

Covers Chapter 19 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.
Sesame Street guidance on offering age-appropriate comfort (https://www.instagram.com/p/DT_kWPtDHyQ/)
Sesame Street’s page for helping children through traumatic experiences (https://sesameworkshop.org/topics/traumatic-experiences/)
“Watchmen on the Tower,” 2016 Ensign (LDS magazine for adults) article (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2016/04/watchmen-on-the-tower?lang=eng)
Jacob 5 (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/jacob/5?lang=eng)
Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D.Cover art is Connor Chamberlain.
This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel.

Ardent: El
Worldsinger: Adam
Veristitalian: Liz
Theme: Fear
Sacred Reading Method: Lectio Divina
Recording Date: February 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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38min
February 25, 2026 S1E18 - Regret: Shadows of the Past (WOK, Ch. 18)
We discuss whether characters deal with their regrets in healthy ways and how those regrets affect them. Everyone regrets everything in the Stormlight Archive, but we didn’t regret recording this, and you won’t regret listening to it!

Covers Chapter 18 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.
“New Guidance on Bible Translations for Latter-day Saints” (https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/holy-bible-translations-editions-church-of-jesus-christ)
God in the Dock by C.S. Lewis (https://bookshop.org/a/117742/9780802871831)
Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D.
Cover art is by Ziriael.
This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel.
Ardent: Liz
Worldsinger: Adam
Veristitalian: El
Theme: Regret
Sacred Reading Method: Florilegia
Recording Date: February 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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53min
February 18, 2026 S1E17 - Mercy: Shard of Intent (WOK, Ch. 17)
An analysis of what it means to be merciful and whether or not you can be truly merciful under systems of oppression.

Covers Chapter 17 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.
The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare (https://bookshop.org/a/117742/9780743477567)
Les Miserables by Victor Hugo (https://bookshop.org/a/117742/9780451419439)
The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom (https://bookshop.org/a/117742/9780800794057)
Mercy and justice in the Book of Mormon - Alma 42 (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/alma/42?lang=eng)
“The Tender Mercies of the Lord” - David A. Bednar (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2005/04/the-tender-mercies-of-the-lord?lang=eng)
Issue 1 of Further Light (https://www.furtherlightmag.com/p/introducing-issue-1-and-january-2026)
Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D.
Cover art is Grant M Hansen - https://www.17thshard.com/gallery/image/657-kaladin-healer/
This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel.

Ardent: El
Worldsinger: Liz
Veristitalian: Adam
Theme: Mercy
Sacred Reading Method: Bibliomancy
Recording Date: January 21, 2026
Website Episode Page (with transcription)
Mormon Terminology Page
The Storming Journey Website
Monetary Support:
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46min
February 11, 2026 S1E16 - Influence: It’s Now a Murder Podcast (WOK, Ch. 16)
In a battle for Kaladin’s future which will win: a rock, a spear, or a scalpel? Does Kal even get a say?

Covers Chapter 16 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.

“Such, Such Were the Joys” by George Orwell (https://archive.org/details/suchsuchwerejoys0000geor_c1u9/page/12/mode/2up)
“The Danger of a Single Story” by Chimamanda Adichie(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Ihs241zeg)
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: Adam
Worldsinger: El
Veristitalian: Liz
Theme: Influence
Sacred Reading Method: Likening
Recording Date: January 21, 2026

Website Episode Page (with transcription)
Mormon Terminology Page
The Storming Journey Website
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49min
February 04, 2026 S1E15 - Restraint: For Better or For Worse (WOK, Ch. 15)
Let’s talk Alethi gender expression, whether the Kholin family makes good choices, and seatbelts!

Covers Chapter 15 of The Way of Kings from The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.

“Some People Hated Seatbelts in the 1950s and They Actually Had a Good Reason” - Mercedes Streeter
The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam by Megan Bannen
Hemlock and Silver by T. Kingfisher
Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D.
Cover art is Shayndl_art.
This is an unofficial, fan-made podcast that has no affiliation with Brandon Sanderson or Dragonsteel.
Ardent: Liz
Worldsinger: El
Veristitalian: Adam
Theme: Restraint
Sacred Reading Method: Parables
Recording Date: November 6, 2025

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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44min

FAQs about The Storming Journey:

How many episodes does The Storming Journey have?

The podcast currently has 35 episodes available.