The Storming Journey

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]” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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/](https://www.instagram.com/jen.lehmann/) “Agony in the Garden” [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Agony_in_the_Garden_by_Frans_Schwartz,_1898.jpg] 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 [https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-storm-steel-362371/]. Cover art is by Ari Ibarra [https://x.com/bwisegames/status/1263649235750146049]. 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 [https://stormingjourney.com/season-1-episode-33-surrender-the-dark-night-of-the-storm-wok-ch-34-35/] (with transcription) Mormon Terminology Page [https://stormingjourney.com/about/mormon-terminology/] The Storming Journey Website [https://stormingjourney.com/] Monetary Support: Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/TheStormingJourney] (access to behind the scenes content, bonus episodes, and our Discord server [perks are tier-dependent]) TeePublic Store [https://www.teepublic.com/user/thestormingjourney] (shirts, hats, mugs, totes, and more!) Bookshop.org Book Lists [https://bookshop.org/shop/stormingjourney] Socials: Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/stormingjourney.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stormingjourney] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3sgQLf1oJk2GKU3UBvGuTC] tumblr [https://www.tumblr.com/thestormingjourney] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIs1EPWNi88CUzbK9ecHJA]

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 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/alma/30?lang=eng] 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] (https://bookshop.org/a/117742/9780252088926 [https://bookshop.org/a/117742/9780252088926]) Coppermind page for “Calling” [https://coppermind.net/wiki/Calling] (https://coppermind.net/wiki/Calling [https://coppermind.net/wiki/Calling]) Scripture Study Skills manual [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/scripture-study-skills?lang=eng](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/scripture-study-skills?lang=eng) Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D [https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-storm-steel-362371/]. Cover art is by Marie Seeberger [https://lamaery.tumblr.com/post/629723370285629440/uff-this-series-is-just-too-full-of-great-scenes]. 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 [https://stormingjourney.com/season-1-episode-32-evidence-the-broken-soulcaster-wok-ch-33/] (with transcription) Mormon Terminology Page [https://stormingjourney.com/about/mormon-terminology/] The Storming Journey Website [https://stormingjourney.com/] Monetary Support: Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/TheStormingJourney] (access to behind the scenes content, bonus episodes, and our Discord server [perks are tier-dependent]) TeePublic Store [https://www.teepublic.com/user/thestormingjourney] (shirts, hats, mugs, totes, and more!) Bookshop.org Book Lists [https://bookshop.org/shop/stormingjourney] Socials: Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/stormingjourney.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stormingjourney] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3sgQLf1oJk2GKU3UBvGuTC] tumblr [https://www.tumblr.com/thestormingjourney] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIs1EPWNi88CUzbK9ecHJA]

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 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/4?lang=eng], with additional context given in the first 3 chapters of 1 Nephi. (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/4?lang=eng [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/1-ne/4?lang=eng]) Chapter 31 of Saints, Volume 1 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/saints-v1/31-how-will-this-end?lang=eng] 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 [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/history/saints-v1/31-how-will-this-end?lang=eng]) To Kill a Mockingbird [https://bookshop.org/a/117742/9780060935467] by Harper Lee (https://bookshop.org/a/117742/9780060935467) Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D [https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-storm-steel-362371/]. Cover art is by an anonymous Redditor [https://imgur.com/eJd2sTl]. 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 [https://stormingjourney.com/season-1-episode-31-qualm-care-community-duty-responsibility-wok-ch-31-32/] (with transcription) Mormon Terminology Page [https://stormingjourney.com/about/mormon-terminology/] The Storming Journey Website [https://stormingjourney.com/] Monetary Support: Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/TheStormingJourney] (access to behind the scenes content, bonus episodes, and our Discord server [perks are tier-dependent]) TeePublic Store [https://www.teepublic.com/user/thestormingjourney] (shirts, hats, mugs, totes, and more!) Bookshop.org Book Lists [https://bookshop.org/shop/stormingjourney] Socials: Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/stormingjourney.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stormingjourney] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3sgQLf1oJk2GKU3UBvGuTC] tumblr [https://www.tumblr.com/thestormingjourney] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIs1EPWNi88CUzbK9ecHJA]

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 [https://bookshop.org/a/117742/9780316253031] by Chris Hadfield (https://bookshop.org/a/117742/9780316253031) Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D [https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-storm-steel-362371/].Cover art is by Artur Mósca [https://mosko.artstation.com/projects/bK0Yak]. 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 [https://stormingjourney.com/season-1-episode-30-equivocate-constraints-of-the-social-contract-wok-ch-30/] (with transcription) Mormon Terminology Page [https://stormingjourney.com/about/mormon-terminology/] The Storming Journey Website [https://stormingjourney.com/] Monetary Support: Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/TheStormingJourney] (access to behind the scenes content, bonus episodes, and our Discord server [perks are tier-dependent]) TeePublic Store [https://www.teepublic.com/user/thestormingjourney] (shirts, hats, mugs, totes, and more!) Bookshop.org Book Lists [https://bookshop.org/shop/stormingjourney] Socials: Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/stormingjourney.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stormingjourney] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3sgQLf1oJk2GKU3UBvGuTC] tumblr [https://www.tumblr.com/thestormingjourney] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIs1EPWNi88CUzbK9ecHJA]

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](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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfb9qTD7yow) Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D [https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-storm-steel-362371/].Cover art is by Steve Argyle [https://x.com/Steve_Argyle/status/1283424313228451841] 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 [https://stormingjourney.com/season-1-episode-29-reason-persuasion-and-argument-wok-ch-29/] (with transcription) Mormon Terminology Page [https://stormingjourney.com/about/mormon-terminology/] The Storming Journey Website [https://stormingjourney.com/] Monetary Support: Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/TheStormingJourney] (access to behind the scenes content, bonus episodes, and our Discord server [perks are tier-dependent]) TeePublic Store [https://www.teepublic.com/user/thestormingjourney] (shirts, hats, mugs, totes, and more!) Bookshop.org Book Lists [https://bookshop.org/shop/stormingjourney] Socials: Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/stormingjourney.com] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stormingjourney] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3sgQLf1oJk2GKU3UBvGuTC] tumblr [https://www.tumblr.com/thestormingjourney] YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmIs1EPWNi88CUzbK9ecHJA]