The Storming Journey

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 [https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-storm-steel-362371/]. Cover art is by botanicax [https://x.com/BotanicaXu/status/1421446531706605570?s=20]. 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 [https://stormingjourney.com/season-1-episode-27-purpose-intentional-decisions-wok-ch-28/] (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]

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] (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/first-vision-accounts?lang=eng) Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D [https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-storm-steel-362371/]. Cover art is by Zireael [https://www.instagram.com/p/CAQwnappKM9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D]: https://www.instagram.com/p/CAQwnappKM9/ [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 [https://stormingjourney.com/season-1-episode-26-honesty-its-all-circumstantial-wok-ch-27/] (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]

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 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_(psychology)],” Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_(psychology) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_(psychology)]) The ADHD Anti-Planner [https://www.anti-planner.com/] from Dani Donovan (https://www.anti-planner.com/ [https://www.anti-planner.com/]) The Sacred and the Profane [https://bookshop.org/a/117742/9780156792011] by Mircea Eliade (https://bookshop.org/a/117742/9780156792011) Deep Work [https://bookshop.org/a/117742/9781455586691] by Cal Newport (https://bookshop.org/a/117742/9781455586691) Music is "Storm Steel" by Luiza_D [https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-storm-steel-362371/]. Cover art is Randy Vargas [https://vargasni.com/]. 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 [https://stormingjourney.com/season-1-episode-25-flow-hyperfocus-or-meditation-wok-ch-26/] (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]

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 [https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-storm-steel-362371/]. Cover art is by Lamaery [https://www.tumblr.com/lamaery/tagged/Hesina]. 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 [https://stormingjourney.com/responsibility-wok-ch1/] (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]

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/] (https://www.dialoguejournal.com/articles/outside-the-mormon-hierarchy-alternative-aspects-of-institutional-power/ [https://www.dialoguejournal.com/articles/outside-the-mormon-hierarchy-alternative-aspects-of-institutional-power/]) “Could Brandon Sanderson Have Saved the Nephites? [https://irreantum.associationmormonletters.org/_20_3_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 [https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-storm-steel-362371/]. Cover art is Connor Chamberlain [https://www.artstation.com/artwork/qArlee]. 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 [https://stormingjourney.com/responsibility-wok-ch1/] (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]