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

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Mormon Terminology Page

The Storming Journey Website

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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

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Mormon Terminology Page

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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

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Mormon Terminology Page

The Storming Journey Website

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