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
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