The Brandon Sanderson Podcast made by 17th Shard, the biggest Brandon Sanderson nerds. Come here for all your cosmere, Stormlight Archive, and Mistborn discussion, as well analysis of news and current Words of Brandon.
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Sermons by - Rev. Paul Sanderson from First Community Church of Southborough, MA
Rev. Dr. Paul Sanderson
If you would like to comment on this, or any of the sermons, please email Rev. Sanderson at: psandersonphd@gmail.com. Text (PDF) copies of the sermons are available on our web site: firstcommunitychurch.com.
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The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies is a podcast dedicated to the enjoyment of the works of Brandon Sanderson. Join Bill, Amy, and Jordan as they travel through the worlds of Mistborn, the Stormlight Archive, Elantris, Warbreaker and the rest of the Cosmere! You can catch the show live at twitch.tv/innkeeperstable @ 8:30pm MTN time every other Monday. For more updates or to interact with the show hosts, follow our Twitter account @CosmereStudies. If you would like to contribute to ...
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From the fantasy epics of the Cosmere to the defunct mobile game companion books, Graham, Jack, and Taylor attempt to read every published work by Brandon Sanderson, in publication order. We hope to gain a better understanding of who he is as an author, how his writing changes over time, and his broader effect on the fantasy genre. Starting with Elantris and finishing half a decade from now, please join us as we travel out of the wardrobe, and onto the wagon train. New episodes the second Tu ...
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Interviews and stories
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Teal is short-hand for the future of work. It means bringing your whole self to work, a focus on purpose and self-management. This podcast is a chat, over a cup of tea with the people who are making this change in health, care and the public sector, sharing stories of self-management in action.
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The Sunday Times—and New York Times—best-selling epic fantasy author Brandon Sanderson discusses his brand-new Mistborn adventure, Shadows of Self, with Bradley P Beaulieu, the author of Twelve Kings, who was shortlisted by the David Gemmell Awards for Fantasy for his debut novel, The Winds of Khalakovo. Hosted by Bradley P Beaulieu at the Apple Store, Covent Garden in London.
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Today is the first Sunday of Advent. The theme of our reflections this morning is hope. The spiritual experience of hope is deeper than wishing. The opposite of hope is despair. We really need to receive the spiritual gift of hope in our nation and around the world this Christmas season!Rev. Dr. Paul Sanderson
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It's the FINAL episode of our Stormlight SpanReads series, on the eve of Wind and Truth! Today we discuss the cosmere implications in Rhythm of War! This episode we have Ian (Weiry), Joshua (Jofwu), and Ben (Overlord Jebus).Kelsier All Along Short: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VzhENXbvlpEWe're doing a series of Stormlight recap articles on our si…
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The Gathering Storm - Episode 10
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We read the The Gathering Storm, Book 12 of The Wheel of Time. This was a lot, and we apologize for the delay. Happy Thanksgiving folks. Next month we'll be reading all of The Way of Kings, Episode Airs: December 24th, Christmas Eve. Content warnings for this episode: ableism, addiction, age gap, amputation, betrayal, bleeding, body horror, body mo…
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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #176: "BOOM! Thaidakar." - Wind and Truth Pre-Release TITLE BELT!
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IT'S ALMOST TIME!!! The end of the first arc of The Stormlight Archive, Wind and Truth, is mere HOURS away from its release, and it's time for the SICS crew (and special guest Libralita) to put in their predictions! And of course, to do so, Jordan, our resident scientist (more like a game show host) is here to make a WHOLE production out of it. So …
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Wind and Truth Part Two
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It's the last bit of Shardcast content before Wind and Truth, and also some of the last bit of Wind and Truth previews before the book comes out! Let's talk about Day Two, shall we? (This podcast does not contain any info on interludes after Day Two, because those aren't out yet).Today we have Ala--what a traitor--aka Rasarr, Veronica (Cheyenne Sed…
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On this episode of SpanReads, we talk about magic in Rhythm of War. I'm sure there wasn't much of that in this book, right? This episode we have Ian (Weiry), Joshua (Jofwu), and Ben (Overlord Jebus).We're doing a series of Stormlight recap articles on our site, updated through Rhythm of War: https://www.17thshard.com/news/features/stormlight-archiv…
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This sermon is about building - our self - our church - our nation - our world - with what we already have. It is entitled, "Building With Rubbish" (no offense) It is about building on rock, on The Rock.Rev. Dr. Paul Sanderson
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Rhythm of War: Characters & Relationships | SpanReads
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Let's talk about all the many characters in Rhythm of War!This episode we have Ian (Weiry), Joshua (Jofwu), and Ben (Overlord Jebus).We're doing a series of Stormlight recap articles on our site, updated through Rhythm of War: https://www.17thshard.com/news/features/stormlight-archive-recap-world-and-history-r1056/For a deep refresher of the book, …
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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #175: "The Calm Before the Stormlight" - Wind and Truth Preview Chapters 29-32
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Wind and Truth Chapters 29-32! Yet more spoilers! Enjoy! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v9XAi-wTKu2PNHbJIQCQR3kZeH86jDOLxFr1x8ycn30/edit?usp=sharing ___ Cosmere Thing of the Week: Words of Radiance animation by Marc Black: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHQ6UrTmtlg&ab_channel=MarcBlack ___ You …
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It's time to begin our last Stormlight SpanReads with Rhythm of War! What did we think of this on a reread? I'm sure Ian had a very unbiased take ;) This episode we have Ian (Weiry), Joshua (Jofwu), and Ben (Overlord Jebus).We're doing a series of Stormlight recap articles on our site, updated through Rhythm of War: https://www.17thshard.com/news/f…
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This sermon is about The Widow’s Coins. It is also about an unusual experience I had many years ago.Rev. Dr. Paul Sanderson
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Today, in our church, we observe a mixture of All Saints Day and All Souls Day. We remember those who have a profound impact upon our lives and our spiritual formation. Then we remember that we, also, are called to be saints!Rev. Dr. Paul Sanderson
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Dawnshard: Magic & Cosmere Implications | SpanReads
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This week on SpanReads, we're talking about the spicy part of Dawnshard, all the lore and cosmere implications! This episode we have Mi'ch, (firstRainbowRose), Ian (Weiry), David (Windrunner), Joshua (Jofwu).We're doing a series of Stormlight recap articles on our site, updated through Rhythm of War: https://www.17thshard.com/news/features/stormlig…
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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #174: "Huppy Puppy" - Wind and Truth Preview Chapters 25-28
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Wind and Truth Chapters 25-28 Amy's back! Still more spoilers! Enjoy! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lGuQEQohAuE30AOq-BZBYzeTOB3ZX4FIhj4HeYt6p98/edit?usp=sharing ___ No Cosmere Thing of the Week this week! ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies by becoming a Patron at …
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We're onto Dawnshard! We're talking about reactions and characters, and we will talk about lore next week!This episode we have Mi'ch, (firstRainbowRose), Ian (Weiry), David (Windrunner), Joshua (Jofwu).We're doing a series of Stormlight recap articles on our site, updated through Rhythm of War: https://www.17thshard.com/news/features/stormlight-arc…
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Brandon Avalanches & Endings
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Brandon Sanderson famously has an AVALANCHE in his endings, where POV switching goes crazy and the whole book comes together. We discuss that and talk about our favorite avalanches here! We also show off the Words of Radiance Leatherbound.This episode we have Eric (Chaos), Evgeni (Argent), David (Windrunner), and Ala (Rasarr)!0:00:00 I probably sho…
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Today, we're discussing the stuff in Oathbringer that, even with full cosmere knowledge, are still a bit odd.This episode we have Ian (Weiry), David (Windrunner), Joshua (Jofwu), and Eric (Chaos).We're doing a series of Stormlight recap articles on our site, updated through Rhythm of War: https://www.17thshard.com/news/features/stormlight-archive-r…
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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #173: "I don't like being in this corner!" - Wind and Truth Preview Chapters 21-24
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Wind and Truth Chapters 21-24! Amy's gone! :( (But only for this week!) Even more spoilers! Enjoy! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lGuQEQohAuE30AOq-BZBYzeTOB3ZX4FIhj4HeYt6p98/edit?usp=sharing ___ No Cosmere Thing of the Week this week! ___ You can support The Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Stu…
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Today, we're discussing the magic in Oathbringer! This episode we have Ian (Weiry), David (Windrunner), Joshua (Jofwu), and Eric (Chaos).We're doing a series of Stormlight recap articles on our site, updated through Rhythm of War: https://www.17thshard.com/news/features/stormlight-archive-recap-world-and-history-r1056/For a deep refresher of the bo…
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Alcatraz vs The Knights of Crystallia - Episode 9
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We read the interesting yet undersauced Alcatraz vs The Knights of Crystallia! Next month we'll be reading The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson. Episode airs, November 12th. James Acaster's Repertoire is available from Netflix. References Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrel by Susanna Clarke Content warnings for this episode: abando…
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Dragonsteel Prime
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It's time to look at the origins of the Cosmere as we discuss Dragonsteel Prime. How does Brandon's early work hold up today? Come and find out with us!Today we have Eric (Chaos), Evgeni (Argent), David (Windrunner), and Ene (AonEne)! You can download Dragonsteel Prime for free here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/products/dragonsteel-prime-ebook…
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Oathbringer: Characters & Relationships | SpanReads
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Let's talk about the characters and relationships in Oathbringer! This episode we have Ian (Weiry), David (Windrunner), Joshua (Jofwu), and Eric (Chaos).We're doing a series of Stormlight recap articles on our site, updated through Rhythm of War: https://www.17thshard.com/news/features/stormlight-archive-recap-world-and-history-r1056/For a deep ref…
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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #172: "Let it fester." - Wind and Truth Preview Chapters 16-20
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Wind and Truth Chapters 16-20! Even more spoilers! Enjoy! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hJYbhSqxKz6HMWHp_M6Dnz9MK1BgWQhUyyDt04xMOvk/edit?usp=sharing ___ This episode's "Cosmere Thing of the Week": Stormlight Era 1 Covers Merged by u/jgoux https://www.reddit.com/r/Cosmere/comments/1fw29cr/i_made…
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We discuss the broader Cosmere, as well as some of the finer points of the ending of Warbreaker. Come back next week for Alcatraz vs The Knights of Crystalia. This conversation is less professional, we can only hope it's entertaining. Content warnings for this episode: colonization, death, discussion of sexuality, settler colonialism This show is c…
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This morning, on a communion Sunday, we think about the different calls, the different invitations that are extended to us by John the Baptist and by Jesus, though they may be two sides of the same coin. In inviting us to be yoked to him and to each other, Jesus invites us to a life of abundance, not in terms of material possessions but in care, co…
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It's time for Oathbringer on SpanReads, the third Stormlight Archive book, which was not at all controversial when it came out. What did we think of it in retrospect?This episode we have Ian (Weiry), David (Windrunner), Joshua (Jofwu), and Eric (Chaos).We're doing a series of Stormlight recap articles on our site, updated through Rhythm of War: htt…
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This morning our church renewed the covenant between pastor and parishioner that we first shared October 7, 1997. The renewal of our covenant marked the 27th anniversary of my call to be the settled pastor of First Community Church. I talk about the four dimensions of our covenant as members and friends of our church.…
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This episode of SpanReads is our full cosmere spoiler episode, where we talk about Lift and Arclo in context of the later Stormlight stuff, in addition to looking at the magic!This episode we have Mi'chelle (firstRainbowRose), Ian (Weiry), David (Windrunner), and Joshua (Jofwu). We're doing a series of Stormlight recap articles on our site, updated…
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Sandersonian Institute of Cosmere Studies #171: "Sleep is a menace!" - Wind and Truth Preview Chapters Int. 1-2, Ch. 14-15
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Wind and Truth Interludes 1-2, Chapters 14-15! More Spoilers! Join us! ___ This episode's show notes can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-J2Zp-UwhXtg-Olq7EBZAYJ0dYzP4KhDA0Bgk-i3Ihw/edit?usp=sharing ___ This episode's "Cosmere Thing of the Week": Nerdforge's complete Wheel of Time bound in one volume (not Cosmere, but Cosmere-adja…
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Wind and Truth Part One
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Wind and Truth preview chapters have begun, and the first part is already done, so let's talk about our thoughts on this!Today we have Verónica (Cheyenne Sedai), Marvin (Paleo), and Ala (Rasarr)! You can read the sample chapters here: https://reactormag.com/tag/wind-and-truth/Here's our playlist on Wind and Truth: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?l…
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We're onto Edgedancer, the first Stormlight Archive novella! For this novella, we are changing up the format a bit, and doing just two episodes: one on reactions and characters, and the second on magic and the cosmere.This episode we have Mi'chelle (firstRainbowRose), Ian (Weiry), David (Windrunner), and Joshua (Jofwu). We're doing a series of Stor…
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Warbreaker - Episode 8
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We read the bright, colorful, and most importantly - good Warbreaker in its entirety. Next month we'll be reading all of Alcatraz vs The Knights of Crystallia, Episode Airs: October 15th https://x.com/headfallsoff/status/1051484419251425280 Message I sent to Jack during the pod, potential spoilers for Word of Brandon and Stormlight. https://imgur.c…
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In today's sermon we look at how Taoism and Buddhism can help us understand Jesus' relationship with the woman who was a "sinner." Once again, I believe the gospel lesson is not about forgiveness; it is about love. This reflection begins to grapple with Baruch Spinoza's assertion that "this is the best of all possible worlds." Aren't you just a lit…
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Now it's time for our full cosmere spoiler episode on Words of Radiance! (Up through Lost Metal, because we recorded this ages ago...)This episode we have Ian (Weiry), Mi'chelle (firstRainbowRose), David (Windrunner), and Joshua (Jofwu). We're doing a series of Stormlight recap articles on our site, updated through Rhythm of War: https://www.17thsh…
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