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Tom Vander Well is a "wayfaring stranger" on this road of life. Husband, father, writer, CEO, actor, playwright, preacher, back porch musician, and follower of Jesus, he shares his thoughts and observations on the journey. Each weekday he offers 5-10 minute Chapter-a-Day (CaD) reflections on one chapter of the Bible, perfect for a daily commute. Tom then adds longer Wayfarer Weekend (WW) episodes with musings and interviews on various themes of life, relationships, and Spirit. Tom's "Wayfarer" blog (tomvanderwell.com) has been a source of thought and inspiration since 2006.

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Of Yeast and Fruit (CaD Jam 2)

2026/02/04

Monday was one of my favorite days. Wendy made fresh, homemade Italian bread. A chapter-a-day podcast from James 2. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Not Our Ways (CaD Jam 1)

2026/02/03

As I read through the chapter in the quiet this morning, I couldn’t help but pick up on a strong undercurrent in James’ encouragement: His ways are not our ways. A chapter-a-day podcast from James 1. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Journey’s End (CaD Deu 34)

2026/02/02

In the quiet this morning, I find myself meditating on what I can learn from Moses in the end. A chapter-a-day podcast from Deuteronomy 34. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

The Blessing (CaD Deu 33)

2026/01/30

In the quiet this morning, I find the chapter inviting me to do something wildly countercultural: Receive blessing without scrambling to deserve it. A chapter-a-day podcast from Deuteronomy 33. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com Message referenced in today’s podcast: https://youtu.be/JSbSbJMNHX0?si=Btvfw90BjlvhTUiJ

A Love Song that Aches (CaD Deu 32)

2026/01/29

The prophesied rebellion of God’s people does not happen out of suffering, trial, or condemnation. It happens when things go well. A chapter-a-day podcast from Deuteronomy 32. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

“Give Them a Song” (CaD Deu 31)

2026/01/28

In all of creation, God infused music with a secret super power. A chapter-a-day podcast from Deuteronomy 31. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Teshuvah (CaD Deu 30)

2026/01/27

When it comes to what my young adult children do, the only thing I really control is my response. A chapter-a-day podcast from Deuteronomy 30. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Of Covenant and Mystery (CaD Deu 29)

2026/01/26

Mystery stays veiled. Responsibility does not. A chapter-a-day podcast from Deuteronomy 29. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Bad Motorcycle, Better Covenant (CaD Deu 28)

2026/01/23

Today’s chapter is arguably as tough as it gets when it comes to harsh Old Testament language. It’s the kind of chapter that causes modern readers to close the book and walk away. There’s so much going on beneath the surface of this chapter that I could write an entire book unpacking it—but let me try to explain it succinctly. A chapter-a-day podcast from Deuteronomy 28. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

The Rocks Remember (CaD Deu 27)

2026/01/22

The further I get in my earthly journey, the more I’ve realized my ignorance regarding creation’s role in the Great Story. It plays a central role in today’s chapter. A chapter-a-day podcast from Deuteronomy 27. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Trust the Story, Tell the Story (CaD Deu 26)

2026/01/21

Very rarely has anyone recited back to me the content of a training session or message I’ve delivered. It is very common for people to tell me, “I remember that story you told." A chapter-a-day podcast from Deuteronomy 26. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Same Table, Same Measure (CaD Deu 25)

2026/01/20

God through Moses doesn’t flirt with abstractions when it comes to the justice of every day life and business. It rolls up its sleeves, plants its feet in the dust, and whispers: "Justice is not an idea. It’s how you treat the body in front of you…every one….every day.” A chapter-a-day podcast from Deuteronomy 25. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Stories and Choices (CaD Deu 24)

2026/01/19

“Remember” is a word Moses uses three times in today’s chapter. He returns to what Jewish teachers called zakhor, memories that help build moral muscle. A chapter-a-day podcast from Deuteronomy 24. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

The Place God Dwells (CaD Deu 23)

2026/01/16

Who was in our home last weekend mattered deeply to us. And that reality informed our thoughts, our decisions, and our behavior that day. A chapter-a-day podcast from Deuteronomy 23. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Controlled Burns (CaD Deu 22)

2026/01/15

As I lace ‘em up for this another day on this earthly journey, I’m not so much thinking about what’s out there. I’m thinking about what’s in me. A chapter-a-day podcast from Deuteronomy 22. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.