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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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Even Jesus Has Scars (CaD 2 Ki 21)

2026/10/30

There's a divorce decree in the filing cabinet next to my desk. I could write a book about how a seventeen-year marriage starts, struggles, fails, and ends. A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Kings 21. The text version can always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. Please follow, subscribe, "like," and share. Comments welcome.

"I Contain Multitudes" (CaD 2 Ki 20)

2026/10/29

Yesterday, Hezekiah spread his troubles out before God. Today, he spreads his treasures out to impress men. A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Kings 20. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. Please follow, subscribe, "like," and share. Comments welcome.

Spread it Out (CaD 2 Ki 19)

2026/10/28

Faith isn't the confidence that everything will turn out the way I want. It's the willingness to spread my fears before God and trust him with what happens next. A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Kings 19. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. Please follow, subscribe, "like," and share. Comments welcome.

The Exceptions and The Rule (CaD 2 Ki 18)

2026/10/27

When we get rules and exceptions confused in life, things get wonky. I observed that this is equally true in life as it is in business. A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Kings 18. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. Please follow, subscribe, "like," and share. Comments welcome.

Keep Hammering Away (CaD 2 Ki 17)

2026/10/26

I observe that in our current times, many people feel anxious and outcast. It's easy to feel that we don't fit. Life isn't working out the way we thought or hoped. Others hate us, and we're not sure why. We find ourselves hammering out lives but feeling like things aren't coming together like we thought they would. A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Kings 17. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. Please follow, subscribe, "like," and share. Comments welcome.

In the Fog (CaD 2 Ki 16)

2026/10/20

I have observed along my journey that people don't always lose faith by walking away from God. Sometimes they move God a little farther from the center of their lives, one seemingly reasonable decision at a time. A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Kings 16. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. Please follow, subscribe, "like," and share. Comments welcome.

The Seat That Never Flips (CaD 2 Ki 15)

2026/10/19

The politics of the Kingdoms of this World thrive on chaos, scandal, personal attacks, sensationalism, and lies. As it always has been here on earth, and always shall be in this fallen world. A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Kings 15. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. Please follow, subscribe, "like," and share. Comments welcome.

What Mercy Sees (CaD 2 Ki 14)

2026/10/16

There's something profoundly beautiful about a God whose compassion isn't dependent on the spiritual performance of the people who need it. Judgment is not God's only response to human failure. A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Kings 14. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. Please follow, subscribe, "like," and share. Comments welcome.

Still Turning Towards (CaD 2 Ki 13)

2026/10/15

When I'm disappointed in myself (and that happens a lot), I assume God must be disappointed enough to turn away. When I've repeated an old failure, I assume God's patience must finally be exhausted. When I've wandered, I assume the distance between God and me is equal to the distance God has moved away from me. But today's chapter tells me something different. A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Kings 13. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. Please follow, subscribe, "like," and share. Comments welcome.

The Unrepaired Heart (CaD 2 Ki 12)

2026/10/14

Somewhere along the way, Joash appears to confuse maintaining the institution with having and maintaining his own personal relationship with God. A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Kings 12. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. Please follow, subscribe, "like," and share. Comments welcome.

The Story Isn't Finished (CaD 2 Ki 11)

2026/10/13

The events of today's chapter do challenge my assumption that God's apparent silence means His absence. The delay did not mean the promise had died. It meant the story wasn't finished. A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Kings 11. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. Please follow, subscribe, "like," and share. Comments welcome.

"And Yet..." (CaD 2 Ki 10)

2026/10/12

Sometimes the hardest act of obedience isn't the spectacular sacrifice everyone can see. It's the quiet surrender nobody notices. A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Kings 10. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. Please follow, subscribe, "like," and share. Comments welcome.

Of Actions and Heart (CaD 2 Ki 9)

2026/10/09

Busyness -- even doing God's work -- can come from very different heart motivations. Jehu was absolutely convinced that he was doing God's work. And, in a very real sense, he was. But doing God's work is not necessarily the same thing as having God's heart. That's a sobering distinction. A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Kings 9. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. Please follow, subscribe, "like," and share. Comments welcome.

Three Stories. One Question. (CaD 2 Ki 8)

2026/10/08

In the quiet this morning, a question rises in my heart as the centerpiece of today's chapter-a-day reflections: "What am I becoming while I'm waiting for what comes next?" A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Kings 8. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. Please follow, subscribe, "like," and share. Comments welcome.

Get Up. Start Walking. (CaD 2 Ki 7)

2026/10/07

I love that the first people to discover what God has done in today's chapter aren't the king, the powerful, or the spiritually impressive. It's four poor, desperate lepers who basically say: “Well, we're screwed either way. Might as well start walking.” A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Kings 7. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. Please follow, subscribe, "like," and share. Comments welcome.

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iowadoc77 2026/05/01

Brilliant and insightful

Simple yet brilliant applications to level up your daily walk with the Lord consistently delivered. Quite likely the best 5 to 10 minutes you can spen...

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dramagirl4jc 2020/08/26

Great content

The podcast has something for your every morning as well as longer episodes to chew on. Looking forward to see who will be guest appearing next!

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