Wayfarer

Wayfarer

By Tom Vander Well

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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The Real Love Chapter (CaD 1 Cor 13)

WayfarerJan 20, 2025
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One-Side Correspondence; Two-Sides Love (CaD 2 Cor 2)
May 16, 202506:10
Comforted to be a Comfort (CaD 2 Cor 1)
May 15, 202504:35
The Choice and Outcome (CaD Matt 28)
May 14, 202504:49
The Guilt of Innocent Blood (CaD Matt 27)
May 13, 202509:39
Humanity’s Spiritual Graduation (CaD Matt 26)
May 12, 202507:24
The Reckoning (CaD Matt 25)
May 08, 202506:16
My Desire (CaD Matt 24)
May 07, 202505:42
Earthly Kingdoms (CaD Matt 23)
May 06, 202506:54
The Microscope & the Wide-Angle Lens (CaD Matt 22)

The Microscope & the Wide-Angle Lens (CaD Matt 22)

For me, the most powerful spiritual lesson in today’s chapter is not under the microscope but in the wide-angle lens. A chapter-a-day podcast from Matthew 22. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

May 05, 202508:41
Life’s Chorus (CaD Matt 21)

Life’s Chorus (CaD Matt 21)

In today’s chapter, the crowd plays a significant role. A chapter-a-day podcast from Matthew 21. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

May 01, 202506:01
“I Want to See!” (CaD Matt 20)
Apr 30, 202507:08
Jesus and the Eagle Scout (CaD Matt 19)
Apr 29, 202505:56
Recitation and Relationships (CaD Matt 18)
Apr 28, 202506:21
Mountains of Meaning (CaD Matt 17)
Apr 25, 202506:28
He Walked Away (CaD Matt 16)

He Walked Away (CaD Matt 16)

Along my chapter-a-day journey over the years, I’ve learned that spiritual lessons are found in Jesus’ actions as well as His words. A chapter-a-day podcast from Matthew 16. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Apr 24, 202506:41
Traditions: Serious and Silly (CaD Matt 15)

Traditions: Serious and Silly (CaD Matt 15)

In the quiet this morning, I love the fact that Jesus poked the big dogs from Jerusalem regarding their rabid hypocrisy when it came to their traditions. Less than a week after Good Friday, I’m equally reminded that these same rabid, big dogs will quite literally kill Him for it.

A chapter-a-day podcast from Matthew 15. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Apr 23, 202506:13
“Why Do We Pray Before Meals?” (CaD Matt 14)
Apr 22, 202507:45
Soil and Spirit, Weather and Weeds (CaD Matt 13)
Apr 21, 202506:32
Amidst the Conflict (CaD Matt 12)
Apr 11, 202508:24
The Great Omission (CaD Matt 11)
Apr 10, 202508:12
Cutting In at the Cultural Dance (CaD Matt 10)
Apr 09, 202506:48
Exclusive vs. Inclusive (CaD Matt 9)
Apr 08, 202507:24
The Revival I Missed (CaD Matt 8)

The Revival I Missed (CaD Matt 8)

While I was in high school, a spiritual revival broke out. I and my friends in our holy huddle had nothing to do with it. Zero, zip, zilch, nada. A chapter-a-day podcast from Matthew 8. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Apr 07, 202508:05
Wallflower (CaD Matt 7)
Apr 04, 202506:20
“How Not to Be a Dick” (CaD Matthew 6)
Apr 03, 202506:22
Spiritual Adulting (CaD Matt 5)
Apr 02, 202508:03
Fasting and Temptation (CaD Matt 4)
Apr 01, 202507:53
Arrogant Luxury (CaD Matt 3)
Mar 31, 202507:38
Connected (CaD Matt 2)
Mar 28, 202510:05
Matthew the Quirk (CaD Matt 1)
Mar 27, 202508:56
Dedication (CaD Lev 27)
Mar 26, 202508:46
“Break This Wild Pony!” (CaD Lev 26)
Mar 25, 202509:22
Owning and Being Owned (CaD Lev 25)
Mar 24, 202507:40
Keep the Flame Burnin’ (CaD Lev 24)
Mar 21, 202508:54
TGIF (CaD Lev 23)
Mar 20, 202508:24
Ritual and Spiritual (CaD Lev 22)
Mar 19, 202510:32
“Much is Required” (CaD Lev 21)
Mar 18, 202510:02
Who Changed? The Parent or Child? (CaD Lev 20)
Mar 17, 202505:54
Others (CaD Lev 19)
Mar 13, 202506:31
The Sex Thing (CaD Lev 18)
Mar 12, 202509:28
No Exemptions (CaD Lev 17)
Mar 11, 202508:52
Sacrifice and Scapegoats (CaD Lev 16)
Mar 10, 202507:33
“Acky” (CaD Lev 15)
Mar 07, 202507:50
Of Doctors and Priests (CaD Lev 14)
Mar 06, 202508:09
“Unclean!” (CaD Lev 13)
Mar 05, 202507:04
Bringing it All Together (CaD Lev 12)
Mar 04, 202506:05
Different (CaD Lev 11)
Mar 03, 202505:27
Seriously (CaD Lev 10)
Feb 28, 202505:23
“New Things Come” (CaD Lev 9)

“New Things Come” (CaD Lev 9)

In the quiet this morning, I find myself marveling once again at how God’s message is consistent even as He communicates it differently at different points of the Great Story. A chapter-a-day podcast from Leviticus 9. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Feb 27, 202507:44
Across the Divide (CaD Lev 8)
Feb 26, 202505:58