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WayfarerColors (CaD Nu 4)What struck me as I read is that God designated different colors of cloth for different items of the Tabernacle. Why? Because colors have meaning. A chapter-a-day podcast from Numbers 4. The text version (and the portraits Tom talks about in today’s podcast) can be found at tomvanderwell.com.2025-07-1706 minWayfarerMy Green Thumb Pursuit Continues! (CaD Eph 4)It’s summer, and here at Vander Well Manor my annual pursuit to develop a green thumb is in full swing! A chapter-a-day podcast from Ephesians 4. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2025-06-3005 minWayfarerKnowing, or Knowing? (CaD Eph 3)It’s one thing to know Jesus as in having a basic understanding of who Jesus is, His teachings, and what is believed about Him. It is another thing to know the love of Jesus intimately like the intimacy that happens when you have sex with your spouse. A chapter-a-day podcast from Ephesians 3. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.Tom’s interview with Dr. Bob Laurent.2025-06-2605 minWayfarerTo Know Better (CaD Eph 1)There is always an opportunity to know one another better. A chapter-a-day podcast from Ephesians 1. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.Click here for the message Tom references in today’s podcast.2025-06-2405 min
The Intentional Household: A LifeCraft PodcastEpisode 32 - Tom Vander Woude: The Man Who Gave His Life For His SonSend us a textAn Interview with Chris Vander WoudeThe heroic death of Tom Vander Woude highlights the extraordinary beauty of his ‘ordinary’ life. You will be deeply moved by this account of a man’s death and life as told by his son. Here is an inspiring yet down-to-earth example of a true man of the household for our times, whose potential cause for canonization is being considered.https://life-craft.org/2025-05-2058 minWayfarer“I Want to See!” (CaD Matt 20)Today, I complete my 59th lap around the sun. In the quiet I hear God’s Spirit whisper to my spirit the same question He asked of the wife of Zebedee. The same question He asked the two blind men.“Happy birthday, Tom. What do you want me to do for you?"A chapter-a-day podcast from Matthew 20. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2025-04-3007 min
Edtech InsidersWhy American Public Education Reverts to the Mean And What We Can Do About It with Tom Vander Ark of Getting SmartSend us a textTom Vander Ark is an advocate for innovations in learning. As CEO of Getting Smart, he advises schools, districts, networks, foundations, and learning organizations on the path forward. Tom is the author of Getting Smart, Smart Cities That Work for Everyone, Smart Parents, Better Together, The Power of Place, and Difference Making at the Heart of Learning. He has published thousands of articles and papers through GettingSmart.com and LinkedIn.Previously he launched one of the first edtech venture funds, was president of the X-Prize Foundation, served...2025-04-1831 min
Here We Have IdahoRepresentative John Vander WoudeRepresentative John Vander Woude (R)JVanderWoude@house.idaho.govDistrict 22House Seat A7th term (Served 1 term, House 2006-2008)5311 Ridgewood Rd, Nampa, ID, 83687Home (208) 888-4210Statehouse (208) 332-1037 (Session Only)FarmerCommittees:Health & Welfare – ChairEnvironment, Energy & TechnologyResources & ConservationServed one term, House 2006-2008; served 16 years on the Nampa Christian School Board; former board member of the United Dairymen of Idaho, Milk Producers of Idaho and the Idaho Dairy Herd Improvement Association; spouse: Judy; three children; 12 grandchildren.He...2025-04-0229 min
Just Eat Your Damn Popcorn!Ep.17 - 2nd Annual JEYDP Corny Awards 2025 - Part 1 (feat. Lee Vander Boegh, Kristy Lussier, Scott Grady and Liam Tain)The 2nd Annual JEYDP Corny Awards 2025 - Tom and Julien are back with guests Lee Vander Boegh and Kristy Lussier, and some new friends Scott Grady and Liam Tain. Just like the 1st Annual Cornies, we do our very own Awards for the BEST films of 2024. These are our own "Oscars" if we were voting members and who we think should win. Completely subjective nonsense....And also CRACKCOON! This is part 1 of 2 as we had to split it up because we talk too much.© Hal 13 Pictures. Nampa, Idaho.© Redline Entertainment. Mountain Home, Idah...2025-03-251h 58
Just Eat Your Damn Popcorn!Ep.15 - Top 11 Favorite Films of 2024 (feat. Lee Vander Boegh and Kristy Lussier): PART ONE: We Talk A LOT So Here's Half An Episode! (Movies #6 - #11)Tom, Julien and friends are BACK to chat about our Top 11 (Not 10, that's been done) Favorite (Not Best, just favorite) Movies of 2024. Join us and our dear recurring friends, Lee Vander Boegh and Kristy Lussier as we chat our favorite 2024 flicks - No right or wrong answer as subjectivity is part of the game. This is Part 1 and we cover our favorite #6 - #11!Including additional music:Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/christian-larssen/suburban-honeymoonLicense code: 33SIMTYRUKGWHROUMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/christian-larssen/the-supermarket-themeLicense c...2025-01-151h 50WayfarerThis is the Way (CaD Ezk 37)I am reminded this morning that no matter what happens next Tuesday there is a theme that God has been revealing to humanity over and over and over again for thousands of years that dispels any of my fears. A chapter-a-day podcast from Ezekiel 37. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.
Link to Tom's Message mentioned in today's podcast.2024-10-2909 minWayfarerBig Brother Mentality (CaD Rom 11)God's generous and gracious love for others does not diminish His love for me, it just means there's more love to go around than I ever thought possible. A chapter-a-day podcast from Romans 11. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. The message Tom references in today's podcast: https://youtu.be/s1pv9kTPI30?si=zsGn_k8TCyUqe91K2024-07-2906 min
More Than A TestShaping the Future: Tom Vander Ark on Empowering the Next GenerationIn this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with an influential voice in the world of education, Tom Vander Ark. As the CEO of Getting Smart, Tom brings his rich experience as a former executive director at the Gates Foundation and a public school superintendent to the table, sharing nuances of educational transformation you won't want to miss.Tom offers insights into why advanced educational technologies haven't made the expected impact on student outcomes, especially for those in need, and highlights the importance of access, implementation, and leadership in bridging that divide.Join us...2024-02-2252 minWayfarerWalking the Talk (CaD Lk 13)In today's chapter, Luke foreshadows the three key players who will have Jesus crucified. A chapter-a-day podcast from Luke 13. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. The video Tom references in today's podcast about his message on Jesus' arrest and trials can be viewed on YouTube.
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Ed on the EdgeEpisode 3: The Education Whisperer | Tom Vander ArkIn this episode of Ed on the Edge, Michael Moe sits down with Tom Vander Ark.Tom is an advocate for better learning for everyone. As the CEO of Getting Smart, he provides advisory services to schools, districts, networks, foundations, and learning organizations, guiding them on the path forward. With a portfolio of over 50 books and papers, including notable works like "Getting Smart," "Smart Cities," "Smart Parents," "Better Together," and "The Power of Place," Tom has established himself as a prolific author and co-author. He brings valuable experience as a former public school superintendent and the first...2023-12-0730 minWayfarerThe Wait (CaD Lk 2)Here at Vander Well Manor, it's beginning to look a little bit like Christmas. A chapter-a-day podcast from Luke 2. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2023-12-0106 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesS03E22 - Tom Vander Ark Talks AI, Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Mindset, and Building Credibility | Tom Vander Ark | REPLAYIn this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Tom Vander Ark, an advocate for innovations in learning. He is the CEO of Getting Smart, a design learning firm that helps education organizations increase their impact with innovations for a better learning experience. Tom is also a prolific writer and speaker who has authored or co-authored eight books, including “The Power of Place: Authentic Learning Through Place-Based Education” and “Smart Parents: Parenting for Powerful Learning,” and he’s working on a new one. He has also been a content contributor for Forbes, LinkedIn, and Getting Smart. In his fre...2023-07-1325 min
Higher Ed Happy HourUnlocking Project-Based Learning: A Conversation with Tom Vander Ark | Ep. 30In this episode, Ian speaks with Tom Vander Ark. Tom is the CEO of Getting Smart, where he advises schools and foundations on how to accelerate innovations in learning that empower all people, not just a particular group. Tom is also the author of numerous books, including “Getting Smart: How Digital Learning is Changing the World”, and “The Power of Place: Authentic Learning Through Place-Based Education." Previously, Tom served as Executive Director of Education for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and prior to that, he was a public school superintendent in Washington State. We discussed real-world learning and his “New Path...2023-06-2648 min
Build Momentum for Education - K-12 Superintendent SeriesS03E14 - Tom Vander Ark Talks AI, Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Mindset, and Building Credibility | Tom Vander ArkIn this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Tom Vander Ark, an advocate for innovations in learning. He is the CEO of Getting Smart, a design learning firm that helps education organizations increase their impact with innovations for a better learning experience. Tom is also a prolific writer and speaker who has authored or co-authored eight books, including “The Power of Place: Authentic Learning Through Place-Based Education” and “Smart Parents: Parenting for Powerful Learning,” and he’s working on a new one. He has also been a content contributor for Forbes, LinkedIn, and Getting Smart. In his fre...2023-03-2324 min
The Learning Future Podcast with Louka ParryGetting Smart: Tom Vander ArkIs there a chance that in trying to innovate we risk inflating systems in a way that 'misses the mark'? How can we approach innovative and big ideas in a way that is mission focussed?This conversation also features a careful speculations on the impact of OpenAI's ChatGPT and how learning innovators imagine and prepare for it's potential implications.https://www.gettingsmart.com/Transcript available at https://www.thelearingfuture.com.In this sixth episode of Education Transformed, Louka speaks with Tom Vander Ark, a strong professional advocate for innovation in education...2023-02-0843 min
Capital ClassCapital Class with Tom Vander ArkSeason #2, Episode #1: Tom Vander Ark, CEO of Getting Smart In today's episode, Adam sat down with Tom Vander Ark.Tom Vander Ark is an advocate for innovations in learning. As CEO of Getting Smart, he advises schools, districts, networks, foundations and learning organizations on the path forward. A prolific writer and speaker, Tom is author of Getting Smart, Smart Cities That Work for Everyone, Smart Parents, Better Together, The Power of Place and Difference Making at the Heart of Learning and has published thousands of articles and co-authored more than 50 books and white papers. He w...2022-02-0247 min
WayfarerTop Chapter-a-Day Post #1 (CaD)We end 2021 and begin 2022 with a countdown of the top 15 chapter-a-day posts since Tom Vander Well began blogging a chapter-a-day back in March of 2006. We finish today with Top Post #1. The text version of every chapter-a-day post may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2022-01-0704 minWayfarerTop Chapter-a-Day Post #2 (CaD)We end 2021 and begin 2022 with a countdown of the top 15 chapter-a-day posts since Tom Vander Well began blogging a chapter-a-day back in March of 2006. We continue today with Top Post #2. The text version of every chapter-a-day post may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2022-01-0603 minWayfarerTop Chapter-a-Day Post #3 (CaD)We end 2021 and begin 2022 with a countdown of the top 15 chapter-a-day posts since Tom Vander Well began blogging a chapter-a-day back in March of 2006. We continue today with Top Post #3. The text version of every chapter-a-day post may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2022-01-0504 minWayfarerTop Chapter-a-Day Post #4 (CaD)We end 2021 and begin 2022 with a countdown of the top 15 chapter-a-day posts since Tom Vander Well began blogging a chapter-a-day back in March of 2006. We continue today with Top Post #4. The text version of every chapter-a-day post may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2022-01-0406 minWayfarerTop Chapter-a-Day Post #5 (CaD)We end 2021 and begin 2022 with a countdown of the top 15 chapter-a-day posts since Tom Vander Well began blogging a chapter-a-day back in March of 2006. We continue today with Top Post #5. The text version of every chapter-a-day post may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2022-01-0303 minWayfarerTop Chapter-a-Day Post #6 (CaD)We end 2021 and begin 2022 with a countdown of the top 15 chapter-a-day posts since Tom Vander Well began blogging a chapter-a-day back in March of 2006. We continue today with Top Post #6. The text version of every chapter-a-day post may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2021-12-3103 minWayfarerTop Chapter-a-Day Post #7 (CaD)We end 2021 and begin 2022 with a countdown of the top 15 chapter-a-day posts since Tom Vander Well began blogging a chapter-a-day back in March of 2006. We continue today with Top Post #7. The text version of every chapter-a-day post may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2021-12-3004 minWayfarerTop Chapter-a-Day Post #8 (CaD)We end 2021 and begin 2022 with a countdown of the top 15 chapter-a-day posts since Tom Vander Well began blogging a chapter-a-day back in March of 2006. We continue today with Top Post #8. The text version of every chapter-a-day post may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2021-12-2906 minWayfarerTop Chapter-a-Day Post #9 (CaD)We end 2021 and begin 2022 with a countdown of the top 15 chapter-a-day posts since Tom Vander Well began blogging a chapter-a-day back in March of 2006. We continue today with Top Post #9. The text version of every chapter-a-day post may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2021-12-2804 minWayfarerTop Chapter-a-Day Post #10 (CaD)We end 2021 and begin 2022 with a countdown of the top 15 chapter-a-day posts since Tom Vander Well began blogging a chapter-a-day back in March of 2006. We continue today with Top Post #10. The text version of every chapter-a-day post may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2021-12-2704 minWayfarerTop Chapter-a-Day Posts #11 (CaD)We end 2021 and begin 2022 with a countdown of the top 15 chapter-a-day posts since Tom Vander Well began blogging a chapter-a-day back in March of 2006. We continue today with Top Post #11. The text version of every chapter-a-day post may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2021-12-2403 minWayfarerTop Chapter-a-Day Post #12 (CaD)We end 2021 and begin 2022 with a countdown of the top 15 chapter-a-day posts since Tom Vander Well began blogging a chapter-a-day back in March of 2006. We continue today with Top Post #12. The text version of every chapter-a-day post may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2021-12-2306 minWayfarerTop Chapter-a-Day Posts #13 (CaD)We end 2021 and begin 2022 with a countdown of the top 15 chapter-a-day posts since Tom Vander Well began blogging a chapter-a-day back in March of 2006. We continue today with Top Post #13. The text version of every chapter-a-day post may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2021-12-2206 minWayfarerTop Chapter-a-Day Post #14 (CaD)We end 2021 and begin 2022 with a countdown of the top 15 chapter-a-day posts since Tom Vander Well began blogging a chapter-a-day back in March of 2006. We continue today with Top Post #14. The text version of every chapter-a-day post may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2021-12-2104 minWayfarerTop Chapter-a-Day Post #15 (CaD)We end 2021 and begin 2022 with a countdown of the top 15 chapter-a-day posts since Tom Vander Well began blogging a chapter-a-day back in March of 2006. We kick it off today with Top Post #15.2021-12-2003 minWayfarerAnd So it Begins... (CaD Gen 1)As I read through the well-known account of creation, I found both my heart and mind struggling to distill my thoughts down to a simple, coherent thought to share. A chapter-a-day podcast from Genesis 1. The text version of every chapter-a-day podcast may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. The reading about Mr. Tayer referenced in this podcast may be downloaded here, and the link to Tom's "Messages" page is here.2021-09-1307 minWayfarer(WW) Dentist: On a Mission from GodOn this Wayfarer Weekend (WW) podcast I welcome Dr. Eric Recker to the Vander Well Pub for a conversation about his mission from God that sprung out of the COVID-19 pandemic and one of the most difficult days of his life. On our conversational journey, we intersect on exceptional situations, finding relationships, and how essential it is to have good companions on this earthly journey. Please feel free to share this podcast with anyone you think might enjoy it.2021-04-1756 min
consideranew (+ Season 2 cohost, Dr. Jane Shore of School of Thought)Season 1: Episode 38 - Tom Vander Ark + Emily Liebtag: What do you repeatedly do?"Difference Making at the Heart of Learning: Students, Schools, and Communities Alive with Possibility" by Tom Vander Ark and Emily Liebtag (2021) (http://bit.do/fP26c)"For some, building social capital and creating a culture and curriculum of contribution may cut against the grain of the American tradition of personal identity and autonomy. It's less familiar than the pursuit of individual gain. But ironically, it's clear that contribution is the superpower of the innovation economy. It is learning how to make a difference that builds value for individuals and communities" (p. 62).References:2021-03-2607 min
Leading ForwardE12 - Difference Making at the Heart of Learning with Tom Vander ArkJoin a conversation with Tom Vander Ark, advocate for innovation in learning and CEO of Getting Smart, about how the world has changed and what kind of experiences we might create to help foster the knowledge, skills, and abilities that will be most important to students. Tom also shares insights gained from the more than 2,000 schools he has visited and tells us about his latest book, "Difference Making at the Heart of Learning".
2021-03-0321 minWayfarerVoices on the Whispering Wind (CaD Ps 67)In the quiet this morning, I'm listening to voices on the whispering wind. My heart grumbles, but it never grumbles with essential spiritual perspective in mind. A chapter-a-day podcast from Psalm 67. Text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2020-11-1707 minWayfarerThat Story Is My Story (CaD Ps 66)God uses story because we find a connection to ourselves, our lives, and our stories in the story. A chapter-a-day podcast from Psalm 66. The text version can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2020-11-1605 minWayfarer(WW) Enneagram: Types, Arrows, Wings, & Triads (Part 1)On this Wayfarer Weekend, I welcome Dr. Karen Cleveland to the podcast. Karen is a Clinical Psychologist and Certified Enneagram Coach who was a reluctant convert to the wisdom of the Enneagram. In Part 1 we discuss her reluctance and what she's learned, she discussed the importance of being patient in determining your Type, and talk about those confusing arrows on the Enneagram diagram.2020-11-1530 minWayfarerMuted by 2020 (CaD Ps 65)I have a confession to make this morning. As I read through the lyrics of Psalm 65, I found that my weariness of current events has made my heart cynical and grumbling. A chapter-a-day podcast from Psalm 65. Text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2020-11-1306 minWayfarerUnraveling (CaD Ps 64)Every time those obstacles, burdens, critics, detractors, and attacks have my heart and mind twisted up in anxious knots, I have Psalm 64 to remind me what David did. A chapter-a-day podcast from Psalm 64. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2020-11-1204 minWayfarerThe Nightwatch (CaD Ps 63)The "Nightwatch." I've always loved that metaphor. The word picture reminds me that, spiritually speaking, Jesus always pulls the Nightwatch. A chapter-a-day podcast from Psalm 63. Text version can always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2020-11-1106 minWayfarerThe Mystery of the Missing Word (CaD Ps 62)In a world of endangered silence, with ceaseless noise of humanity encroaching on me 24/7/365, I find this morning that I need this mysterious, missing word. A chapter-a-day podcast from Psalm 62. Text version can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com. 2020-11-1007 minWayfarerPostcard Promises (CaD Ps 61)One of the great things about this chapter-a-day journey and spending my life reading and studying the Great Story is that Jesus words are forever stored on my mental and spiritual hard drive. Even when I feel a chasm between me and God, Jesus' words remind me that it's a mirage. A chapter-a-day podcast from Psalm 61. Text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2020-11-0905 minWayfarer(WW) A Wayfarer's Thoughts: Where it's All GoingThe most contentious election in recent history in the most strange year of our lifetimes. Where are we headed and where is it all going? Thoughts of a "wayfaring stranger traveling through this world of woe."2020-11-0852 minWayfarerThe "Bitter Defeat Blues" (CaD Ps 60)From my current waypoint on this Life journey, I find David's song is less about an actual battle than it is about feelings of loss, defeat, and despair. A chapter-a-day podcast from Psalm 60. Text version can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2020-11-0606 minWayfarerSurrounded and Slandered (CaD Ps 59)Just last night as we lay in bed I expressed to Wendy that all it takes is for me to glance at any social media app right now and feel misunderstood, slandered, belittled, and dishonored. I have to believe I'm not alone in that. A chapter-a-day podcast from Psalm 59. Text version can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com2020-11-0504 minWayfarerGetting it Out (CaD Ps 58)Along this life journey, I've come to acknowledge that I can't avoid anger. Even Jesus got righteously angry, and Paul told the followers of Jesus in Ephesus not that anger is wrong or bad, but what we do with it. A chapter-a-day podcast from Psalm 58. Text version can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2020-11-0405 minWayfarerHighest Authority (CaD Ps 57)I find in the story of Saul and David a contrast of attitudes that speaks to the divergent paths of thought and emotion I can take today. In David's song, I find an example for me to contemplate and to emulate. A chapter-a-day podcast from Psalm 57. Text version can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2020-11-0308 minWayfarerFear Response (CaD Ps 56)Along life's journey, I've found fear to be a debilitating emotion and acting out of fear to be spiritually counter-productive. I've observed that I can't really walk in faith and fear at the same time. They cancel each other out. A chapter-a-day podcast from Psalm 56. Text version can always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2020-11-0206 minWayfarer(WW) Beginner's Guide to the Great Story Part 10Wrapping up the "Beginner's Guide to the Great Story" discussing the book of Revelation, the apocalypse, the end times. Tom Vander Well provides an introduction and primer to those who may have never read the book of Revelations for themselves and have questions about the Bible's prophetic imagery about the end of the world. #revelation #endtimes #apocalypse #prophecy2020-11-0147 minWayfarerLament (and Parenting) [CaD Ps 55]Parenting is one of the grand adventures of this life journey. It has produced the greatest of joys and the deepest of sorrows. It has humbled me to my core, and has equipped Lady Sophia with some of the most powerful practicums for teaching me wisdom. A chapter-a-day podcast from Psalm 55. Text version can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2020-10-3006 min
Tomfilmery with Friends PodcastEp. 6 - Happy HALLOWEEN and "The Turning" Sucked with Lee Vander Boegh & Kristy LussierHappy Halloween, or at least the day before Halloween! I sit down with my great pals and film collaborators Lee Vander Boegh and Kristy Lussier. We start with a couple tasty beverages and our review of the 2011 Troma film, "Father's Day" by the amazing team @ Astron-6, then movie into our discussion of Halloween favorites - This is a super fun, and educational number crunching episode. I love these 2!2020-10-302h 09WayfarerPrayer of Desperation (CaD Ps 54)Along this life journey, I also encounter moments when I feel pinned down by circumstances stacked against me. There are times when I feel like I'm stumbling around with the darkness closing in. I have flashes when my prayer feels like Princess Leia's hologram. A chapter-a-day podcast from Psalm 54. Text version can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2020-10-2903 minWayfarerSame Song, Only Different (CaD Ps 53)David wrote Psalm 14 to mean one thing during his life and his generation, but a subsequent generation took the same song, the same lyrics, and made it about another thing. A chapter-a-day podcast from Psalm 54. Text version can found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2020-10-2806 minWayfarerThe Impotence to Respond (CaD Ps 52)This morning I find in David an example to follow. Pouring out and expressing my rage, frustration, accusation and consciously handing over that which I am powerless to do to God. A chapter-a-day podcast from Psalm 52. Text version can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.2020-10-2706 minWayfarerA Psalm 51 Moment (CaD Ps 51)David did everything right. David was devout. David was faithful. David was sincere. David was God's man through-and-through...until he wasn't. A chapter-a-day podcast from Psalm 51. Text version can be found/shared at tomvanderwell.com.2020-10-2606 minWayfarerThe Religion Game (CaD Ps 50)Mindlessly going through religious motions is of no real value, and I believe that this is one of the reasons why denominations are imploding and churches are closing in record numbers. A chapter-a-day podcast from Psalm 50. Text version available at tomvanderwell.com.2020-10-2304 minWayfarerWisdom and Winnowing (CaD Ps 49)Consider the fact that rich-and-poor, wise-and-foolish, good-and-bad all end up in the same place and leave everything behind. A chapter-a-day podcast from Psalm 49. Text versions of every chapter-a-day podcast can be found at tomvanderwell.com.2020-10-2204 minWayfarerThin Places (CaD Ps 48)In my spiritual journey, I've come to believe it vital to identify and regularly visit a thin place. A chapter-a-day podcast from Psalm 48. Text versions of every chapter-a-day podcast can be found at tomvanderwell.com.2020-10-2104 minWayfarerKing of the Mountain (CaD Ps 47)Enthronement is a big deal in the Great Story, but the metaphor has very personal implications. A chapter-a-day podcast from Psalm 47. Text versions of all chapter-a-day podcasts can be found at tomvanderwell.com.2020-10-2006 minWayfarerRefuge Within (CaD Ps 46)God's temple is me. How radically that changes the metaphor of refuge. A chapter-a-day podcast from Psalm 46. Text version of every chapter-a-day podcast can be found at tomvanderwell.com.2020-10-1904 minWayfarer(WW) Beginner's Guide to the Great Story Part 9In episode 9 of "The Beginner's Guide to the Great Story" we unpack the section known as "the epistles" or "letters." 2020-10-1736 minWayfarerLove Song (CaD Ps 45)How on earth could you put together an anthology of the lyrics of 150 songs and not have at least one love song in it? A chapter-a-day podcast from Psalm 45. Text version can be found at tomvanderwell.com.2020-10-1604 minWayfarerThe "What Have I Done to Deserve This?" Blues (CaD Ps 44)I am reminded this morning that in my spiritual journey I've had to work through all sorts of misguided notions of my own including those not unlike that of today's psalm. A chapter-a-day podcast from Psalm 44. Text versions of every chapter-a-day podcast can be found at tomvanderwell.com.2020-10-1505 minWayfarerChain Reaction of Praise (CaD Ps 43)Until the last few years, I never realized how self-centered my reaction to circumstances tended to be. When things don't go our way, when tragedy struck, or when we felt victimized I usually looked within for the resources I need, the answers to the situation, and the power to handle it. A chapter-a-day podcast from Psalm 43. Text version of every chapter-a-day podcast can be found at tomvanderwell.com.2020-10-1405 minWayfarerThe Thirst and the Why (CaD Ps 42)"Am I holding the tension of choosing to praise, trust, seek even as I wrestle with my own versions of despair and my own questions of 'Why'?" A chapter-a-day podcast on Psalm 42. Text version of all chapter-a-day podcasts can be found at tomvanderwell.com.2020-10-1306 minWayfarerYou Never Know (CaD 2 Pet 3)Jesus wanted His followers to behave as though today is the day that He will return and settle accounts on a grand, eternal scale; Not being so foolish as to not plan for the future, but being wise enough to live each day with the understanding that tomorrow is never guaranteed. Text version of every chapter-a-day podcast can be found at tomvanderwell.com.2020-10-1206 minWayfarerThe First Step ... One More Time (CaD 2 Pet 2)Along my own spiritual journey, I've observed that Jesus is often quoted saying, "You will know the truth and the truth will set you free." Never do I hear anyone quote the sentence Jesus said right before He said those words. Text version of every chapter-a-day podcast can be found at tomvanderwell.com.2020-10-0806 minWayfarerOf Corruption and Cravings (CaD 2 Pet 1)Appetites are natural, but an unchecked lustful craving of that appetite which leads to indulgence will always end in corruption of some form. Text version of every chapter-a-day podcast can be found at tomvanderwell.com.2020-10-0708 minWayfarerBetrayal (CaD Ps 41)Personal betrayal is as old as Adam blaming Eve for talking him into eating the forbidden fruit, and Cane killing his brother Abel. Betrayal is a part of the human condition and is present in all of our great stories. The text version of every chapter-a-day podcast can be found at tomvanderwell.com.2020-10-0604 minWayfarerEye-Opening (CaD Ps 40)Having eyes that see Spirit reality amidst physical circumstances. A chapter-a-day podcast on Psalm 40.2020-10-0204 minWayfarer“SIT ON IT” (CaD Ps 39)Sometimes I can so intoxicate my mind with endless distractions that I am not sober minded about significant matters of Life and Spirit. A chapter a day podcast on Psalm 39.2020-10-0106 minWayfarerThe “Woe-is-Me” Blues (CaD Ps 38)David is so sick that he’s left wondering what he did to bring on his ill-fortune. A chapter-a-day podcast on Psalm 38.2020-09-3005 minWayfarerThe Simple, Complex Mystery (CaD Ps 37)Sometimes things are simply right or wrong, other times it’s infinitely more complex. A chapter-a-day podcast on Psalm 37.2020-09-2907 minWayfarerCaptive Brain (CaD Ps 36)Some days, I just have to take my mind captive and allow it to be captivated by goodness of God.2020-09-2503 minWayfarerGuernica (CaD Ps 35)What do artists do in response to powerful forces beyond their control? They create. They channel and express their emotions, even their most raw, painful, and socially unacceptable emotions, into their creative work. A chapter-a-day podcast on Psalm 35. Text version of every chapter-a-day podcast can be found at tomvanderwell.com2020-09-2406 minWayfarerThe Story Behind the Song (CaD Ps 34)Knowing the story adds a layer of context to the song lyrics, which creates added meaning for me as I read or listen. A chapter-a-day podcast on Psalm 34. Text version of every chapter-a-day podcast can always be found at tomvanderwell.com2020-09-2304 minWayfarerSui Generis (CaD Ps 33)There is something unique about a corporate worship experience when those gathered are not just going through ritualistic motions but are truly pouring out from their spirits their gratitude, praise, pain, need, faith, and desire. A chapter-a-day podcast on Psalm 33. Text versions of every chapter-a-day podcast can be found at tomvanderwell.com.2020-09-2205 minWayfarerSpiritual Pivot-Point (CaD Ps 32)In the quiet this morning I am reminded that the Great Story is quite clear about the individual spiritual journey having a pivot point. A chapter-a-day podcast on Psalm 32. Text version can always be found at tomvanderwell.com. 2020-09-2105 minWayfarerMy Times (CaD Ps 31)I've observed that humans like to think that everything in life should be hunky-dory and if it's not then there's a problem. Jesus never taught that train of thought. A chapter-a-day podcast on Psalm 31. Text version can be found at tomvanderwell.com.2020-09-0105 minWayfarerHope, and the Pit (CaD Ps 30)In the quiet this morning, I couldn't help but feel the joy of David's escape of death, but the unbridled praise is rooted in his absolute fear and hope-less despair at the prospect of dying. A chapter-a-day podcast on Psalm 30. Text version can always be found at tomvanderwell.com.2020-08-3106 minWayfarer(WW) Beginner's Guide to the Great Story (Part 8)This Wayfarer Weekend podcast presents the Beginner's Guide to the Great Story which is intended to give anyone with little or no background or understanding of the Bible a basic summary and overview of the Bible and its various sections, along with suggestions for the best places to dive in for yourself. In Part 8, we explore the "Gospels" (literally "Good News") which contain the Jesus Story along with the "Acts of the Apostles," which is the sequel to Luke's Jesus Story and tells of the early decades of the Jesus Movement that turned the Roman Empire upside-down.2020-08-3041 minWayfarerOf Storms and Shelter (CaD Ps 29)Growing up in Iowa, I learned very early in life that it's important to make sure you always have shelter from the storm. That lesson is layered with meaning that has nothing to do with the weather. Chapter-a-day podcast from Psalm 29. Text version can always be found at tomvanderwell.com.2020-08-2804 minWayfarerPatterns (CaD Ps 28)Almost every pain-point I experience on life's journey can be traced back to unhealthy patterns. Growth, progress, and maturity necessitate the breaking of unhealthy patterns and the establishment of healthier ones, even those patterns that were once good for me but have actually become unhealthy. A chapter-a-day podcast on Psalm 28. The text version of every chapter-a-day podcast can always be found at tomvanderwell.com.2020-08-2705 minWayfarerThe Feed (CaD Ps 27)I have come to understand that my mental diet is as important to my health and well-being as my physical diet. A chapter-a-day podcast on Psalm 27. The text version of every chapter-a-day post can always be found at tomvanderwell.com.2020-08-2605 minWayfarer"If I Really Believe What I Say I Believe..." (CaD Ps 26)In the quiet this morning, I get why followers of Jesus went back to the old edifice complex. For 1700 years we rebuilt temples made with human hands and ignored one of the fundamental changes Jesus came to make on Earth. We shifted the dwelling place of God from ourselves back to church buildings, cathedrals, and basilicas. A chapter-a-day podcast on Psalm 26. Text versions of every chapter-a-day podcast can be found at tomvanderwell.com.2020-08-2507 min
Getting Unstuck – Cultivating CuriosityUtilizing the Power of Place – Tom Vander ArkInnovating in today's schools is tough for a number of reasons. There are historic barriers and sometimes frankly, there's the inertia of leadership. One easy way to innovate and bring some pretty interesting results for kids, however, is to literally step outside the walls of the classroom and school. Long-time educational observer and reformer, Tom Vander Ark explains "The Power of Place."2020-08-2548 minWayfarerThe Disorder Blues (CaD Ps 25)Along my spiritual journey, I've experienced that understanding the theme of order, disorder, reorder doesn't lessen the sting of life's disorder when it occurs. It has, however, helped me put the disorder into perspective. A chapter-a-day podcast on Psalm 25. The text version of every chapter-a-day podcast can always be found at tomvanderwell.com.2020-08-2405 min
Data BrilliantWhy data and data literacy should be put on school curriculums with Tom Vander ArkIn this episode, Data Brilliant explores why teaching data literacy skills from a young age is essential for preparing people for both their personal and work lives with special guest, Tom Vander Ark, CEO of Getting Smart and contributor to Forbes.As learning around the world has moved online over the past few months, has this brought to the fore different and new skillsets needed? Tom and Qlik’s Chief Data Officer, Joe DosSantos will discuss the vital role of technology within the education system today.Whilst many would assume that younger generations are “digital nati...2020-08-0524 min
RethinkingEDUEp11-Networks-Tom Vander Ark and the Learner-Centered Schools Of Our FutureIn one of the best conversations yet, the team drops some tough questions into the lap of Getting Smart's Tom Vander Ark. Tom shares his thoughts on schools opening this fall, the wide range of work he's involved with, and a treasure trove of schools to check out in the world. Plugs include Chris Emdin's IG, Tom's vegetarian cooking IG, the Green School in Bali, Slidesyearbook, OERcommons, How to Be Heard by Celine Coggins, and so much more. Music by Ketsa.
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Getting Smart Podcast247 - The Power of Place with Tom Vander Ark, Dr. Emily Liebtag, and Nate McClennenThis week on the podcast, join Tom Vander Ark, Dr. Emily Liebtag, and Nate McClennen as they discuss their newly published book, The Power of Place: Authentic Learning Through Place-Based Education! They speak about the main themes they cover, the experiences and examples they share throughout it, and the defining principles of place-based education. As a refresher, Emily Liebtag is the recently appointed CEO of Boundless, an organization dedicated to highlighting innovations in education. And Nate McClennen is the Vice President of Education and Innovation at Teton Science Schools where he focuses his time on h...2020-03-1144 min
Fantasy Fuel - A Fantasy Football PodcastR.I.D.E. - Leighton Vander EschJJ is talking DEFENSE! For all you IDP players out there, one half of Fantasy Fuel is going to have some Realistic Individual Defensive Evaluations. We move to the Dallas Cowboys and the anchor of their defense, Leighton Vander Esch. Will he improve on his great rookie season?
When you have a tough start/sit/trade/roster question, who do you turn to? Besides Fantasy Fuel (of course), you should try Poll Sports this coming season. Instant advice through real time polls and an easy way to add your roster(s) for easy access all season long! Register now to...2019-05-0114 min