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Wisdom for a Crazy World
by Tom McQueen
Tom "Steve" McQueen, M.Div. has devoted his life and vocation to guiding children, couples, executives, and organizations on a path to personal fulfillment and professional success. An award-winning, best-selling author, hospice chaplain, and retired licensed marriage and family therapist, Tom's advice has been sought by those wanting concrete and practical answers to problems, challenges, and obstacles in their lives.Tune-in to Wisdom for a Crazy World and you will be rewarded with insights and information that will enrich you, your family, your community, and your business.
Episodes
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A Firefighter's Final Message: The Lesson He Left For All Of Us.
Losing a loved one is never easy. But the message that Randy left for his wife, Tiffany, gives us a path through our grief and a hope for the future. Join our host, Chaplain Tom McQueen, for this touching episode.
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When We Embrace Hatred, We Nourish Evil
Watching and listening to the shocking horrors perpetrated on the nation of Israel this week should remind us of our vocations to be instruments of God's peace. Join our host, Chaplain Tom McQueen, as he highlights a path for restoring peace in the world, in our country, in our businesses…
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If God is a MYTH, then you're no MIRACLE!
Stories of miracles of all kinds are plentiful throughout our history, all possible because of the goodness and generosity of our God. Join our host, Chaplain Tom McQueen, as he affirms our vocation as children created in the image and likeness of God and destined to make miracles happen by being…
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Spiritual State of the Nation: Results
Our host, Chaplain Tom McQueen, surveyed his listeners concerning the spiritual state of our nation. He received more responses than he expected and heartfelt observations from our subscribers. Join us for a review of the results and for specific suggestions from our audience on what we need to…
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The Risk We Cannot Afford Not To Take!
We're on this earth for a very short time. During our lives we have multiple opportunities to take the risk of being a hope and a help to our brothers and sisters. Join our host, Chaplain Tom McQueen, as he shares with us the importance of the risk that we we cannot afford not to take.
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Becoming a Rebel Like Jesus
Jesus was considered a rebel during his public ministry. Join our host, Chaplain Tom McQueen, as he looks at how we can follow in the footsteps of Jesus in our troubled world today.
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Grief is a Journey, not a Destination!
Death is never easy for the loved ones and family left behind. How do we deal with our feelings? How do we manage the pain? Join hospice chaplain and fire chaplain, Tom McQueen, as he explores the journey of grief after the loss of a loved one.
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A Lesson from the "Saint of 9/11"
Father Mychal Judge, a Roman Catholic priest, is often referred to as the "Saint of 9/11." Father Judge was the first recorded casualty of that fateful day in 2001. Join our host, Chaplain Tom McQueen, as he shares the story of a man whose servant heart touched the lives of so many people.
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"Question: Is Heaven For Real?
As a therapist and a hospice chaplain, our host, Tom McQueen, has engaged people of all ages on the topic of what happens after we die. Join us for this heartfelt, emotional, and spiritually enlightening episode of Wisdom for a Crazy World.
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Bullying: The Story Every Young Person Needs To Hear!
Bullying can have devastating consequences for young people and their families and friends. Join us for this riveting true story from Chaplain Tom McQueen about how one student made a difference in another student's life. It's a story that everyone needs to hear...DONT' MISS IT!
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Builder or Wrecker: Which one are you!
In life we have a choice to be builders or wreckers in our families, home, and communities. When Jesus met Zachaeus and the Samaritan woman, what did He do? Join our host, Chaplain Tom McQueen, for another inspirational episode of Wisdom for a Crazy World!
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The Ultimate 6-Step Problem-Solving Formula
Got a problem and work or at home? Then this is the episode for you! Join our host, Chaplain Tom McQueen, as he lays out a 6-step process that will bring hope, help, and healing to whatever problems trouble you at home or at work.
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Jesus Therapy: Life Lessons For A Crazy World - Episode One
As a hospice chaplain, our host Tom McQueen, has listened to the dying wisdom of patients and stories of their faith journeys. As part of an ongoing series, join us for episode one of Jesus Therapy: Life Lessons For A Crazy World and discover valuable insights that you can apply in your life…
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How To Survive A Toxic Boss
One of the most popular requests for topics sent to the Wisdom for a Crazy World podcast is for our host, Chaplain Tom McQueen , to address the subject of toxic leadership in the American workplace. In this episode, Chaplain Tom outlines the characteristics and behaviors of toxic leaders and what...
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14 Actions To Make The World A Better Place
Our host, Chaplain Tom McQueen, talks about mercy and the actions we can all take to promote hope and healing in our families, communities, and the world today. Don't miss this episode!
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God's Independence Day
July 4th is a fun time to celebrate baseball, barbecues, family get-together's and picnics. But what should we really remember about Independence Day and how should the celebration of our freedom call us to be genuine servant hearts in our communities today? Join our host, Chaplain Tom McQueen…
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"Where Will I Go When I Die?"
Three questions that hospice chaplains most often here are: 1) Where will I go when I die? 2) Is there really a Heaven? and from family members of the dying, 3) What do I need to do to get to Heaven? In this episode, Chaplain Tom McQueen shares the wisdom he acquired from dying children at a…
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Father's Day! The Vocation for Every Man
In Matthew 9:36 we read, "Seeing the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and downcast, like sheep without a shepherd." While fathers celebrate Father's Day with their children, let us see our vocations in the broader sense of being a spiritual father and shepherd to...
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Christ Lessons: July Edition
The life of Jesus Christ is the most powerful story that we can study in our lives as Christians. For each of us, recognizing the lessons that Jesus taught us and applying those lessons in our personal and family journeys is our greatest challenge. Join out host, Tom McQueen for a look at some of...
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Dying Hospice Patients Questions About Easter
During his ministry to hospice patients in the Tampa Bay area, our host, Tom McQueen, listened to many questions about life and death. Join us for this powerful Easter podcast and discover how his answers to those patients can change your life today. And enjoy a special performance by Christian...
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God Save The Children
What's happening to our children in our homes, in our streets, and in our schools is unconscionable. Child abuse of every kind, human trafficking, and religious persecution are just a few of the major crises that our young people encounter on a daily basis. Join our host, Tom McQueen, for a look…
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Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night... 7 Goals for Guiding A New Generation.
What Dylan Thomas wrote, "Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage, against the dying of the light" is something that mirrors the thoughts and feelings of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Tune in to this powerful episode and our host, Tom McQueen, will give you his take on what that...
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Traits of a Healthy Family in 2021
From his years of practice as a licensed marriage and family therapist, our host, Tom McQueen, has a collection of great tips for families as they begin the new year. Don't miss this first episode of 2021 and get your family off to an emotionally healthy start!
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The Great Revival of 2021
We can complain all we want about a what terrible year we experienced in 2021. Our host, Tom McQueen, chooses to view it from a more uplifting perspective. Join us for a special end-of-the-year episode and find out how the year of the pandemic sets the stage for the Revival of 2021.
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The Three Gifts of Christmas
While the magi brought the Christ-child gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh, in our modern day we celebrate three different gifts at Christmas. Join our host, Tom McQueen, for our special Christmas show and discover how powerful those three Christmas gifts can be to us, to our families, and to...
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Thanksgiving: What Are We Thankful For?
This is a special Thanksgiving episode on "Wisdom For A Crazy World." We have interviews with 20 homeless people and their thoughts on Thanksgiving that you don't want to miss. And our host, Tom McQueen, promised a special Thanksgiving song from one his favorite singers. Don't miss it and HAPPY...
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Following Jesus Isn't a Part-time Job
People often ask, "What does it mean to live a Christian life?" Our host, Tom McQueen, has a few insights to share on the difference between "doing your faith" and "living your faith" and what that means practically for twenty-first century travelers. Tune-in for this intriguing and...
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The Pandemic: What's God Telling Us About Our Future?
We're nine months into the pandemic and what's changed? More importantly, what's God telling us about our world, our country, our families and ourselves? Our host, Tom McQueen, has some insights that will cause you to stop, think, feel, and maybe make a personal course correction or two in your…
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Jesus Stood For The First Amendment
One of life's fundamental questions is: "What Would Jesus Do?" in any given situation Join our host Tom McQueen, as he gives us a glimpse of the public ministry of Jesus Christ with some very powerful advice. Special guest appearance by Tim McGraw and he has a little advice of his own. Don't miss...
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God Is The Only Answer!
Exciting news from our host, Tom McQueen, on his latest project as well as a hard look at the current cultural climate in the United States. Can politics solve people problems? Can masks solve the Chinese virus? Does destroying our statues and communities put and end to hate? Tune-in for this...
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Independence Day 2020 --- With a Gift From Lee Greenwood
Our host, Tom McQueen, requested that we do a special podcast celebrating Independence Day, 2020. Enjoy Tom's take on what it means to live in the land of the free and the home of the brave.
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America Gone Crazy! The Path Back To Sanity!
It would be an understatement to say that we're living in troubled times in the United States of America. Our host, Tom McQueen, will tell you that politics isn't the solution. But he does have a sure-fire way to stem the tide of hate and violence that characterizes our current culture. Tune in…
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"Let's Defund the Police!" Say WHAT???
The city of Minneapolis has begun taking steps to defund their police department. The cities of Los Angeles and New York have already cut their budgets and directed funds elsewhere. Our host, Tom McQueen, has a few ideas of his own on policing in our country. Tune-in to this week's episode and...
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Grandparents: One of God's Most Important Instruments
We all celebrate the major holidays in our country ---- Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day --- and so on. But if you asked people to let you know what day is set aside each year in our country to celebrate Grandparents Day, the overwhelming majority wouldn't be able…
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Why Do Our Children Matter?
Today we're witnessing "Matters" movements throughout our nation......Black Lives Matter, Blue Lives Matter.....Women's Lives Matter.....and the list goes on. According to our host, Tom McQueen, everyone's life matters. During today's episode, though, Tom takes a special look at what we as adults...
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Yelling At Your Kids: The Long-term Catastrophic Damage
Yelling at your kids is never an effective long-term strategy for healthy emotional development. As a retired licensed marriage and family therapist, our host, Tom McQueen, counseled his share of parents for whom yelling was a parental tool for effective discipline. Tune-in to our episode this…
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5 Things Parents Need to Give Their Children to Foster Emotional Health
Our host, Tom McQueen, counseled countless children and their parents in his practice as a licensed marriage and family therapist. Over the years, he concluded that when parents give their children five things throughout the course of their development, they will be blessed with emotionally…
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CoVid-19 - What Is God REALLY Telling Us?
Our host, Tom McQueen, has listened to some profound, nonsensical, and outrageous explanations as to why our world is being held hostage by the coronavirus. During our show this week Tom will rely upon his study of philosophy and theology and his hands-on work as a chaplain to answer one...
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Captain Brett Crozier: I Salute You!
Captain Brett Crozier was relieved of his command of the USS Theodore Roosevelt last week by the Navy. Our host, Tom McQueen, has some definite opinions on this topic, so be sure to tune-in and listen to this controversial episode. Meanwhile, pray for Captain Crozier and all those sailors aboard...
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What Admiral Stockdale Taught Us About Surviving CoVid-19.
When President Trump extended the stay-at-home guidelines until at least April 30th to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus, there was a collective gasp heard throughout the land. "What are we going to do now?" "How will we ever survive?" "What if he has to extend the quarantine even longer?"…
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Six Behaviors That Will Enrich Your Life During CoVid-19! Special Guest: Ethan McQueen.
People are always looking for things to do that will make them happier, healthier, and more productive. Often they waste a lot of time and energy focusing their attention on "doing something" rather than "being someone." Join our host Tom McQueen for a refreshing look at his 6-step approach to...
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America Shut Down! Now What Do We Do?
"OMG! I have to stay home and do nothing? How are we going to survive?" Our host, Tom McQueen, heard that question more than once during the past couple of days. Tune in to Wisdom for a Crazy World this week for some insightful tips on how you can turn the challenge of CoVid 19 into a victory for...
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Managing CoVid 19 Mania: One Powerful Solution Seldom Discussed
The coronavirus has a grip on our nation as well as the entire world. People are sick, People are dying. People are panicking. With all of the solutions and strategic plans offered for managing and hopefully eradicating the pandemic, there is one powerful solution seldom discussed by the media....
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Does Every Child Have A Right To Life?
This isn't an episode for the faint of heart. Join our host, Tom McQueen, as he reviews the abortion crisis in America. "Does every child have a right to life?" Tune in to this week's episode for Tom's insights and answers.
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The Politics of Personal Destruction
All we need to do is turn on our local news channel and listen to politicians, business people, and regular citizens engaging in the cruelest of all human behavior --- the politics of personal destruction. Join our host, Tom McQueen, on Wisdom for a Crazy World this week for a crash course on how...
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Five Questions God Might Ask Us When We Die
Life passes pretty quickly. In the course of human existence, we have such little time to make a difference in our world. Join our host, Tom McQueen, for a reflective look at. the five questions God might ask us when we die. And as we think about our future answers, it may help create a positive...
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Is There Hope For The United States of America?
When the politics of personal destruction and hate occupy the majority of the media's attention, the very life of that nation's culture is in perilous jeopardy. Join our host, Tom McQueen, as he offers his insights on what we need to do and where need to turn in order to preserve a prosperous...
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Shannon's Legacy: We Can All Make A Difference!
Shannon was a 28yo homeless woman who lived in the woods on the west coast of Florida. Join our host, Tom McQueen, and learn how Shannon transformed the lives of those who knew her and how, in our own lives, we can do the same.
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Questions God Wants Us To Ask Ourselves
Life is hectic. We have families, jobs, and responsibilities. We're born and before you know it, we're old and then we die. Did we experience life the way God would like us to? Maybe if we routinely asked ourselves certain fundamental questions, our earthly existence might be more meaningful and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Tom "Steve" McQueen, M.Div. has devoted his life and vocation to guiding children, couples, executives, and organizations on a path to personal fulfillment and professional success. An award-winning, best-selling author, hospice chaplain, and retired licensed marriage and family therapist, Tom's advice has been sought by those wanting concrete and practical answers to problems, challenges, and obstacles in their lives.Tune-in to Wisdom for a Crazy World and you will be rewarded with insights and information that will enrich you, your family, your community, and your business.
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