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Wisdom for a Crazy World

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

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, families and relationships.

Oct 14, 202316 minSeason 3Ep. 20

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 a hope and a help to one another.

Oct 07, 202317 minSeason 3Ep. 19

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 do to improve.

Oct 01, 202317 minSeason 3Ep. 19

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.

Sep 24, 202317 minSeason 3Ep. 18

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.

Sep 17, 202317 minSeason 3Ep. 16

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.

Sep 10, 202316 minSeason 3Ep. 15

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.

Sep 03, 202317 minSeason 3Ep. 14

"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.

Aug 25, 202317 minSeason 3Ep. 12

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!

Aug 18, 202315 minSeason 3Ep. 11

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!

Aug 12, 202315 minSeason 3Ep. 10

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.

Aug 06, 202317 minSeason 3Ep. 9

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, your family, and your career.

Jul 29, 202317 minSeason 3Ep. 8

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 can be done to survive them. Don't miss this episode with a special resource suggested in the last segment.

Jul 15, 202317 minSeason 3Ep. 7

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!

Jul 08, 202316 minSeason 3Ep. 6

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 for another inspirational episode of Wisdom for a Crazy World!

Jul 01, 202316 minSeason 3Ep. 5

"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 group session in Buffalo, New York.

Jun 24, 202318 minSeason 3Ep. 4

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 anyone who is searching for help, hope, encouragement, and guidance in our troubled world.

Jun 18, 202317 min

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 the Christ lessons he has learned throughout his life and career. 

Jul 09, 202115 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Understanding Your Life's Mission: Language Matters.

With all of the turmoil in our world today, it's a daily challenge to focus on what really matters in life. Join our host, Tom McQueen, as he takes a close look at the mission we have as Christians, the obstacles we face in accomplishing that mission, and what we need to do make our world a better place.

May 16, 202115 minSeason 3Ep. 4

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 recording artist, Lauren Daigle.

Apr 04, 202114 minSeason 3Ep. 4

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 at this scourge on our society as he offers us some hope for the future. Don't miss this episode!

Feb 28, 202116 minSeason 3Ep. 4

The Identified Patient Syndrome in Dysfunctional Families

Our host, Tom McQueen, is a retired licensed marriage and family therapist. In the course of his career, he counseled hundreds of families, many of which were poisoned by what is known as the "Identified Patient" syndrome. When children suffer because they bear the burden of the identified patient label, the tragedy is even more catastrophic long-term. Tune-in to our podcast this week and find out what you can do to escape the trap of the "Identified Patient" syndrome in your family.

Feb 10, 202119 minSeason 3Ep. 4

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 phrase means in 2021 for parents and our nation's younger generation.

Jan 20, 202121 minSeason 3Ep. 2

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!

Jan 01, 202121 minSeason 3Ep. 4

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.

Dec 24, 202017 min

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 the world. Don't miss it!

Dec 18, 202019 min

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 THANKSGIVING!

Nov 22, 202018 minSeason 3Ep. 3

CoVid 19 - Five Lessons from God

Unquestionably, CoVid-19 is a burden of epic proportion on the world in which we live. But what can we learn from our journey through these difficult times? Join our host, Tom McQueen, as he shares with his listeners the five lessons that God seems to be trying to teach us in the midst of this horrific pandemic.

Nov 11, 202020 minSeason 3Ep. 2