Wisdom for a Crazy World
81 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★ - 301 ratingsTom "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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A Firefighter's Final Message: The Lesson He Left For All Of Us.
October 20, 2023 01:51 - 16 minutes - 15 MBLosing 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
When We Embrace Hatred, We Nourish Evil
October 14, 2023 18:33 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBWatching 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
If God is a MYTH, then you're no MIRACLE!
October 07, 2023 16:07 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBStories 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
Spiritual State of the Nation: Results
October 01, 2023 16:05 - 17 minutes - 16 MBOur 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
The Risk We Cannot Afford Not To Take!
September 24, 2023 00:11 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBWe'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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
Becoming a Rebel Like Jesus
September 17, 2023 00:51 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBJesus 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
Grief is a Journey, not a Destination!
September 10, 2023 18:34 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBDeath 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
A Lesson from the "Saint of 9/11"
September 03, 2023 01:03 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBFather 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
Wisdom for a Crazy World (Trailer)
August 27, 2023 03:51 - 50 seconds - 1.95 MB--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
"Question: Is Heaven For Real?
August 25, 2023 01:04 - 17 minutes - 16 MBAs 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
Bullying: The Story Every Young Person Needs To Hear!
August 18, 2023 01:07 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBBullying 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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
Builder or Wrecker: Which one are you!
August 12, 2023 18:56 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MBIn 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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
The Ultimate 6-Step Problem-Solving Formula
August 06, 2023 00:24 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBGot 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
Jesus Therapy: Life Lessons For A Crazy World - Episode One
July 29, 2023 01:39 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBAs 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
How To Survive A Toxic Boss
July 15, 2023 23:27 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBOne 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
14 Actions To Make The World A Better Place
July 08, 2023 23:45 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBOur 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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
God's Independence Day
July 01, 2023 18:28 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBJuly 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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
"Where Will I Go When I Die?"
June 24, 2023 23:54 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBThree 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
Father's Day! The Vocation for Every Man
June 18, 2023 00:09 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBIn 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
Christ Lessons: July Edition
July 09, 2021 00:04 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MBThe 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
Understanding Your Life's Mission: Language Matters.
May 16, 2021 23:59 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBWith 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
Dying Hospice Patients Questions About Easter
April 04, 2021 15:24 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBDuring 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
God Save The Children
February 28, 2021 20:30 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBWhat'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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
The Identified Patient Syndrome in Dysfunctional Families
February 10, 2021 17:17 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBOur 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. --- ...
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night... 7 Goals for Guiding A New Generation.
January 20, 2021 02:56 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBWhat 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
Traits of a Healthy Family in 2021
January 01, 2021 18:51 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBFrom 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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
The Great Revival of 2021
December 24, 2020 02:43 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBWe 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
The Three Gifts of Christmas
December 18, 2020 01:51 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBWhile 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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
Thanksgiving: What Are We Thankful For?
November 22, 2020 16:14 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBThis 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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
CoVid 19 - Five Lessons from God
November 11, 2020 21:27 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBUnquestionably, 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
Twenty-first Century Saints --- Where Are They?
October 22, 2020 16:36 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBWith all of the hate, division, and unrest plaguing our country today, are there any "saints" left in this world? Our host, Tom McQueen, has an interesting take on the topic in this thought-provoking episode of Wisdom For A Crazy World. DON'T MISS IT! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
Following Jesus Isn't a Part-time Job
October 01, 2020 00:03 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBPeople 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 thought-provoking episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
The Pandemic: What's God Telling Us About Our Future?
September 06, 2020 16:46 - 18 minutes - 17 MBWe'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 own life. Don't miss one of the most important episodes ever on Wisdom for a Crazy World! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
Jesus Stood For The First Amendment
August 19, 2020 21:16 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBOne 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 this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
God Is The Only Answer!
July 25, 2020 21:15 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBExciting 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 important episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
Independence Day 2020 --- With a Gift From Lee Greenwood
July 03, 2020 17:35 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBOur 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
America Gone Crazy! The Path Back To Sanity!
June 27, 2020 17:24 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIt 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 to this week's podcast and discover a path back to sanity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
"Let's Defund the Police!" Say WHAT???
June 09, 2020 01:09 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBThe 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 share your opinion on this emotionally charged topic. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
Grandparents: One of God's Most Important Instruments
May 27, 2020 04:02 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBWe 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 to let you know. Tune in this week and listen to our host and grandfather, Tom McQueen, as he shares with his listeners the importance of embracing the vocation of being a grandparent. --- Send in...
Why Do Our Children Matter?
May 21, 2020 18:26 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBToday 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 can learn from our children that will help make the world a better place. Don't miss this touching episode with two special guests.....11yo Ethan McQueen, and a repeat performance by 13yo Maya Grace...
Yelling At Your Kids: The Long-term Catastrophic Damage
May 15, 2020 20:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBYelling 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 week and 1) discover the unfortunate consequences of being a "yelling parent," and 2) learn tools that will make your life quieter, calmer, and much more parentally effective. --- Send in a voice m...
5 Things Parents Need to Give Their Children to Foster Emotional Health
May 05, 2020 18:39 - 23 minutes - 22 MBOur 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 healthy young men and women. Tune in to this captivating episode on child development and your children and grandchildren will be richly blessed. Special guest: 13yo recording artist, Maya Fischbein! ---...
MERCY: The 21st Century Path to a Better Life
April 27, 2020 20:11 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBThe producers at Wisdom for a Crazy World receive literally hundreds of suggestions for show topics from around the world. Our host, Tom McQueen, stumbled upon this week's topic, however, when he heard his pastor talking about MERCY. Join Tom this week for an enlightening look at just how MERCY can transfer our world for the better. Don't miss this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
CoVid-19- Surviving Emotionally During and Post-Pandemic
April 22, 2020 21:58 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBPeople are struggling emotionally during the pandemic....adults....children....old....young. What's happening now and what will happen when the pandemic subsides? Wisdom for a Crazy World is honored to welcome as a special guest this week, Dr. Steve Lansing, CEO and Clinical Director of EmpowerCTC in Rochester, Minnesota. Don't miss this highly informative episode and visit Dr. Steve at www.empowerctc.com. And don't miss a special treat from Lauren Daigle at the end of the show.... --- Se...
CoVid-19 - What Is God REALLY Telling Us?
April 16, 2020 19:06 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBOur 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 fundamental question: What is God REALLY telling us about CoVid-19? Don't miss this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
Captain Brett Crozier: I Salute You!
April 07, 2020 16:36 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBCaptain 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 the Roosevelt that contracted CoVid-19. And while you're waiting for the show, here's what his crew thought of Captain Crozier as he left his command: https://youtu.be/BvMAJWjR-G4 --- Send in a vo...
What Admiral Stockdale Taught Us About Surviving CoVid-19.
March 31, 2020 18:31 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBWhen 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?" An esteemed Medal of Honor military hero and a POW for over seven years at the "Hanoi Hilton" during the Viet Nam war, Admiral James Stockdale left us one priceless piece of advice for managing ours...
Six Behaviors That Will Enrich Your Life During CoVid-19! Special Guest: Ethan McQueen.
March 27, 2020 15:33 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBPeople 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 getting the most out of life using gifts that are already in our possession. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
America Shut Down! Now What Do We Do?
March 19, 2020 21:01 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB"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 you and your family. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message
Managing CoVid 19 Mania: One Powerful Solution Seldom Discussed
March 14, 2020 15:32 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBThe 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. Join our host, Tom McQueen, for this episode because he's not afraid to talk about it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tom-mcqueen2/message