Wisdom for a Crazy World
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Twenty-first Century Saints --- Where Are They?
With 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
"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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
MERCY: The 21st Century Path to a Better Life
The 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, …
CoVid-19- Surviving Emotionally During and Post-Pandemic
People are struggling emotionally during the pandemic....adults....children....old....young. What's happening now and what will happen when the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
What Parents Need To Know About Bullying!
While the kidnapping of a child was once a parent's greatest fear, research shows that bullying is now the #1 concern of parents of children in …
8 Signs You're Dealing With An Inauthentic Person
In order to make a positive contribution in today's world, it's helpful to be able to detect and manage your interactions with inauthentic people. …
Why YOUR Life Matters!
As we embark upon a new year and another decade, it's time to take a look at our place and our purpose in this world. Join our host, Tom McQueen, as he shares some valuable insights on what …
New Year's Resolutions? Here's a Different Idea!
New Year's Resolutions? How many have you made and broken in your lifetime? Join our host, Tom McQueen, for this episode and consider his suggestion …
10 Things You Want To Teach Your Children
Parents are the first teachers of their children. And there are ten things that you want to instill in their minds and hearts that will help them journey through life with passion and …
5 Gifts You Can Give To God This Christmas!
Want to enjoy a miraculous Christmas? Join our host, Tom McQueen, and he'll share with you five gifts we can give to God that will enrich our lives a …
Christmas Presence or Presents? What Are You Giving This Year?
As we embrace another welcomed Christmas season, individuals and families think about giving the gifts that will mean the most to their loved ones. Join our host, Tom McQueen as he shares …
Celebrating the 3 P's on Thanksgiving!
While Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays at "Wisdom For A Crazy World," in addition to all of the things for which we express our gratitude …
I AM G.R.E.A.T! : How To Make The World A Better Place
Tom McQueen's "I Am G.R.E.A.T" program for elementary school children has been receiving rave reviews in the Florida area. Tom has received hundreds …
Six Ways to Communicate with God!
Communicating with God is one of the greatest gifts we have in this world! The question is --- how may people and how often do people really communicate with Him? Our host, Tom McQueen, …
Politicians vs. Public Servants: What Does God Think?
When it comes to elected officials, there's a great chasm between a politician and a public servant --- and it's getting deeper and wider by the day. …
Are We Going To Heaven When We Die?
As a hospice Chaplain, our host Tom McQueen heard that question on many occasions during his ministry. He also listened to that question from the men, women, and children he counseled …
Emotionally Healthy People: Their Six Behavioral Traits
Did you ever meet a person that really had their act together? They live life with purpose, passion, and create productive outcomes for themselves …
Guardian Angels: WHO are they? WHERE are they? WHY are they?
Unless someone is describing an incredible act of kindness or remembering a loved one that has recently died, "guardian angel" isn't a concept that's talked about or understood in our 21st …
Here's Your Communication Style Assessment: It Can Make or Break You!
Communication is to life what blood is to the body. Understanding your communication style using a simple straightforward assessment is the first step toward enriching your relationships at …
Grieving Your Losses With Grace
It's not easy when we lose someone we love under any circumstances, some more tragic than others. When death happens we have two choices ---- we can choose to be paralyzed by sadness and …
What Did Jesus Mean When He Said...?
Jesus lived among us and during his public ministry shared insights and parables that, if applied to resolving 21st century problems and challenges, …
How the "Drama Triangle" Can Ruin Your Family, Business, and Organization and What You Can Do About It
The "Drama Triangle" is a toxic tool for scapegoating an individual in your family, workplace, or organization for the purpose of explaining and/or …
If Jesus Christ Delivered the State of the Union, What Would He Say?
Let's imagine that the President of the United States takes second chair to Jesus Christ at the next State of the Union address to Congress and to …
When Teenagers Want To Kill Themselves
The suicide rate among young people in the United States is rising at an alarming rate. Why? What can parents, schools, and communities do to address …
Is Your Boss a Blessing or a Curse?
Most of us spend at least one-third of our lives at work. It would be great to have bosses who understand how to inspire and to engage their teams of …
The 3-6 System For Making Your Marriage Miraculous!
So you've been married for a year, five, ten, twenty, forty years. Do you have a real marriage? As a licensed marriage and family therapist, Tom McQueen saw countless couples whose …
Vickie's Cure for Hate and Violence
Living in a world torn by hate and violence isn't the way it's supposed to be. Our host, Tom McQueen, learned a long time ago the solution to the …
Three Tools for Raising Happy, Successful, Well-adjusted Kids!
In Tom McQueen's Teach Your Children Well seminars throughout the United States and Canada, the one question that always gets asked is: "What do I …
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