Wisdom for a Crazy World

19/05/2024

"Pentecost---what's that all about?" was the question directed to me by a college freshman who came to our hospice unit to say good-bye to her grandmother who was sharing with me her desire to have God call her to her heavenly home on Pentecost Sunday --- today. After an extended discussion of the scriptural history and meaning of Pentecost, I shared with the granddaughter one phrase from Paul's letter to the Corinthians: "To each individual, the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit." The granddaughter then said, "I guess I haven't looked for that Spirit in me yet, but maybe if I did, I could help a lot of people like my grandmother did in her life." On Pentecost Sunday, maybe it's a good time to ask ourselves how others "benefit" from the Spirit that lies within us because, with that Spirit, we have the power to make the world a better place. Happy Pentecost Sunday!

03/02/2024

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

From a Marine Corps Colonel in Afghanistan:

“So with all the kindness I can muster, I give this one piece of advice to the next pop star who is asked to sing the national anthem at a sporting event: Save the vocal gymnastics and the physical gyrations for your concerts. Just sing this song the way you were taught to sing it in kindergarten - straight up, no styling. "Sing it with the constant awareness that there are soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines watching you from bases and outposts all over the world. Don't make them cringe with your self-centered ego gratification. Sing it as if you are standing before a row of 86-year-old WWII vets wearing their Purple Hearts, Silver Stars and flag pins on their cardigans and you want them to be proud of you for honoring them and the country they love - not because you want them to think you are a superstar musician. They could see that from your costume, makeup and your entourage. Sing 'The Star Spangled Banner' with the courtesy and humility that tells the audience that it is about America, not you." SEMPER FI!

24/12/2023

29/10/2023

If it’s a challenge to love a God you cannot see, then love a human you can see, because we’re all created in God’s image and likeness.

22/10/2023

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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.

13/08/2023

Xulon Press introduces Jesus Therapy - The Best Advice Money Can't Buy by author Tom McQueen. The Xulon Press bookstore provides an easy way to purchase this...

29/05/2023

Chaplain Tom 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 ad...

20/07/2021

Tom McQueen is a Family Issues, Miracles, Motivational, Relationships travelling from Palm Harbor, Florida. Book now for free with CMG Booking.

04/03/2021

Pinellas Parish Neighbors is a magazine published by Decided Excellence Catholic Media in Wisconsin and mailed as a gift to thousands of Catholic families in...

15/09/2020

Evil isn't always an anonymous hooded figure lurking in the darkness of the night. No, evil crosses all national, cultural, racial, and economic boundaries.

29/08/2020

Early in my career I invested 15 years with a mid-western performance improvement company working with automobile dealers on the east coast. Trying to explain to their sales and marketing consultants the subtle difference between advertising and branding was always a monumental task.

23/08/2020

When Jesus asked his disciples, "Who do people say that I am?" he heard an assortment of responses..

27/06/2020

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 to t...

09/05/2020

Since my Wisdom for a Crazy World podcast posted Wednesday...I've received over 500 requests for more information on 13yo Maya Fischbein who performed her song, 24 hours, written by her and her Dad, Brian.

What I didn't share during the podcast is that Maya was a schoolmate and friend of Kobe Bryant's daughter, Gianna. The Bryant tragedy was just one of a number of disasters experienced in the Newport Beach community in recent months that impacted Maya and her classmates.

Now quarantined because of the coronavirus, Maya and her dad reflected on the meaning of all that had happened during the past year and co-created 24 hours, a song of hope and healing.

Ironically, it was Kobe Bryant who said, "I've always said that I wanted to be remembered as a player that didn't waste a moment, didn't waste a day." And as Maya so beautifully sings in her song "There's only 24 hours in a day.....don't let a second slip away."

Now that you know the backstory, Maya wanted to gift you with her song of hope and healing in this YouTube video.

Listen to Maya Grace Music - 24 Hours

06/05/2020

Enjoy my latest podcast!

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 healthy....

22/04/2020

People 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 i...

22/03/2020

Life isn't always easy. As a matter of fact, it's often difficult, sometimes painful, and occasionally tragic.

07/12/2019

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 his perspective about which type of gift matters the most, presents or presence. --- Send in a voice message: ht...

31/10/2019

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 throughout his career as a therapist as a coach,. "Are we going to Heaven when we die?" Tune in to our pod...

17/10/2019

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 century way of life. Join our host, Tom McQueen, for a fascinating look at guardian angels and their....

10/10/2019

This week's show with a MOST APPRECIATED COMMENT from a SPECIAL FRIEND.

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 home, at work, and in the community. Our host, Tom McQueen, will demonstrate a long-standing tool that measure...

26/09/2019

Jesus lived among us and during his public ministry shared insights and parables that, if applied to resolving 21st century problems and challenges, would revolutionize the world in which we live. Periodically, an episode of our show will closely examine the teachings of Jesus and how we can use his...

23/09/2019

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12/09/2019

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 the nation. What would Jesus say? You might be surprised. Tune-in and get an idea on a few insights that Jesus might share with all of us. --- Send in a....

05/09/2019

‎Show Wisdom for a Crazy World, Ep When Teenagers Want To Kill Themselves - Sep 4, 2019

20/08/2019

In a world that seems to be getting crazier by the day, your trusted resource for common sense can be found in our weekly podcast of "Wisdom For A Crazy World." Tune-in, share your thoughts before, during, or after our show and enjoy our special guest segments.

15/08/2019

Our latest episode, 'Vickie's Cure for Hate and Violence" was just posted on www.tommcqueen.us. Enjoy!

Tom 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....

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