Best Church Pension Group Podcasts (2024)

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Managing Your Financial Life 37:56

2y ago37:56

37:56

Church Pension Group financial educators Gerald Delk and Janet Todd share ideas for getting your financial house in order: where to start, what’s involved, and good rules of thumb for spending and saving.By Church Pension Group

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Journey to Joyful Eating 43:48

2y ago43:48

43:48

Do we eat to nourish ourselves, as a response to stress, or for some other reason? Church Publishing author Martha Tatarnic discusses her book Living Diet: A Christian Journey to Joyful Eating, which explores our psychosocial response to food and what it really means to be healthy and fit.By Church Pension Group

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Making Peace with Food 28:02

2y ago28:02

28:02

How are we influenced by diet culture? In this psychosocial conversation around food, nutritionist Stacy Leung shares tips on eating and health for people of every size.By Church Pension Group

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A Native American Way of Giving 38:05

2y ago38:05

38:05

A feeling of abundance begins by offering thanks for what we already have. Church Publishing authors Forrest S. Cuch and Michael Carney discuss their new book A Native Way of Giving, Native American philosophies and practices of gratitude, and our individual responsibility for the world we all share.…

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Investing to Advance Socioeconomic Equity 17:44

2y ago17:44

17:44

This conversation from our “Insights and Ideas” series brings together thought leaders from the Church, the private sector, and the Church Pension Group on the topic of socially responsible investing (with a specific emphasis on shareholder engagement). Discover investment strategies that advance socioeconomic equity, and find out what institutions…

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Caring for the Caregiver 56:13

2y ago56:13

56:13

Does meeting someone else’s needs have you neglecting your own? Church Publishing author the Rev. Jean Denton delves into her new book Walking Each Other Home: Spiritual Companionship for Dementia Caregivers, exploring the unique challenges caregivers face—and the hope and meaning that can be found even in suffering.…

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Scam Alert! 32:58

2y ago32:58

32:58

Financial scams are widespread and costly. Deborah Royster, Assistant Director at the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Office for Older Americans, offers advice for seniors—and everyone else—on staying alert to financial fraud.By Church Pension Group

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Bouncing Back From Burnout 34:53

2y ago34:53

34:53

The state of the world may have you feeling exhausted. The Rev. Mario Conliffe, PhD, offers suggestions for restoring balance and improving your health and relationships.By Church Pension Group

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Well Being in Today’s World 0:59

2y ago0:59

0:59

Krishna Dholakia, the podcast’s host, highlights what to expect from the new season of the Choose Well podcast.By Church Pension Group

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Bonus Episode 8:40

3+ y ago8:40

8:40

Dr. Jeffrey Zahn leads a short exercise anyone can use at any time for practicing mindfulness. DisclaimerBy Church Pension Group

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Improving the Quality of Our Lives Through Mindfulness, Part 2 23:03

3+ y ago23:03

23:03

Krishna and her guests talk about incorporating mindfulness into programs aimed at reducing burnout. Did you know that mindfulness training is now incorporated in physician training and used across healthcare to alleviate stress in patients and practitioners? Burnout is a growing concern in church ministry, too. Krishna continues to explore the top…

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Improving the Quality of Our Lives Through Mindfulness, Part 1 28:18

3+ y ago28:18

28:18

We hear a lot about mindfulness, but what exactly is it—and why is it a cornerstone of wellness? The experts weigh in. Being present in the moment can increase our resilience, compassion, and ability to focus, but it means learning new techniques. Listen as Krishna explores mindfulness with Jeffrey Zahn, MD, Assistant Professor at the Icahn School …

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Financial Literacy and Financial Fragility 19:08

3+ y ago19:08

19:08

Knowledge can lead to better choices—and lower our anxiety about money matters. An expert connects the dots. Annamaria Lusardi, Professor of Economics and Accountancy at the George Washington University School of Business, calls personal finance a “happiness project.” Being financially secure takes a big worry off the table and puts us in a better …

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Avoiding Investment Fraud 23:24

3+ y ago23:24

23:24

How to spot and protect yourself from fraudsters Krishna and Janet continue their conversation with FINRA’s Gerri Walsh. They talk about the tactics fraudsters use to target their victims, and Gerri explains why we’re susceptible to con games. She also reminds us that staying alert and informed is our best defense. Resources for CPG Plan Participan…

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Building Your Ability to Weather Financial Strain 24:11

3+ y ago24:11

24:11

Who says you have to give up those expensive lattes to save for the future? Join Krishna and CPG financial educator Janet Todd as they welcome Gerri Walsh, head of investor education at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Speaking from years of experience, Gerri offers an interesting perspective on why increasing our understanding …

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Overcoming Caution Fatigue 31:33

3+ y ago31:33

31:33

With concerns about public health front and center, you may be having trouble focusing or getting a good night’s sleep. What IS that? It may be caution fatigue—and you may be able to do something about it. The Rev. Barbara “Barb” Kempf, Associate for Intergenerational Ministry at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Indianapolis, leads Krishna on a journ…

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Building Financial Skills 20:42

3+ y ago20:42

20:42

How are you feeling about your finances? Krishna is joined by financial educator Pattie Christensen, and Janneke Ratcliffe, former assistant director in the Office of Financial Education at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, to talk about building financial skills. Among other things, they discuss the need for “rainy-day funds” and invite us…

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Our Changing Brains 32:25

3+ y ago32:25

32:25

Change is possible, but why is it so hard? In this episode, Krishna talks to licensed clinical psychologist Jody Horstman, PhD, about neuroplasticity and what it takes to retrain our brains. The formation of neural “superhighways” in our brains allows us to change habits and adopt new behaviors. Repetition, small steps, and even failure can help us…

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What Is Well-Being? 10:23

3+ y ago10:23

10:23

What is well-being and why do we need to talk about it? Krishna Dholakia, the podcast’s host, and Munirah Jones, its producer, have a frank conversation about what well-being means to them. Listen as they explore different definitions of well-being. DisclaimerBy Church Pension Group

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Church Pension Group Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Choose Well: Helpful Conversations About Well-Being

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Managing Your Financial Life 37:56

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Journey to Joyful Eating 43:48

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Making Peace with Food 28:02

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A Native American Way of Giving 38:05

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Investing to Advance Socioeconomic Equity 17:44

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Caring for the Caregiver 56:13

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Scam Alert! 32:58

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Bouncing Back From Burnout 34:53

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Well Being in Today’s World 0:59

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Bonus Episode 8:40

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Improving the Quality of Our Lives Through Mindfulness, Part 2 23:03

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Improving the Quality of Our Lives Through Mindfulness, Part 1 28:18

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Financial Literacy and Financial Fragility 19:08

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Avoiding Investment Fraud 23:24

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Building Your Ability to Weather Financial Strain 24:11

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Overcoming Caution Fatigue 31:33

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Building Financial Skills 20:42

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Our Changing Brains 32:25

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What Is Well-Being? 10:23

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