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The Tilted Halo podcast has a refreshing and honest perspective on the challenges pastors face in their ministry and those involved in ministry as a whole. Hosted by Pastor Kathleen Panning, who has seen it all, this edgy show explores the idea that we all have a "tilted halo" - a recognition that we are not perfect and all make mistakes. Through personal experiences, interviews with fellow pastors, leaders, and insights from scripture, this show offers advice and encouragement for those str ...
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Everybody loves Disney, including Adults. Join Chicago based comedian, Devin Henderson, as he and fellow comedians explore these childhood classics through the lens of full grown, semi-functioning adults. There will be bits! There will be jokes! There will be discussions about how these movies change as we grow. Join these friends as they uplift, tear down, and dissect Disney classics on Disney Adult.
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Welcome to DC Pension Geeks, a conversation with top retirement-related policymakers and regulators in and around Washington. Hosted by Brian Graff, an attorney, accountant, former Capitol Hill staffer, and now CEO of the American Retirement Association, it’s an inside view of the ups and downs, ins and outs and sometimes surprising turns Washington takes on the road to ensuring a secure retirement for millions of hard-working Americans.
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Department of Labor Chief Operating Officer and senior staff member Tim Hauser joins American Retirement Association CEO Brian Graff for a comprehensive discussion of the myths, controversies and questions surrounding the final fiduciary rule, officially called the Retirement Security Rule. This frank and factual conversation between two fiduciary …
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Research and consulting giant Morningstar was cited over 40 times in the final fiduciary rule release, officially called the Retirement Security Rule. The reason was largely due to the data and information for which the company is known. Aron Szapiro, Head of Government Affairs with Morningstar, joins American Retirement Association CEO Brian Graff…
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Defined contribution plans, and 401(k)s specifically, are increasingly under attack, criticized by think tanks and academics for perceived (yet easily refuted) flaws. What—and who—is behind the effort? Are the criticisms resonating and why are they happening now? Does the industry need to do a better job defending itself and are we effectively illu…
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‘Retirement provocateur’ Kathleen Kennedy Townsend played an instrumental role in the debate over retirement issues, resulting in significant policy ideas. A founder of the Georgetown University Center for Retirement Initiatives, the 40-year political veteran and former Maryland Lieutenant Governor joins American Retirement Association CEO Brian Gr…
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Academics are on the march, coming for the defined contribution retirement savings system with policy prescriptions that would fundamentally change employer-sponsored plans and what they’re designed to do. The system is failing; it only benefits the wealthy and doesn’t produce adequate retirement income, which is the chorus of commonly heard critic…
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Welcome to Tilted Halo, the sanctuary for every woman in ministry, and in fact, anyone on this journey of life. In this episode, I share a time when I was abruptly asked to resign from my position, an unplanned circumstance that threw me into a swirl of uncertainty, loss, and despair. However, through this turmoil I unearthed the strength to be gra…
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In this episode I chat with Matt Hug, the master of volunteer recruitment and management, and we share the secrets to transforming your nonprofit's volunteer force. Get rid of those ideas of volunteer callouts, we're headed straight to the power of personal, one-on-one recruitment strategies. Volunteering's personal gains, from skill building to sp…
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What happens when our spiritual beliefs clash with our identity? In this episode, Matt Gill, from DO THE DAMN THING Productions, talks about his story, sharing with me the struggle of being a gay man in a devout Christian family. His journey of self-discovery, highlights the crucial role of acceptance within faith communities and reveals the harmfu…
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Does the phrase "All is fair in love and war" hold true when the going gets tough in our ministry and personal lives? In this episode I am challenging the notion of "All is fair in love and war", opening up the room for a raw and real conversation on the pressures of being a woman in ministry, and how our bad days affect our loved ones. Drawing on …
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What if the way you choose to see the world is actually creating the world you see? That's a bold statement, right? Tune into this episode of Tilted Halo as I talk about the idea that happiness is a choice. I'm inviting all women in ministry, and anyone else who feels the pressure of perfection, to join me in challenging our perspectives. We'll be …
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Ever felt torn between your faith and mainstream social beliefs? In this episode, I'm sharing the story of a woman who wrestled with guilt, doubt and the quest for self-acceptance. I'll also share the story of another woman who escaped a harmful cult, her path towards self-forgiveness, and the struggle to remain faithful amidst her traumatic experi…
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Join me as I go through the theory and practice of gratitude, revealing its striking relevance to your ministry work. Be it as a pastor, music minister, elder, or even in your work unrelated to ministry, this episode shines light on how integrating a culture of thankfulness into your life can be transformative. We'll discuss how to appreciate the '…
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Do doubts ever creep into your journey of faith? Don't worry, you're not alone. Join me as I bare my heart, describing my own battle with doubt in the midst of a health scare. In this episode we get vulnerable. I'm sharing my conversations with God that have been filled with questions and uncertainties to turn the tables on the stigma attached to d…
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Dare we look at our own flaws as we stand as ministers of God? What if the anger you carry is holding you back from truly experiencing God's mercy? We often overlook our own imperfections while expecting God to inflict punishment on others. This episode will challenge you to hold a mirror to your own actions and attitudes. As we discuss the uncomfo…
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What if your sense of entitlement was obstructing your gratitude? Get ready for this conversation as we dissect the concept of entitlement, the unseen stumbling block to appreciating both life's challenges and its victories. This episode of The Tilted Halo goes into the effects of entitlement on our lives, our relationships, and the communities we'…
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Calling the latest iteration of the fiduciary rule “the third installment of a long running regulatory series,” American Retirement Association CEO Brian Graff went directly to the source, speaking with EBSA COO Tim Hauser about the Retirement Security Rule. The two fiduciary regulation ‘veterans’ sit down for a (very) comprehensive discussion the …
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How do you expand retirement plan coverage for workers at scale (close the coverage gap), leverage the behavioral benefits of payroll deduction, and not place an undue burden on employers? One solution is increasingly effective—state-facilitated plans. Retirement policy veteran John Scott, Project Director, Retirement Savings with The Pew Charitabl…
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“Our constituents are critically important to this country,” Investment Company Institute’s (ICI) Eric Pan tells Brian Graff in the latest episode of D.C. Pension Geeks. “They’re critically important not only to the economic success of the country, but they’re also critically important to the moral fiber of the country. They are the hardworking Ame…
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As leaders in faith based communities and churches, we are often given a specific title for how we serve or our role in the ministry. Titles are great AND they can also put us in a box. Ministry is a 365 days, 24/7 a day job that is both a privilege and at times it may feel restrictive Being “on call” all the time comes at a cost. A cost to family,…
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You have a story!! You have a story that needs to be told. As a pastor or a leader in faith, I am called to tell God’s story and the story of faith. We are educated and trained to share the message of the bible and God’s teachings however we forget to share our humanity side into our teaching. It is our responsibility to share not only God’s story …
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As women in ministry there were many times I was the only woman in a leadership position and many times it was challenging to lead other male church leaders who were not used to having a woman in this type of role. Sometimes it was something “too new” for them, sometimes they had their own issues with a woman in that role and other times it just cr…
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Talk about a timely topic—the passage and adoption of state-facilitated retirement savings programs (usually auto-IRAs) continues, with the latest, Minnesota, happening in mid-May. It’s something that the Center for Retirement Initiatives (CRI) at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy was designed specifically to help advocate for…
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Ministry is such a magnificent profession. You are with people, lovely people, sometimes with challenging people but you are with people. You have a congregation full of people to connect with and talk to and yet there are time that being in ministry can be one of the loneliest professions. We as clergy have the responsibility to serve which many t…
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