Podcasts about checkbook

2/23/2026 | Today's daily devotional by C. H. Spurgeon on SermonAudio: Title: Unbroken Fellowship Essential Subtitle: Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Prince of Preachers Event: Audiobook Date: 2/23/2026 Bible: John 15:7 Length: 1 min.

Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins John Landecker to share stories surrounding debt, security practices through data breaches, and laundry tips!

2/17/2026 | Today's daily devotional by C. H. Spurgeon on SermonAudio: Title: God Can Make You Strong Subtitle: Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Prince of Preachers Event: Audiobook Date: 2/17/2026 Bible: 2 Chronicles 15:7 Length: 1 min.

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! This episode includes AI-generated content.

2/16/2026 | Today's daily devotional by C. H. Spurgeon on SermonAudio: Title: You Deal with God Subtitle: Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Prince of Preachers Event: Audiobook Date: 2/16/2026 Bible: Hosea 11:9 Length: 1 min.

2/14/2026 | Today's daily devotional by C. H. Spurgeon on SermonAudio: Title: Mercy to the Undeserving Subtitle: Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Prince of Preachers Event: Audiobook Date: 2/14/2026 Bible: Psalm 32:10 Length: 1 min.

Most of us don't spend much time thinking about the best way to do our laundry. We sort the dirty clothes, toss them in the washer, and move on to something else. But there are steps you can take to get your clothes extra clean and make them last longer.In this episode: Expert advice on detergents, fabric softeners, stain removers, washers, dryers, and almost anything else laundry-related.Not a Checkbook member? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for a free 30-day trial to access all of our unbiased ratings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

2/12/2026 | Today's daily devotional by C. H. Spurgeon on SermonAudio: Title: God Delights to Give Subtitle: Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Prince of Preachers Event: Audiobook Date: 2/12/2026 Bible: Genesis 13:14-15 Length: 1 min.

Steak and Sandra get in to recruiting on the highest level, and how recruiting gurus like Kirby Smart may soon lose their power to someone that can stroke a bigger check.

Pastor Skip uncovers biblical principles of generosity and reminds you that when you give faithfully, God promises to pour back into your life in ways only He can.

Today on Connect with Skip Heitzig, Pastor Skip uncovers biblical principles of generosity and reminds you that when you give faithfully, God promises to pour back into your life in ways only He can. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/104/29?v=20251111

Mark Zinno and Sandra discuss the Braves early injury concerns. Braves find themselves in a similar situation as last season, but will they do anything differently?

Pastor Skip clears up common misunderstandings about money, showing you why Scripture teaches that money itself isn't evil—and how your heart—not your income—determines whether your financial life honors God.

Today on Connect with Skip Heitzig, Pastor Skip clears up common misunderstandings about money, showing you why Scripture teaches that money itself isn't evil—and how your heart—not your income—determines whether your financial life honors God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/104/29?v=20251111

Dominion voting systems executive Eric Coomer finds himself admitting that he granted foreign actors access to American voting systems. The evidence connecting Smartmatic and Dominion voting systems with Venezuela begins to pour out as Tina Peters rots in jail for making a copy of a machine that she believed was compromising elections in Colorado. The financial benefit of forcing vaccines on their young patients has America's pediatricians looking really bad as Good News shows us how a shared mission to surprise a woman can unite total strangers.  

1/30/2026 | Today's daily devotional by C. H. Spurgeon on SermonAudio: Title: A Heavenly Escort Subtitle: Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Prince of Preachers Event: Audiobook Date: 1/30/2026 Bible: Genesis 28:15 Length: 1 min.

Americans are struggling to pay their bills and falling behind on their loan payments, fueling widespread financial stress, anxiety, and despair. Recent surveys show many feel they'll never get ahead—and some have stopped worrying about debt altogether. In this episode, we break down those survey results and share practical tips for regaining control of your finances. You'll also meet two consumers who'd accumulated enormous credit card debt, realized they needed help with debt, and, with hard work and proper guidance, are now debt-free.Additional Resources:To find a nonprofit credit counseling agency, visit the National Foundation for Credit Counseling or call 800-388-2227.Related Consumerpedia Episode:25 - Dealing with DebtNot a Checkbook member? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for a free 30-day trial to access all of our unbiased ratings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

1/28/2026 | Today's daily devotional by C. H. Spurgeon on SermonAudio: Title: Tears Shall Cease Subtitle: Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Prince of Preachers Event: Audiobook Date: 1/28/2026 Bible: Revelation 21:4 Length: 1 min.

1/24/2026 | Today's daily devotional by C. H. Spurgeon on SermonAudio: Title: Care of Our Feet Subtitle: Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Prince of Preachers Event: Audiobook Date: 1/24/2026 Bible: 1 Samuel 2:9 Length: 1 min.

Welcome back to Fintech Takes for a special bonus episode of Fintech Recap with Jason Mikula; Latin American sanctions evasion expert and author of a splendid ~5,500 word investigation on Kontigo that demands its own episode. If you haven't yet read Jason's piece, “Kontigo: Y Combinator's Venezuelan Sanctions Evasion Startup” in Fintech Business News Weekly – the spine of this episode – you should (full link below). This episode is a deep dive into Kontigo, a crypto‑fintech startup operating in Venezuela that marketed USDC off‑ramps and debit cards, raised money from Coinbase (among others!), and leveraged U.S. financial infrastructure (like JPMorgan Chase, Checkbook, Rain, Bridge, Lead Bank, and Stripe) … while operating in a heavily sanctioned environment. The rise and fall of Kontigo raises urgent questions about accountability, compliance, and the risks embedded in stablecoin rails.  We get into: The foreign exchange arbitrage that made the model profitable Why stablecoins are “speed-running BaaS” (but worse) How product market fit in stablecoins can be code for money laundering, sanctions evasion, or financial crime And the surreal online behavior of the CEO (shirtless hype videos included) Plus, in our Can't Let It Go corner: agave spirit startups, Kontigo's logo that obviously nods at the Petro (Venezuela's failed oil backed cryptocurrency), and our favorite quote of 2026 so far! This episode is brought to you by Plaid.  Plaid helps lenders approve more creditworthy borrowers without taking on more risk, combining real-time cash flow data with behavioral insights. It's a fast, familiar experience people trust, and that actually converts. Learn more at www.plaid.com/ftt Sign up for Alex's Fintech Takes newsletter for the latest insightful analysis on fintech trends, along with a heaping pile of pop culture references and copious footnotes. Every Monday and Thursday: https://workweek.com/brand/fintech-takes/  And for more exclusive insider content, don't forget to check out my YouTube page. Read Jason's “Kontigo: Y Combinator's Venezuelan Sanctions Evasion Startup” here:  https://fintechbusinessweekly.substack.com/p/kontigo-ycombinators-venezuela-sanctions Follow Jason: Newsletter: https://fintechbusinessweekly.substack.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmikula/   Follow Alex:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgfH47QEwbQmkQlz1V9rQA/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexhjohnson Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/AlexH_Johnson

1/17/2026 | Today's daily devotional by C. H. Spurgeon on SermonAudio: Title: A Man Without Fear Subtitle: Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Prince of Preachers Event: Audiobook Date: 1/17/2026 Bible: Exodus 3:12 Length: 1 min.

Alex Johnson of Fintech Takes and I had the chance to discuss the WILD story of Y Combinator- and Coinbase-backed Kontigo:* Some context setting and clarifications on the difference between AML vs. sanctions and the impact of sanctions on the everyday people of the countries they're enforced against* Explaining Kontigo's retail user service and its value proposition* Talking through what also was happening behind the scenes to make Kontigo's service possible* The responsibility of “infrastructure” providers, like Rain, Checkbook, Bridge, and Stripe, as well as underlying bank partners, which include JPMorgan Chase and Lead Bank* The parallels between “stablecoin infrastructure” and banking-as-a-service, including third-party risk management (TPRM)* What lessons industry should learn from the Kontigo situation* And, as always, what Alex and I just can't let go of (about this story)This episode is brought to you by Spade. Leading banks and fintechs use Spade's transaction enrichment API to improve authorization, personalize rewards, and build smarter AI models on clean transaction data. Learn more at spade.com. Get full access to Fintech Business Weekly at fintechbusinessweekly.substack.com/subscribe

To celebrate our 100th episode, we've asked two veteranChicago broadcasters to take Checkbook's College of Consumer Knowledge quiz.Lisa Dent is the popular afternoon host at WGN Radio. Steve Bertrand, her longtime news anchor, came out of retirement to challenge her. Play along with our celebrity contestants to test your consumer IQ. The questions are difficult!You might also want to play the online version of Checkbook's College of Knowledge. Topics include auto, food, and your money.Not a Checkbook member? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for a free 30-day trial to access all of our unbiased ratings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

1/14/2026 | Today's daily devotional by C. H. Spurgeon on SermonAudio: Title: Rest Is a Gift Subtitle: Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Prince of Preachers Event: Audiobook Date: 1/14/2026 Bible: Matthew 11:28 Length: 2 min.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide Do you use third party apps when planning a vacation? What tools or services make vacation planning a breeze? Kevin Brasler, an executive editor at Consumers’ Checkbook joined Bradley to give general tips for travel planning, dos, and don’ts, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Jay Filled in On NightSide Do you use third party apps when planning a vacation? What tools or services make vacation planning a breeze? Kevin Brasler, an executive editor at Consumers’ Checkbook joined Bradley to give general tips for travel planning, dos, and don’ts, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Problem: His family was run on guilt. (Recorded on Monday, January 5, 2026.)

Diving into rampant government financial waste. Where your tax dollars go that they shouldn't.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12/31/2025 | Today's daily devotional by C. H. Spurgeon on SermonAudio: Title: No Stranger in Heaven Subtitle: Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Prince of Preachers Event: Audiobook Date: 12/31/2025 Bible: Psalm 73:24 Length: 1 min.

12/28/2025 | Today's daily devotional by C. H. Spurgeon on SermonAudio: Title: Absolute Assurance Subtitle: Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Prince of Preachers Event: Audiobook Date: 12/28/2025 Bible: Hebrews 13:5 Length: 1 min.

12/23/2025 | Today's daily devotional by C. H. Spurgeon on SermonAudio: Title: Precious Things Subtitle: Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Prince of Preachers Event: Audiobook Date: 12/23/2025 Bible: Deuteronomy 33:13 Length: 1 min.

America's children have enormous spending power. Most have cash or access to their parents' credit cards—and plenty of influence over what the family buys through their “pester power.” Marketers know this, which is why they spend billions of dollars a year targeting minors.Advertising can easily exploit a child's limited ability to distinguish between entertainment and selling. AI and digital animation make it easier than ever for advertisers to cross the line. The growth of online marketing to children raises serious concerns about privacy and data collection.In this episode, what's being done to protect our children from the pervasive and persuasive marketing? What are the rules regarding marketing to minors, and is anyone enforcing them? And most importantly, how parents can talk to their kids about advertising.Additional Resources:Children's Advertising Review Unit (CARU)BBB National Programs – Children's InitiativesTINA.org: Monetizing MinorsMore from Checkbook:Unsafe Toys: How to Spot the Hidden Risks That Could Harm Your ChildAre Your Kids' Smart Toys Spying on Them?Buying Toys on Overseas Websites Can Be RiskyRelated Consumerpedia Episode: 20- Whatever Happened to Truth in Advertising?Not a Checkbook member? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for a free 30-daytrial to access all of our unbiased ratings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Jill Schlesinger on how Americans feel about the economy // Casey McNerthney with "Crime and Punishment" // KIRO Newsradio Holiday Magic // Meteorologist Scott Sistek on the atmospheric river // Charlie Commentary: Criminal support system… Not criminal justice system // Meteorologist Cliff Mass on the atmospheric river // Kevin Brassler from Checkbook.org // Gee Scott on the Seattle Seahawks

Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins John Landecker to share what you should look for when shopping for toys to make sure they are safe for children. Herb also shares why you should shop locally.

The “Shop Local” movement encourages consumers to buy goods and services from independent, locally owned businesses rather than national chains or online giants. It's both an economic strategy and a social campaign aimed at strengthening your own community's businesses, fostering regional identity, and promoting sustainability.In this episode: The challenge of shopping locally, ways to spend more in your community, and whether it costs more to avoid the big chain stores.Find out more about Stacey Price at Shop Made in DC.Related Consumerpedia episodes:#96: Checkbook's Holiday Shopping Tips 2025#92: Thrift Store Shopping Advice

Researchers at Consumers' Checkbook tracked prices at 25 major retailers for six months and found that most of the advertised markdowns were bogus.It's now common practice for retailers to deceive theircustomers by displaying crossed-out “regular” or “list” prices, with lower sale prices featured nearby. But the higher “regular” prices are rarely, if ever, what customers pay. Our study found that at most of the stores we surveyed, the products tracked were offered at questionable discounts more than half of the time. And, at many retailers, the fake sales never end.In this episode, we'll tell you which retailers were the worst offenders, as well as the few that seem to offer legitimate discounts.Read Checkbook's full analysis.Not a Checkbook member? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for a free 30-day trial to access all of our unbiased ratings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Kevin Brasler, Executive Editor at Consumers’ Checkbook, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how shoppers can protect themselves from scams ahead of the holiday shopping season.

Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins John Landecker to share shopping tips for Black Friday and holiday shopping.

Beyond the Checkbook | A Conversation with Rick Peck

Recorded November 7, 2025 In this episode, Chris, Jamie, Marc, Larry, Justin, and special guest Craig Park tackle the complexities of large capital projects, the importance of early engagement with AV consultants, and the often murky waters of project communication. The conversation takes a humorous turn as they explore the trials and tribulations of navigating institutional silos, the challenges of meeting evolving educational needs, and the inevitable "telephone game" that occurs in project management. With insights on everything from classroom design to the philosophical implications of technology placement, this episode is packed with practical advice and entertaining anecdotes because in the world of AV, nothing is ever straightforward! Connect with Craig: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigpark/ Listen to EdUp Smart Space: https://www.edupexperience.com/p/edupsmartspace/ Clark & Enersen: https://www.clarkenersen.com/   News article:  https://www.pages.biamp.com/index.php/email/emailWebview?email=OTI0LUpDWi03OTIAAAGd-OtXNgg1KlLd-RKlOt4vzDs3GRaZJ9NDForsuZXNtxtjAou5AngX71XLAYLZJ-EcPMbTf_pggjwyNPVJzRoBGWtpV3KKo2pwjw AVoIP article: https://www.avnation.tv/2025/10/06/av-over-ip-in-higher-education-from-hype-to-higher-purpose/   Alternate show titles: It's not about the person on the far end; I don't care about that The data says we need to care about our analog space We have a voice lift building over here We can almost leave the acoustician out of the room Oral clarity and visual acuity Top of mind or full of stomach How do we raise the bar instead of lower the bar? Something is better than nothing That's like my happy place Why didn't you tell me I was being stupid? You didn't tell us loud enough… If a decision is being made that goes against the laws of physics… I didn't have gray hair before that meeting Oh, man, I've been loud I got a couple questions about Punch Out Design Bid Build Litigate We're doing all the easy stuff We're designing 50 year buildings with 8 year technology I don't have a solution for that It's never me; I don't own sh*t Checkbook of novelty checks We'll all end up on an island I haven't seen anything innovative in two and a half years    We stream live every Friday at about 315p Eastern/1215p Pacific and you can listen to everything we record over at AVSuperFriends.com    ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Website: https://www.avsuperfriends.com ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/avsuperfriends ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avsuperfriends ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avsuperfriends ► Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/avsuperfriends.bsky.social ► Email: mailbag@avsuperfriends.com ► RSS: https://avsuperfriends.libsyn.com/rss   Donate to AVSF: https://www.avsuperfriends.com/support

Tom welcomes consumer advocate Herb Weisbaum (ConsumerMan) to talk through the rising headaches of modern travel and everyday scams. Herb shares a recent Delta Airlines ordeal where he was nearly stranded overseas because he didn't have the exact credit card used to purchase his ticket months earlier — a policy he and others say is poorly disclosed and inconsistently enforced. The conversation expands to robocall loan scams, fake toll violation texts, and AI-boosted fraud that's becoming harder to spot. Herb offers practical steps on how to avoid getting trapped, plus early holiday shopping advice as tariffs and supply issues push prices up. A lively, useful consumer-protection episode. 0:10 Tom introduces Herb Weisbaum and today's consumer-focused discussion 1:14 Tom's Heathrow airline mess and why travelers feel powerless 2:08 Herb's far worse Delta experience: denied boarding without original credit card 3:44 Calling a neighbor at 3am to photograph the card and save the trip 5:13 Delta's justification: “We're protecting you from fraud” 6:20 Why airlines can mistreat travelers and get away with it 7:04 U.S. vs. EU passenger rights and compensation differences 8:32 Text scams: fake unpaid toll notices are surging 9:46 The new wave of “pre-approved loan” robocall scams 10:48 AI makes scam messages grammatically perfect and harder to detect 11:04 Slow down, don't engage, verify before responding 12:20 Let unknown calls go to voicemail to avoid social pressure 14:07 Holiday shopping preview: tariffs, supply constraints, scarcity in decor and toys 15:55 Black Friday all season long—price tracking and refund requests 16:27 Brief detour into kid gifts, backpacks, and questionable plush monsters 17:21 Checkbook.org and ConsumerMan resources for unbiased help 18:17 Herb's love of model trains and signing off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hectic holiday shopping season is underway, and for many, that will put a strain on the family budget. Checkbook wants to make this stressful time a little easier.Our annual holiday helper is packed with timely advice: Super shoppers share tips about how they find the best prices and avoid fake sales. Plus, how are you going to pay for all the items on your gift-giving list? We have some money-saving ideas.Not a Checkbook member? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for a free 30-day trial to access all of our unbiased ratings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

It's another “For The People” episode, as Nick welcomes The Consumerman, Herb Weisbaum from Checkbook.org, to break down the latest consumer news and scams you need to know about. Herb explains why cryptocurrency remains a high-risk gamble, how long-term car loans can quietly drain your wallet, and the growing problem of fake loan approval robocalls targeting unsuspecting borrowers. Then, Car Guy Tom Appel from Consumer Guide Automotive joins the show to talk about tariffs, EV developments, and auto industry layoffs. They also dive into the bizarre world of new Lexus van designs, discuss the end of Apple CarPlay, and revisit two unforgettable vintage car ads — the “magic” power steering of the 1952 DeSoto and the shockingly seductive 1978 Gremlin. Finally, Nick and Tom wrap things up with another fun round of #StarSpotter and #MysteryShow. [Ep 400]

10/31/2025 | Today's daily devotional by C. H. Spurgeon on SermonAudio: Title: Immortal Till Work Done Subtitle: Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Prince of Preachers Event: Audiobook Date: 10/31/2025 Bible: Psalm 118:17 Length: 1 min.

Despite lingering concerns about volatility, scams, andlax regulatory oversight, cryptocurrency has evolved from a digital curiosity into a mainstream financial asset. About 28% of U.S. adults now hold some form of digital currency. Major financial firms and banks are increasingly offering crypto to their clients, and a growing number of merchants now accept crypto payments.Consumer advocates worry about the “gold rush” mentality that's taking place as millions try to cash in on the boom, seemingly unconcerned about the potential bust.In this episode: We talk to Amanda Fisher, policy director and COO of Better Markets and former Chief of Staff at the SEC, and Corey Frayer, director of investor protection at the Consumer Federation of America and former senior advisor at the SEC. We'll cover what crypto is, how it works, and why people are buying a currency that's virtually unregulated. Plus, we'll explain “meme coins” and “stable coins.” And, is crypto as secure as we're led to believe? (Spoiler alert: It's not!)Additional Resources: NerdWallet: ⁠Cryptocurrency Basics: Pros, Cons, and How It WorksBankrate: About 78% of Americans say they're uncomfortable investing in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. Here's whyRelated Consumerpedia Episode:Episode 81: Algorithms Secretly Control Your Financial FateNot a Checkbook member? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for a free 30-day trial to access all of our unbiased ratings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Checkbook's editors and researchers love to save you time and money, and they use a broad range of consumer-oriented websites and apps to do so.In this episode, we'll highlight some of their favorites and why they find them to be valuable tools.More from Checkbook: Our Editors' Favorite Websites and AppsNot a Checkbook member? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for a free 30-day trial to access all of our unbiased ratings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

10/6/2025 | Today's daily devotional by C. H. Spurgeon on SermonAudio: Title: The Leadership of Our Guide Subtitle: Faith's Checkbook by Spurgeon Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Prince of Preachers Event: Audiobook Date: 10/6/2025 Bible: John 16:13 Length: 1 min.

1. Called by God's Will2. Called for God's Purpose3. Called in God's GraceToday's sermon introduced us to the book of Ephesians, aptly called "The Believer's Bank" or "The Christian's Checkbook." We explored the concept of true riches in Christ, contrasting it with worldly wealth. Pastor Steve emphasized that as believers, we have access to unfathomable spiritual riches through our relationship with Jesus Christ. This truth has profound implications for how we view our identity, purpose, and daily walk with God.Takeaways:- We are called by God's will: Just as Paul was called as an apostle, we too are called to be ambassadors for Christ in our everyday lives.- We are called for God's purpose: As saints in Christ, we are set apart to encourage others, bear one another's burdens, and minister the Gospel in our spheres of influence.- We are called in God's grace: Our standing before God is not based on our good deeds but on His unmerited favor, which gives us hope and peace in all circumstances.As we continue this series, let's be encouraged to dive deep into the book of Ephesians. Let's challenge ourselves to fully grasp and live out the spiritual wealth we have in Christ. Remember, no matter what storms we face, if Jesus is in our boat, we will not sink!May God's grace and peace be with you all.

1. Called by God's Will2. Called for God's Purpose3. Called in God's GraceToday's sermon introduced us to the book of Ephesians, aptly called "The Believer's Bank" or "The Christian's Checkbook." We explored the concept of true riches in Christ, contrasting it with worldly wealth. Pastor Steve emphasized that as believers, we have access to unfathomable spiritual riches through our relationship with Jesus Christ. This truth has profound implications for how we view our identity, purpose, and daily walk with God.Takeaways:- We are called by God's will: Just as Paul was called as an apostle, we too are called to be ambassadors for Christ in our everyday lives.- We are called for God's purpose: As saints in Christ, we are set apart to encourage others, bear one another's burdens, and minister the Gospel in our spheres of influence.- We are called in God's grace: Our standing before God is not based on our good deeds but on His unmerited favor, which gives us hope and peace in all circumstances.As we continue this series, let's be encouraged to dive deep into the book of Ephesians. Let's challenge ourselves to fully grasp and live out the spiritual wealth we have in Christ. Remember, no matter what storms we face, if Jesus is in our boat, we will not sink!May God's grace and peace be with you all.

Nick welcomes back The Consumerman, Herb Weisbaum of Checkbook.org, to tackle listener questions and share updates on key consumer issues. They cover the federal government's plan to stop issuing paper checks, a Texas judge striking down the consumer-friendly Medical Debt Rule, and how shopping thrift stores can uncover unexpected treasures. Later, Car Guy Tom Appel from Consumer Guide Automotive drops in with the latest from the auto world, including his current test drives, a goofy Chrysler concept car, Ford's aggressive push toward EVs, and the trend of slipping tiny engines into big vehicles. The show wraps up with another fun round of #Starspotter and #MysteryShow.  [Ep 382]