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SHABBAT DAY LESSON — PROVERBS 6WHAT WE COVERProverbs 6 reveals two paths operating in every area of life: the way of life and the way of death.Through six witnesses, Solomon shows how departure from wisdom produces bondage, poverty, calamity, disorder, and destruction, while wisdom preserves life by keeping the heart aligned with Yahuah's order.We examine:• Surety and stewardship• The sluggard and labor• The worthless man and character• The seven abominations Yahuah hates• The way of life through instruction and correction• Covenant faithfulness and adulteryWHY THIS MESSAGE MATTERSMany people view Proverbs 6 as a collection of separate warnings.Solomon is teaching something much deeper.The chapter reveals that every departure from Yahuah's order begins in the heart and produces fruit according to its kind.The fruit reveals the path.The outcome reveals the departure.Proverbs 6 shows that wisdom is not merely knowledge. Wisdom is the way of life.SCRIPTURE REFERENCESProverbs 6Genesis 2–3Deuteronomy 28Deuteronomy 30Psalm 119Ezekiel 20:11Romans 5:12ABOUT AHAVA ~ LOVE ASSEMBLYWe teach the pure Word of Yahuah.No religion. No traditions. No compromise.SUPPORT THE WORK — GIVE VIA ZELLEZelle QR available at:ahavaloveministry.comFINAL HEART CHECKWhat fruit is appearing in your life?Bondage?Lack?Discord?Brokenness?Or life?The fruit reveals the path.Are you walking in the way of life, or are you walking in the way of death?“For reproofs of instruction are the way of life.”Proverbs 6:23

What role does data play in shaping the future of the surety industry? In this episode, Kat Shamapande and Mark McCallum welcome back Ryan Work, President & CEO of the Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA), to discuss the industry's growth, the importance of advocacy, and the recent data trends. They explore how effective collaboration and informed storytelling can influence policymakers, especially with significant funding initiatives on the horizon. Tune in for an inside look at the numbers behind the industry and the impact they're making beyond them. Find out more about the previous EY study mentioned during this episode. With special guest: Ryan Work, President & CEO, The Surety & Fidelity Association of America   Hosted by: Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP Sponsored by EMC Bond!

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Discover why surety bonds are leaning harder on reinsurance in 2026. Regulatory shifts, megaproject strain, contractor liquidity stress, and evolving capital demands are rewriting the playbook for underwriters and reinsurance pros everywhere. Learn more at: https://www.guarantre.com/linesofbusiness GUARANT City: Kigali Address: 2nd Floor Tower B Sanlam Towers Building Website: https://www.guarantre.com

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Standing surety (guaranteeing someone else's debt) is a high-risk financial commitment, as you become personally liable for the full debt if the borrower defaults. It should generally be avoided unless you can afford the repayments, trust the borrower implicitly, and have limited your liability in writing. Gerald and Kwena discuss the dangers of standing surety

Rev. Aldo Mondin - April 26, 2026

Today, my guest is Gary Eastman. Gary is an attorney turned entrepreneur who has built a thriving national surety bond brokerage business into one of the most misunderstood sectors of finance, or in one of the most misunderstood sectors of finance, and in just a minute, we're going to speak with Gary about performance bonding, also known as charity bonding.    https://swiftbonds.com/  

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Surety Group Leader Andy Roberts sits down with Marc Henry, Region Vice President for Sompo International and Damian Pintor, underwriter in the Western Region for Sompo International. They discuss underbillings and how surety companies view and handle them. Show Notes: ⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠, Sompo InternationalHost: Andy Roberts⁠⁠Guest: Marc Henry, Damian Pintor⁠⁠Producer/Editor: Megan LockhartMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Send us Fan MailHebrews 7:22 drops a single word that can settle a lifetime of anxiety: surety. We sit with that term and treat it like a legal document, not a religious slogan. A surety does not merely negotiate peace between two sides, he takes full responsibility for the debt. That means Jesus is not only standing between God and us, he is standing before the Father saying, “Charge it to me,” and the Father accepts his payment as complete.From there we follow the ripple effects: new covenant versus old covenant, why the new covenant is better, and why a covenant guaranteed by Christ cannot fail. We talk about justice being satisfied rather than ignored, the bondsman analogy that makes the logic feel real, and what it means to say Christ secures righteousness for us, not just a second chance. If your assurance rises and falls with your performance, Hebrews points you back to a Savior whose priesthood and promise never expire.We also dig into adoption and identity, including the background that makes adoption a strong legal picture of belonging. To anchor it all, we trace the “surety language” across key passages like 2 Corinthians 5:21 and Galatians 3:13, then end with the blunt question: is salvation partly us, or entirely Christ?If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs steadier footing, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us Fan MailIf you've ever wondered whether you're really safe with God, we go straight at the nerve of it: what if your assurance is supposed to rest on Jesus, not on you? We talk openly about how pride and fear can turn Christianity into a never-ending attempt to prove we're sincere enough, obedient enough, or “consistent” enough to stay saved.We keep coming back to one big idea with huge consequences for eternal security: Christ is our surety. A surety doesn't make salvation a possibility, he guarantees it. We walk through why a salvation that can be finally lost would imply a failed payment and a broken promise, and why the better covenant is better precisely because it accomplishes what the old covenant never could. Along the way, guests share how the gospel felt “too simple” until the simplicity became the point: look to Christ, trust Him, and stop trying to fund what He already finished.The conversation turns practical and urgent as we contrast repeated sacrifices and human effort with a completed atonement, a sustained faith, and a promised perseverance. We also give a sober warning about the self-payment trap, the idea that being “a good person” can cover a moral debt only Christ can pay.If this helped you, subscribe for more conversations on grace alone, share this with someone carrying anxiety about salvation, and leave a review telling us what part of the gospel is hardest for you to keep simple.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us Fan MailThe most dangerous comfort is thinking God's law can clean you up. We start with a simple image that cuts deep: the law is a mirror. It tells the truth about our filth, exposes our helplessness, and forces the real question, “What must I do to be saved?” Then we follow Jesus' answer where it actually leads: with man it is impossible, but with God all things are possible. From there, we get honest about predestination and election. Brother DT argues that grace is given before the foundation of the world, so the “middle” of the Christian life, repentance, transformation, fruit, is the reflection of God's choosing, not the cause of it. Brother Pat's thought experiment reframes suffering and providence: this world, with all its hardship, is the world God ordained for his purposes. Savannah brings needed clarity about our language too, warning against treating heaven like a destination we want without God, because a Christless heaven is no heaven at all. Dizzy sharpens the point with soteriology: salvation is not a lost object but a Person, Jesus Christ, and that changes everything about assurance of salvation and eternal security. Michelle grounds it in Romans 10, calling us to submit to God's righteousness instead of building our own. We close by contrasting old covenant performance with new covenant promise, where Christ is our surety and his obedience is imputed to us, and we refuse the modern temptation to mix grace with lawkeeping. If this conversation challenged you or gave you peace, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us Fan MailIf one weak link can break the chain, how could anyone ever have real assurance? We go straight at the uncomfortable question behind so much anxiety and argument in Christian theology: can salvation be secure if it depends on our performance, our consistency, or even our ability to correctly “hold on”? From Hebrews 7:22, we unpack the claim that Jesus is our surety, the legal guarantor of a better covenant of grace. That means he doesn't merely offer help, he takes responsibility. He pays the debt, fulfills the law we could not fulfill, and secures complete forgiveness and real righteousness before God.The conversation then turns to what happens if we deny that certainty. If the new covenant can fail, what does that imply about Christ's faithfulness and God's promise? We hear from others who press the point that salvation must be “of the Lord” from beginning to end, because we are not a sure foundation. Along the way we draw from the Old Testament storyline of God keeping every promise, and we talk about why cherry-picking verses instead of reading the whole Bible can distort the gospel.We also connect assurance to the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ through 1 Corinthians 15. If Christ is not raised, faith is empty and we are still in our sins. But if he is raised, then God's oath and God's covenant faithfulness become more than ideas, they become an anchor for the soul. You'll also hear a brief hymn that captures the heartbeat of grace: our sins are many, his mercy is more. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs steady ground, leave a review, and tell us what gives you the strongest confidence when doubt creeps in?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Series: Romans 5-8Date: 29-3-26Text: Romans 8:31-39Preacher: Jesse BakerEvent: SHLocation: St Ives

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March 15, 2026 - Rev. Jonas A. Brock

Today's poem is Surety by Anna Zumbahlen. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “Writing is a way of memorizing moments. I know this. I do this. Because a poem can act as a portal, taking me back to a specific time and place. So often, mid-experience, I start to sense the poetic possibility of the moment. I find myself making a metaphor or grasping for imagery and descriptive language. I'm half living in the present, half processing this moment's future on the page.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp

How do strong relationships within underwriting teams and between underwriters and producers shape the surety business? In this episode, we sit down with Bob Bowman of Holmes Murphy, Justin Tomlin of FNIC Group, and Rocky Pofahl and Cory Hamling of EMC to explore the vital collaboration between home office, field underwriters, and producers — and why trust, clarity, and communication drive success. Don't miss this look at the people and relationships inside the business of surety! With special guests: Bob Bowman, Surety Underwriting Manager, Holmes Murphy Justin Tomlin, Senior Vice President – Surety Manager, FNIC Group Rocky Pofahl, Assistant Vice President-Bond Underwriting Superintendent, EMC Cory Hamling, Bond Director, EMC Hosted by: Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP

Send a textThe room narrows when suffering lingers, and Job 17 gives that tightness a voice: corrupt breath, days that feel extinct, and graves that seem to wave from the roadside like vacancy signs at dusk. We sit with that ache and ask hard questions about what remains when the flame dips low and smoke outlasts fire. Along the way, we wrestle with the sting of mockery from people who should have been healers—friends whose certainty outpaced their compassion—and how misapplied truth can become a tool of cruelty.From there we turn to the fragile architecture of reputation. A good name, Scripture tells us, is worth more than riches, yet it's often the first casualty when pain makes us targets for easy answers. We talk about how to guard another's name, refuse lazy suspicion, and keep our counsel humane and accurate. If your instinct is to fix what you don't understand, this conversation will challenge your methods and invite you into a better ministry: presence, patience, and prayer that restores rather than indicts.At the core lies the question of rule: who sits on the throne of the heart? There's no shared sovereignty, no quiet deal-making with God. We unpack what it means to yield to Christ's reign in concrete ways—habits of confession, Scripture-shaped desires, and the daily mortification of pride and control. We also draw a boundary around fruitless debates and platform theatrics, choosing substance over spectacle and truth over noise. If you've ever felt your wick smolder more than shine, this is an invitation to steady hope: your breath still witnesses to God's care, your name can be kept, and your heart can rest under a better King.If the message helped you breathe a little easier, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs steadiness today, and leave a review to help others find their way here.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send a textStop scrolling past the mission. We confront a growing habit among believers: waiting for questions, chasing arguments, and mistaking online debates for obedience to the Great Commission. Our conversation leans hard into clarity—what the gospel is, why many can't state it simply, and how assurance in Christ frees us to speak with love and conviction in ordinary places like office hallways, grocery lines, and slick winter sidewalks.We unpack the rich, legal language of Job 17 and the word surety. Job longs for someone to “strike hands” with him—an advocate who pledges himself in the divine court. That's where Jesus shines: our mediator and guarantor, the one who turns his perfect record into ours. When salvation rests on his finished work, confidence rises and fear shrinks. We tie this anchor to everyday practice: a warm greeting at work, a brief prayer before errands, a clear two-minute gospel that honors God's holiness, names our sin, proclaims the cross and resurrection, and invites faith and repentance.Along the way, we get honest about fatigue and discouragement. Some of us feel worn thin from serving, grieving, or feeling out of place. We meet that ache with Scripture, prayer, and community care, urging one another to operate from overflow, not fumes. Small obedience matters. Kindness opens doors. The Spirit revives the encourager even as we encourage others. And because Christ is our surety, our footing is secure—so we can take holy risks, speak plainly, and love people well without waiting for the perfect moment.If this sparks you to trade debates for invitations, subscribe, share this episode with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review with one practical step you'll take to share the gospel this week.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send a textWhat holds when everything else shakes? We walk through Job's raw plea for vindication and discover a blazing center of hope: Christ stands as our surety, not our performance. From the opening challenge to the final amen, we trace how a battered saint finds footing by appealing to God's justice, not his own strength—and why that same move frees modern believers from the fear of losing what Jesus secured.We talk candidly about the claim that “you can lose salvation,” and why that teaching crushes tender consciences and shrinks the cross. Job's story confronts us: even when God feels severe, faith runs to the very One who afflicts and says, Justify me by your righteousness. That is not denial; it is trust in the character of God. Along the way, we wrestle with the pain of “miserable comforters,” those closest to us who offer harsh judgment instead of mercy. The panel shares personal moments of suffering, the steadying work of the Holy Spirit, and the way Scripture—not trends—heals the soul from the inside out.You'll hear practical wisdom on loving family who reject the gospel, recognizing enemies without becoming embittered, and planting seeds with patience. We explore how God sometimes withholds understanding from the proud, why perseverance is the Spirit's gift from start to finish, and how the name Israel—those who prevail with God—describes the believer who clings rather than quits. We end by rejecting labels that divide Christ's body and by fixing our eyes on the Advocate who lives to intercede.If this conversation strengthens your grip on grace, share it with a friend, subscribe for more, and leave a review so others can find this message of assurance. What promise are you holding onto today?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send a textWhat if love looks like walking away sooner than you think? We open with a candid look at how race, class, and tribe still slice through the church, then set a firmer anchor: Christ calls one people without distinction. From there, the conversation turns to a thorny pastoral moment online—after countless rounds with a persistent critic, is it faithfulness to reengage or wisdom to step back? We ask where discernment meets courage, and why trying harder isn't the same as bearing fruit.Together we face a bracing claim from Job: sometimes God withholds understanding. That truth doesn't license apathy; it frees us from the illusion that better arguments guarantee changed hearts. We explore a practical path: try once, try twice, maybe a third time if unsure, then shake the dust and pray. Not because truth is weak, but because love is patient enough to stop pushing and start interceding. Along the way we revisit Paul's talk of the “foolishness” of preaching, the roles of planting, watering, and harvesting, and how prayer becomes the work that outlasts our words.We then zoom out to the tools in our hands. Social media isn't a fad; it's the modern printing press with two-way power. That can terrify or it can energize, depending on how we steward it. We share why we keep our messages crisp and focused, how brevity sharpens thought, and how distributing conversations across dozens of platforms can carry the gospel farther without diluting it. Finally, we wrestle honestly with Job 17:5 across translations—flattery, betrayal, and the cost of harming a friend under holy-sounding words—owning our uncertainty while holding fast to what is clear.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who's weary of endless arguments, and leave a review to help more people find these conversations. What's your cue to stop debating and start praying?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send a textA single line in Job 17 brings our study to a full stop—and that pause becomes the point. We pull up multiple translations, compare how “flattery,” “denounce,” and “betray” shift the verse's force, and ask an honest question: who is speaking to whom, and what does it mean for the eyes of children to fail? Instead of forcing a tidy reading, we model how to think with Scripture—slowing down, weighing context, and letting the Bible interpret the Bible.As we trace the proverb-like shape of Job's words, we talk about speech that forms character and the sobering possibility of generational fallout. Is this about smooth talk masking harm, or about friends weaponizing truth out of season? We look to Psalm 69 to echo Job's tone of weary hope and consider how inherited patterns can dull vision over time. Along the way, we keep our theological feet on the ground: faith can be steady even when emotions are not, and humility in interpretation protects both the text and the people we love.Life breaks into the study when a listener shares a raw season—marriage in crisis, housing uncertain, heart unsteady. That confession turns exegesis into practice. We rally in prayer, pull strength from Ephesians' call to walk as children of light, and name the difference between happiness and joy. The thread through it all is simple and strong: when Scripture stumps us, we don't pretend; we persevere together. Come hear a community wrestle with Job 17, compare translations with care, and turn hard questions into deeper trust. If this resonates, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find the study.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Most real estate investors have never heard of surety bonds, yet these little-known financial tools can determine whether a project finishes on time—or falls apart. In this episode, Brian Hamrick talks with Gary Eastman, attorney turned entrepreneur and founder of Axcess Surety and Swiftbonds, two of the nation's leading surety bond brokerages. After 17 years as General Counsel for Fortune 500 companies, Gary discovered how surety bonds quietly drive the $22 billion construction and development industry. Gary explains why every developer, investor, and property owner should understand how surety bonds protect capital, guarantee performance, and keep projects moving even when contractors fail or materials run short. You'll learn: What a surety bond actually is—and how it differs from insurance How surety bonds protect investors from contractor default, liens, and delays Real-world examples of bonds preventing multimillion-dollar losses Why material shortages and labor constraints are making bonds more essential than ever How lenders are beginning to require bonds for new development projects The cost-benefit math behind when to bond and when not to How Gary uses AI to analyze project data and identify emerging risks in real estate If you're investing in multifamily, development, or rehab projects, this conversation will change how you think about risk management in real estate.

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In this episode of Constructive, we sit down with Gary Eastman, President of SwiftBonds and Axcess Surety. Bonding is the "oxygen" of the construction industry, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood parts of the business.If you have ever felt stuck at a certain revenue ceiling, Gary explains how to unlock the next level of your company. We discuss why a surety bond is a guarantee—not insurance—and how it acts as the key to graduating from small residential jobs to major public and commercial projects. Gary shares tactical advice on managing your books, the importance of "velocity of money," and how to avoid the "red flags" that kill your bonding capacity.In this episode, you'll learn:The Surety Secret: Why bonding is a three-party guarantee and how it differs from risk-sharing insurance.Scaling Your Capacity: The three tiers of bonding and how to move from "credit-based" to "full underwriting".The $1M Strategy: A thought experiment on how to take $50,000 and turn it into a million-dollar bond line in two years.Future-Proofing: How AI and data analytics are replacing the "retiring 50-year veteran" to keep projects efficient and safe.SwiftBonds: swiftbonds.com Axcess Surety: axcess-surety.com Music: https://www.bensound.comLicense code: DSEV5SKEXGAJTELKArtist: Roman SenykConnect with Gary EastmanMusic Credits

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Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley sits down with Surety Group Leader Andy Roberts to talk about why contractors should have a year-end meeting with their surety company and agent.Show Notes: ⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠.Director/Host: ⁠⁠Alyssa BurleyGuest: ⁠⁠Andy Roberts⁠⁠Producer/Editor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2025. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

What is a surety bond in real estate, and why is it NOT insurance? Most people misunderstand how surety bonds actually work and that confusion can lead to costly mistakes in real estate deals. In this video, we break down surety bonds in real estate in simple terms. You'll learn how surety bonds work, who they protect, and why they're required for real estate developers, property managers, and licensed professionals. We also explain the key difference between surety bonds vs insurance, a distinction most people get wrong. If you've ever wondered how property owners stay protected when a developer walks away from a project or why states require surety bonds for real estate licensing, this video will give you clarity.  What You'll Learn in This Video What a surety bond is in real estate Why surety bonds are not insurance The 3 parties in a surety bond (principal, obligee, surety) How surety bonds protect property owners and government agencies Common real estate surety bonds (performance, licensing, property management) What happens when a surety bond is claimed Connect with the Global Investors Show, Charles Carillo and Harborside Partners: ◾ Setup a FREE 30 Minute Strategy Call with Charles: http://ScheduleCharles.com ◾ Learn How To Invest In Real Estate: https://www.SyndicationSuperstars.com/  ◾ FREE Passive Investing Guide: http://www.HSPguide.com ◾ Join Our Weekly Email Newsletter: http://www.HSPsignup.com ◾ Passively Invest in Real Estate: http://www.InvestHSP.com ◾ Global Investors Web Page: http://GlobalInvestorsPodcast.com/  

Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Account Executive of the Surety Department Josh Hill talk about how utilizing reviewed financials can help contractors improve their surety program.Show Notes: ⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠.Director/Host: ⁠⁠Alyssa Burley⁠⁠Guest: ⁠⁠Josh HillProducer/Editor: Megan LockhartMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2025. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Valery Tan, CEO & Co-Founder of Surety Singapore, as part of the Milken Asia Summit coverage. Inspired by her mother's perimenopause journey, Valery explains why midlife and menopause remain deeply stigmatized in Asia and how that impacts women at home and at work. She shares how Surety Singapore uses education, medically reviewed content, workplace programs, and community-building to help women — and their colleagues — better understand and support midlife transitions. Valery's mission is to make midlife visible, dignified, and inclusive, reframing it as the start of a new chapter rather than the end of one. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Let's Get Surety®, we sit down with Brad Robinson of Ward & Robinson, a CPA who has served on the financial leadership teams of both general contractors and subcontractors. Brad brings a unique, dual-perspective lens to today's most pressing risk-management challenges. Brad shares hard-won lessons from the field, including where prequalification processes often break down, how subs can better position themselves, how General Contractors evaluate risk, and why a strong surety relationship is one of the most valuable differentiators in today's market. Smart, practical, and candid—this is an episode every surety and construction professional should hear. With special guest: Brad Robinson, Partner, Ward & Robinson LLC Hosted by: Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP Sponsored by Liberty Mutual Surety!  

In this conversation, Gary Eastman discusses the current state of the real estate market, emphasizing the importance of relationships and understanding global changes. He highlights the need for businesses to adapt to market conditions, the significance of building strong networks, and the impact of geopolitical shifts on future opportunities. The discussion underscores the value of integrity and the role of people in driving business success.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

“Thine eyes shall see the King in His beauty.” — Isaiah 33:17 The more you know about Christ the less will you be satisfied with superficial views of Him; and the more deeply you study His transactions in the eternal covenant, His engagements on your behalf as the eternal Surety, and the fulness of His […]

Curious about the state of the surety industry? Ryan Work, President and CEO of The Surety & Fidelity Association of America, joins the hosts of Let's Get Surety to break down key trends, legislative priorities, and how data is aiding surety industry advocacy efforts. Additionally, he discusses the recent surge in private bonding, 2025 Q2's surprising loss ratio drop, and how SFAA's Foundation invests in future talent. Don't miss this timely overview of the numbers and insights driving surety interests forward today. Get more info on the EY study mentioned during this episode or listen to the Virtual Event and explanation by SFAA's Peter Roth. With special guest: Ryan Work, President & CEO, The Surety & Fidelity Association of America Hosted by: Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP Sponsored by Liberty Mutual Surety!

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha's top stories with editors David Bank and Amy Cortese. Up this week: At Neighborhood Economics in Chicago, entrepreneurship through acquisition and other promising ideas are filling out the playbook for shared prosperity; How ExxonMobil's new voting program for retail investors aims to change the balance of power in corporate governance. And, how reinsurer GreenieRE is bringing the concept of surety bonds to help scale climate tech investments.Story links:“Expanding ‘entrepreneurship through acquisition' for inclusive wealth creation in the US and Canada,”“Investors who refuse to take a loyalty oath to ExxonMobil should decline to join its ‘retail voting program,'” by As You Sow's Andrew Behar“GreenieRe sees ‘impact insurance' surety bonds as the key to scaling climate tech,” by Amy Cortese

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha's top stories with editors David Bank and Amy Cortese. Up this week: At Neighborhood Economics in Chicago, entrepreneurship through acquisition and other promising ideas are filling out the playbook for shared prosperity; How ExxonMobil's new voting program for retail investors aims to change the balance of power in corporate governance. And, how reinsurer GreenieRE is bringing the concept of surety bonds to help scale climate tech investments.Story links:“⁠Expanding ‘entrepreneurship through acquisition' for inclusive wealth creation in the US and Canada⁠,”“⁠Investors who refuse to take a loyalty oath to ExxonMobil should decline to join its ‘retail voting program,'⁠” by As You Sow's Andrew Behar“⁠GreenieRe sees ‘impact insurance' surety bonds as the key to scaling climate tech⁠,” by Amy Cortese

We live in a time when most sermons are like "how-to" manuals. Five easy steps to a healthy marriage... Strategies for overcoming the daily doldrums... Sure-fire methods for putting pride in its place. But sometimes, it's simply good to bask in the wonder and marvel of our salvation. Peter does so as he begins his first epistle and we'll join him as we look at the Source, Substance, and Surety of our Salvation.

Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Account Executive of the Surety Department Josh Hill talk about maintaining strong banking relationships that support a business' surety bonding capacity.Show Notes: ⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠.Director/Host: ⁠⁠Alyssa Burley⁠⁠Guest: ⁠⁠Josh HillProducer/Editor: Megan LockhartMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2025. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

Curious how a surety professional can influence the laws that protect our industry? Join us as our guests, Larry LeClair of NASBP, Alan Starks of Christensen Group Insurance, and Matt Cocco of Smith Brothers Insurance, as they discuss why advocacy is vital to the surety industry, how easy and rewarding the Federal Legislative Fly-in is, and how you can make a real impact in Washington. Get more information on attending the Federal Legislative Fly-in now! Don't miss it! Also check out the Surety Bond Quarterly article titled, "A Family Experience at the Legislative Fly-in" mentioned during this episode! With special guests: Larry LeClair, Director, Government Relations, NASBP Alan Starks, NASBP's GR Committee Chair and Senior Vice President – Surety, Christensen Group Insurance Matt Cocco, NASBP's GR Committee Vice Chair and Surety Risk Advisor, Partner, Smith Brothers Insurance Hosted by: Kat Shamapande, Director, Professional Development, NASBP and Mark McCallum, CEO, NASBP Sponsored by Old Republic Surety!