Podcast appearances and mentions of ben macdonald

Today’s headline news for Canadian IT solution providers: Pax8 Beyond26 – managed intelligence: Pax8 wrapped its annual Beyond conference in Salt Lake City on Tuesday with over 3,500 attendees including 200+ from Canada, centering the show on the transition from managed services to the Managed Intelligence Provider model. The headline announcement was Microsoft Agent 365 for Managed Intelligence – multi-tenant governance of agentic AI across MSP client environments through the Pax8 Agent Store, arriving in July – alongside the launch of the Managed Intelligence Provider Program, Voyager Alliance Rewards, and the Managed Intelligence Alliance. CEO Scott Chasin argued that as AI models commoditize, the trust MSPs have already built with clients is their primary competitive advantage going forward. Arrow Electronics global experience centers: Arrow introduced a network of global experience centers on Tuesday, built in close collaboration with channel partners in North America and Europe to reflect how partners actually go to market today. Facilities in the US and Sweden are fully networked to deliver a consistent design and testing experience regardless of location, and are designed specifically to help partners accelerate the move from AI and cloud evaluation into deployment and monetization. Mitel names new channel chief: Mitel has appointed Ben Macdonald as vice president of global channel go-to-market, bringing experience from Owl Labs, Poly, Juniper Networks, and Ekahau. The hire comes as Mitel’s own research shows 68 percent of businesses are running communications infrastructure more than seven years old, with 92 percent of modernizing organizations choosing an integrated-hybrid strategy – a dynamic the company says positions its 6,000-plus channel partners at the center of one of the largest communications refresh cycles in a decade. Cork Cyber wins Pax8 Startup Vendor of the Year: Pax8 recognized Cork Cyber at Beyond26 for its AI-native remediation platform built for MSPs, which remediates threats automatically, reduces ticket volume, and provides financial payback when risks slip through. The award was presented on the Beyond mainstage by Pax8 president Nick Heddy. Canada’s cloud market: A new report from the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project, covered by CBC News, calls the Canadian cloud computing market “broken,” warning that Amazon, Microsoft, and Google control approximately 85 percent of the market. The report argues that even adding domestic sovereign alternatives will not fix the problem without interoperability standards, coining the term “maplewashed dependency” for the risk of trading one lock-in for another. Pentesting research: New research from Cobalt and Omdia finds that 53 percent of security leaders believe traditional penetration testing is now outdated, with demand growing for continuous, AI-assisted approaches. iCOUNTER leadership: iCOUNTER has appointed Joel Molinoff, formerly of BlueVoyant and CBS Corporation, as chief operating officer. DataStrike expansion: DataStrike has expanded its Linux managed services practice by hiring Jon Cain as senior Linux infrastructure engineer to meet growing client demand. Read Full Transcript Welcome to The Buzz from ChannelBuzz.ca, I’m Robert Dutt, today is Thursday, June 11, 2026, and here’s what’s happening in the channel today. Pax8 wrapped its annual Beyond conference in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, and the event made a clear statement about where the distributor sees the managed services business heading. With more than 3,500 attendees – including over 200 from Canada – the show centered on what Pax8 is calling the Managed Intelligence Provider model, or MIP. The idea is that MSPs are no longer primarily managing infrastructure. The next phase of the business is orchestrating agentic AI and delivering outcomes that SMB customers cannot build on their own. The headline product announcement from the show was Microsoft Agent 365 for Managed Intelligence, which will give MSPs multi-tenant governance of agentic AI across their client base through the Pax8 Agent Store, arriving in July. Alongside that, Pax8 announced the Managed Intelligence Provider Program, the Voyager Alliance Rewards program, and the Managed Intelligence Alliance, all aimed at helping partners navigate that business model transition. CEO Scott Chasin’s central argument was that as AI models commoditize rapidly, the trust that MSPs have already built with their clients becomes the primary competitive differentiator. It’s a different kind of pitch than many vendors have been making this year, and the Canadian partner contingent at the show was among the largest regional groups in attendance. Distribution giant Arrow Electronics introduced a new set of networked global experience centers on Tuesday, and the design philosophy behind them is worth paying attention to. According to Arrow, the facilities in the US and Sweden were built in close collaboration with channel partners across North America and Europe, specifically around how partners actually go to market today, where they face constraints, and what slows them down. The two locations are fully networked, meaning the design and testing experience is consistent regardless of where the customer or partner is located. Arrow has operated various lab facilities over the years, but this iteration is explicitly oriented around solving the commercial and operational friction partners face in moving customers from AI and cloud evaluation into deployment. For solution providers working to differentiate on deep technical expertise and pre-sales capability, the ability to leverage distribution infrastructure at this level is increasingly part of the value equation. Mitel announced Tuesday that Ben Macdonald has joined the company as vice president of global channel go-to-market, making him the company’s new channel chief. Macdonald comes from Owl Labs, where he led the shift to a scalable B2B and enterprise channel model including strategic alliances with Microsoft and Lenovo. He has also held senior channel roles at Poly, Juniper Networks, and Ekahau. The appointment arrives at a moment Mitel describes as one of the largest communications refresh cycles in a decade. According to Mitel’s own research, 68 percent of businesses are currently running communications systems that are more than seven years old, and 92 percent of organizations actively modernizing are choosing an integrated-hybrid strategy. Macdonald’s specific background – building recurring revenue models out of historically transactional, hardware-centric businesses – aligns directly with what Mitel says it needs. For the more than 6,000 channel partners in Mitel’s ecosystem, including a significant number of Canadian resellers and MSPs with established UC practices, the appointment signals an intent to activate that market opportunity through the partner community. In Brief – Pax8 named Cork Cyber its Startup Vendor of the Year at Beyond, recognizing the MSP-focused AI remediation platform that remediates threats automatically and pays out financially when risks slip through. A report from the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project calls Canada’s cloud computing market “broken,” warning that Amazon, Microsoft and Google control 85 percent of the market and domestic providers risk creating what the report calls “maplewashed dependencies.” Cobalt and Omdia research finds that 53 percent of security leaders believe traditional penetration testing is now outdated. iCOUNTER appoints Joel Molinoff, formerly of BlueVoyant and CBS Corporation, as chief operating officer. DataStrike expands its Linux managed services practice by hiring Jon Cain as senior Linux infrastructure engineer. Full details and links in the show notes or the blog post. Later today on In The Channel, we’re hearing from Josh Singh at Turning Point Technologies in Vancouver – it’s a conversation about running a single-vendor Dell practice, AI for SMB, and why backup is the last line of defense against ransomware. And if you haven’t heard it yet, yesterday on In The Channel I sat down with ESTI’s Earl Gosick on AI infrastructure, cyber resilience, and why Saskatchewan may be Canada’s next data center hub. That’s how we’re seeing the headlines today. I’m Robert Dutt for ChannelBuzz.ca, thanks for listening. Have a great day.

Is it the rant on the Boston massacre or an overview of the Cyclones' Weenie Weekend? Take your pick, we've got both. Buckle up, Pottymouth has takes. Adley is back and he brought his bat, James spoils a debut, and Ben MacDonald has a UFO moment. The Mexico Series brought a split for SD and ARI, and a big win for local kids with a huge free baseball clinic and Play Ball benefits. Patti highlights MLB's surprisingly good sustainability work including team awards announced on Earth Day. We're concerned about the health effects of consuming processed meat and running of laps yet we can't look away. And NYY hit the slippery slope of first we can have facial hair so now we're asking for navy blue.We say, “New York does sh*t right – I can't believe I said that out loud,” “butter delivery system,” and “the As don't have a city to connect with.” Fight the man, go see some live baseball, send your game balls to Meredith,, and find us on Bluesky @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. We now have episode transcripts available!  They are available for free at our Patreon site. Say goodnight, Pottymouth. 

Ben MacDonald- April 19th, 2026 - Being Faithful in Dangerous times John 15:18, Eph 6:10-12, Job 1:6-12, John 16:33 John 15:18-19, Heb 2:18, John 12:27-28 Matt 16:24, Heb 12:1-2, Phill 1:20-24 1 John 4:4, Acts 4:29, Act 4:23-37

Ben Macdonald - September 14th, 2025 - Eternity Genesis 1:26-27 Ecclesiastes 3:11 God is the only truly eternal being, the one who was before all things and created all things. God is the only truly eternal being, the one who was before all things and created all things. We humans are finite beings, created by God. God is the only truly eternal being, the one who was before all things and created all things. We humans are finite beings, created by God. God has imparted or “programmed” eternity into our souls, but our understanding of eternity in this life is limited. Hebrews 9:27 ETERNAL DEATH AND ETERNAL LIFE The Outer Darkness, or “Hell” is the eternal reality and natural consequence of sin. Those who reject Christ and his promises and blessings to focus on the things of this life will be removed from God's presence in eternity. Sin is pleasurable in the moment, but with devastating eternal consequences. Colossians 2:13-14 Eternal Life, or “Heaven” is the eternal reality of God's love, grace, and goodness to us. The eternal reward for all who follow Christ. “And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” -John 17:3 Eternal Life is the full, intimate knowledge of God. IS MY HEART & MIND SET ON ETERNITY? Eternal Life is not just the limited knowledge of God in this life, but also a glorious future for those who choose him. Heaven is the place we belong. Our home. “If our hope in Christ is only for this life, we are more to be pitied than anyone in the world.” -1 Corinthians 15:19 No eye has seen, No ear has heard, No human mind has conceived he things God has prepared for those who love him

For all those Masterchef Australia fans out there, we have a treat for you. We've got this season's Kiwi contestant Ben MacDonald in the Auckland studio Now just a warning, if you haven't seen last night's episode and you're worried about spoilers please don't click on the link to listen! Ben has been competing in this year's MasterChef Australia: Back to Win season, eleven years after first appearing on the show in 2014 where he placed sixth.

In this episode, I talk with Benjamin MacDonald (Apologetics Canada) about the rise of secularization in the West: what it is, where it came from, and how it's quietly reshaping not just our culture, but our churches.Ben MacDonald is a theologian, speaker, and educator with a heart for engaging faith and culture. After a brief career in television news, Ben earned his Master of Theology from Acadia Divinity College and completed a PhD in Theological Studies at Wycliffe College, TST. In addition to his work with Apologetics Canada, Ben serves as recruiter and adjunct lecturer at Acadia Divinity College.

The City of the Living GodSeries: The Living God Speaker: Ben MacDonaldSunday MorningDate: 27th July 2025Passage: Psalm 48:1-14

Ben Macdonald - March 9th, 2025 -Temptations Genesis 3 - 4 Genesis 3 :3 -15 Genesis 4 : 4 - 7 Temptation of Adam Satan plants doubt; "Did God really say that?" Sin entered the world because Adam and Eve doubted the truth and listened to the wrong voice. God reveals his plan to save humanity even while cursing the earth, foreshadowing the one who would crush the serpent. Temptation of Christ Once again, Satan attempts to plant doubt; "If you are the Son of God..." Adam gave away authority to Satan by doubting the Word of God. Jesus reclaims that authority when he responds to temptation with the word of God. Deuteronomy 8:1-3 Matthew 16:21-23 The Final Temptation of Christ Throughout his life, Jesus is repeatedly tempted to abandon the cross and thus abandon God's plan to redeem humanity. Throughout his life, Jesus is repeatedly tempted to abandon the cross and thus abandon God's plan to redeem humanity. The mental torment Jesus faced is finally revealed at Gethsemane. Facing the cross, Jesus is "overwhelmed with sorrow" yet submits to his Father's will. Matthew 26:36-41 Adam's Fate As a result of his sin, Adam found himself standing naked and trembling before God, having to answer for his sin. He was also expelled from the garden, the place of God's presence. The same fate awaits all who follow Adam's lead. 1 Corinthians 15: 21-22 The Serpent Has Been Crushed The cycle of temptation, sin, and death is broken thanks to Christ's triumph at the cross.

Evan Cohen, in for Greeny, discusses with Hembo if he is given too much leeway to air his grievances when Greeny is off. We react to the breaking news that the Commanders hired Dan Quinn as their next HC, which effectively means several big time coaches are out of a job in 2024. Both Evan and Hembo are uninspired by the hire. Pat Mahomes Sr. joins the show to discuss where he has his son in his all-time QB rankings, meeting Taylor Swift, and where his son gets his...surprising physique. We wrap up the show with a thrilling Sneaky Hembo Trivia. Plus, Ben Macdonald. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Spanish voice of YOUR Cleveland Cavaliers returns to the podcast to talk about the team's summer success and give a preview of what's to come next season. - - -  A couple of Cavs birthday shoutouts to Alec Burks and Ben MacDonald, who both had relatively brief stops in The Land. - - - Let's get down to the nitty gritty. Let's do it. - - - Check out Across The Cavs on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acrossthecavs?trk=public_post_reshare_feed-actor-name Twitter: @AcrossCavs IG: @AcrossTheCavs --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/across-the-cavs/support

In the third hour of a Friday BBMS, the guys open up with a discussion on the AL/NL All-star rosters and some possible snubs.  Did Adley deserve the nod over Jonah Heim?  More baseball follows as we reflect on the O's as a year's gone by since the start of 'The Winning Streak.'  Have your feelings on the team taken a complete 180 since then?  O's broadcaster and former #1 overall pick Ben MacDonald then joins the show to discuss the Birds upcoming series against the Twins.  Can they jump on these talented Twins pitchers?  To close the hour out, Ed, Rob, and Jeremy, hear from Chris Davis on the Adam Jones podcast.  Have your feelings on Davis' exit from the team changed since 2020?

It's a playoff edition of the BCHL Podcast! On this week's episode, we speak with Quinnipiac University senior and Chilliwack Chiefs alumnus Skyler Brind'Amour (2:44) whose team is preparing for the NCAA's Frozen Four next week. We also speak with West Kelowna Warriors forward, Seattle Kraken draft pick and Harvard University commit Ben MacDonald (21:04) as the Warriors prepare to take on the Vernon Vipers in the first round of the Shaw BCHL Playoffs. The BCHL Podcast is presented by Finning.

Award-winning writer Ben Macdonald joins us to discuss his new book Cornerstones, how these species can save our planet and the power of books to shape our lives. We are also joined by Rose Malleson, founder of a sustainability book club, who shares her recommendations for summer reading. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did the Seattle Kraken Broadcast team just get even better?!We hardly thought it was possible, but the Kraken might have played "Mr. Steal Yo Man" again by scooping up Hockey Hall of Famer Eddie Olczyk from the Chicago Blackhawks. Locked on Kraken host Erica L. Ayala breaks down the news (not yet reported by the Kraken) and what it means for Chicago and Seattle. Next, Erica talks NHL Free Agency grades. How is Ron Francis doing?Finally, get to know Kraken prospect, Ben MacDonald. Kraken land Eddie Olczyk Olczyk talks to Dan Kaplan about moving forward Kraken CapFriendly Kraken SZN celebrates Ron Francis Day A Deep Dive into the Eddie Olczyk - Blackhawks divorce NHL Free Agency grades Ben MacDonald: A Family Affair Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did the Seattle Kraken Broadcast team just get even better?! We hardly thought it was possible, but the Kraken might have played "Mr. Steal Yo Man" again by scooping up Hockey Hall of Famer Eddie Olczyk from the Chicago Blackhawks. Locked on Kraken host Erica L. Ayala breaks down the news (not yet reported by the Kraken) and what it means for Chicago and Seattle. Next, Erica talks NHL Free Agency grades. How is Ron Francis doing? Finally, get to know Kraken prospect, Ben MacDonald. Kraken land Eddie Olczyk Olczyk talks to Dan Kaplan about moving forward Kraken CapFriendly Kraken SZN celebrates Ron Francis Day A Deep Dive into the Eddie Olczyk - Blackhawks divorce NHL Free Agency grades Ben MacDonald: A Family Affair Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RAW AUDIO: Ben MacDonald at the podium, NHL Draft, July 8 in Montreal

This week's episode features Ben MacDonald, VP of Sales at The Ad King, Inc - family owned and operated promotional products company (think logo printing on mugs, pens, t-shirts, and other memorabilia!) In this episode, we talked about how retro is "in" right now, the beginnings of the business (it's been around since the 1920's, wow!), why college isn't the right path for everyone, and why we both think schools shouldn't push college prep as hard (and how the other options can be great!) Ben talks about how following in his family's footsteps has been so rewarding, but on the flipside how it can be so difficult to achieve work/life balance. COVID-19 has also affected the supply chain so badly (so be sure to contact your promotional product people ASAP when you need to get something done!) We also talked about why word of mouth will always be the most important referral source for small businesses, how it can be difficult to turn away work from non-ideal clients, the fear of social media take-downs, and how his father's death affected both his personal AND business life tremendously. You can learn more about Ben's business on theadking.com - and be sure to follow them on Instagram @theadkinginc ! Interested in ordering some promotional products? Ben can be reached directly at bendmacdonald@gmail.com.

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What if everything we know about history is based on a foundation of lies? Was North America a continent of primitives, or a grand society with architecture and technology surpassing our modern capabilities? These are the questions on deck with Howdie Mickoski, an author, historian, and deeply spiritual researcher who wrote Exposing The Expositions: Ancient Rome In America?Video Version of Episode: https://youtu.be/tzU-yR5bBjMINNERVERSE PLUS+ is now on Rokfin! Join to access premium content from a plethora of creators!https://www.rokfin.com/innerverseRiding shotgun this time is John Coleman of the Apocatastasis Institute, bringing the perspective of history through academia and education.SHOW NOTES & LINKSExposing The Expositions: Ancient Rome In America? - https://www.amazon.com/dp/8269126616/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_JH6A84YQTX8MA5FQEARREgyptian Wisdom Revealed - https://www.egyptian-wisdom-revealed.com/Howdie Mickoski Talks on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2H-CUHTboLh8mumJU7HRYgApocatastasis Institute - https://apocatastasisinstitute.wordpress.com/John Coleman on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkT2-dZQxmRcf2nOpwWSqMg"Roll With It" by Ben MacDonald -https://soundcloud.com/ben-mcdonald-271170683/roll-with-itSUPPORT INNERVERSEJoin Rokfin to get InnerVerse Plus+ and Exclusive Content - https://www.rokfin.com/innerverseSubscribe to InnerVerse on Patreon for Extended Episodes - https://www.patreon.com/innerverseJoin the InnerVerse Tribe on our Discord Chat Server - https://discord.com/invite/ECuVMUpInnerVerse T-Shirts, Posters & Art Store - https://www.designbyhumans.com/shop/TripFlipArt/t-shirts/Support InnerVerse by Shopping at Secret Energy - https://store.secretenergy.com/?ref=chancegartonLeave a 5 Star Review for InnerVerse on iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/innerverse-podcast/id1066918535?mt=2Make A Donation Through Paypal - https://paypal.me/chancegarton?locale.x=en_US See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lost to the UK since Roman times, according to Ben Macdonald - conservation writer, field director in wildlife television and keen naturalist - the enormous Dalmatian pelican might once again be spotted (no pun intended) gliding across our marshes and wetlands.  Along with John Arbon from WWT's Barnes Wetland Centre, Ben describes the dramatic decline of the bird population in the UK over the past 2000 years and the hopes for the future rebirding of the country.  Pockets of diverse wildlife as seen on John's patch at Barnes could spread and be re-established.  Not a flight of fancy but an exciting, realisable vision. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can you train your brain to stay young beyond its natural age? Recent research suggests so - and we take a look at the science and what this means for society at large (00:40). Plus, we talk about the impact of grouse hunting on our countryside (9:30), and last, what does sobriety teach you (20:45)? With Damian Green MP, Linda Blair, Ben MacDonald, Tim Bonner, Damian Thompson and Tanya Gold. Presented by Lara Prendergast. Produced by Cindy Yu and Gabriel Radonich.

Can you train your brain to stay young beyond its natural age? Recent research suggests so - and we take a look at the science and what this means for society at large (00:45). Plus, we talk about the impact of grouse hunting on our countryside (9:35), and last, what does sobriety teach you (20:50)? With Damian Green MP, Linda Blair, Ben MacDonald, Tim Bonner, Damian Thompson and Tanya Gold. Presented by Lara Prendergast. Produced by Cindy Yu and Gabriel Radonich.

This week Ben MacDonald is back with us, and we're talking about how God's authority shapes our identity based on John chapter 9.

This week Ben MacDonald is back with us, and we're talking about how God's authority shapes our identity based on John chapter 9.

Is scripture reliable? What do we do with some of the inconsistencies that can be picked out? This week Ben MacDonald is with us to talk about why scripture is indeed reliable.

Is scripture reliable? What do we do with some of the inconsistencies that can be picked out? This week Ben MacDonald is with us to talk about why scripture is indeed reliable.

Ben MacDonald takes us through some common heresies that cropped up in Early Church history and how those same heresies can creep into our theology today.

Ben MacDonald takes us through some common heresies that cropped up in Early Church history and how those same heresies can creep into our theology today.

Ben MacDonald takes us through some common heresies that cropped up in Early Church history and how those same heresies can creep into our theology today.

Ben MacDonald takes us through some common heresies that cropped up in Early Church history and how those same heresies can creep into our theology today.

On this episode of the Food About Town podcast I sat down in the studio with Ben MacDonald, the man behind Brew Mechanics. Ben and I made a trip to the Food Truck Rodeo prior to our podcast recording so we talked about that before we dove into beer. On that... The post F.A.T. Episode 28 – Ben MacDonald first appeared on Food About Town.