Podcasts about Dagan

Thank you for listening to Your Community Weekly. On today's episode, Dagan will be talking with Chrissy Gray on Camp Ootie and tonight's Swim Party!  You can find all registration and event information by clicking here. If you are enjoying this podcast, be sure to show us your support by giving us 5 stars and write a short review.   Let's continue this discussion, email us your thoughts, comments, questions at podcast@ooltewahumc.com

Constellation returns! Below is the original description Dagan sent me for the show, but to be honest, it feels a little too bold to leave on its own and I (Dustin) am worried people are going to think their phone or computers are going insane. To respect the artistic vision, I'll leave it, but know that this episode features Dagan, Cog, Gene, and Jaffe. Enjoy! .dauqs MSL eht fo tser eht dna retsgaD ,effaJ ,eneG ,goC evoL .emoclew er'uoY .siht ekiL .gniyonna repus s'ti nehw neve ,ytilanigiro dna ssenevitnevni fo smret ni rab eht esiar syawla ot esimorp ew ,eroferehT .ylgnidrocca reviled dna xob eht edistuo kniht dluohs sretsacdop etirovaf ruoy dna ,sretsacdop etirovaf ruoy morf ytivitaerc erom tcepxe dluohs uoY .elbatpeccanu yllatot s'taht wonk ew aideM dnatS tsaL ta ereH .gniroooooooooooooooooooooooB ?soediv ebuTuoY tsom fo snoitpircsed eht daer revE 0:00:00 - Intro00:15:09 - Shigeru Miyamoto00:48:09 - Source Material01:55:56 - Early Internet Experiences Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thank you for listening to Your Community Weekly. On today's episode, Dagan will be talking with Trinity Lambert and Chrissy Gray on some of the big events coming up in the life of our faith community.   You can find all registration and event information by clicking here. If you are enjoying this podcast, be sure to show us your support by giving us 5 stars and write a short review.   Let's continue this discussion, email us your thoughts, comments, questions at podcast@ooltewahumc.com

Hello! Dustin here. Dagan did not send me the show notes on this episode so here I am again writing the description. This episode featuring Dagan, Rick, and Micah is sure to be a banger you don't want to miss. There's even a mini topic thrown in there! Please enjoy. 0:00:00 - Intro0:21:06 - Reversing Decisions,1:31:16 - Mini topic1:59:01 - Yard Sales3:01:06 - Dream Mentor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thank you for listening to Your Community Weekly. On today's episode, Dagan will be diving into some of OUMC's big events coming up this summer from mission opportunities to student ministry retreats.  You can find all registration and event information by clicking here. If you are enjoying this podcast, be sure to show us your support by giving us 5 stars and write a short review.   Let's continue this discussion, email us your thoughts, comments, questions at podcast@ooltewahumc.com

Hey guys, Welcome along to another LIVE instalment of the Albion Obsessed podcast. Join Tom, Joe, Dagan and Andrew as they discuss the Albion's battling draw against Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon. The game wasn't short of drama, so be sure to let us know your thoughts - You can follow us on Bluesky and Instagram by searching Albion Obsessed. UTA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buds!PT London is here and so is Dagan White to chat about what we expect to happen!Like, comment, and subscribe!FRESH JUICE: An Indie Game Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@FreshJuicePodMerch! - https://www.berrygoodembroidery.com/freshandbudsTommy's Linktree: linktr.ee/freshbudspod

Thank you for listening to the MARKED Podcast. In this week's episode, Micah, Dagan, and Brett will be recapping this lenten season as this podcast series comes to a conclusion. Today's discussion comes from Mark Chapter 11 Verses 1-11. Please make note of these Holy week opportunities in the life of our Ooltewah Faith Community.  -Palm Sunday/Easter Egg Hunt, April 13, 4PM-7PM -Maundy Thursday, April 17 in Worship Center, 6:30PM -Good Friday, April 18 in Sanctuary, 6:30PM -Easter Sunday, April 20th 7AM Sunrise Service in Courtyard 8AM -10AM Pancake Breakfast 9AM Traditional Worship 11AM Contemporary Worship If you are enjoying this podcast, be sure to show us your support by giving us 5 stars and write a short review.   Let's continue this discussion, email us your thoughts, comments, questions at podcast@ooltewahumc.com

Hello and welcome to Constellation! Usually, Dagan is the one who writes these descriptions, but he forgot this week! So, you have me (Dustin), and I'm not even on this episode! He's been getting a bit cheeky with them recently, so it's probably best I'm here to clean things up anyway. For this episode, Matty wants to talk about wrestling, and Dagan asks about plans we've had that have backfired on us. You may be asking, where's the third topic? This episode ended up being quite a doozy just between those two topics, so the last topic needed to be cut due to timing. So, join Dagan, Colin, Matty, and Gene for another episode. And hey, Dagster, don't forget to write the description next week! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:19:10 - Wrestling 1:52:14 - Plans that Backfired Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Constellation, where we do ALL the work and you just sit back, relax and enjoy the yield of our labor. It's a raw deal and we're tired of it. Time to start earning your keep around here! This is a set-up of a joke: "Three podcasters walk into a bar..." Now we need you to come up with a punchline and drop it down in the comments. Pull your weight! The reward is getting back on my good side, if you're lucky. Honestly, it's the least you can do. Join me (Dagan), Dustin, and Brad for another episode! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:16:14 - The Beatles 1:19:05 - Staying motivated 2:06:58 - Our definition of "Cool" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here at Last Stand Media's Constellation, we don't take the time to record super long podcasts just so you can read about them. Dustin, Lock and Dagan talk about coffee, gaming disappointments and dream collaborations. You're still reading this? We can't #!*&@! win. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:27:19 - Coffee 1:30:38 - Gaming Disappointments 2:11:04 - Dream Collaborations 2:42:02 - Sopranos spoiler start 2:43:23 - Sopranos spoiler end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Constellation! Would you kindly feast your optic orbs on this group of podcasting superstars? And of course, Dagan. Kicking off Side A, Jaffe punches the boys right in the feels with his topic about song lyrics. The gang waxes poetic as they break down the words in the tracks that speak to them most. Next, Chris wants to commiserate about underwhelming experiences. After all the lofty expectations, which places, people and events just didn't live up to the hype? Finally, Dagan tries to entice his pals to talk some shit. Axes will be grinded, but will the dudes actually name names? As always, Colin just freeloads on everybody else's topic, because "he's the boss." Total bullshit. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:51:21 - Lyrics that Define Us 2:10:39 - Underwhelming Experiences 3:10:07 - Calling Someone Out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They're the world's most fearsome podcast team! Welcome back to Constellation! If you like those weapon-slingin' teenaged reptiles then you'll LOVE this episode's lineup! The first to wield his topic this week, Matty would like to converse with his bros about that elusive frame of mind known as 'the flow state'. What are the activities and specific talents that allow us to slip into a state of total focus, concentration and contentment. Next, driven by a cold Philadelphia winter, Dagan would like to lead his pals in a daydreaming session about fantasy vacations. In our respective opinions, what is the ideal getaway and which destinations do we feel most compelled to cross off our bucket lists. Lord Cognito strikes last, emerging from the shadows with a discussion about ninjas. These mysterious black-clad warriors became a pop culture phenomenon decades ago through TV, video games and comics, so why are we still so fascinated with everything about them? Thanks so much for tuning in! Ninja, vanish! poof Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:33:15 - The Flow State 01:26:56 - Dream Vacations 02:13:51 - Ninjas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello! It's me, Colin, returning to host Constellation for the first time in... well... quite awhile. Dagan was actually supposed to helm this episode -- I was going to appear as the fourth, topic-less guest -- but he got pulled into a work meeting at the last minute leaving me in the lead chair, and today's show as a trio. As such, please welcome Punching Up co-host Gene Park and LSM legal analyst Rick Hoeg back to the program. We start with Gene this week, who wants to talk about the imminent ban of the TikTok app in the United States, which should have already gone into effect by the time our podcast publishes. Hoeg, on the other hand, wants to delve into arts and entertainment from a global perspective, inquiring on which countries, localities, and so on we find ourselves most attracted to when it comes to the media we consume and appreciate. Finally, I bring up the rear with a topic that's top of many of our minds: What in god's name is going on with PlayStation and its games-as-a-service initiative? Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro 00:17:51 - TikTok ban 01:20:44 - Global Art Appreciation 01:57:46 - PlayStation's GaaS Meltdown Start your free online visit at https://www.hims.com/con Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Constellation rings in the new year with the triumphant return of everybody's favorite Final Boss! Colin occupies the 4th chair this week as the boys discuss a range of topics. First, Dustin wants to talk about media binging. Do we prefer to consume TV and video games gradually, aka the old-fashioned way, or do we like to marathon our media from start to finish in one sitting? Next up, as the wildfires continue to blaze through Los Angeles, Brad would like to discuss our thoughts on natural disasters. How do we deal with the potential of hazardous weather and dangerous geographic events striking the places we live? Last, Dagan brings us home with a little discourse about domestic squabbles. What bugs us about the people we share our homes with, and which of our habits incense those very same folks. Dagan thought of at least six additional annoying things about living with Helene since the show was recorded, but we'll save all that for a part two. But probably not because Dagster would prefer to stay married. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:44:58 - Binging 1:28:01 - Natural disasters 2:07:50 - Domestic Squabbles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The holidays is a time of reflection and relaxation. It's a time to kick your feet up and chill with friends and family while enjoying a nice, toasty fire as you sip on a mug of warm cocoa and cherish some much needed peace and quiet. Unless you're us. If you're us, you want to make sure to squeeze in just one more episode of Constellation before the new year. Because, hey, we love you. This week, Lord Cognito starts things off by reminding us that we should be comfortable with our sensitive sides. In fact, Cog encourages us to discuss the things that make us cry. From movies and music to memories and missing our loved ones, there isn't a dry eye in the house as the gang talks about all the things that trigger those tears. Next, Dagster discusses his competitiveness, and he challenges his podcast pals to do the same. What's the one thing that brings out that cutthroat quality inside each of us, driving us to be the best and possessing us to claim victory at any cost? Furthermore, who are the rivals that keep us on our toes? Finally, Ben shares his feelings about Daylight Savings Time. We won't give too much away, but let's put it this way: Daylight Savings Time is lucky it isn't a living, breathing thing because Ben would have murdered it in cold blood years ago. Cog and Dagan also briefly share their feelings while mainly letting Ben vent angrily. Hey Daylight Savings Time, I would stay away from the Pittsburgh area until this whole thing blows over. Just sayin.' Timestamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:19:55 - Tearjerkers 0:54:18 - Competitiveness 1:37:44 - Daylight Savings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textEpisode 307: AI in Education: Disruption, Challenges, and OpportunitiesIn this episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Dagan Berenstein, an innovative educator and digital content expert, to discuss the transformative impact of AI on education and how it's reshaping the learning landscape.Discover how AI tools like ChatGPT are empowering students and educators, the importance of thoughtful integration, and the challenges schools face when navigating this rapidly evolving technology. From fostering hands-on, meaningful learning to addressing equity and ethical concerns, Dagan shares actionable insights and strategies to use AI responsibly in classrooms.We also dive into Dagan's unique journey—from directing capstone projects tied to sustainability to geeking out on Web3 and blockchain in education—and explore how these experiences shape his vision for the future of learning.

How does AI help thwart new financial threats everyday? Catching financial criminals with ThetaRay Chief Product Officer Dagan Osovlansky this week on the Fintech Newscast Click Subscribe to keep up to date on the world of fintech!  Reach us at info@fintechnewscast.com or https://bsky.app/profile/fintechnewscast.bsky.social

Welcome back red, blue and purple people, to another episode of Constellation. This week on LSM's conversational podcast, we're getting a little bit political. Now that the 2024 presidential election is behind us and the results are in, Colin, Jaffe and Dagan discuss the outcome, the winners and losers and what it all might mean as the world hurtles into 2025. Is the gang feeling optimistic, cynical, hopeful, bitter, angry or worried in the face of these imminent changes? Regardless of your political stripe we hope you enjoy the conversation, and thanks so much as always for tuning in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the heart of a war-torn Israel, Enon Dagan and Avichai Koch are fighting a new battle—not with weapons, but with determination and soil-stained hands. Once proud Israeli reservists, these heroes now work as farmers, struggling against all odds to preserve their homeland and sustain its economy. Their story is one of resilience, defending the land through hard labor and ensuring agriculture remains a cornerstone of Israel's strength and survival.     Help farmers here: https://bit.ly/40J3E7v   ✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬       ► U.S. Mobile: Better Coverage with Better Pricing!     Get a full data line for as low as $17.50 U.S. Mobile is a revolutionary wireless service that bundles minutes from all three major U.S. carriers, giving you the best of each network. You can choose whichever network is best for you.     USE promo LIVING LCHAIM for your first month FREE     → usmobile.com/lchaim    → Call 878-255-8940       ► Twillory: HUGE 50% SALE     Use promo code: INSPIRE for $18 OFF      →  Here: https://Twillory.com/      ► BitBean: Industry Leading Enterprise Software for Innovative     Seeking to optimize operations and scale your business? Bitbean empowers ambitious businesses with tailored software solutions. Automate workflows, streamline data management, and empower your workforce all while reducing your employee overhead by 30% or more.   Contact Bitbean today for a FREE CONSULTATION       →  https://bitbean.link/HTWCXU       ► Hiring4Less: The Smart Way To Grow Your Business Hire a full-time remote employee for only $7 an hour. Get huge talent at a low cost with overseas employees and no lock in contracts. Call, Text or WhatsApp →  845.682.0990 Visit →  https://hiring4less.com/ Email → info@hiring4less.com     ✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬      This episode is in memory of:      • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima      • Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe      ✬ Donate and Inspire Millions (Tax-Deductible) ✬       Your generous donation enables us at Living Lchaim to share uplifting messages globally, enrich lives, and foster positive change worldwide! Thank you!       https://www.LivingLchaim.com/donate     Our free call-in-to-listen feature is here:      • USA: (605) 477-2100      • UK: 0333-366-0154      • ISRAEL: 079-579-5088      Have a specific question? email us hi@livinglchaim.comWhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513    Lchaim.

It's time for the latest Constellation conversation, starring some of your favorite Last Stand Media personalities. This week, Colin gets things started with a discussion about natural disasters. After mother nature recently wreaked havoc on the southeastern United States, and with the possibility of even more devastation in store, which forces of nature have we personally witnessed, and which natural disasters frighten us the most? Next, Micah eases our anxiety with a conversation around confidence boosters. From our favorite articles of clothing to lucky tokens or even the perfect haircut. What helps us feel extra self-assured and empowers us to take on the world? Contributing the third topic today, our favorite European pal would like to talk about the psychological effects of Covid. As we approach the 5 years anniversary of the dawn of the global pandemic, Lockmort picks our brains about our social tendencies in the wake of the lockdown. Are we more or less socially active then we were before the world changed in 2020, and how content are we with our current social habits and routines? Finally, Dagan returns to the show and asks the gang: "What's the craziest thing that ever happened to you?" Do we each have that one unbelievable incident or bizarre event that took place in our lives which almost doesn't even seem real upon reflection? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yotam Dagan, a retired Israeli Special Forces commander, discusses his journey from experiencing psychological trauma to becoming a clinical psychologist and trauma specialist. He discusses the power of deep conversations and how they can help reduce stress and foster connection. Yotam introduces his digital platform, Dugri, which builds safe and anonymous communities for peer support.Yotam also discusses the trauma experienced by the Israeli people and the importance of providing support and care. He emphasizes the need for leaders to balance problem-focused and emotional-focused leadership during times of crisis.- https://dugri.us- Previous Appearance : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stU0l_53Vm8YouTube Version: www.youtube.com/RadicalLifestyle- Radical Lifestyle Instagram Click Here- X: Click Here- TikTok: Click Here- Telegram channel and discussion: Click HereYou can also follow Andrew and Daphne on their social media platforms:Andrew Kirk: Facebook | InstagramDaphne Kirk: Facebook | InstagramTo support the channel: Click Here- UK only Donations here: Click Here

In this episode of NEJM AI Grand Rounds, hosts Raj Manrai and Andy Beam interview Dr. Noa Dagan and Dr. Ran Balicer from the Clalit Research Institute in Israel. The conversation explores Clalit's groundbreaking work in implementing predictive models at the point of care, their contributions to COVID-19 research, and the potential of AI in revolutionizing public health. Dagan and Balicer discuss the unique data set spanning more than half of Israel's population, their approach to integrating AI into clinical practice, and their vision for the future of data-driven health care. Transcript.

Dagan Koffler discusses the evolution and structure of his multi-faceted design-build company, which includes interior design, construction, landscaping and an import furniture business. He shares the challenges of managing overhead, leveraging his team, and navigating the complexities of permitting and construction in the coastal California market. https://dagandesignconstruction.com/ Partners:  Andersen Windows Buildertrend Velux The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts:  Nick Schiffer  Tyler Grace  Podcast Produced By: Motif Media Tyler's Top Blogs: How I Started My Business Books that Build Site Protection Principles My Preconstruction Process: Part 1 Becoming Proficient in Multiple Trades

Impact: Uranus Return 2025-2033 with Nick Dagan Best What does this election season and next historical phase hold in store for us? Author (“Uranus USA”) and professional astrologer Nick Dagan Best discusses the cycles of the planet Uranus in the US and other nations' astrological birth charts. He explores how the current time rhymes with … Continue reading "Impact: Uranus Return 2025-2033 with Nick Dagan Best"

Welcome back to another Constellation conversation! Dagan finally returns to the fold to host the latest exciting discussion with a cast of some of your LSM favorites. First, Dustin wonders about becoming a dad. As he and his wife Holly prepare for the imminent birth of their first child, the soon to be father asks for the crew's thoughts and advice on parenting. Next up, Ben wants to pick our brains about flying. What do we think about air travel, and what were some of our best and worst experiences in planes and airports? Once the gang lands safely back on the ground, Cog inspires us to appreciate our parents. As they get older, how have our relationships developed with the people that brought us into this world? Closing out this week's conversation, Dagan reflects on his intermittent hypochondria and inquires about his cohost's experience with this specific flavor of anxiety. Do we know people who tend to worry about their health to an unhealthy degree? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daily Dose of Hope July 17, 2024 Day 4 of Week 16   Scripture:  1 Samuel 3-5; Psalm 23; Acts 6   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope daily Bible reading.  It's Wednesday and I hope you will join us for Recharge in the Garage tonight.  It is such an incredible time of worship followed by small groups.  I will be with our prayer group tonight, lifting up our world, nation, community, and church.  We would love to have you join us.  Now, let's get to our Scripture.   We will start with I Samuel, chapter 3.  We see the transition between Samuel as boy to Samuel as prophet.  God calls Samuel multiple times but Samuel doesn't know where the voice is coming from.  It doesn't immediately dawn on Eli, the priest, either that the voice belongs to God.  We can kind of see how far Eli has drifted from God by his lack of insight.  By the third time God calls Samuel, Eli realizes that it is the voice of the Lord.  He tells Samuel to go back to bed and answer God, telling God that his servant is listening.  Samuel heads back to bed and this time when God calls him, Samuel responds that he is listening.  God reveals to young Samuel how he plans to basically eliminate the house of Eli.  Eli and his descendants will face severe consequences for the sins of Eli's sons and for Eli's lack of discipline, as he failed to hold his sons accountable for their deplorable actions against God.  Essentially Eli put his boys before God, breaking the first commandment.   In the morning, Eli asks Samuel about the vision.  You can only imagine Samuel's hesitation at sharing this information with the priest who raised him.  I'm sure that Samuel loved Eli.  How very difficult it is to be brutally honest with those we love, especially if we know it will hurt them and cause pain.  And yet, Eli insisted and Samuel told him everything that would occur.  There seems to be a kind of resignation about Eli; Eli knows that he has sinned, that his children sinned, and he accepts the consequence.  What's interesting is that he doesn't fight it or defend himself.  He says “He is the Lord; let him do what is good in his eyes.”  In the end, Eli's faith is strong.  If God has made this decision, then it must be just.   Have you ever been in a position in which you were forced to share a hard truth with someone you love?  What was that experience like?  I've had a lot of hard conversations with people I care about.  I think it's something that requires practice but more than anything, it requires prayer.  At times, I've begged God for just the right words, His words and not mine, and that the other person would have eyes to see and ears to hear.  On the flip side, I've also had people speak hard truth to me.  Maybe you've been there too.  That also requires a lot of prayer and a lot of humility.  Being willing to share truth also means being open to hearing it. Hard stuff, friends.   Moving on to chapter 4…After a certain period of time passes, the Israelites find themselves in a vicious battle with the Philistines.  It is through this warfare that the House of Eli is obliterated.  So what happened?  The Israelites were losing badly, which they understood to mean that the Lord was not with them.  In response, they decide to bring the Ark of the Covenant, where the very presence of God dwelt, right onto the battlefield.  Either they thought this would scare the Philistines (which it did to a certain extent) or they thought it would strongarm God into allowing Israel the victory.  But the plan failed.  Many Israelites lost their lives, Eli's sons were killed, the Philistines won and they stole the Ark of the Covenant.  God had his own agenda and far be it from the Israelites to think they could manipulate that.   How often have we thought we might be able to manipulate God into doing what we want?  We bargain, we beg, and we even connive.  And yet God calls us to submit, to trust him with our whole life.  Is there something in your life right now that you need to simply lay down before God?   By chapter 5, it looks like the Philistines are sorry they took the Ark of the Covenant.  After defeating the Israelites in battle, the Philistines are more than happy to take the Ark and simply add another god to the mix of deities they worshipped.  At first, they put the Ark next to one of their pagan gods, Dagon, in the town of Ashdod.  The next day, Dagon was found on the ground, prostrate.  After putting this idol back upright, they then find it back on the ground, decapitated and with its hands cut off.  But God wasn't done, as he inflicted the people of the town with a plague of horrible tumors.  In response, the Ark is moved, first to Gath and then to Ekron.  In each place, people begin dying or being inflicted with tumors.     Eventually, they decide that the Ark of the Covenant needs to go back to where it belongs.  What's interesting to me is that the Philistine people knew that the incident with Dagan, the tumors, and the deaths were all related to the presence of the God of Israel.  They recognized the power of God but they didn't turn to God.  They saw what God could do but they still didn't turn away from their idols and worship him.    How often do people see the power of God in their lives and yet not respond in any meaningful way?  Yes, I think this happens today as well.  I'm thinking of people I know who get terribly ill or are in a horrific accident, ask for prayers, and then are miraculously healed.  They see the power of God at work in their life!  While there may be some initial thankfulness and turning toward God, it eventually fades and they go on with life as normal.  May we recognize the power of the one and only God in our midst and turn toward him. God help us.   Today, I definitely want to spend some time on the psalm.  It's one of my favorites – Psalm 23.  This is a psalm of David and it is absolutely beautiful.  While we often read this psalm during funerals, it might be better used to talk about how we live rather than how we die.  God is the one who protects and guides us.  God is the one who brings peace, even when we are face to face with our enemies.  He is our shepherd.  He is the one who takes care of me and provides me with what I need.  And what do I lack – nothing.  This is a psalm I have memorized and I would encourage you to memorize it as well.  When things seem worrisome or anxiety grips you, this psalm, repeated over and over again, can bring such amazing peace.    In Acts 6, we see the choosing of the first deacons to serve the widows from both the Greek and Jewish communities.  The apostles felt strongly they needed to keep preaching and teaching but they knew someone needed to be in charge of serving those in need.  Stephen is chosen to lead the group who would ensure all of the early believers are fed.  This is such a great model for solving a problem in the church.  They had an issue, they came together and discussed it civilly, and a solution is chosen.  No drama.   But later in the chapter, things take a turn for the worse.  Stephen is being targeted by the Sanhedrin.  They don't like how the Gospel is spreading.  I wonder if the Jewish leaders are beginning to feel like things are getting out of control.  They see the church growing and they don't have a way to stop it.  Stephen is exhibiting extraordinary wisdom.  How do you fight against that?  Well, you cheat and lie.  And that's exactly what they did.  More tomorrow.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki            

It's me, Colin, and I come bearing bad news: Dagan is going to be gone for a few weeks. His work demands his presence over the next several Fridays, and thus I've slid (!) back into the host's chair. Joining me this week are LSM executive producer Dustin Furman, coordinator Micah Moriarty, and special guest Rick Hoeg of Hoeg Law. As always, topics vary wildly. Micah begins by talking about throwing parties and entertaining people at our home. Do we enjoy the process, or is it stressful? I go next with a deep cut (literally): Cold cuts, the glorious sliced meat that make the finest sandwiches imaginable. What are our go-tos? From there, we welcome Dustin's topic, all about our respective lives' biggest disappointments, from games, film, and TV, to work, love, and life in general. Finally, Hoeg brings up the rear with what ended up being our most-explored inquiry of the week: How we deal with fictional canon when we don't like all of it. Are we able to divorce ourselves from some of it and embrace the rest? Is "The Death of the Author" the true law of the land, or is authorial intent everything? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When a movie invokes our obscure hometown of Brookhaven, Long Island, you know we have to give that film the proper KnockBack treatment. Dagan's been smitten with Alex Garland's 2015 directorial debut Ex Machina recently, and in a strange twist-of-fate, I (Colin) have actually seen this flick, a relative rarity. Dag and I both sat down to watch it again, though, and deliver this episode of KB to you today on the tail-end. Garland's AI-focused film may be nearing its decade mark. Yet, it's somehow jumped the boundary from sci-fi to reality in the 10 or so years that have elapsed since its release. AI is no longer some future hypothetical what-if; it's happening before our very eyes. And there's no doubt that Ex Machina has a lot to say about the subject: Its creation, its development, and its very essence and nature. Can robots ever be alive? Perhaps it depends on what being alive even means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to another episode of Constellation! This week, Lockmort gets things rolling with a discussion about Online Algorithms. What are the pros and cons to the patterns we create while shopping, searching and watching content on our computers and phones? Next, Gene wants to talk about Donald Trump's guilty verdict. Now that the polarizing presidential candidate has been found guilty on all counts in his hush money case, what do we think this could mean for the United States and the world ahead of the 2024 election? Next up, David Jaffe returns to steer the conversation away from current affairs and straight towards nostalgia. Specifically, are we too quick to remember the past with rose-tinted glasses? Were the periods of time that we reflect on so fondly really that wonderful, or was it just our specific perspectives and circumstances during those years that encourage us to reminisce? And for this week's final topic, Dagan asks his cronies to remember the greatest compliments that they ever received. What are some of the nicest things that people have said to us, and which words of praise do we remember most? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fter a flurry of activity, we find ourselves in a bit of a lull. And frankly, that's good. We could all use a little bit of a rest. Doing so allows us to catch up, refresh, and anticipate what lies behind the next undoubtedly-busy corner. With E3's multi-pronged replacement readying a barrage of announcements and other newsworthy bits, let's clear what's on our plate at present. Firewalk's divisive Concord has been given a (compelling?) price, PSVR2 is receiving its long-rumored PC adapter, WB loses $200 million on Rocksteady's Suicide Squad game, the original Halo is rumored for release on PS5, and much more. Listener inquiries wrap things up, per usual. Does Astro Bot have the potential to be PlayStation's next big IP? Do Chinese games deserve more respect? Why doesn't PlayStation Network allow you to buy digital titles for your friends? Is Colin a psychopath for embracing the 'sock-shoe, sock-shoe' lifestyle? Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:18:57 - Dustin's baby's name 0:30:56 - Dusty 0:34:35 - Colin's Body Pillow 0:40:04 - Ranch 0:42:59 - sock, shoe, sock, shoe 0:49:24 - Slitter's Return 0:52:50 - Dagan's IMDB page 0:54:46 - Puff puff 0:58:48 - Tomba: Special Edition dated 1:10:26 - PSVR PC Adapter 1:23:56 - Multiple projects confirmed at Naughty Dog 1:32:55 - Concord price and beta details 1:55:34 - PS5 8K box change 2:10:11 - Is The Last of Us Part 2 PC port done? 2:14:04 - Octopath Traveler is out on PlayStation 2:19:20 - Suicide Squad bombs 2:25:41 - Silent Hill 2 gameplay 2:32:16 - Dragon Age has a new name 2:33:31 - YouTube Leaks 2:34:29 - Amazon's Yakuza show 2:43:24 - What We've Been Playing 3:00:39 - Astro Bot's potential 3:08:10 - Do we miss E3? 3:15:25 - Game selling regret 3:22:16 - Battle Pass objectives 3:25:02 - Chinese Games 3:29:21 - PSN buying for a friend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast! This week's panel offers up a thought-provoking batch of topics for discussion. Micah has been thinking about family resemblances, and she'd like the rest of the gang to share their thoughts and experiences on the topic.Which of our family members do we look like most, and which physical characteristics are we grateful for inheriting? On the other hand, which cherished genetic attributes do we feel we missed out on, and how did our children fare in the resemblance department? Next, Ben wants to talk about loyalty programs. Are we inclined to take advantage of the common corporate promise of saving money in exchange for being faithful to a specific brand or retail outfit? In our experiences, which companies offer the best monetary incentives for shopping with them, and which don't inspire much loyalty at the end of the day. Batting third, Matty shares his deep passion for post-season sports. Are we crazed and rabid fans during the playoffs, especially when our favorite teams are in the mix? How do we handle the emotional roller coaster of winning and losing with the cities and the teams that we love the most? Finally, Dagan wants to share his obsession with awesome brand names. Do we recognize when a product, company or brand has an amazing moniker? What about next level game, book and movie titles? Simply put, which stuff has the coolest and most creative names? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. This week's chat is packed to the brim with fun topics, so gather around the water cooler! Kicking off the discussion, Cog wants to commiserate about "that dude", aka that person in our lives that we just can't seem to gel with. Inevitably, we all have that one incompatible coworker, neighbor or friend of a friend that we'll probably never click with, and is it us or them? (Spoilers,, it's probably them). Weighing in next, Micah shares her most memorable quotes. What words of wisdom or kernels of enlightenment do we remember best, and how did we learn them? Was it the advice of a beloved family member, a movie quote or a character's line from a favorite book? For our third topic, Chris wants us to get serious about our favorite old school jokes. Just good, old fashioned set-up and punchline, like the classic comedy of yesteryear. Which timeless jokes do we simply never get tired of? Lastly, Dagan trolls his fellow podcasters and the Constellation audience with a topic purposely designed to be Not Safe For Work. Everybody is tasked with telling their best real-life R-rated story, and at least one tale is a hard NC-17! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for another episode of Constellation, welcome back to the discussion! This week, Colin gets things started by sharing an unbelievable tale of grand adventure featuring his dogs, Treble and Rush. Do we all create intricate and possibly fictional back stories for our pets like Colin and Micah do? Next, Dagan wants us to quiet our minds with some talk about meditation. What are the potential benefits of embracing the ancient practice of TM, and is it worth exploring what all the hype is about? As the party rages on, Micah breaks the ice with some conversation starters. Will these ideas for encouraging stimulating dialogue make us master minglers or awkward social outcasts? Finally, Dustin wants to rap about the ongoing beef between two of the world's biggest hip-hop stars. As the battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake continues to escalate, the gang takes an opportunity to discuss the feud and all things hip-hop, past and present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PJ returns to KnockBack to talk about all things skateboarding. Long Island's favorite skate rats chop it up about Tony Hawk, Supreme, injuries, favorite tricks and the infamous 'vert button'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for another Constellation, folks. Welcome back to the conversation! Micah kicks off this week's craziness with a fitting topic: Nuts! Eaten by the handful or as an ingredient in a wide variety of foods, which nuts tend to be our favorites, and which aren't worth their salt? Next, Chris leads the gang in a discussion about adaptability. What experiences have we had adjusting to new conditions, and who do we admire for demonstrating the talent and ability to do just that? For this week's third topic, Colin would like to talk about Nintendo. As the storied video game giant continues to ride the wave of tremendous success, the team breaks down Nintendo's past, present and predictions for their future. Dagan brings the festivities to a close with some stories and concerns about scams. With the harsh uptick in frequency and sophistication, what experiences have we had with scams and being taken advantage of by those shadowy entities trying to steal our personal data? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're settling back in from Sacred Symbols 300 live in New York City, and the experience has us (The Brothers Moriarty) feeling nostalgic, which is a good thing for our retro-and-nostalgia-themed show. We're particularly sentimental about our parents, who both attended the show, and who -- at 73 years old, both -- have always come through for us, even if the path wasn't always linear, or even clear. We love making fun of our mom and dad on KnockBack; it's a staple of Dagan and Colin podcasts. But we thought we'd go in the other direction today, and talk about all the ways we love and appreciate our parents, how we think they helped form us into the people we are today, and add to the deep Moriarty lore that only grows by leaps and bounds here at Last Stand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for a themed episode of Constellation with the Brothers Moriarty, LSM's Executive Producer Dustin Furman, and Summon Sign host Brad Ellis! This week, we're focusing our topics around Last Stand's recent trip to New York City for Sacred Symbols 300. Dustin wonders what our favorite local delicacies are when traveling. Dagan asks who our favorite content creators are and if we'd be willing to see them live. Brad ponders our favorite spots to visit in NYC. Colin reflects on his past living in the city, and whether suburban living can be argued as inferior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greeting Constellation faithful, and welcome back to your favorite LSM conversational podcast! This week, Lord Cognito wants to know how we recover when we're feeling under the weather. Which rituals and remedies tend to cure and comfort us whenever we're down for the count? Next, Micah takes us on a pleasant stroll down to the mailbox as we reflect on our favorite magazines, past and present. The landscape for periodicals has changed drastically over the last couple of decades, but which defunct magazines do we miss the most, and which of those remaining zines could be next up for extinction? The jet-setting Gene Park is no stranger to travel, and he always remembers to pack his toothbrush and an engaging topic for conversation. This time Mr. Park would like us to discuss the planes, trains, automobiles, helicopters, horses (and unicycles) that get us from Point A to Point B. Finally, Dagan invites the gang into his dojo for a little martial arts action! Four brave warriors take to the matte in order to discuss everything from our practical experience with combat sports to our pop culture martial arts favorites in film, TV, anime and games. And don't worry, of course we talk about ninjas! Get 15% off your first purchase at https://www.vessi.com/constellation  Get 20% off your order with free shipping at https://www.buyraycon.com/constellation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Punching Up! Nintendo is eyeing the top spot for the best-selling console of all time, but the ex-CEO of PlayStation recently reported new sales data showing they've still got a significant way to go to claim the spot from PlayStation. Additionally, Nintendo's testing centers have been hit with layoffs just before the launch of a new console. Princess Peach Showtime is here, but is it for us? Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:03:22 - Dagan's new gig 0:16:28 - LSM in NYC 0:35:27 - Road to #1 best selling console 0:46:37 - Changing at US Nintendo Testing 1:03:32 - Quickies 1:09:07 - What We've Been Playing 1:42:43 - Ending Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome once again to Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast! This week's fearsome foursome bring a variety of fun and thought-provoking topics to discuss: Belgium's favorite son, the mighty Lockmort, gets things started with a bit of welcome nostalgia by inquiring about our earliest and happiest memories. Next, Dustin wants to talk about the movies that make us laugh. Which film comedies stand as our favorites and which ones do we think get overlooked? Colin takes a page out of Woodsy Owl's book (look it up) and would like to engage with the group concerning the environment. How do we feel about what we're doing to take care of the planet, and how can we do better? Finally, Dagan plays Constellation Creative Director and asks the gang to pitch him a Reality TV Show. Don Draper would be proud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Constellation, Last Stand Media's conversational podcast. Colin returns to the lineup this week to talk about the current kerfuffle across the pond. What is going on with Catherine, Princess of Wales and is this whole royal fiasco a total scandal or a complete nontroversy? Micah Moriarty explores Craigslist 'Missed Connections' and puts a question to this panel of smooth-talking casanovas; Have we ever locked eyes with a stranger across a crowded subway car or supermarket aisle but lacked the courage to pursue romance? David Jaffe would like us to revel in Life's Little Pleasures. What are the rituals and routines in our lives that we look forward to and delight in the most? Finally, Dagan would like us to sing the praises of our favorite living visual artists. See, we can express admiration for people without ending it in RIP. Who knows, maybe they'll even hear us! Get 10% off at https://www.thefreezepipe.com and use code CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dagan's best friend and Colin's other older brother finally arrives on the KnockBack scene to discuss skateboarding, video games, and growing up on the sometimes shady streets of Long Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices