The Pour Over Today - Friday, December 30, 2022

Episode Date: December 30, 2022

Today we’re talking about Pope Benedict’s failing health, fallout from the deadly storm, an investigation into Southwest Airlines, and other top news for Friday, December 30th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. We’ll be taking Monday off, but we’ll be back with the news on Wednesday. Sponsored by LMNT

Today we're talking about Pope Benedict's failing health, a fallout from the deadly storm, an investigation into Southwest Airlines, and other top news for Friday, December 30th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. We'll be taking Monday off, but we'll be back with the news on Wednesday. Here's the court of the day. Rejoice that the immortal God is born so that mortal man may live in eternity. Jan Hus. Let's get started with some espresso shots. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is gaining ground in his pilgrimage toward home.

On Wednesday, Pope Francis announced his predecessor was very sick and asked for prayers. Yesterday, the Vatican announced that Pope Emeritus rested well and was lucid, but his condition remains grave. Benedict XVI served as head of the Catholic Church for prayers. Yesterday, the Vatican announced that Pope Emeritus rested well and was lucid, but his condition remains grave. Benedict XVI served as head of the Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013, when he became the first pope to step down in nearly 600 years. In his decision, he cited his advanced age and declining health of mind and body, saying his voluntary resignation was for the good of the church. Since then, he's retired from public life, dedicating himself to prayer and meditation. Pope Francis said earlier this month that his predecessor's theological work and thought continue to be fruitful and operative.

Here's a verse to consider when reading about sickness and death. For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to us. Romans chapter 8 verse 18. Want to get away? As some weather woes subside throughout the country, you might actually be able to. Southwest Airlines announced yesterday that they expect to return to full operations today after days of mass cancellations and pictures of baggage graveyards littered social media. In response to Southwest's woes, other airlines, including American, United, and Delta, announced price caps to prevent price-gouging stranded customers. Though it's not snowing, Oregon and Northwest California are facing another grim

weather anomaly. An atmospheric river, a narrow channel of wind that brings water vapor from the tropics to the west coast, has brought days of heavy rain and flooding, already claiming five lives. Meanwhile, the death toll from last week's blizzard in Buffalo, New York, has grown to at least 39, and finger-pointing about how the storm was handled has begun. Here's a verse to consider when continually refreshing your weather app. I lift my eyes towards the mountains. Where will my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and the earth. Psalms, chapter 121, verses 1-2.

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This is a great way to try all eight flavors or share Element with a friend. Don't worry, they offer no-questions-asked refunds. It's truly risk-free. So try it today. Check out the link at our show notes. In other brews, here's a rapid round of updates. Pelé, the Brazilian superstar soccer player, died yesterday of complications related to colon cancer at 82. Considered one of the greatest of all time, he remains the only player to ever win three World Cups, 1958, 62, and 70, and is credited with connecting the phrase, the beautiful game, to soccer. the beautiful game to soccer. Citing a lack of adequate and transparent COVID data from China, the U.S. announced it would require a negative COVID test for anyone traveling from China,

Hong Kong, or Macau. Beijing's foreign ministry accused the U.S. and other Western countries of hyping up their recent COVID surge. Federal and local prosecutors are investigating Congressman -elect George Santos following numerous fabrications and inconsistencies about his heritage, education, and work history, as well as questions about where he got $700,000 that he loaned to his own campaign. Santos apologized for padding his resume, but maintains he committed no crime and plans to serving his term. Bill Cosby says he plans on returning to stand up in 2023, but will he still talk about pudding? After serving three years for criminal sexual assault, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned the comedian's conviction in 2021, citing due process violations. Cosby lost a civil trial this summer, and five women filed a new lawsuit against him this month.

The Way of Water found its sea legs, becoming the fastest movie this year to cross $1 billion in sales, with $300 million of that total from the US. According to director James Cameron, it's halfway to the break-even point of $2 billion. Avatar 3 is slated to arrive in theaters in 2024, with two additional sequels also in the works.