The Pour Over Today - Friday, June 23, 2023

Episode Date: June 23, 2023

Today we’re talking about the tragic end of the Titan submersible, a visit from the Indian Prime minister, disagreements on Capitol Hill, and other top news for Friday, June 23rd. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible

Today we're talking about the tragic end of the Titan submersible, a visit from the Indian Prime Minister, disagreements on Capitol Hill, and other top news for Friday, June 23rd. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Here's the quote of the day, If we have a God-sized, God-given courage, then we will be freed up to be the people of God, living out the mission of God, marked by the joy of God. Matt Chandler. Let's start with some espresso shots. Passengers of the submersible that went missing earlier this week are presumed dead.

Concluding the four-day search for the Titan, a touring vessel that disappeared while diving to the Titanic wreckage site, the U.S. Coast Guard announced that the sub appears to have suffered a catastrophic implosion. At least 10 ships and 5 remote-controlled vehicles, or ROVs, from Canada, the U.S., and France searched thousands of miles and had renewed hope after underwater noises were reported Tuesday and Wednesday. However, yesterday an ROV found debris fields a third of a mile off the bow of the Titanic, and the USCG confirmed that pieces of the Titan were among the debris. OceanGate Expeditions, the company that launched the Titan, said in a statement after the discovery that it believes the sub's five passengers,

which included its CEO, have sadly been lost. A major way we can reflect the security, peace, and hope of salvation is by speaking differently about certain topics than the rest of the world. Let our discussion of this story that has captivated the news cycle be marked with compassion. Romans 12, verse 15 says, Verse 15 says, Weep with those who weep. President Biden rolled out the red carpet for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi arrived yesterday for an official state visit, the highest diplomatic protocol typically reserved for Uncle Sam's closest allies. He enjoyed a very nice vegetarian dinner at the White House, chatted with some name-droppable CEOs like Elon Musk and Tim Cook, and addressed a joint session of Congress. It's no secret why he's gotten the golden treatment. India is the world's most populous

country, has a rapidly growing economy, and is not China. The U.S. wants to deepen ties with India and combat China's growing economic influence. The relationship has its clouds. The U.S. wants to deepen ties with India and combat China's growing economic influence. The relationship has its clouds. The Indian Prime Minister was once denied a U.S. visa over his human rights record and is accused of oppressing religious minorities, allegations that cause some progressive Congress members to boycott his address. Here's a verse to consider when world leaders break bread. First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and for all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness

and dignity. 1 Timothy 2, verse 1-2. The house has been rehashing Russiagate this week, and it's been partisan. Special Counsel John Durham testified before two House committees detailing the origins of the FBI's mishandled investigation into alleged links between Russia and President Trump's 2016 campaign. Republicans cheered when Durham criticized the FBI for accepting the Steele dossier as credible basis for the investigation when it was uncorroborated opposition research funded by the Clinton campaign. Democrats cheered when he acknowledged he didn't prosecute Hillary Clinton because not every injustice or transgression amounts to a criminal offense. Separately, the House voted along party

lines to censure Rep. Adam Schiff for leading previous House investigations into former President Trump. Schiff said he was flattered and suggested that the resolution was introduced as a distraction from Trump's current legal woes. Being peaceable, gentle, and open to reason in the face of culturally hot topics is a sign of God's wisdom in us. James 3 verse 17 says, But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering without pretense. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by the Christian Standard Bible. For those of you using the Google Translate app to forge through your Hebrew Old Testament, there is a better way.

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SCOTUS Justice Samuel Alito took the unusual step of responding to a ProPublica article with his own Wall Street Journal opinion piece. The ProPublica article questioned his participation in a 2008 fishing trip with billionaire Republican donor Paul Singer, whose hedge fund later brought 10 cases before the court. Alito says he wasn't aware of Singer's involvement in the cases and that the trips didn't require disclosure. Your teachers were right. Math is used in real life. The Pentagon previously reported $40 billion in military aid to Ukraine, but now says the number is actually less than $34 billion because of a series of accounting errors. They plan to use the newly discovered $6.2 billion surplus on future security packages. It's time to lab grow the fattened calf. The USDA and FDA have both given approval for the sale of lab-grown or cultivated meat to be sold in the United States. The meat is grown in vats

from animal cells and is advertised as meat without slaughter. Supporters hope that it will fight climate change and reduce animal cruelty. The Federal Trade Commission is suing Amazon for tricking and trapping customers into $139 a year prime memberships using so-called dark patterns, for example, getting people to accidentally subscribe, and cumbersome cancellation processes. Amazon denies the allegations. The Wemby era has begun in San Antonio. Last night, the Spurs used the first pick of the NBA draft on Victor Wambanyama. The 7'4 French teenager is the hottest NBA prospect since LeBron in 2003 and has Spurs fans ecstatic.