The Pour Over Today - Hezbollah Leader Assassinated, Helene’s Damage, Immigration Report, & More | 09.30.24

Episode Date: September 30, 2024

Today we’re talking about Israel assassinating Hezbollah’s long-time leader; the damage caused by Hurricane Helene; a report on the number of criminals in the country illegally; and other top news for Monday, September 30th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! Cru: give.cru.org/tpo Upside: https://links.thepourover.org/Upside Every Woman's Bible: everywomansbible.com Life Application Study Bible: https://links.thepourover.org/LASB_Podcast The Bible Study: https://links.thepourover.org/TheBibleStudy Politics for People Who Hate Politics: https://links.thepourover.org/PoliticsForPeopleWhoHatePolitics Keola Fit: https://links.thepourover.org/KeolaFit_Pod Compelled Podcast: https://links.thepourover.org/Compelled Dwell Differently: https://links.thepourover.org/DwellDifferently Nothing Left Unsaid Podcast: https://linktr.ee/tgnlu CCCU: https://www.mycccu.com/tpobonus Courage for Life Study Bibles: links.thepourover.org/CFL_Podcast_0901

Today's episode is brought to you by our lead sponsor, Crew. while remaining focused on Christ with the pullover today. Here's the quote of the day, of all things, guard against neglecting God in the secret place of prayer. William Wilberforce. Let's get started with some espresso shots. Israel dealt a major blow to Hezbollah Friday night. Hezbollah has confirmed the death of their long-time

leader Nasrallah after a barrage of Israeli airstrikes around Beirut this weekend killed at least 11 and struck the US designated terrorist group's underground headquarters. The US and Israel believe Israel has assassinated around 30 senior Hezbollah leaders in recent weeks and that Hezbollah has concerns about spies among their remaining top brass. President Biden commented that Nasrallah's assassination brings justice for his many victims, but pushed for a diplomatic resolution that would bring stability to the Middle East. Israel and Hezbollah vowed to fight on. The State Department escalated its travel advisory, strongly encouraging Americans in southern Lebanon to leave immediately due to the increased volatility following airstrikes

within Beirut. Christians have a hard job. Imitating our just and merciful Father, we must simultaneously celebrate justice, come alongside victims in their pain, and demonstrate our love for the guilty. Luke 6, 35, 36 says, But love your enemies, do what is good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, for He is gracious to the ungrateful and evil.

Be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful. Fallout from Hurricane Helene continues. The Category 4 storm slammed into Florida's Big Bend late Thursday before barreling through Georgia, the Carolinas, and Tennessee and finally fizzling back into just a tropical storm. At least 64 people have died, a third of whom were killed by falling trees in Helene's wake. The storm reduced buildings to rubble, turned neighborhoods into lakes, causing some saltwater-exposed

EVs to burst into flames, and washed out roads and major highways. Millions remain without power or cell service, and heavy rain and flash flooding still threaten parts of the Appalachians, including already catastrophically flooded western North Carolina. Rescue efforts are underway, but without communications, over 1,000 people remain listed as missing in or around Asheville, North Carolina alone, and many remain stranded, some only reachable by air. The promise of heaven does not remove the pains of this world, but it does give us hope, strength and peace during life's most difficult seasons.

Join us in praying for hope, strength and peace for the families and first responders in the southeast. Revelation 21-4 says, He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more, grief, crying and pain will be no more. Grief, crying, and pain will be no more because the previous things have passed away. New immigration and customs enforcement data was publicized this week. In March, Representative Tony Gonzalez wrote to the White House expressing concern over sanctuary city policies that could shield non-citizens from federal law enforcement.

In response, ICE's deputy director shared that, as of July, around 15,000 non-citizens with criminal histories were in ICE custody and around 648,000 were on ICE's non-detained docket, either not held by ICE due to prioritization, held in non-ICE incarceration, or in an unknown location. The Department of Homeland Security warned against the data being misinterpreted, clarifying Saturday that it goes back decades. The White House hasn't commented yet, but immigration remains a contentious topic at campaign events, with VP Harris returning from her first border trip since 2021, and as the VP hopefuls, walls and vans prep for tomorrow night's vice president debate. The gospel is scandalous

because God's heart is for everyone. Citizens, non-citizens, elected officials, average joes, and those who passionately disagree with you, to know Him. He sacrificed His Son because He loves His enemies. Ask Him to help you love yours. 1 John 4, 8-11 says, The one who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1 John 4, 8-11 says, and sent his son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, if God loved us in this way, we must also love one another. With over 1,000 translations and every type of decorative edition, it's easy to forget how many people can't even get their hands

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Simply text TPO to 71326 or visit give.cru.org.tpo. Message and data rates may apply, available to US addresses only. In other words, here's a wrap-around of updates. The credits are rolling for Dane Maggie Smith, one of Britain's most prolific actresses. The 89-year-old, known to many as Professor McGonagall or the Dowager Countress of Grantham, died in the hospital surrounded by family on Friday. King Charles called the award-winning star a national treasure, and the boy who lived fondly remembered her fierce intellect and gloriously sharp tongue. The Justice Department has charged three Iranian hackers with targeting the Trump campaign,

claiming it's part of a broader effort by Iran's Revolutionary Guard to undermine confidence in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Attorney General Merrick Garland also confirmed the U.S. is tracking various plots by Iran to harm American officials, including former President Trump. Free at-home COVID tests are back. Ahead of an anticipated wave of winter cases, the White House announced Thursday that Americans can request up to four free tests per household. The antigen kits require every 48 hours while under the weather testing and are less accurate than new, more expensive molecular tests up to 90% accurate on asymptomatic carriers.

Live from New York since 1974, it's Saturday night. SNL began its 50th season Saturday with host Jane Smart and musical guest Jelly Roll. The show's cold open featured multiple SNL alums including Maya Rudolph who reprised her role as VP Harris and Dana Carvey as President Biden. SNL has planned a three-hour 50th anniversary episode for February 16th. In an eventful college football weekend, No. 4 Alabama defeated No. 2 Georgia in a blowout turn nail biter, and unranked Kentucky took the dub against No. 6 Ole Miss in the Grove. In the baseball world, the White Sox officially became the losingest team in modern history,

while a rainout makeup doubleheader today between the Braves and Mets will decide the final MLB playoff teams. And that's all we have for today. Thanks so much for listening. If you're listening on the Apple Podcasts app, give us a 5-star rating and drop a review. If you're listening on Spotify, give us a follow and hit the notification bell to never miss a new episode. We appreciate your support and hope you have a great day. We'll see you on Wednesday. Real Christians with remarkable stories. Compelled Podcasts uses gripping immersive storytelling to bring Christian testimonies to life. Take Alex Sanjamana, who grew up surrounded by racial tension and

anger in Rwanda, was forced to flee for his life at 5 years old, and then was challenged by the gospel of Jesus to forgive the unforgivable. Listen to Alex's entire story on the Compelled Podcast. He's on episode number 82, which is titled, Rwandan Genocide Survivor in Search of a Savior. Listen on your podcast app or at compelledpodcast.com or find the link in the world.