The Pour Over Today - Monday, August 21, 2023

Episode Date: August 21, 2023

Today, we’re talking about Tropical Storm Hilary, fires in the Great White North, a gathering at Camp David, and other top news for Monday, August 21st. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Sponsored by TUVU

Today we're talking about Tropical Storm Hillary, fires in the Great White North, a gathering at Camp David, and other top news for Monday, August 21st. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Here's the verse of the week. Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh. Romans 13 chapter 14. Let's get started with some espresso shots. Tropical storm Hillary made landfall over Mexico's Baja California peninsula yesterday before moving northward to become the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years. Early yesterday, Hurricane Hillary weakened to a tropical storm. Still,

rainfall forecasts range from a few inches in L.A. to nearly a foot in Nevada. SoCal's desert areas could be sloshed with a year's worth of rain, causing life-threatening flooding. Desert areas could be sloshed with a year's worth of rain, causing life-threatening flooding. As the storm crawled north, mudslides stopped traffic in Antelope Valley, and a 5.1-magnitude earthquake shook several South California counties, including Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency ahead of the storm, which canceled flights and Hollywood pickets, closed beaches and schools, shuttered Disneyland early, and prompted the Navy to clear their ships from San Diego Bay. It can be easy to become anxious over things that seem out of

control. Scripture reminds us that Jesus will be with his followers in scary and uncertain times, and all the way into eternity. Psalms 23, verse 4 says, even when I go through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. The friend of my friend is growing on me. South Korea and Japan have both historically been strong U.S. allies, but they haven't always loved each other. The frosty relationship, which stems from Japan's rule of the Korean Peninsula from 1910 to 1945, has thawed recently amid China's increasing assertiveness and ongoing nuclear threats from North Korea. China's increasing assertiveness and ongoing nuclear threats from North Korea. This weekend, the two took another step toward congeniality during a meeting hosted by President Biden at Camp David, a location famous for forging international relationships. The three world

leaders formalized commitments to deepen economic and military cooperations, agreed to hold additional trilateral summits at least annually, and called out China's dangerous and aggressive behavior. A spokesperson for China's foreign ministry said that exclusionary groupings such as this are not going to get support. Here's a verse to consider when old enemies show signs of becoming friends. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5, verse 9. Over a thousand wildfires are raging across Canada, forcing a fresh wave of evacuations.

In British Columbia alone, evacuation orders climbed from 15,000 on Friday to 35,000 by Sunday, with another 30,000 on alert. Farther north, the entire city of Yellowknife, the capital of Canada's Northwest Territories, was ordered to evacuate. Canada's wildfire season usually slows in late August, but there's nothing usual about this season, which is dwarfing previous records. But there's nothing usual about this season, which is dwarfing previous records. The fires are also fueling the feud between Canada's government and Meta.

Earlier this month, Canada passed a law requiring internet giants to pay news organizations when their content is shared. And Meta, Facebook and Insta, responded by blocking all news articles. Canada now demands that Meta lift this reckless ban, saying it's preventing vital safety info from being shared. Disastrous weather is a stark reminder that sin broke all of creation, not just humankind. In the face of chaos and fear, share your hope in the God who will make his entire creation new again.

Isaiah 65, 17, and 19 say, See, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered. The sound of weeping and of crying will be heard in it no more. This episode is sponsored by Tuvu. Social media platforms are amazing. The problem is, they're amazing at things that aren't necessarily good for us. Tuvu is trying to do it right. Tuvu is a wholesome social media for the whole family. First, Tuvu does not collect or sell or rent members' personal data.

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England's goalkeeper Mary Earps made a huge save, stopping a Spanish penalty kick, but it didn't change the momentum as Spain held on for its first-ever World Cup championship. It's a tale as old as vine. Viral fame. Previously unknown musician Oliver Anthony has become an overnight sensation with his song Richmond, North of Richmond, hitting number one on Apple charts and garnering 28 million YouTube views plus 115,000 comments. The song is a working man's anthem that has struck a chord with conservative listeners. The transition to driverless taxi rides in San Francisco has been

bumpy. After California's Utilities Commission granted the request from GM-owned Cruise and Google-owned Waymo to offer the rides, the city attorney is asking for a pause following multiple incidents, including driverless taxis randomly stopping and clogging traffic, and one driving into wet cement at a construction site. A 33-year-old British nurse was convicted of murdering seven babies in her neonatal unit and attempting to murder six more between 2015 and 2016. The convictions make her the most prolific serial killer of children in recent history. Prosecutors found a note in her home that read, I am evil. I did this.

Though she publicly maintains her innocence. The first Republican presidential debate is Wednesday, and it seems the biggest elephant won't be in the room. Former President Trump plans to skip the debate, instead sitting for an interview with Tucker Carlson. A new poll shows Trump leading the GOP race at 56%, with Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy tied for second at 10%. 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 five-star rating and drop a review.

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