The Pour Over Today - Charlie Kirk’s Assassination, Nepal’s Government Collapse, Colorado School Shooting, & More | 09.12.25

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Starting point is 00:00:30 Here's your quote of the day. We tend to use prayer as a last resort, but God wants it to be our first line of defense. Oswald Chambers. Let's get started with some espresso shots. Charlie Kirk, a prominent voice among young conservatives, was assassinated Wednesday. The 31-year-old was speaking at an outdoor Q&A at Utah Valley University, when a single bullet was fired, striking him. in the neck. Video shows Kirk discussing mass shootings involving transgender individuals before he

Starting point is 00:01:06 collapses. Security rushed him to the hospital where he died. President Trump confirmed the activist's death on truth social. The university quickly went into lockdown while police searched for the shooter alongside the FBI. Authorities questioned and released two suspects shortly after the shooting. As of recording, the shooter has not been found. The FBI has released images of the person of interest offering a $100,000 reward for information. They believe he is a college-aged male who fled into a nearby neighborhood after the shooting. Kirk was best known for co-founding Turning Point USA, a conservative youth organization active on more than 3,500 college campuses when he was 18 years old. He hosted a popular podcast and Prove Me Wrong debates,

Starting point is 00:01:55 where he often referenced his faith in Christ and played a prominent role in helping the Trump campaign reach young voters in 2024. He was married with two children. Political figures on both sides of the aisle from President Trump to former President Obama have offered Kirk's family condolences and condemned the violence. Trump ordered flags to be flown at half staff through Sunday and announced that the quote, giant of his generation will be posthumously awarded the Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor. join us in prayer god of mercy come near come near to the family of charlie kirk as their world rips apart come near to the community that is shaken and gripped by fear come near to us as this act of violence unravels any sense of security shatters any semblance of peace emmanuel you entered a violent world and suffered at the hands of violent men to buy a costly redemption You have come near in bitter darkness. We cling to you. We depend on you for justice and for hope. Amen.

Starting point is 00:03:12 Nepal's government has collapsed under Gen Z-led protests. Anger had been brewing for weeks as young Nepalis launched a viral, quote, Nepo-Kid campaign, spotlighting political elite. children and corruption. Then last week, the government blocked 26 social media platforms, claiming they failed to meet registration requirements, which sparked mass protests. Demonstrators stormed Parliament, set fire to buildings, and were met with police resistance. At least 19 were killed, and hundreds were injured. The social media ban was lifted on Monday, but unrest only grew, and Prime Minister Oli resigned the next day. An interim leader has not yet been determined. Meanwhile, across continents, anger at political elites and economic stress in France have fueled the quote, block everything movement. Protesters have obstructed highways, burned

Starting point is 00:04:13 barricades, and clashed with police. Nearly 200 demonstrators were detained in Paris as riot police have deployed 80,000 security personnel nationwide. It's easy to become angry and indignant over world events, but much more difficult to live with the tension of desiring change while simultaneously loving everyone involved. Followers of Christ are called to live in that tension, loving the very people they work against. 1 Corinthians 13 4 through 6 says, Love is patient, love is kind.

Starting point is 00:04:53 Love does not envy, is not boastful, is not arrogant, is not rude, is not arrogant, is not not self-seeking, is not irritable, and does not keep a record of wrongs. Love finds no joy in unrighteousness, but rejoices in the truth. Human trafficking isn't just an over-their problem. It's happening right here in the U.S. An estimated 300,000 people are being trafficked in America right now, and most were first sold as children. Even when they get a chance to run,

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Starting point is 00:05:53 and requests for help to escape our high. higher than ever. Just $40 provides a safe ride that takes a child from captivity to freedom. Safehouse Project can't miss the moment when a child is ready to escape, and your gift makes sure they don't. Give a child the way out. Go to safehouseproject.org slash TPO or check the link in the show notes to give now. In other bruce, here's a rapid round of updates. A student opened fire at Evergreen High School in Colorado on Wednesday, injuring two classmates, one critically, before fatally shooting himself. More than 100 officers swarmed Evergreen within minutes, securing indoor and outdoor areas.

Starting point is 00:06:48 Authorities have not publicly identified the shooter, but described him as a teenage boy with a handgun who attended to the school. NATO warplanes shot down Russia's drones after a, quote, unprecedented incursion into Polish airspace on Tuesday. NATO also sent troops, weapons, and air defense systems to its eastern edge and issued a statement saying Russia's, quote, reckless boundary testing proved the alliance can, quote, defend every inch of NATO territory. Russia said the drones entered the airspace inadvertently. King Charles and Prince Harry had a royal family reunion. Union. The father and son met over tea in London on Wednesday, their first face-to-face since February 2024 when Charles was diagnosed with cancer. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex left their royal roles and moved to California in 2020 amid family tensions. But Harry said the meeting

Starting point is 00:07:45 was, quote, great. A fatal stabbing in Charlotte, North Carolina has become a public safety flashpoint. Last week, a man with a history of mental illness and arrests was charged with murdering 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Irene Zerutska on the city's commuter train last month. Charlotte's mayor, by Liles, called the attack a, quote, tragic failure by the courts and called for a bipartisan solution. Oracle turned hump day into Mount Everest Day. The tech company's stock climbed 36% Wednesday, its highest peak in 30 years. following news of a pending $300 billion cloud computing contract with OpenA.I. The stock surge added roughly $100 billion to Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison's net worth,

Starting point is 00:08:34 making him the richest man in the world for a few hours. Then Elon Musk took back the title. TPO fam, we know that this week has been full of hard and violent headlines. We know that group chats that you're in that have nothing to do with the news have a likely been swallowed by it. You know, people are just searching for understanding and for hope during times like this. So if the poor over's Christ first coverage has been a light to you, maybe share this episode to encourage someone else's heavy heart today. We're so grateful for your support always, and we hope you have a great weekend. Catch you on Monday.

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The Pour Over Today - Charlie Kirk’s Assassination, Nepal’s Government Collapse, Colorado School Shooting, & More | 09.12.25

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