The Pour Over Today - DNC Days 1 & 2, Ceasefire Negotiations, Biden Impeachment Report, & More | 08.21.24

Episode Date: August 21, 2024

Today, we’re talking about the first two days of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago; ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas; a House report accusing President Biden of ��impeachable conduct;” and other top news for Wednesday, August 21st. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Please support our TPO sponsors! CSB: links.thepourover.org/CSB_Podcast_0701 Cru: give.cru.org/tpo Compassion International: compassion.com/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

Today, we're talking about the first two days of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, a House report accusing President Biden of impeachable conduct, and other top news for Wednesday, August 21st. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pour-over today. Here's the quote of the day, prayer is a strong wall and fortress of the church. It is a goodly Christian's weapon, which no man knows or finds, but only he who has the spirit of grace and of prayer.

Martin Luther. Let's get started with some espresso shots. The Democratic National Convention is entering its third day in Chicago. VP Harris made a surprise appearance Monday night to praise President Biden, night one's headline speaker. The former Amos nominee received a four-minute ovation as he took the stage and called picking Harris as his VP the best decision of his long political career. Biden also made headlines by saying the pro-Palestinian protesters have a point.

As delegates arrived Monday, the protesters broke through a security fence, prompting additional fencing and 13 arrests. Last night, former First Lady Michelle Obama and former President Obama took the stage, while Harris and running mate Tim Walz held a rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Walz will head back to Chicago tonight, joining former President Clinton as tonight's headliners. Harris will retake the stage tomorrow night. No matter who you support in the upcoming election, your first allegiance should be to the King of Kings. When each side is calling for your undying support, remember that you are first and foremost

beholden to the one who died for you. 1 John 2 verse 2 says, He himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours, but also for those of the whole world. Israel and Hamas reportedly don't share American negotiators' optimism for a ceasefire in Gaza. U.S. Secretary of State Blinken says Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu has agreed to the US's latest bridging proposal for a ceasefire and called on Hamas to do the same.

But Hamas says the proposal caters to Israel. There are three major sticking points. One, Hamas wants a permanent end to the war, while Israel wants to start with a temporary ceasefire. Number two, Israel wants control of the Gaza-Egypt border, while Hamas wants a full Israeli withdrawal. And number three, Israel wants to screen Palestinians returning to northern Gaza, while Hamas wants free movement

within the enclave. Meanwhile, the families of hostages continue to press for a deal. 109 hostages, both alive and dead, remain in Gaza. The IDF retrieved the remains of six hostages early yesterday morning. [♪ soft music playing in background, with a beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat of beat Join us in prayer for lasting peace, confident that God is able to spread across the globe the peace that He has given to those who trust Him. Book of Common Prayer, page 654 says, Almighty God, from whom all thoughts of truth and peace

proceed. Kindle, we pray, in the hearts of all people the true love of peace, and guide with your pure and peaceable wisdom those who take counsel for the nations of the earth, that in tranquility your kingdom may go forward till the earth is filled with the knowledge of your love through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Monday, House Republicans released a 291-page report saying President Biden engaged in impeachable conduct.

Three GOP-led committees opened the investigation into Biden family business dealings in 2023, coming to the conclusion that there's overwhelming evidence of a conspiracy to monetize Biden's Office of Public Trust to enrich his family. Republicans say Hunter and James Biden leveraged phone calls and appearances from the then vice president to earn over $28 million in exchange for advancing foreign interests.

Then the family laundered funds to conceal this conspiracy. Despite the harsh tone, the report stops short of recommending an impeachment vote. Democrats say it fails to provide any evidence of crimes or corruption by Joe Biden, and the White House called the inquiry a failed stunt that wasted two years and millions of taxpayer dollars.

Our hope isn't shaken by what's happening on either side of the aisle. It's much more secure than that. As believers, we have reason to praise the incorruptible leader of leaders. In all you do, seek to walk in his holy ways. Psalm 18, 28, and 30 says, Lord, you light my lamp. My God illuminates my darkness. God, his way is perfect. The word of the Lord is pure. He is a shield to all who take refuge in him.

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to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, apologizing for allowing ambition to cloud his judgment. Santos, who was expelled from Congress in December, admitted to lying to voters, deceiving donors and stealing the identities of 11 people. He's expected to be sentenced to six years in prison and $570,000 in penalties on February 7th. A sudden and powerful storm sank a 184-foot super yacht off the coast of Sicily, Italy early Monday.

Of the 22 people on board, 15 were rescued, one was killed, and six are missing but presumed dead, including British tech billionaire Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah. Divers are battling tough conditions as they search the sunken ship. Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn and his company have settled with the Securities and Exchange Commission, agreeing to pay $2 million for failing to disclose billions of dollars of personal loans he took out

using shares in Icahn Enterprises as collateral. The undisclosed loans were discovered and exposed by a rival investment firm last summer, sparking some high-finance drama. from last summer, sparking some high-finance drama. The FDA approved the first at-home syphilis test Friday as cases reach a 70-year high. The over-the-counter test delivers results 15 minutes after a finger prick, with further testing by a healthcare provider required to confirm a positive result.

The test will boost screening for the sexually transmitted bacterial infection, which is easily cured when caught early. Seven Circle 11K? Circle 711K? Just spitballing new names after Circle K made an offer to buy 711. News of the proposed slurpopoly sent shares

of 7-Eleven's parent company, a Japanese firm, up 23%, valuing the chain of convenience stores at 5.6 trillion yen, $38 billion. If the deal goes through, it would be the largest acquisition of a Japanese company ever. And that's all we have for today. Thanks so much for listening.

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