The Pour Over Today - Friday, July 1, 2022

Episode Date: July 1, 2022

Today, we’re talking about NATO’s new additions, recess for the Supreme Court, expensive cheeseburgers, and other top news for Friday, July 1st. Stay informed, while remaining focused on Christ, with The Pour Over. Sponsored by Faithful Counseling.

Today we're talking about NATO's new additions, recess for the Supreme Court, expensive cheeseburgers, and other top news for Friday, July 1st. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Happy Friday. Somehow it's July. We'll be taking Monday off to eat hot dogs and watermelon, wave flags, and spend some time with family. We'll be back on Wednesday. Here's the quote of the day. The most dangerous man on earth is the man who has reckoned with his own death. All men die. Few men ever really live. John Eldridge.

Let's get started with some espresso shots. Red Rover, Red Rover send Finland and Sweden right over. At the conclusion of its summit on Wednesday, NATO formalized invitations for the two historically neutral Nordic countries to join its ranks. Acceptance into the alliance requires unanimous approval, and until Tuesday, there was a turkey on the fence. Once final, the additions will extend NATO's territory to Finland's 810-mile border with Russia. Ukraine is still waiting for an invitation. President Zelensky made a virtual summit appearance asking, quote, what else is needed for his country to join? In response, NATO Chief Jen Stoltenberg reaffirmed that Ukraine could, quote, count on NATO for as long as it takes. Before heading home, summit leaders also updated a 12-year-old strategic concept document.

The document outlined China's ambitions and coercive policies as a, quote, challenge and referred to Russia as a, quote, significant and direct threat. Our goal is to keep the big things big and the small things small. It's not that the NATO summit isn't important. It's just not God of the universe important. Stay focused on eternity. It changes everything. Hebrews 13.8 says, Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. The Supreme Court is headed to recess, but they couldn't be dismissed until all homework was turned in. On their way out, the court issued several rulings. First, Biden will be allowed

to end Trump's Remain in Mexico policy, which required certain migrants to return to Mexico during their immigration proceedings. This passed with a 5-4 ruling. The second ruling states that Congress, not the EPA, has power to implement systems to cap power plant emissions. This passed in a 6-3 ruling. Finally, state governments can now prosecute crimes committed by non-Native Americans against Native Americans on reservation land. This passed with a 5-4 ruling. The group will be back in October with a refreshed roster. The Supremes' term concluded with a farewell to Justice Stephen Breyer, who's retiring at 83,

and a welcome to Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to ever serve on the high court. Here's a verse to consider when you find yourself with some extra time this summer. Whatever you do, do it from the heart as something done for the Lord and not for people. Colossians 3.23 In a marketing ploy gone bad, 4th of July celebrations will cost Americans 17.76% more this year compared to last. Okay, it's just 17% higher. Independence Day staples with a side of inflation have some items, like ground beef, ringing up 36% higher than last year. If you're looking for some areas to ease your budget, both strawberries and sliced cheese are

cheaper this year. U.S. consumer spending has hit a slowdown. The sharp downturn marks the wimpiest growth since the start of the pandemic recovery and suggests a weaker economic footing than previously thought. First quarter GDP numbers also support predictions of an impending recession, as stocks head for the worst first half of a year since 1970, when a burger cost just 18 cents. first half of a year since 1970, when a burger cost just 18 cents. Rising prices can make anyone anxious, yet difficult times like these give Christians the incredible opportunity to share what God has given us, remembering Jesus' command for radical generosity. Hebrews 13, 16 says, don't neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices. Today's podcast is brought to you by Faithful Counseling. We'd say it's been

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Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Wednesday following last year's federal racketeering and sex trafficking conviction. The charges stemmed from his years-long efforts to ensnare and sexually abuse victims using his fame and social influence. Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson continued her January 6th testimony, saying that then-President Trump thought his VP deserved the hang Mike Pence chants. Contrary to Hutchinson's previous allegations, senior Secret Service agents are reportedly prepared to testify that Trump did not lunge for the wheel to force his way to the Capitol. President Biden said the Senate should suspend the filibuster to

codify abortion rights at the federal level. Until then, abortion battles are playing out in state courts with judges arbitrating whether bans violate their respective state constitutions. State courts in Kentucky, Louisiana, and Florida temporarily halted abortion restrictions. Much of the U.S. will spend the extended weekend celebrating the nation's 246th birthday either under an umbrella or waiting at the airport. Rain is expected to dampen fireworks displays, and as more Americans take to the skies, airlines remain mired in delays and cancellations. That's all we have for today. Thanks so much for listening. If you're listening on the Apple Podcast app, you can give us a five-star rating and drop a review. And if

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