The Pour Over Today - Israel Strikes Iran, World Series, WaPo’s Non-Endorsement, & More | 10.28.24

Episode Date: October 28, 2024

Today, we’re talking about Israel’s retaliatory strike on Iran; the first-ever World Series walkoff grand slam; the Washington Post’s decision not to endorse a presidential candidate; and other top news for Monday, October 28th. 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 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 Grace Bible for Kids: https://links.thepourover.org/GraceBibleforKids The Daily Walk Bible: https://links.thepourover.org/DailyWalk

Today's episode is brought to you by our lead sponsor, Crew. Today, we're talking about Israel's retaliatory strike on Iran, the first ever World Series walk-off grand slam, the Washington Post's decision not to endorse a presidential candidate, and other top news from Monday, October 28th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pour-over today. Here's the quote of the day, Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be. Thomas Achampus

Let's get started with some espresso shots. Israel launched its much anticipated retaliatory strike against Iran on Saturday. Jerusalem said the strike was a response to months of continuous attacks from Iran and its allies, including the barrage of missiles Tehran fired at Israel on October 1. The retaliation targeted Iranian missile manufacturing facilities, killing four Iranian soldiers. Israel said its mission was fulfilled, though Iran said strikes caused limited damage. In Israel, critics of Prime Minister Netanyahu said the IDF should have exacted a heavier price from Iran. The strike steered clear of Iranian oil and nuclear sites,

targets the US had pressured Israel to avoid to prevent additional regional escalation. The Biden administration expects Israel's strike to be the end of the direct military exchange. While Iran reiterated its right to self-defense, it also expressed commitment to regional peace and stability. Join us in prayer for the Middle East, confident that God hears and grants our prayers when we pray according to His will.

Book of Common Prayer, page 655 says, Father of all, whose Son commanded us to love our enemies, lead them and us from prejudice to truth. Deliver them and us from hatred, cruelty, and revenge. And in your good time, enable us all to stand reconciled before you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Happy Sports Equinox to all who celebrate.

Today marks just the 31st time in history that all of the Big Four professional sports leagues – MLB, NFL, NBA, and NHL – have a game on the same day. This year, even MLS fans get to celebrate. The most significant of tonight's games is Game 3 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium. History was made in the 10th inning of Game 1 on Friday when LA's Freddie Freeman hit the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history. Saturday's game two, also a Dodgers victory, was overshadowed by an injury to LA All-Star Shohei Otani, a partially dislocated shoulder. He'll still play in game three,

yet there's hope for the Yankees. The last two times these teams played each other in the World Series, the team that went up 2-0 lost. Our goal is to keep the big things big and the small things small. History-making sports moments are fun and exciting, but they're not God of the Universe important. Keep your eyes fixed on eternity, a perspective that changes everything. Colossians 3, 2-4 says,

appear with him in glory. The Washington Post is skipping the endorsement party. For the first time since 1988, the newspaper won't endorse a presidential candidate, a decision reportedly made by owner Jeff Bezos. Insiders say the Post's editorial team had drafted an endorsement for VP Harris before Chief Executive Lewis announced the new policy, framing it as a statement in support of our readers' ability to make up their own minds. The announcement just 11 days before a close election sparked a mostly negative response from Washington Post subscribers and staff. Longtime columnist Robert Kagan resigned.

11 Post columnists co-signed a critical article and veteran Post journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein voiced disapproval. It mirrors the decision by the Los Angeles Times, whose billionaire owner also reportedly blocked the paper's planned endorsement of Harris. Here's a verse to consider when political endorsements, or lack thereof, stir up controversy. Be compassionate and humble, not paying back evil for evil or insult for insult, but on the contrary, giving a blessing. For the one who wants to love life and to see good days, let him keep his tongue from

evil and his lips from speaking deceit, and let him turn away from evil and do what is good. Let him seek peace and pursue it, because the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. 1 Peter 3, 8 through 12. 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 on a single copy of the Bible

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In other brews, here's a rapid round of updates. In other brews, here's the rapid round of updates. America's number one podcaster sat down with America's 45th president for a three-hour interview. Joe Rogan and former President Trump had a friendly chat about Trump's biggest mistake picking staff, the 2020 election, and replacing income taxes with tariffs. Then, on Sunday, No. 45 ditched the battleground states for Madison Square Garden to deliver his campaign's closing pitch at a sold-out rally. Vice President Harris is calling in some big names for the final countdown.

Friday, Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland appeared at a Houston rally that was reportedly Harris's largest ever. Then on Saturday, former first lady Obama appeared at a Michigan rally where she said she's a little angry that people pick apart Harris's interviews but are indifferent to Trump's erratic behavior. Waymo just cruised through its largest ever funding round, raising a whopping $5.6 billion. The cash will add some horsepower to self-driving taxi operations in its current markets,

San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, and help to expand into Austin and Atlanta. The company also hinted at future business applications for its self-driving tech, such as autonomous food and package deliveries. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is turning over a new maple leaf on immigration, announcing his government will sharply lower the number of immigrants it allows into the country after boosting immigration post-COVID. Trudeau says they didn't get the balance quite right. A growing number of Canadians blame immigration for ever-rising housing prices.

Others slammed Trudeau for rolling back migrant rights. The McDonald's quarter-pounder E. coli outbreak has expanded, sickening at least 75 people across 13 states. McDonald's has pulled the Quarter Pounder from one-fifth of its 13,000 stateside locations and a Colorado-based farm has issued a recall of its yellow onions, the likely source of contamination. The outbreak has hamburgerled 6% of Ronald's stock price. And that's all we have for today. Thanks so much for listening.

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