The Pour Over Today - Monday, August 1, 2022

Episode Date: August 1, 2022

Today we’re talking about flashflooding in Kentucky, President Biden’s COVID rebound, a bombed prisoner camp in Ukraine, and other top news for Monday, August 1st. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Sponsored by Press Pause. Subscribe to the newsletter in just one click.

Today we're talking about flash flooding in Kentucky, President Biden's COVID rebound, a bombed prisoner camp in Ukraine, and other top news for Monday, August 1st. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Here's the quote of the day. Humility is the foundation of all the other virtues. Hence, in the soul in which this virtue does not exist, there cannot be any other virtue except in mere appearance. St. Augustine.

Let's start with some espresso shots. Kentucky has had some uniquely horrible weather over the last year. Last winter, ice storms knocked out power for hundreds of thousands and unseasonable tornadoes killed 80 people. Now, massive flooding has killed at least 26 people and forced the rescue of 1,500 more. President Biden issued a major disaster declaration freeing up federal funds to help the disaster response, but many areas remain inaccessible. Six counties were hit particularly hard, getting as much as two inches of rain per hour, flooding rivers and leaving areas underwater. Also sending a disaster response team, the small town of Bremen, Kentucky. Bremen

was hit hard by December's tornadoes and received lots of help from Hindman, a town 300 miles away. Now that Hindman is flooded, they're returning the favor. Times of difficulty are also times of opportunity. The Bible promises that prayer is powerful and effective. Join us in praying for those in eastern Kentucky who continue to face natural disasters. Don't neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices. Hebrews 13, verse 16. President Biden has re-COVID and is back in isolation. The president has resumed holding mass meetings for three days following negative tests, but tested positive again on Saturday, a rare rebound case of COVID following his antiviral drug treatment. The White House says

the commander-in-chief does not have symptom deja vu, but will re-quarantine for at least five days. With Omicron BA.5 maintaining the head COVID-in-charge title, the FDA decided to swap plans of offering more original boosters this summer to waiting and offering new, updated boosters in September. The reversal stems from concerns over people getting boosters too close together and in the hope that the next-gen boosters will offer better protection against BA.5. The Biden administration has already placed multi-million dose purchases of Moderna and Pfizer's updated boosters. A major way we can reflect on the security, peace, and hope of salvation is by worrying less about certain topics than the rest of the world. Another round of boosters is not unimportant, but neither is it all important.

Rejoice in hope, be patient in affliction, be persistent in prayer. Romans 12, verse 12 A prison in Olenivka, Ukraine, was bombed, killing at least 50 people and injuring 75 more. Fingers are being pointed. The prison is in the Russian-controlled Donetsk region and held Ukrainian prisoners of war captured after the fall of Mariupol, the port city that famously held out for months against a superior Russian force. Both sides are blaming the other.

Ukraine accuses Russia of bombing the prison to cover up alleged torture and execution of the POWs, while Russia accuses Ukraine of bombing the prison with U.S. supplied missiles to deter Ukrainian soldiers who may be considering surrendering. They are just the latest deaths in the war that is now over five months old with no end in sight. Here's a verse to consider when things drag on. Let us not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we Galatians 6 Press Pause is a weekly newsletter that provides helpful ideas to explore faith with your kids in everyday moments. It's got four quick sections for the kiddos, for the family, for the parents, and freebie of the week. Everything is created and curated by Minnow, so you know it's trustworthy. If you have a kid and an email address, subscribe to this newsletter in just one click. No, seriously, just one click.

Check out the link in our show notes. No, seriously, just one click. Check out the link in our show notes. In other brews, here's a rapid round of updates. Will Smith has broken his silence, releasing a six-minute video across his social media platforms where he apologizes to Chris Rock and answers questions about the infamous Oscar slap. Rock has referred to the apology in a stand-up act, but the air between the two stars seems far from clear. New York, both the state and the city, have joined San Francisco in declaring public health emergencies over monkeypox to free up funds to combat the rise in infections. Though there have been no deaths, the U.S. has roughly 4,600 cases of monkeypox, 1,400 of which are in New York.

The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index, a gauge the Federal Reserve uses as a primary inflation parameter, jumped 6.8% in June, its highest 12-month gain in over 40 years, according to a report released Friday. The Fed is expected to continue raising interest rates in the coming months to attempt to cool inflation. After returning from his trip to Canada, Pope Francis realizes he just can't travel like he used to. Health limitations have Francis 85, considering whether he should slow down or even retire. While retirement is allowed, it's exceedingly rare. Pope Francis' predecessor, Benedict XVI, was the first pope to do so in over 500 years. That's all we have for today. Thanks so much for listening. If you're listening on the Apple Podcast app, give us a five-star rating and drop a review. If you're listening on Spotify,

give us a follow and hit the notification bell to never miss an episode. We appreciate your support and hope you have a great day. We'll see you on Wednesday.