The Pour Over Today - Monday, February 7, 2022

Episode Date: February 7, 2022

Today we’re talking about protests in Canada, political battles, the Olympics, and other top news for Monday, February 7th. Stay informed, while remaining focused on Christ, with The Pour Over.See the 2022 Winter Olympics medal tracker here:https://links.thepourover.org/3gqDjCDSponsored by Faithful Counseling - Get 10% off your first month with the link below:https://links.thepourover.org/faithful_counselling

Today we're covering protests in Canada, political battles, the Olympics, and other top news for Monday, February 7th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Here's the verse of the day. Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. Luke 15, 7. Let's get started with some espresso shots.

Canada's Freedom Convoy started as a protest against the vaccine mandate for truckers crossing the U.S. and Canada border, but has evolved into a criticism of all public health mandates and Justin Trudeau's government. It's also persisting. Today is day 10. Organizers say they're peacefully protesting mandates that are destroying the foundation of our businesses, industries, and livelihoods. And they won't leave until all COVID-19 restrictions are gone. They've even brought in portable saunas because, well, it's winter in Ottawa. Critics say it's transitioned from peaceful protest to occupation of Ottawa. GoFundMe has shut down the Freedom Convoy's fundraiser and

will be refunding $9 million in donations, citing evidence from law enforcement that it's funding an unlawful activity. GoFundMe originally planned to redirect the funds to other charities, but reversed course after blowback from supporters. Followers of Christ are not identified by their political affiliation, but by their love for others. And yes, that means loving people that you believe have unloving beliefs and stances. Be gracious and kind, even to those you don't feel deserve it. But love your enemies, do what is good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you. Luke 6, 35. Politicians are eating leftovers from 2020 and 2021. First up, redistricting based on the 2020 census results. 36 states have finished redrawing their congressional maps, but others are having

to start from scratch after courts gave their first drafts a grade of needs improvement. Meanwhile, the Republican National Committee voted overwhelmingly to censure, which means publicly slap on the wrist, Representatives Cheney, who is a Republican from Wyoming, and Kissinger, who is a Republican from Illinois, for participating in the January 6th congressional panel, described as a, quote, Democrat-led persecution of ordinary citizens engaged in legitimate political discourse that had nothing to do with violence at the Capitol. Democrats and a few Republicans condemned this venture. Speaking of 2021, former President Trump and former Vice President Pence's disagreement on the VP's authority over electoral college ballots has lawmakers looking at clarifying the role of the VP once and for all.

We shouldn't allow the success or failure of a political party to consume our thoughts, emotions, or hope for the future. Regardless of circumstance, our mission remains the same. Love God and love others. Matthew 22, 37 and 39 says, Jesus said to him, Chances are you didn't watch the Winter Olympics this weekend. command. The second is like it. Love your neighbor as yourself. Chances are you didn't watch the Winter Olympics this weekend. American viewership of the opening ceremonies was down 43% from 2018, and NBC officials and insiders are blaming COVID-19, China's human rights record, and the 14-hour time difference. Undeterred by lower viewership, Theresa Johog of Norway obliterated the competition and nabbed the game's first gold medal in cross-country skiing. You can see the

medal tracker in our show notes. Earlier this week, we asked the TPO community on Instagram what they were most excited to watch. 59% said figure skating and 20% picked snowboarding. Surprisingly, nobody mentioned Skeleton, a mind-bending spectacle where athletes sprint 40 meters, dive headfirst into a sled, and then race around an ice track at speeds up to 90 miles per hour. Today's podcast is brought to you by Faithful Counseling. We'd say it's been a tough couple of years, but let's be real. Life was hard even before the pandemic. Families were divided before modern politics,

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The latest jobs report was surprisingly awesome, despite Omicron's surge. The Labor Department announced that the U.S. added 460,000 jobs in January, which was significantly more than the expected 150,000. And the Labor Department adjusted November and December's numbers to show a massive 709,000 more jobs that were added those months than previously estimated. Russia has reportedly gathered 70% of the forces needed for a full-scale Ukrainian invasion and is assembling additional troops. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs a full-scale Ukrainian invasion and is assembling additional troops. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Milley, stated that Kiev could fall

within 72 hours of a full-scale Russian invasion, and National Security Advisor Sullivan announced that Russia could invade any day now. Cheery. The Queen used her Platinum Jubilee, which is a celebration of 70 years on the throne, to announce that Camilla, Prince Charles' second wife, will be known as Queen Consort when he becomes king. She was expected to be Princess Consort out of sensitivity that the title of Queen has been destined for Charles' first wife, Diana. Ryan Orem, a five-year-old Moroccan boy, died after spending days trapped in a 100-foot well. Condolences flooded in from around the world, including from many world leaders, after following the ultimately unsuccessful four-day rescue operation that was complicated by fears of collapsing the well.

Forget visions. Bruno's gift is clearly popularity. The song We Don't Talk About Bruno from Encanto is Disney's first song to hit number one on Billboard's Hot 100 since Aladdin's A Whole New World. It's the latest success for Lin-Manuel Miranda, who created Broadway's Hamilton and wrote How Far I'll Go for Disney's Moana. Well, that's our show for today. Thanks so much for listening. One quick and easy way to support this podcast is to leave us a five-star rating and drop us a review.

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