The Pour Over Today - Shootings in Australia and Rhode Island, Americans Killed in Syria, Heisman Winner, and More | 12.15.25
Episode Date: December 15, 2025Today, we’re talking about mass shootings in Sydney, Australia, and at Brown University; three Americans being killed in Syria on Saturday; who won college football’s Heisman Trophy; and other top... news for Monday, December 15th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay here Check out The Pour Over's Gift Guide! Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. Cru Safe House Project Life Application Study Bible CCCU Upside Mosh LMNT Theology in the Raw Not Just Sunday Podcast She Reads Truth The Pour Over’s Newsletters: The Pour Over Decaf News Health Praying the News
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Today we're talking about mass shootings in Sydney, Australia, and at Brown University.
Three Americans being killed in Syria on Saturday.
Who won college football's Heisman Trophy and other top news for Monday, December 15?
Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the poor.
Here's your quote of the day. God has given me so much, he expects so much out of me.
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Authorities are investigating mass shootings in Australia and the United States.
In Sydney, Australia, at least 16 people were killed and over 40 were injured in a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach.
Two suspected gunmen, one who was killed and another in critical condition,
were reportedly targeting the thousand-plus Jews gathered for a public Hanukkah celebration.
Police also found and removed explosives from a nearby vehicle.
Some Aussie officials called the attack, quote, entirely foreseeable,
citing a rise in anti-Semitism since the Israel-Hamas war.
Australia's Prime Minister condemned the, quote, act of evil.
Separately, a lone gunman opened fire inside an engineering building at Brown University
in Rhode Island Saturday, killing at least two students and injuring nine others.
The suspected shooter was taken into custody yesterday morning, ending an overnight manhunt.
His motive hasn't yet been determined.
Isaiah 9 2 and 7 says,
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light
For a child will be born for us
A son will be given to us
And the government will be on his shoulders
He will be called
Wonderful Counselor
Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace
The dominion will be vast
And its prosperity will never end
Join us in praying for Christ's light
To shine in these mournful places
Let's pray
eternal father
drawn near to Australia and Rhode Island
with comfort for those who are mourning
mighty God
heal the critically wounded and traumatized
wonderful counselor
give government's wisdom to respond
and bring justice
prince of peace
hasten the coming of your kingdom
where hatreds cease
and tears are no more
amen
Three Americans were killed in Syria Saturday.
Those killed, two Iowa Army National Guard soldiers and a civilian interpreter,
whose names have not been publicly released, were ambushed near Paul Myra during a key leader
engagement as part of counter-ISIS operations.
Three other Iowa Guard members were wounded and wounded.
and airlifted to a nearby garrison.
Two Syrian service personnel were also injured.
U.S. Central Command said the attack was carried out
by a lone Islamic state, linked gunmen,
who was engaged and killed by partner forces.
President Trump vowed, quote,
very serious retaliation against ISIS.
The U.S. maintains about 1,000 troops in Syria
as part of ongoing anti-IS efforts,
And after the fall of longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad last year, Syria's new government pledged to work with the U.S.-led coalition to counter the group.
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memory. Psalm 121, verses 1 through 2 says, I lift my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help
come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.
Tis the season for college football fans. Fernando Mendoza became Indiana University's first
Heisman trophy winner.
lining a busy sports weekend.
Heismendoza's victory continued a magical season for the Hoosiers,
who transformed from Big Ten bottom dwellers into a national powerhouse,
entering college football playoff as the undefeated number one seed.
Meanwhile, the 126th Army Navy game ended with the second half comeback by the Navy
midshipman, keeping the Commander-in-Chief trophy in Annapolis.
Bull season also kicked off Saturday.
This season, there are 47 bowl games lined up before the national champion is crowned in Miami on January 19th.
In hardwood news, San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wambayama returned from a month's long absence to hand the OKC Thunder just their second loss of the season, advancing the Spurs to Tuesday's Emirates NBA Cup final against the New York Knicks.
Here's a verse to consider whether your team wins, loses, or you'd rather watch home alone for the
35th consecutive year. Rejoice always. Pray constantly. Give thanks in everything. For this is God's
will for you in Christ Jesus. First Thessalonians 5 verses 16 through 18.
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In other brews, here's a rapid round of updates.
Record flooding forced 100,000 Washingtonians to evacuate late last week.
Governor Bob Ferguson urged residents to leave the Skagit Valley,
located between Seattle and Canada, as heavy rains flooded multiple rivers,
triggering mudslides and putting dams and levees under stress.
No deaths have been reported.
As another storm approaches, President Trump has approved an emergency declaration for financial aid.
More Epstein photos went public on Friday.
House Democrats published 19 images from a trove of over 95,000 photos obtained from Epstein's estate.
Included were photos of President Trump, former President Clinton, former Prince Andrew, and Bill Gates, among other high-profile figures.
The White House accused Democrats of, quote, selectively releasing cherry-picked photos to create a false narrative.
Israel killed Rod Saad, a top Hamas commander who planned the October 7th attack in a strike
on Gaza City over the weekend.
Hamas leader Khalil Al-Haya confirmed Saad's death in a speech yesterday.
He also reaffirmed that Hamas wants the ceasefire but rejected two key terms of President
Trump's UN-adopted peace plan, Hamas' disarmament and Gaza peacekeeping forces.
The suspect accused of killing Charlie Kirk made his first in-court appearance on Thursday.
Prosecutors say the killing was targeted.
Defense attorneys have not yet entered a plea.
The 22-year-old could face the death penalty if convicted of aggravated murder.
The mostly closed session hearing focused largely on media access and courtroom security amid heavy public attention.
Belarus released 123 prisoners on Saturday, including oppositional figures, journalists, Ukrainian
POWs, and human rights activist Aless Bialyatsky, winner of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize.
In exchange, the U.S. is lifting sanctions on potash, Belarus' key mineral export, not a potato bake.
Meanwhile, in Iran, rights groups are condemning the re-arrest of a
another Nobel Peace Laureate,
Women's Rights Advocate, Nargis Mohamede.
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