The Pour Over Today - Trump-Putin Meeting, NFL Preseason, Shootings in Georgia and NYC, & More | 08.11.25

Episode Date: August 11, 2025

Today, we’re talking about plans for a meeting between President Trump and Russian President Putin in Alaska; an NFL preseason game that ended early due to a player injury; separate shootings in Georgia and New York; and other top news for Monday, August 11th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Join over 1 million readers with our free newsletter here Looking to support us? You can choose to pay here Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. Cru Surfshark Holy Post CSB's Back to School Gift Guide CCCU Upside HelloFresh Mosh

Hey, this is Bailey at the Pourover. And this is Joe at the Porover. If you need an excuse to head to the beach, play some sand volleyball, dig in a sandbox, or just fill some holes in your backyard, today's national play in the sand day. Celebrate accordingly. Now for the headlines. Today, we're talking about plans for a meeting between President Trump and Russian President Putin in Alaska, an NFL preseason game that ended early due to a player injury, separate shootings in Georgia and New York,

and other top news for Monday, August 11th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pourover. Here's your quote of the day. One of the most beautiful gifts in the world is the gift of encouragement, John O'Donohue. Let's get started with some espresso shots. Ukraine-Russia peacemakers are working overtime. Friday marked President Trump's deadline for Russia to make peace or face more sanctions.

Before the day's end, Trump announced a face-to-face with Russian President Putin in Alaska on August 15th. The White House said Ukrainian President Zelensky's invitation is, quote, being discussed. Ahead of Alaska summit, Trump said a peace deal may include, quote, some swapping of territories to the betterment of both Russia, and Ukraine. Zelensky stressed he will not see land, and that peace talks without Ukraine won't achieve anything. Zolensky was on the guest list for Saturday's meeting of national security visors in England, where he worked with VP Vance and European leaders on, quote, constructive diplomacy and decisions that can work. Meanwhile, drone and missile attacks continue, with Russian attacks on Ukraine reaching record levels this summer.

in the face of massive global conflicts around the world it's easy to feel helpless today and this week there's something powerful and effective you can do pray for world leaders here's a prayer from clement of rome lord and master you have given these rulers the power of sovereignty through your own mighty power grant unto these leaders health peace unity and stability so that they can administer without failure the government you have given them. For you, heavenly master and king of the ages, you give ordinary people glory, honor, and power over all things in this world. Direct their leadership in a way that is good and well-pleasing in your sight. Amen. after an ambulance drove him away from Friday's preseason game.

The defender was knocked unconscious during a collision and treated on the field for 20 minutes while players from both teams gathered midfield for prayer. When play resumed, the Falcons took a snap and both teams stood still, letting the clock run. Coaches agreed it, quote, didn't feel right to finish. An official suspended the game with six minutes left.

Doctors later confirmed Norris was in stable condition, though it's uncertain when he'll be game-ready again. Meanwhile, the Patriots opened their season by unveiling a 12-foot statue of Tom Brady outside Gillette Stadium, and Jaguars kicker Cam Little kicked a 70-yard field goal, which would be an NFL record, except pre-season games don't count. Here's a verse to consider when the unexpected leaves you feeling unsteady. God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble. Psalm 46, verse 1. Separate weekend shootings left a Georgia officer dead and three wounded in New York City.

In Atlanta, shots were fired Friday evening outside the CDC campus, near every. University. Responding officers found 33-year-old officer David Rose critically wounded. He later died at the hospital. More gunfire came from a nearby CVS, where police found the suspect with a gunshot wound. He died at the scene. Authorities say the suspect was, quote, a known person and may have believed he was sick and blamed the COVID-19 vaccine, though the investigation is ongoing. Hours later in Times square, three people were wounded in a shooting just after 1 a.m. A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested, and charges are pending. Authorities say the shooting stemmed from dispute, all three victims are in stable condition. While mourning with victims, Christians have hope in the face

of a violent world. The servant of God, who himself did no violence, has been afflicted. by His father on our behalf, so that we can live in the Lord's peaceful presence forever. Isaiah 53 4 through 5 says, Yet he himself bore our sicknesses, and he carried our pains. But we in turn regarded him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. But he was pierced because of our rebellion, crushed because of our iniquities. Punishment for our peace was on him, and we are healed by His Son. Splins.

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Shop CSB's Back to School gift guide at CSbiblical.com slash gift guide, or check out the link in the show notes. In other brews, here's a rapid round of updates. Israel standing behind its plan to take control of Gaza. The Security Cabinet-approved plan involves, number one, disarming Hamas, number two, rescuing hostages, number three, demilitarizing Gaza, number four, occupying the strip, and number five, establishing a new government. Full occupation of Gaza City is reportedly step one,

which Hamas calls, quote, a new war crime. A coalition of Western countries said Israel's plan will, quote, aggravate a catastrophic situation. Mexico is drawing a hard line at the border. President Claudia Scheinbaum denied reports that the U.S. military would enter Mexican territory to fight cartels, saying, quote, we cooperate, we collaborate, but there is not going to be an invasion. Her comments follow a New York Times report that Trump secretly ordered. the Pentagon to use military force against Latin American drug cartels. The IRS is refiling, or rather refilling, its commissioner position, again.

President Trump removed IRS commissioner Billy Long after just two months, temporarily replacing him with Treasury Secretary Scott Besant, the sixth department leader since January, while the Trump admin finds a new head of taxes. Long, a former Republican Missouri congressman, announced he's taking on a new role, U.S. ambassador to Iceland. California residents are returning to their homes after a recent wildfire forced thousands to evacuate. The canyon fire ignited northwest of L.A. Thursday, spreading to over 5,400 acres, and was more than 60% contained as of yesterday morning. Further north, the Gifford fire has scorched over 104,000 acres, California's largest wildfire in 2025, in a remote part of Los Padres National

Forest. Houston, we have a problem. Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell, who steered NASA's most famous detour back to Earth in 1970, has died at 97. After an onboard explosion scrubbed the moon landing, Lovell guided his crew safely back to Earth for an iconic splashdown, watched by tens of millions live, and millions more in the 1995 Hollywood reenactment. That's all we have for today. Thanks so much for listening, TPOFam. If you're listening on the Apple Podcasts 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 a new episode.

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