The Pour Over Today - Ukraine Peace Plan, Trump-Mamdani Meeting, COP30, & More | 11.24.25

Episode Date: November 24, 2025

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minimal progress made at the UN's annual climate conference, and other top news for Monday, November 24th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the Porover. Here's your quote of the day. of the day, I've come to believe that this truth of the gospel is the most important identity defining, life-altering truth in the universe. Justin Kendrick. Let's get started with some espresso shots. Ukrainian and American officials gathered in Switzerland yesterday to take a red pen to Uncle Sam's new 28-point plan for ending the war with Russia.

Here are some key points. Regarding territory, Russia controls the contested Donbos region. For security, Ukraine commits to never join NATO, caps its military size, and gets a NATO-style guarantee for a, quote, decisive, coordinated military response if Russia invades again. On the economy, frozen Russian assets fund Ukraine's reconstruction, sanctions on Russia are The U.S. has signaled it may stop supplying Ukraine with weapons and intelligence if it rejects the deal. Zelensky said the current concession-filled plan forces Ukraine to make, quote, a very difficult choice between its dignity and a key partner.

Russia was more optimistic, saying the plan, quote, could form the basis of a final peace settlement. In the face of long-term, large-scale global conflicts, 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 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. Trump and NYC mayor-elect Mamdani had a surprisingly warm White House meeting Friday. After months of trading barbs, Trump calling Mamdani a, quote, communist and Mamdani calling Trump a, quote, fascist, they emerged from a private meeting smiling. POTUS had previously threatened to withhold federal funding from NYC if Mamdani won. On Friday, Trump said, quote, I don't think that's going to happen, adding the better he does,

the happier I am. Mamdani said the two were, quote, not shy about the placements of disagreement, but that their chat focus on affordability and crime. And Trump said, quote, we agree on a lot more than I would have thought. Their meeting follows NYC's highest mayoral voter turnout in 50-plus years

and comes as a city leans on $9.7 billion in federal funding for 2025. here's a verse to consider whether politicians let you down or have you celebrating my days are like a lengthening shadow and i wither away like grass but you lord are enthroned forever your fame endures to all generations psalm 102 verses 11 and 12 The United Nations annual climate summit ended with a compromise and overtime on Saturday. World leaders from nearly 200 countries gathered for COP 30 on the outskirts of the Amazon in Brazil to discuss, quote, the efforts needed to limit the global temperature. No official U.S. delegation was sent.

President Trump has called climate change a, quote, hoax. and the White House warned that, quote, vague climate goals put America at an economic and security disadvantage. After 13 days of negotiations, Delegates' final agreement tripled funds to help vulnerable countries adapt to climate change, but pressure from oil-rich Arab nations kept out any mention of fossil fuels.

Amid disappointment from some world leaders, Brazil promised to create its own roadmap for ditching fossil fuels and reversing deforestation. Our world is full of panic and anger surrounding climate change. In the midst of the noise, remember your calling,

good stewardship of God's creation and gracious conversation with everyone, even those who passionately disagree with you about the world's way forward. James 1 Verse 19 through 20 says My dear brothers and sisters Understand this

Everyone should be quick to listen Slow to speak And slow to anger For human anger does not accomplish God's righteousness Hey It's Emily from the pourover The holidays are meant for giving

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once one of his staunchest allies, following her criticism of the Trump admin for its handling of the Epstein files and foreign spending policy. Her resignation will trigger a special election in Georgia's 14th district. The Supreme Court weighed in on Texas' redistricting efforts. SCOTUS temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that said the GOP-drawn congressional map likely discriminates by race,

allowing it to remain in effect while the High Court considers its use in midterms. Voting rights groups warned the map could dilute minority representatives, while Texas officials argue it was a politics-driven redrawing, not race-based. Wicked is still defying gravity at the box office. The sequel, Wicked for Good, has pulled in about $150 million domestically since Friday, making it the biggest opening weekend ever for a Broadway adaptation. It's the second highest-grossing movie of the year, coming in behind a Minecraft movie,

which made $162 million, but edging out the live-action remake of Lilo and Stitch, which made $146 million. Over 300 school children and 12 teachers were abducted from a Nigerian Catholic school. Gunman attacked St. Mary's School in North Central Nigeria on Friday, capturing students ranging in age from 10 to 18.

The kidnapping came four days after 25 school children were seized about 100 miles away, contributing to growing concerns for the safety of Christians in Nigeria. No group has claimed responsibility for the abductions. Week 13 presented few surprises in college football. Ohio State, Indiana, and Texas A&M, lead the rankings with their perfect records, 11 and 0. Meanwhile, Arch Manning, nephew of Peyton and Eli, became the first quarterback in Texas history

with a passing touchdown, rushing touchdown, and receiving touchdown in the same game, leading Texas to a 52-37 win over Arkansas. That's all we have for today. Thanks so much for listening, TPOFam. 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,

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