The Pour Over Today - Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Episode Date: October 11, 2023

Today we’re talking about the war in Israel, which new workers in the U.S. are going on strike, the newest Olympic sports, and other top news for Wednesday, October, 11th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Sponsored by Truth Over Tribe

Today we're talking about the war in Israel, which new workers in the U.S. are going on strike, the newest Olympic sports, and other top news for Wednesday, October 11th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over today. Here's the quote of the day. We have been called to heal wounds, to unite what has fallen apart, and to bring home those who have lost their way. St. Francis of Assisi. The eyes of the world are on Israel. Since Hamas invaded Israel on Saturday,

over a thousand Israelis and nearly 900 Palestinians have died. Thousands more have been injured. Israel has launched rockets, cut power and supplies to Gaza, and called up a record 300,000 reserve troops. A ground invasion of Gaza is expected as Israel works to rescue hostages that Hamas is threatening to execute. Yesterday, Israel shot retaliatory fire towards Syria after a Palestinian faction fired three rockets at Israel. And on Monday, fighting escalated along the Israel-Lebanon border after Islamic Jihad carried out a series of small attacks. In an address yesterday, President Biden reiterated the U.S.'s support for Israel and confirmed that at least 14 Americans have been killed in the conflict and nearly two dozen

more remain missing. Meanwhile, critics accused the Biden administration of funding terrorism by unfreezing $6 billion in Iranian funds last month. The White House hasn't confirmed Iran's direct involvement in the conflict, but officials acknowledge Iran's ongoing financial support of Hamas. Across America, vigils and protests show solidarity for Israel and condemn Hamas' attacks, while pro-Palestine protests and a controversial letter co-signed by 33 Harvard student groups hold the Israeli regime entirely responsible for regional violence, saying the recent events did not occur in a vacuum.

In Congress, Reps Tlaib and Bush are facing criticism for calling for the end of American support for Israel's apartheid system. Christians don't need to gloss over evil to maintain our joy and hope. Our Savior Jesus confronted darkness directly and overcame it through his death and resurrection. Join us in praying for the Middle East. John 16, verse 22 through 23 and verse 33 says, John 16, verse 22 through 23 and verse 33 says, You have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.

In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but take heart, I have overcome the world. Just as Hollywood's writers are returning to work, pharmacists and more auto workers are walking out. The Writers Guild of America announced Monday that 99% of members voted to ratify a deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to raise salaries, grow show staff, and control the use of AI in script

writing. Also Monday, some Walgreens pharmacists took off their white coats saying they can't properly care for their patients due to low staffing and burnout. Walgreens says it's engaged and listening to concerns, but the grassroots strike led to store closures in Arizona, Washington, Massachusetts, and Oregon. Finally, 4,000 Mack Trucks workers are striking after members voted down a tentative deal. The ongoing auto workers strike over disagreements on salary, schedules, health and safety, benefits, and more now involves over 30,000 workers in more than 22 states. When discussing divisive topics such as high-profile labor negotiations, remember that both your stance and how you take your stance reflect on Christ.

We shouldn't sacrifice relationships to win arguments. Romans 12 verse 18 says, If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Today's episode is sponsored by Truth Over Tribe. If you're listening to The Pour Over, it's probably because you're tired of partisan hot takes and want to keep Jesus at the center of your news intake. If that's true, Truth Over Tribe is a podcast for people just like you. They interview the best thinkers on today's most pressing issues and most challenging questions. They explore the latest cultural debates

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In other brews, here's a rapid round of updates. Forget professor, her students can call her Laureate Claudia Golden. On Monday, a professor at Harvard won the Nobel Prize in Economics for her research on the gender wage gap over the centuries. She is the third woman to win the honor and the first to not share it with a male colleague. The White House said President Biden gave a voluntary interview to Special Counsel Robert Herr, who is investigating the president's mishandlings of classified documents from his time as VP. It's a sign that the investigation may be wrapping up. Roughly 25 documents with important looking stamps were found in Biden's Delaware home and an old office late last year.

The field is shifting. Former Rep. Will Hurd dropped out of the presidential race, endorsing Ambassador Nikki Haley as the best person to unite the country. Meanwhile, Robert Kennedy Jr. officially ditched the Democrats and is running as an independent. He's polling at around 14 percent, pulling votes from both sides but not his siblings, who denounced his candidacy as dangerous. Grab your cleats. It's happening. Your church league is being called up to the big leagues. The organizers of the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles have proposed five new sports, baseball, softball, cricket, squash, lacrosse, and flag football. The 2024 Olympics in Paris will also feature new sports, breakdancing, sport rock climbing, surfing, and skateboarding. And that's all we have for today. Thanks so much for listening.

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