On Wednesday, the government may shut down. What does that even mean, and does it matter?

Victor walks through what happens when the government shuts down, details if you should panic and examines the politics of the situation.

Parental pause point questions:

1. What, if anything, have you heard about a government shutdown? (3:59)

2. Do you think the government has ever been shut down before? (6:59)

3. Which of The Great 8 questions do you think applies here? (9:45)

4. Make a bold prediction: Will there be a government shutdown? If so, how long will it last? (24:57)

The Great 8 questions:

1. What happens next?

2. Has this been tried before?

3. Is there a principle involved?

4. What are the trade-offs?

5. What do you mean by that?

6. Is this an appeal to emotion or logic?

7. Am I focused on the speaker or the argument?

8. What does the Bible say?