InSight Out

Devin Almonte
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Think, See, and Live Differently. As God reveals His truth and removes the blinders that keep us from seeing clearly, He calls us not only to reflect on these truths when we rise, when we lie down, and in all we do, but by His Spirit to proclaim the gospel and live in faithful obedience in every area of life. Faith In Everything. As Deuteronomy 6:6-7 reminds us, “These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” Faith transforms us from the inside out. As the gospel we proclaim takes root, it changes how we see ourselves, others, and the world. And it becomes evident in what we think, what we say, and what we do. This is more than a podcast; it’s a way of life. A call to see life InSight Out; to live as we were created to live, to flourish as God intends, and to build our lives on the unshakable foundation of His Word. Because how we live matters.

  1. 19h ago

    Are We Helping People or Funding Their GoFundMe Lifestyle? | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 141

    A high school teacher in Iowa allegedly offered students extra credit for donating to a GoFundMe connected to her mission trip. The school fired her, but the story raises a bigger question than whether grades and donations should ever mix: when did asking other people to fund the things we want become so normal? Crowdfunding can be a beautiful way to carry someone through illness, disaster, job loss, or a crisis they never saw coming. But compassion and responsibility aren't opposites. Sometimes circumstances change, and our lifestyle may need to change with them. So where is the line between helping someone carry a genuine burden and helping them avoid carrying a load that belongs to them? Scripture (NIV): Galatians 6:2, 5 – “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ… for each one should carry their own load.” Reflection Questions: When someone asks for financial help, how do we practice generosity without removing healthy responsibility? If your own circumstances changed tomorrow, what would you be willing to give up before asking others to help maintain your lifestyle? Connect & SupportWebsite: insightoutmedia.orgSupport the Mission: The InSight Out Show is part of Insight Out Media, a Christian media nonprofit dedicated to helping believers live out their faith every day. If this show encourages you, consider becoming a monthly supporter for as little as $5/month! Look for the Donate button at insightoutmedia.org.Questions or Feedback? Have a story idea or thoughts on today's episode? Email Devin directly at devin@insightoutmedia.orgShare: Share your thoughts on today's episode over on the InSight Out Media Facebook Page. Sources and Links Iowa teacher fired over extra credit for donations (Iowa Capital Dispatch) https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2026/09/29/judge-fired-teacher-offered-students-extra-credit-in-return-for-cash-donations/ Alyssa Milano criticized for soliciting donations for son's baseball team (Los Angeles Times) https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-01-26/alyssa-milano-criticized-soliciting-donations-sons-travel-baseball-team About Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/about Collaborative crowdfunding platforms, 2016 (Pew Research Center) https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2016/05/19/collaborative-crowdfunding-platforms/

    Are We Helping People or Funding Their GoFundMe Lifestyle? | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 141

  2. 5d ago

    Is Hotel Breakfast Free If You’re Not Even Staying There? | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 140

    From viral "life hacks" to $4,000 battery-operated bunnies, this week's news roundup looks at three unusual stories shaping our culture—and what they reveal about the unseen choices that define our character. In this episode: The "Free Hotel Breakfast" Trend: Why sneaking into hotel lobbies for free waffles isn't just a victimless prank—it’s part of a culture that turns dishonesty into viral entertainment.The High-Tech Helium Crisis: Why a element once saved for party balloons and military blimps is now critical for MRI machines and AI data centers—and why prices are soaring.Robo-Rabbits in the Everglades: Florida’s $4,000 solar-powered decoy rabbits designed to hunt invasive pythons, and what they teach us about fixing human mistakes. Key Scripture:Luke 16:10 (NIV): "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much." Reflection Questions:What "small" compromises are easiest to justify because "nobody gets hurt"?How do daily, unseen decisions shape the kind of person we are becoming?In a culture that normalizes shortcuts, how can we close the gap between what we believe and how we live? Connect & SupportWebsite: insightoutmedia.orgSupport the Mission: The InSight Out Show is part of Insight Out Media, a Christian media nonprofit dedicated to helping believers live out their faith every day. If this show encourages you, consider becoming a monthly supporter for as little as $5/month! Look for the Donate button at insightoutmedia.org.Questions or Feedback? Have a story idea or thoughts on today's episode? Email Devin directly at devin@insightoutmedia.orgShare: Share your thoughts on today's episode over on the InSight Out Media Facebook Page.

    Is Hotel Breakfast Free If You’re Not Even Staying There? | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 140

  3. Sep 29

    Behind the Food Label: The Bioengineered Loophole | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 139

    There may be food in your pantry made from genetically engineered crops without the words “bioengineered” appearing plainly on the package. Under current USDA rules, disclosures can take several forms, including text, the USDA symbol, an electronic or digital link, or text-message instructions. And ingredients derived from bioengineered crops may be treated differently when modified genetic material is no longer detectable. That raises a bigger question than whether genetically engineered food is “good” or “bad.” How much information should consumers have when deciding what to buy? In this episode, we look at the USDA labeling system, the federal court challenge that forced the agency to reconsider parts of its disclosure rules, and past cases that show why testing and transparency matter. The goal isn’t fear. It’s discernment: paying attention, asking better questions, and doing something with what we learn. What does faithful action look like when we’ll never have perfect information? Scripture (NIV): James 1:22 – “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” Reflection Questions: When you learn something new that affects your everyday choices, how do you move from simply knowing it to acting wisely? How can we practice discernment without letting uncertainty turn into fear? 👉 Take Action: Want to weigh in when the USDA opens public comment on the new bioengineered food labeling rules? Visit Regulations.gov, the federal government’s official public-comment portal, and search for the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service docket when it becomes available. Regulations.gov — Federal Rulemaking Portal 🎙️ Stay connected with InSight Out: Follow the show, leave a rating or review, and join us on Facebook. InSight Out Media | Facebook | devin@insightoutmedia.org

    Behind the Food Label: The Bioengineered Loophole | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 139

  4. Sep 24

    Why Does Buying Eggs Feel Like a Research Project Now? | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 138

    Remember when buying eggs was simple? Grab a dozen, check for cracks, and move on. Now we're staring at cage-free, free-range, pasture-raised, organic, omega-3 enriched, and half the aisle has their phones out trying to figure out what any of it actually means. And it’s not just eggs. Apps, reviews, labels, hidden fees, fine print, and endless options were supposed to help us make better decisions, but sometimes all that information just makes ordinary life feel heavier. At what point does being informed stop being helpful and start stealing a little bit of our peace? Scripture (NIV): Luke 10:41–42 – “You are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one.” Reflection Questions: Where in your life has having more information actually made a simple decision harder? What might it look like to choose simplicity once in a while and trust that every decision doesn’t have to be perfectly optimized? 👉 Join the conversation on the IOM FB Page: We'd love to hear your thoughts. Come share with us here: https://www.facebook.com/insightout.media/ 🎙️ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review — it helps more people find us. And hit subscribe so you never miss a story. 👉 More to discover at: www.insightoutmedia.org

    Why Does Buying Eggs Feel Like a Research Project Now? | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 138

  5. Sep 22

    Why Florida is Buying Gold | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 137

    What happens when our money is no longer tied to anything real? Today on InSight Out, Devin Almonte explores Florida’s bold new law allowing gold and silver to be used as legal tender—and why this is about much more than coins and currency. It’s about trust, stewardship, and the unseen forces shaping our economy and our faith. From the collapse of the gold standard to biblical commands about honest scales, we'll look at what happens when a nation’s monetary system breaks down and how believers can respond not with panic, but with preparation and wisdom. In this episode, we’ll discuss: What Florida’s House Bill 999 actually means—and why it mattersWhy fiat currency quietly punishes savers and rewards overspendingWhat Scripture says about honest weights and measuresHow inflation functions like a hidden taxWhy preparing like Noah isn’t panic—it’s obedienceHow to trust God while being wise about your resources This is about stewardship. Integrity. And remembering where our real treasure lies. 📖 Scripture References: Proverbs 11:1 – “The Lord detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him.”Leviticus 19:35–36 – “Do not use dishonest standards when measuring length, weight or quantity…”Psalm 24:1 – “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it…” 🔗 Links & Resources: Florida House Bill 999 (2024)Gov. DeSantis news conference in ApopkaEnd of the Road: How Money Became Worthless | The Collapse of Money | The Death of the DollarWhat Ending the Gold Standard Did to America 💬 Join the Conversation: Would you use gold or silver if stores accepted it? What do you think God calls us to do when our financial systems feel broken? Share your thoughts in the InSight Out Community on Facebook. 📩 Get the Weekly Newsletter: Sign up here. 🙌 Help Spread the Word: If this episode gave you something to think about, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone you trust. Every share helps bring thoughtful, faith-filled conversations to more people.

    Why Florida is Buying Gold | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 137

  6. Sep 17

    How Much Plastic Are We Actually Eating? | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 136

    We’ve all heard that our bodies are mostly water. But lately, it feels like plastic deserves an honorable mention. Microplastics have been found in everyday foods and drinks, from salt and tea to packaged foods, raising some uncomfortable questions about just how much plastic has worked its way into our daily lives. Once you know it’s there, what do you do with that information? Maybe you swap the tea bags, rethink some packaging, or choose more whole foods. But when avoiding plastic completely feels nearly impossible, there’s another question underneath it all: how do we make wise choices without becoming consumed by everything we can’t control? Scripture (NIV): 1 Corinthians 10:31 – “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” Reflection Questions: Does knowing more about microplastics actually change the way you shop or eat? How do you balance making wise choices with accepting that you can’t eliminate every risk? 👉 Join the conversation on the IOM FB Page: We'd love to hear your thoughts. Come share with us here: https://www.facebook.com/insightout.media/ 🎙️ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review — it helps more people find us. And hit subscribe so you never miss a story. 👉 More to discover at: www.insightoutmedia.org

    How Much Plastic Are We Actually Eating? | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 136

  7. Sep 15

    This Is What Happens When a Nation Stops Teaching Assimilation | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 135

    Are we still forming citizens or just handing out paperwork? When we stop teaching what it means to belong, we shouldn’t be surprised when it all starts falling apart. We’re not just talking immigration here. We’re talking assimilation and what it means to share a civic life, and why that sense of national identity feels like it’s slipping away. In this episode of The InSight Out Show, Devin shares: Why we’re more partisan than patriotic and how that’s fracturing the countryHow other countries handle citizenship (and what we can learn from them)What assimilation really means and why we’ve misunderstood itHow civic habits like jury duty and voting reveal what we valueWhat childcare fraud, PPP scams, and skipping jury duty have in commonHow national belonging begins with personal responsibility Scripture, reflection, and real talk meet here. This isn’t just about politics—it’s about formation, freedom, and the fabric of American life. 💬 Join the conversation: Where do you see civic life fraying and what do you think we’ve lost? 👉 Be part of the discussion inside the InSight Out Community on Facebook 📩 Stay connected: Get behind-the-scenes reflections and encouragement delivered weekly. 👉 Subscribe to the newsletter

    This Is What Happens When a Nation Stops Teaching Assimilation | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 135

  8. Sep 10

    Should a Tip Be Guaranteed Before the Service Is? | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 134

    Title: Should a Tip Be Guaranteed Before the Service Is? | The InSight Out Show | Ep. Food delivery apps often ask for the tip before your food has even been picked up. But what happens when you tip generously, leave clear instructions, and the driver still doesn’t follow them? That’s what happened to Robert, who was recovering from back surgery and asked for his order to be brought to his apartment door. When it was left at the bottom of the stairs where he couldn’t reach it, he removed the $10 tip. His wife called it petty. So is a tip a reward for good service, an act of generosity regardless of the outcome, or something in between? Scripture (NIV): Matthew 7:12 – “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.” Reflection Questions: Was Robert right to remove the tip when his instructions weren’t followed, or should generosity have won out anyway? When someone lets us down, how do we balance fairness with grace? 👉 Join the conversation on the IOM FB Page: We'd love to hear your thoughts. Come share with us here: https://www.facebook.com/insightout.media/ 🎙️ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review — it helps more people find us. And hit subscribe so you never miss a story. 👉 More to discover at: www.insightoutmedia.org

    Should a Tip Be Guaranteed Before the Service Is? | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 134
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Think, See, and Live Differently. As God reveals His truth and removes the blinders that keep us from seeing clearly, He calls us not only to reflect on these truths when we rise, when we lie down, and in all we do, but by His Spirit to proclaim the gospel and live in faithful obedience in every area of life. Faith In Everything. As Deuteronomy 6:6-7 reminds us, “These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” Faith transforms us from the inside out. As the gospel we proclaim takes root, it changes how we see ourselves, others, and the world. And it becomes evident in what we think, what we say, and what we do. This is more than a podcast; it’s a way of life. A call to see life InSight Out; to live as we were created to live, to flourish as God intends, and to build our lives on the unshakable foundation of His Word. Because how we live matters.

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  • Creator
    Devin Almonte
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    141
  • Rating
    Clean
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    InSight Out