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. Anchor Points Is Moving Out | Anchor Points Devotional

    MAR 2

    Anchor Points Is Moving Out | Anchor Points Devotional

    Have you ever walked into a house mid renovation and wondered if the mess was really worth it? Have you ever felt like your life was full of construction dust, but trusted that something better was being built? That’s where we are right now. In this special update episode, Devin Almonte takes you behind the scenes of Insight Out Media. Growth is happening. Expansion is coming. And while it is exciting, it also feels a little like living in a house under renovation. For a long time, Anchor Points and The Insight Out Show lived under one roof. Now, it is time for each to have its own space. Some updates for you: Anchor Points is becoming its own standalone podcastWhat is staying the same about The Insight Out ShowThe heart behind Insight Out Media becoming a nonprofitWhy sustainable, mission driven Christian media matters right nowHow you can pray during this next season of building This is a season of “good dust.” Hard work. Obedience. Growth. And trusting God to build something that lasts. Scripture (NIV): Psalm 127:1 – “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.” 🎙 New Anchor Points Podcast! Follow and subscribe here so you do not miss future devotionals: https://feeds.captivate.fm/anchor-points (or wherever you like to get your podcasts) The Insight Out Show will return the week of March 23 with more thoughtful, biblically grounded conversations about news, culture, and everyday faith. Questions for you: How are you liking The InSight Out Show? How are you liking Anchor Points? Your feedback truly matters in this season of growth. Feel free to reach out: dalmonte@insightoutmedia.org

    7 min
  2. Anchor Points | Ep. 171 | Not Everything Is Yours to Wear

    FEB 25

    Anchor Points | Ep. 171 | Not Everything Is Yours to Wear

    What’s something you keep trying to make work, even though it just doesn’t fit? Are you shrinking yourself to wear something that was never made for you? Devin shares a simple story about receiving a cozy sweater as a gift. It was thoughtful. It was nice. There was nothing wrong with it. It just did not fit right. She tried to make it work. How often do we do the same thing in life? We wear expectations that are not tailored to who God created us to be. We try to thrive in environments that feel forced. We convince ourselves that because something is good, impressive, or valued by others, it must be right for us. Scripture (NIV): Psalm 139:14 – “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” There is nothing wrong with the sweater. But it may not be yours to wear. 💬 Want to talk about it more? Is there something in your life that feels forced instead of freeing? Are you trying to live up to an expectation God never asked of you? Let’s talk about it. 👉 Join the conversation in the InSight Out Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/insightoutcommunity 📩 Stay connected: Get encouragement, reflections, behind-the-scenes moments, and more in the weekly newsletter: 👉 Subscribe here: https://insightout.beehiiv.com/

    2 min
  3. Anchor Points | Ep. 170 | The Noise Is Stealing Your Peace and You Don’t Even Realize It

    FEB 24

    Anchor Points | Ep. 170 | The Noise Is Stealing Your Peace and You Don’t Even Realize It

    When was the last time you experienced real quiet? Not background TV quiet. Not scrolling-in-silence quiet. True, uninterrupted stillness. Casinos use constant sound to keep people engaged. Bells. Music. Celebration noises. No pauses. No rest. But what if we are living the same way in our own homes? In today’s Anchor Point, Devin reflects on how our daily soundscape has changed. From Alexa and Siri to text alerts, email banners, and game notifications, we are constantly absorbing stimulation. Even harsher examples show how continuous sound can disorient and wear a person down. So what is all this noise doing to our nervous systems? Why are we more restless, more on edge, more tired than ever? Scripture (NIV): John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” Jesus offers a different kind of peace. Not manufactured. Not noise-canceling. But cultivated in quiet and space made for Him. 💬 Want to talk about it more? Where is most of the noise in your life coming from right now? What would it look like to reclaim even 10 minutes of intentional quiet each day? Let’s talk about becoming better gatekeepers of our attention. 👉 Join the conversation in the InSight Out Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/insightoutcommunity 📩 Stay connected: Get encouragement, reflections, behind-the-scenes moments, and more in the weekly newsletter: 👉 Subscribe here: https://insightout.beehiiv.com/

    2 min
  4. Anchor Points | Ep. 169 | Why Nothing in Your Life Feels Finished Right Now

    FEB 23

    Anchor Points | Ep. 169 | Why Nothing in Your Life Feels Finished Right Now

    What’s sitting in your life right now that feels… unfinished? And deeper still… does it feel like proof that you’re falling behind? We had a massive puzzle sitting on our dining room table for months. The edges came together quickly. Edges are manageable. They make sense. But the middle? A blur of similar colors and tiny shapes that all looked like they should fit, but didn’t. After a while, it just sat there…incomplete. Some seasons of life feel exactly like that middle section. The outline looks fine. The roles are filled. The routines are running. But internally, it feels messy. Unclear. Like pieces scattered with no obvious next step. Paul reminds us in Philippians that the work God begins, He finishes. The full picture is not ours to complete. Our calling is simple: faithful obedience, one small piece at a time, trusting His design. Scripture (NIV): Philippians 1:6 – “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” If things feel unfinished, it does not mean they are failing. It may simply mean they are forming. 💬 Want to talk about it more? What feels unfinished in your life right now? Are you tempted to force progress instead of trust the process? Let’s talk about the middle seasons and what it looks like to trust God there. 👉 Join the conversation in the InSight Out Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/insightoutcommunity 📩 Stay connected: Get encouragement, reflections, behind-the-scenes moments, and more in the weekly newsletter: 👉 Subscribe here: https://insightout.beehiiv.com/

    2 min
  5. The InSight Out Show | Ep. 168 | A Principal Used Hypnosis on Students. Three Later Died. Was There a Connection?

    FEB 19

    The InSight Out Show | Ep. 168 | A Principal Used Hypnosis on Students. Three Later Died. Was There a Connection?

    A high school principal was hypnotizing students. Not as part of a psychology program. Not as a licensed clinician. This episode looks at the story featured on "The Curious Case Of"... about Dr. George Kenney, who conducted hypnosis sessions with more than 70 students over several years. Some parents signed off. Some students said it helped their grades and performance. Others, not so much. In 2011, three students who had participated in private sessions died within weeks of each other. Two deaths were ruled suicides. One was a fatal car crash. Dr. Kenney later pleaded no contest and permanently lost his teaching certificate. Investigators did not establish that hypnosis caused the deaths. But the situation leaves people asking questions. Why was a school leader practicing hypnosis at all? Where were the boundaries? And how should Christians think about willingly handing someone influence over their minds? Scripture (NIV): 1 Peter 5:8 “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” This episode reflects on authority, responsibility, and what it means to stay sober-minded in a culture that often encourages the opposite. 💬 Want to talk about it more? Who has influence over your thinking right now? Are you intentional about who you allow that access? 👉 Join the conversation in the InSight Out Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/insightoutcommunity 📩 Stay connected: Get encouragement, reflections, behind-the-scenes moments, and more in the weekly newsletter: 👉 Subscribe here: https://insightout.beehiiv.com/ 🎥 Referenced Clips and 📰 Articles (used under fair use for commentary & teaching): Dr. George Kenney Case Interview Clip – Watch Florida Schools Settle With Parents of Three Teens After Hypnosis Sessions | via NBC News – Read Dr. George Kenney and the Teen Hypnosis Deaths: What to Know | via People – Read

    15 min
  6. Anchor Points | Ep. 167 | The Smoke Was There All Along…Why Do We Ignore the Warning Signs?

    FEB 18

    Anchor Points | Ep. 167 | The Smoke Was There All Along…Why Do We Ignore the Warning Signs?

    What’s a warning sign you ignored until it became a full-blown crisis? Have you ever smelled smoke and thought, “Hmm… that’s concerning,” but kept going anyway? Mid-workout on leg day, a strange electrical burning smell started drifting through the studio. It was migraine-inducing and immediately concerning, the kind of scent that makes you wonder if something is overheating. Did anyone stop? No. Because fitness people do not quit mid-set. But the smell kept getting stronger. Eyes started burning. Smoke slowly filled the room. The instructor cracked the door open, another worker shrugged it off, and somehow…we all just kept going. There was an electrical fire. The gym shut down for weeks. And we kept working out. Isn’t that how we handle our faith sometimes? God is kind. He often gives us conviction, discomfort, a subtle nudge when something is drifting. Not to scare us, but to protect us. He will meet us in crisis. Of course He will. But let’s stop lowering the volume on warning signs. Scripture (NIV): Proverbs 27:12 – “The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.” 💬 Want to talk about it more? Have you ever ignored a warning sign because it felt inconvenient? What “smoke signals” might God be showing you right now? Let’s talk about responding early instead of waiting for crisis. 👉 Join the conversation in the InSight Out Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/insightoutcommunity 📩 Stay connected: Get encouragement, reflections, behind-the-scenes moments, and more in the weekly newsletter: 👉 Subscribe here: https://insightout.beehiiv.com/ 📩 Stay connected: Get encouragement, reflections, behind-the-scenes moments, and more in the weekly newsletter: 👉 Subscribe here: https://insightout.beehiiv.com/

    2 min
  7. Anchor Points | Ep. 166 | Feel Outmatched? Before You Disqualify Yourself...

    FEB 17

    Anchor Points | Ep. 166 | Feel Outmatched? Before You Disqualify Yourself...

    What do you do when you walk into a room and immediately feel like you don’t belong? Like everyone else is smarter, stronger, more qualified… more built for this? And that quiet thought slips in: Why am I here? We have all had that moment. The meeting. The class. The gym. The opportunity. And instead of stepping forward, we start disqualifying ourselves before anything even begins. In today’s Anchor Point, Devin shares how the tortoise and the hare reminds us that we do not have to be the fastest to finish well. The tortoise won by staying steady and moving the way he was built to move. Maybe God is not asking you to outrun anyone. Maybe He is simply asking you to stay in your race. Scripture (NIV): Hebrews 12:1 – “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” 💬 Want to talk about it more? When was the last time you felt outmatched or out of place? Did you stay in the race or did comparison make you want to step out? Let’s talk about what it means to move the way God built you to move. 👉 Join the conversation in the InSight Out Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/insightoutcommunity 📩 Stay connected: Get encouragement, reflections, behind-the-scenes moments, and more in the weekly newsletter: 👉 Subscribe here: https://insightout.beehiiv.com/ #StayInYourLane #FaithOverComparison #RunYourRace #ChristianEncouragement #AnchorPoints #ChristianPodcast #InsightOutPodcast

    2 min
  8. The InSight Out Show | Ep. 165 | Are We Still Citizens?

    FEB 12

    The InSight Out Show | Ep. 165 | Are We Still Citizens?

    When was the last time you showed up for something that didn’t directly benefit you? Not a protest. Not a post. Not a complaint. But a room where you had to listen, deliberate, and stay. This episode starts with jury duty. But it does not end there. Jury duty was designed as a check on concentrated power. It forces ordinary citizens into the room where justice is weighed and decisions are made. But today, fewer people show up. Fewer civil cases go to jury trial. And more of us are choosing convenience over responsibility. This is not just about courts. It is about participation. From church business meetings to town halls to civic organizations, shared spaces that once formed citizens are thinning out. At the same time, protest activity and online expression are rising. We are emotionally engaged, but structurally disengaged. We also look at the biblical vision of freedom and responsibility. Scripture (NIV): Galatians 5:13 “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.” Freedom is not the end of responsibility. It is the beginning of it. 💬 Want to talk about it more? Have you ever avoided jury duty or another civic responsibility? Do you think showing up in these spaces still matters? Why or why not? Let’s talk about formation, responsibility, and whether we are still willing to hold the rope. 👉 Join the conversation in the InSight Out Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/insightoutcommunity 📩 Stay connected: Get encouragement, reflections, behind-the-scenes moments, and more in the weekly newsletter: 👉 Subscribe here: https://insightout.beehiiv.com/ 🎥 Referenced clips (used under fair use for commentary & teaching): Jury Duty Frustrations | via @lawbymike – Watch Jury Duty Humor | via @_mezasebastian – Watch Jury Duty Is Our Civic Duty | via @_natejenkins – Watch Volunteerism & Civic Decline News Segment – Watch 📚 Book Mention: Robert Putnam, Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community

    27 min
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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
    172
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    InSight Out