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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Devin Almonte
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news · religion & spirituality · society & culture
The "Mom for Hire" College Trend | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 142
What do college students hiring substitute moms, billions of dollars in forgotten gift cards, and sharks that can hear you coming have in common? More than you might think. This week's three stories offer a surprising look at independence, the things we overlook, and how much of the world we really understand.
In this episode:
Rent-a-Mom for College Students: Parents can now hire a local "mom" to help their college kids navigate life away from home. But when does a helping hand become a barrier to growing up?
$23 Billion in Forgotten Gift Cards: Americans are sitting on billions in unused gift cards, averaging about $244 per person. Where does all that money go, and why are we so good at forgetting something that's already ours?
Sharks That Hear You Coming: South Florida researchers discovered that blacktip sharks can detect sounds from nearly 250 feet away and know which direction they're coming from. What might these underwater listeners reveal about the limits of our own perspective?
Key Scripture
Proverbs 3:5 (NIV): "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding."
Reflection Questions
Are we sometimes so focused on protecting ourselves or our kids from difficulty that we miss opportunities to grow?
What might we be overlooking in everyday life simply because we've stopped paying attention?
When circumstances don't make sense, how do we learn to trust God with what we can't see?
Connect & Support
Website: insightoutmedia.org (https://insightoutmedia.org/)
Support 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 (https://insightoutmedia.org/).
Questions or Feedback? Have a story idea or thoughts on today's episode? Email Devin directly at devin@insightoutmedia.org (mailto:devin@insightoutmedia.org).
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6 Oct 2026
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 & Support
Website: (https://insightoutmedia.org/)insightoutmedia.org (https://insightoutmedia.org/)
Support 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 (https://insightoutmedia.org/)insightoutmedia.org (https://insightoutmedia.org/).
Questions or Feedback? Have a story idea or thoughts on today's episode? Email Devin directly at devin@insightoutmedia.org
Share: Share your thoughts on today's episode over on the (https://www.facebook.com/insightout.media/)InSight Out Media Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/insightout.media/).
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/
1 Oct 2026
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 & Support
Website: (https://insightoutmedia.org/)insightoutmedia.org (https://insightoutmedia.org/)
Support 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 (https://insightoutmedia.org/)insightoutmedia.org (https://insightoutmedia.org/).
Questions or Feedback? Have a story idea or thoughts on today's episode? Email Devin directly at devin@insightoutmedia.org
Share: Share your thoughts on today's episode over on the (https://www.facebook.com/insightout.media/)InSight Out Media Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/insightout.media/).
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