Episode 200

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20th Apr 2026

Someone Called 911 Because Their Cat Was Holding Them Hostage | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 200

911 exists for emergencies. Stolen takeout is not one of them. Neither is running out of milk. Or losing your dentures to a mosquito. And yet.

This episode takes a lighter look at a few real 911 calls that probably shouldn't have been — and uses the absurdity to raise a question Proverbs 17 actually addresses: when is something worth escalating, and when is it just worth letting go?

Scripture (NIV): Proverbs 17:14 — "Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out."

Reflection Questions: What's something you've treated like an emergency lately that probably wasn't? What helps you keep perspective?

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Devin Almonte

Devin Almonte is a broadcaster, journalist, and podcaster dedicated to media-driven discipleship. As the host of InSight Out and Encouraging Star Stories, she challenges audiences to think deeply about faith, culture, and purpose, offering clarity for the mind, joy for the heart, and truth for the times.

A Colson Fellow and graduate of the World Journalism Institute, Devin has written for The Stream and other outlets, integrating theology, worldview, and storytelling to address today’s pressing issues.

With a diverse background in business, broadcasting, film, commercial work, and media production, she has worked with companies like QVC, HSN, and Macy’s Merchandising Group in media, journalism, and product development. Her experience in storytelling, faith-based media, and on-screen work enables her to engage audiences in a way that is both thought-provoking and deeply relatable, inspiring a Christ-centered life.

Devin is also the founder of InSight Out Media, a faith-based company committed to media-driven discipleship, equipping people to see the world through a biblical lens and live out their faith with confidence.