Episode 148

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12th Jan 2026

Anchor Points | Ep. 148 | I Wanted Quiet…God Wanted a Conversation

Have you ever prayed for peace and gotten the exact opposite?

Maybe it wasn’t a person, a place, or a thing. Maybe it was an experience you thought you needed.

In today’s Anchor Point, Devin explores how God sometimes says no. Not to punish or disappoint, but to lovingly redirect us toward something deeper.

We often pray for comfort and quiet and assume that is how faith should feel. But what if answered prayer comes in a form that stretches us and calls us to serve?

Devin shares a moment on a flight when she prayed for solitude and instead received a divine assignment. What followed was a lesson in action, surrender, and unexpected joy.

In this episode, she shares:

  1. Why God doesn’t always give us what we want
  2. How faith is not just for comfort, but for connection
  3. The surprising ways answered prayers can grow us and bless others

Scripture (NIV):

“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” — Psalm 145:18

💬 What is something you prayed for that did not turn out the way you expected?

Did you see God’s plan in it later?

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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.