Episode 29

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26th Jun 2025

When Everyone Wants the Credit but Forgets the Creator

What happens when a monkey snaps a selfie—and it ends up in court?

Today on InSight Out, Devin Almonte goes back in time to one of the strangest copyright battles in recent memory: the viral case of Naruto the monkey, who took a photo that sparked lawsuits, media frenzy, and a serious debate over ownership. But this isn’t just about animal rights or legal loopholes—it’s about a deeper human question: Who gets credit for what we create?

In this episode, we’ll explore:

  • The wild true story of Naruto, David Slater, and a monkey with a gift for selfies
  • Why this case became a legal and cultural circus
  • What this tells us about AI-generated content, authorship, and creativity
  • The emotional sting of stolen credit—and how it points us to something eternal
  • Why every good idea ultimately belongs to the Creator

This story may start in the jungle, but it ends in your heart—with a reminder that all creativity, credit, and creation belong to the One who made us.


📖 Scripture References:

  • Psalm 24:1 – “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it…”
  • John 3:27 – “A person can receive only what is given them from heaven.”


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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.