Episode 106

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Published on:

22nd Oct 2025

Anchor Points: When “Everything’s Great!” Isn’t So Great

You know that person who always says, “Everything’s great!”

Their spouse just got promoted, the kids are thriving, the dog’s well-behaved, and life sounds like one continuous highlight reel.

And let’s be honest…sometimes you just know they’re not being real.

Devin gets it and she’s calling it what it is: pretending everything’s perfect when it’s not. Because faith doesn’t mean we’re always standing on mountaintops; more often, we’re walking through valleys.

In today’s Anchor Point, Devin unpacks what honesty in faith really looks like—and why it’s okay (and holy) to say, “I’m not okay.”

In this episode, we explore:

  • Why pretending everything’s fine keeps us from true connection
  • How God meets us in the valley, not just on the mountaintop
  • The freedom that comes when we let others see our real, imperfect faith

Scripture (NIV):

Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

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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.