Episode 109

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28th Oct 2025

Anchor Points: The Girl Who Couldn’t Smile and the Voice God Gave Her

What if the one thing you most wanted to fix… wasn’t broken in the first place?

Tayla Clement was born with Moebius syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that prevents her from smiling or moving her facial muscles. As a child, she was bullied, isolated, and constantly reminded of what she lacked. But something shifted when she stopped trying to fix it and instead started living with it. That’s when God began using her life in incredible ways.

Today’s Anchor Point reminds us that God doesn’t always heal the way we expect, but He always redeems.

In this episode, we explore:

  • How Tayla found strength by embracing what made her different
  • Why the things we long to change might be the very places God wants to use us
  • How to see God’s hand in stories that don’t look “fixed,” but are absolutely full of purpose

Scripture (NIV):

But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’" Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. — 2 Corinthians 12:9

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About your host

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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.