Episode 115

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6th Nov 2025

The InSight Out Show | When Help Hurts. The Truth About Our Welfare System Ep. 115

Ever notice how some of life’s biggest lessons come from the smallest moments?

Today’s show starts with a vending machine and an out-of-order sign that leads to a much bigger story about what happens when we test the limits we already know are there.

From there, we'll look at:

  • The quiet ways we ignore God’s signs
  • The sneaky world of unwanted subscription charges (and how to guard yourself)
  • And the complicated welfare system that was built to help, but often traps people instead

Because whether it’s spiritual, financial, or societal, boundaries are there for a reason. They’re not about restriction, they’re about protection.

Scripture (NIV):

Genesis 3:1 – “Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, ‘Did God really say, “You must not eat from any tree in the garden”?’”

2 Thessalonians 3:10 – “For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: ‘The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.’”

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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.