The InSight Out Show | Ep. 161 | What If You Never Actually Signed Up for This?

Ever feel like you're being forced to pay just to be left alone?

Same.

We’ve been sold the illusion of freedom in our digital lives, but what if we’ve just agreed to a protection racket? Devin takes a look at how companies quietly shifted from needing our permission to pushing us into permission fatigue and why that’s a problem for our families, our faith, and our focus.

In today’s Show:

Why we’re paying for “freedom” from problems we never asked for

1. The dangerous shift from opt-in to opt-out culture
2. How digital platforms profit twice—first by creating the problem, then by selling us the solution
3. The hidden pressure tactics baked into our everyday online experiences
4. A biblical lens on digital oppression—and why Leviticus still matters

Scripture (NIV):

Leviticus 19:13 — “Do not defraud or rob your neighbor. Do not hold back the wages of a hired worker overnight.”

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Have you ever felt scammed by a “free” service? Or worn out trying to cancel something that seemed simple?

Let’s talk about why permission should be the default and what to do when it’s not.

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🎥 Referenced clips (used under fair use for commentary & teaching):

1. The Godfather (Xbox) | via Max Payne – Watch
2. The Sopranos | via amigomac – Watch
3. The Abandons | via Netflix – Watch
4. Canceling Subscriptions sketch | via @midiv3il – Watch

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