Episode 124

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26th Nov 2025

Anchor Points: What If It’s Not Just a Bad Day, But a Spiritual Battle?

Ever had one of those days where nothing goes right—where tension is high, emotions are off, and every little thing feels harder than it should?

It’s easy to chalk it up to a bad day… but what if it’s more than that?

Sometimes what we’re feeling isn’t just stress or frustration—it’s spiritual. The enemy would love nothing more than for us to stay stuck, discouraged, and distant from the peace of God.

But we don’t have to accept defeat. When we pause to recognize the spiritual layer of our struggles, we can pray differently, respond wisely, and fight with faith.

In this Anchor Point we explore:

  • How to discern when a bad day is actually spiritual opposition
  • What Scripture says about standing firm in spiritual battle
  • Why naming the real fight helps us step into real peace
  • A reminder that we don’t fight alone

Scripture (NIV):

“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” — Ephesians 6:11 (NIV)

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When’s the last time you stopped to ask, “Is this just stress… or is it spiritual?”

Let’s talk about the real battle—and how we show up to it with faith, not fear.

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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.