Episode 36

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9th Jul 2025

The InSight Out Show | Ep. 136 | Why We Blame After Tragedy: Grief, Control, and the Texas Flood

What do floods, finger-pointing, and the Garden of Eden have in common?

Today on Insight Out, Devin Almonte walks through the heartbreaking Texas Hill Country floods and the cultural instinct that followed almost immediately: blame. From climate conspiracies to emergency response failures, we’re quick to demand answers. But what does our reaction really reveal?

In this episode, we’ll explore:

  1. The timeline of the tragic flooding at Camp Mystic
  2. Why we blame before the dust even settles—and how that’s changed over time
  3. What grief actually looks like in our modern media age
  4. The biblical difference between blame and responsibility
  5. How to respond faithfully when the world breaks open

This isn’t just about weather. It’s about the state of the world. Because sometimes, sitting with the ache points us more toward God than pointing fingers ever could.

Scripture References:

  1. John 9 – “Who sinned…?”
  2. 2 Corinthians 5:4 – “We groan and are burdened…”
  3. Exodus 21:33–34 – Human responsibility
  4. Romans 8:22 – Creation groaning

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5 Stages of Crisis Response:

  1. Impact: That frozen moment of shock. “A bad car accident.” “The river is flooding.” “The diagnosis is in.”
  2. Hero & Rescue: Adrenaline kicks in. Teams mobilize. People drop everything to help.
  3. Honeymoon: Support floods in: casseroles, donations, shared prayers. There’s this strong sense of “We’ll get through this together.”
  4. Disillusionment & Blame: Reality sets in. Fatigue. Delays. Bills. Promises forgotten. People who said they’d never sue start suing. And slowly… the blaming begins—of doctors, camps, agencies, even God.
  5. The Rebuild: Picking up the pieces. Finding a new normal. Starting to heal.

💬 Join the Conversation:

What do you reach for when life unravels—answers, control, or blame? What helped you finally trust instead?

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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.