Episode 5

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11th Apr 2025

Anchor Points: The Easy Button Doesn’t Exist

What do we do when life feels anything but easy? When prayers go unanswered, peace feels far off, and stress seems to have the upper hand?

In today’s episode of InSight Out, we’re tapping into something a little deeper than wishful thinking. Because no matter how much we’d love a big red “easy button” to fix it all, Jesus never promised that.

He didn’t offer shortcuts. He offered Himself.

In this Anchor Point devotional, Devin Almonte explores why real peace doesn’t come from escape or ease—but from presence. We’ll reflect on John 16:33 and what it means to walk with Jesus through the hard stuff instead of around it.

In this episode:

• Why faith was never meant to be the fast track to comfort

• What Jesus actually promised in John 16:33

• The danger of chasing “easy” when we need “eternal”

• Why the absence of answers doesn’t mean the absence of God

• A reminder that peace isn’t in the fix. It’s in the Father

If you’re tired, wrestling, or just hoping for a break, this episode is for you.

📖 Scripture References:

  • John 16:33 – “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart…”
  • Philippians 4:7 – “And the peace of God…will guard your hearts…”
  • Isaiah 43:2 – “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you…”

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INSIGHT OUT
Clarity for the mind. Joy for the heart. Truth for the times. Christian news, devotionals & podcast conversations to help us flourish.
Think, see, and live differently. By uncovering God’s truth and removing the blinders that keep us from seeing clearly, we are called not only to reflect on these truths when we rise, when we lie down, and in all we do, but to live them out in every area of our lives.

As Deuteronomy 6:6-7 reminds us, “These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” Faith is not meant to stay in our thoughts; it is meant to be lived out in action. What fills our minds and hearts shapes our lives, and what we truly believe must become evident in how we live. Together, we will learn what it means to live this out every day.

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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.