Episode 2

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Published on:

1st Apr 2025

The Forgotten and Alone: What Gene Hackman’s Death Reveals About Our Society.

Gene Hackman—Hollywood legend, two-time Oscar winner, a household name for decades. And yet, when he and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, passed away in their home, no one noticed… for two weeks.

How does something like this happen? And more importantly, what does it say about the world we’ve built?

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the growing crisis of isolation, not just for seniors, but for all of us. Where have the “Checker-Inners” gone—the people who notice when something is off, who make sure no one slips through the cracks?

We’ll explore:

  • Gene Hackman’s Final Days – How an Oscar-winning actor and his wife went unnoticed for so long.
  • The Loneliness Epidemic – Why social isolation is skyrocketing across all generations.
  • The Hidden Dangers of Isolation – The shocking health risks of loneliness
  • How We Can Change This – Practical ways to reclaim real human connection.

Scripture References:

📖 Genesis 2:18 – “It is not good for man to be alone.”

📖 1 Corinthians 12:27 – “Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.”

📖 Philippians 2:4 – “Let each of you look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.”

📖 Proverbs 11:25 – “Whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”

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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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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.