Episode 169

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23rd Feb 2026

Anchor Points | Ep. 169 | Why Nothing in Your Life Feels Finished Right Now

What’s sitting in your life right now that feels… unfinished?

And deeper still… does it feel like proof that you’re falling behind?

We had a massive puzzle sitting on our dining room table for months. The edges came together quickly. Edges are manageable. They make sense. But the middle? A blur of similar colors and tiny shapes that all looked like they should fit, but didn’t.

After a while, it just sat there…incomplete.

Some seasons of life feel exactly like that middle section. The outline looks fine. The roles are filled. The routines are running. But internally, it feels messy. Unclear. Like pieces scattered with no obvious next step.

Paul reminds us in Philippians that the work God begins, He finishes. The full picture is not ours to complete. Our calling is simple: faithful obedience, one small piece at a time, trusting His design.

Scripture (NIV):

Philippians 1:6 – “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

If things feel unfinished, it does not mean they are failing. It may simply mean they are forming.


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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.