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Anchor Points
There’s theology hiding in ordinary life — in routines, in distractions, in the moments we rush past. Most of us move too quickly to notice. Anchor Points is a short, story-driven devotional hosted by Devin Almonte. Each episode lingers over something familiar and uncovers what Scripture has been saying about it all along. This isn’t a rushed devotional or a motivational boost. It’s steady formation. Quiet conviction. Truth that anchors.
Episodes
Anchor PointsShe Couldn't Smile…Then Everything Changed. | Anchor Points | Ep. 108
Imagine going through life unable to smile. Not because you're unhappy, but because physically, you just can't. That's the reality for Tayla Clement, a young…
Anchor PointsWhat If Your Dream Is Taking You the Wrong Way? | Anchor Points | Ep. 107
Have you ever wanted something so badly that you started rearranging everything else in your life to make it happen? I think we can all relate to that. I…
Anchor PointsEverything's Fine…Or Is It? | Anchor Points | Ep. 106
You know those conversations where somebody tells you everything in their life is absolutely wonderful? The kids are great, marriage is great, work is great…
Anchor PointsYou're Building Your Life Backward. | Anchor Points | Ep. 105
Imagine trying to build a house by putting the roof on first. It wouldn't work very well, would it? And yet, sometimes that's exactly how I approach things. I…
Anchor PointsI Skipped One Step…Big Mistake. | Anchor Points | Ep. 104
A few years ago, I decided to paint our basement for the kids. I wanted to make the space look nice, and I figured I could save some time by skipping a few…
Anchor PointsWhat If God Wants the Harder Road? | Anchor Points | Ep. 103
Nobody enjoys driving down a road full of potholes. If I see one coming, I'm going around it. Give me the smooth road every time. But I'm facing a decision…
Anchor PointsDid God Really Say That? | Anchor Points | Ep. 102
Have you ever played the game of telephone? By the time the message reaches the last person, it's usually nothing like the original. I recently watched…
Anchor PointsNobody Noticed What You Did? Read This. | Anchor Points | Ep. 101
When was the last time somebody gave you a genuine compliment? Not just a passing comment, but something that really made you feel appreciated. Those little…
Anchor PointsWhat If Your Diagnosis Isn't the Whole Story? | Anchor Points | Ep. 100
Have you ever felt relieved just to have a name for something you've been struggling with? I get that. In our house, ADHD is something we're very familiar…
Anchor PointsWhat If Your Truth Is Wrong? | Anchor Points | Ep. 99
Imagine the fire alarm is going off, everyone is leaving the building, and I decide to stay because I don’t see any flames. I don’t smell smoke. From where I’m…
Anchor PointsWhat If God’s Been Doing More Than You Noticed? | Anchor Points | Ep. 98
There’s something special about being genuinely surprised by someone’s kindness. That feeling of, “I can’t believe you did this for me. I wasn’t expecting it.”…
Anchor PointsWhy Does Time With God Keep Getting Pushed Back? | Anchor Points | Ep. 97
I can start the day with the best intentions. I’m going to read God’s Word. I’m going to do the devotional. I’m going to spend time with Him. Then I check my…
Anchor PointsScared God Would Change Everything | Anchor Points | Ep. 96
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Anchor PointsWhy Losing Something Might Mean You’re Growing | Anchor Points | Ep. 95
My daughter has a leopard gecko named Blur. About every six weeks, Blur sheds her skin. Before it happens, she gets dull-looking, a little cranky, less active…
Anchor PointsWhy We Avoid the Ugly Carrots | Anchor Points | Ep. 94
I can open a bag of baby carrots and somehow still find myself searching for the most perfectly shaped ones. The odd-looking carrots stay behind because…
Anchor PointsWhy Your Brain Suddenly Goes Blank | Anchor Points | Ep. 93
You know that feeling when you can picture exactly what you’re trying to say, but the word just won’t come? I’ve stood there trying to describe a laundry…
Anchor PointsWhat She Saw in a Dirty Car Window | Anchor Points | Ep. 92
My mom noticed one of Grayson’s handprints on the inside of her car window, and instead of wanting to wipe it away, she said it made her smile. To her, it…
Anchor PointsWhy Isn’t God Answering This Yet? | Anchor Points | Ep. 91
If you ever need someone to declutter your house, I’m your guy. I can throw things out fast. The only problem is, speed doesn’t always leave much room for…
Anchor PointsCan We Stop Pretending Everything’s Fine? | Anchor Points | Ep. 90
I love the encouragement we find in Christian spaces—the smiles, the hope, the uplifting moments. But sometimes I wonder if we can accidentally make faith look…
Anchor PointsCan We Stop Pretending Everything’s Fine? | Anchor Points | Ep. 89
Have you ever been floating on a raft in a pool, closed your eyes for a minute, and suddenly bumped into the other side? You weren’t trying to go anywhere. You…
Anchor PointsBack to Basics | Anchor Points with Devin Almonte | Ep. 88
Some weeks life just piles up. The stress, the to-do lists, the pressure to keep it all together — and before you know it, you're carrying more than you were…
Anchor PointsYou Probably Don’t Want What You Deserve | Anchor Points | Ep. 87
“I deserve this.” I say it too. I worked hard, so I deserve a break. I’ve been through enough, so surely I deserve something good. But that word can quietly…
Anchor PointsYou’re Becoming Like Someone—Who Is It? | Anchor Points | Ep. 86
Have you ever spent so much time with someone that you start picking up their expressions or mannerisms? I saw a video of a border collie so focused on its…
Anchor PointsWhat If the Person Leading You Is Younger? | Anchor Points | Ep. 85
I once started a new job and discovered that my boss was younger than I was. And almost immediately, my pride had something to say about it. It’s funny how…
Anchor PointsThree Tiny Phrases That Can Change Someone’s Day | Anchor Points | Ep. 84
Sometimes we make serving God much more complicated than it needs to be. We think we need a church assignment, a mission trip, or some big opportunity to make…
Anchor PointsWhat If You’re in the Hottest Part of the Flame? | Anchor Points | Ep. 83
Sit around a campfire long enough and you’ll notice all kinds of colors in the flame—yellow, orange, red, even blue. And sometimes our seasons with God can…
Anchor PointsThat Annoying Interruption Might Be the Point | Anchor Points | Ep. 82
I was working at home, completely focused on what I wanted to finish, when the repairmen showed up hours later than expected. I wasn’t thrilled, and…
Anchor PointsI Took Control—and It Cost Me $900 | Anchor Points | Ep. 81
A car wash taught me a very expensive lesson about control. I was supposed to leave the car alone and trust the track to carry us through. Instead, I panicked…
Anchor PointsThe Most Valuable Thing You Can Leave Your Kids | Anchor Points | Ep. 80
When we hear the word inheritance, we usually think about money, a house, or something valuable being passed from one generation to another. But as believers…
Anchor PointsCan I Call You a Liar for a Minute? | Anchor Points | Ep. 79
I’ve lied. Probably more times than I’d like to admit. Sometimes it’s obvious, and sometimes it sounds as harmless as blaming traffic when the real problem was…
Anchor PointsHave You Looked at the Ingredients Lately? | Anchor Points | Anchor Points | Ep. 78
My kids probably think I’ve gone a little overboard at the grocery store because now I’m reading everything. Pick up a box, turn it around, check the…
Anchor PointsAre You Missing the Most Important Meeting of Your Day? | Anchor Points | Ep. 77
Mornings can get away from us fast. Coffee, breakfast, getting everyone out the door, checking the phone—and suddenly the day is already moving. I know how my…
Anchor PointsWhat Are You Getting Dressed Up For? | Anchor Points | Ep. 76
Most of the time, I’m perfectly happy in jeans, flip-flops, or sweats. But years ago, my mom met an older woman at the grocery store on a Sunday morning who…
Anchor PointsYou Still Have to Choose Your Hard | Anchor Points | Ep. 75
I once saw a quote that kept repeating the same phrase: choose your hard. It stuck with me because the truth is, none of us gets a completely easy road…
Anchor PointsWhat If Worry Isn’t Helping? | Anchor Points | Ep. 74
There are nights when my head hits the pillow, but my mind definitely doesn’t. Tomorrow’s schedule, tomorrow’s problem, tomorrow’s conversation—it all starts…
Anchor PointsBefore You Hit Reply… | Anchor Points | Ep. 73
Social media has a way of pulling me in. I read something I disagree with, and suddenly I’m ready to jump into the comments and set the record straight—as if…
Anchor PointsThe Obsession That Reveals Your True Identity | Anchor Points | Ep. 72
We can be incredibly loyal to our favorite sports teams. We rearrange our schedules, invite people over, wear the colors, and make sure we never miss the game…
Anchor PointsWhat the Night Sky Confirms About Your Mind | Anchor Points | Ep. 71
When was the last time you stepped outside at night and looked up at the stars? Sometimes I lie down on the deck when the house is quiet and simply take in the…
Anchor PointsAre You Spiritually Slouching? | Anchor Points | Ep. 70
Sit up straight. Stop slouching. Most of us have heard those reminders about our physical posture. But what about our spiritual posture? Good physical posture…
Anchor PointsWhen Everything Suddenly Stops | Anchor Points | Ep. 69
I was walking on a treadmill at the gym when the entire machine suddenly stopped. I was caught completely off guard and had to quickly regain my balance. Life…
Anchor PointsThe Spy Pigeon That Exposed Our Biggest Flaw | Anchor Points | Ep. 68
Is there anyone we can completely trust outside of Jesus Christ? Apparently, even the pigeons might require a little caution. A pigeon was once detained after…
Anchor PointsI Asked God for a Sign, Then I Ignored It | Anchor Points | Ep. 67
Have you ever asked God for a sign and then ignored the opportunity when it appeared? I once prayed for a chance to share my faith with someone at work. Later…
Anchor PointsThe Trap of Reincarnation and the Afterlife | Anchor Points | Ep. 66
Have you ever wondered whether a loved one who has passed away is somehow still nearby? Questions about death, reincarnation, and the unseen can surface when…
Anchor PointsWhy Being Right Won't Save You | Anchor Points | Ep. 65
Some losses and injustices cannot be fully repaired on this side of heaven. Consequences may come, money may be paid, and decisions may be made, but none of…
Anchor PointsWhat Your Waiting Period Exposes About You | Anchor Points | Ep. 64
Waiting can look like sitting at a red light or being placed on hold. It can also look like waiting for healing, justice, an answer, or the resolution of…
Anchor PointsYou Are Ruining Your Best Conversations By Doing This | Anchor Points | Ep. 63
Errands are not usually the most exciting part of the day. I often want to complete them quickly and move on. But God has been showing me that these ordinary…
Anchor PointsThe Airplane Encounter That Was Actually a Setup | Anchor Points | Ep. 62
Have you ever felt strangely drawn to someone without knowing why? That happened to me on a flight home from college, before I was even a believer. I chose a…
Anchor PointsThe Danger of Relying on People | Anchor Points | Ep. 61
Most of us have someone who feels like the rock in our life. They listen, steady us, and bring us back to reality when everything feels overwhelming. For me…
Anchor PointsWhen Giving Up Sets You Free | Anchor Points | Ep. 60
When I hear the word surrender, I usually think of someone giving themselves up after doing something wrong. It can sound like losing—losing freedom, losing…
Anchor PointsThe Secret Symphony of Life: Does It Begin Before the Heartbeat? | Anchor Points | Ep. 59
There’s something powerful about a symphony before the music ever starts. The musicians are in place. The instruments are being prepared. The audience is…
Anchor PointsOvercoming the "Awkward" in Sharing Your Faith | The InSight Out Show
Have you ever felt like you’re not quite ready to share your faith? I get that. It can feel awkward trying to bring it up in conversation, especially when you…
Anchor PointsThe Shocking Advice I Was Given at an AA Meeting | Anchor Points | Ep. 57
Years ago, while attending an AA meeting, someone gave me advice that completely caught me off guard. He told me I was too young to quit drinking and should go…
Anchor PointsI Was 110% Sure My Husband Was Wrong | Anchor Points | Ep. 56
I was absolutely convinced my husband had taken my car keys. Not 50% sure. Not 90% sure. 110% percent sure. The problem? He didn't have them. I had left them…
Anchor PointsTo Everyone Working Hard and Getting Absolutely Zero Credit | Anchor Points | Ep. 55
Most of us appreciate being recognized for our hard work. It feels good when someone notices the effort, time, and heart we've invested. But what happens when…
Anchor PointsThe One "Prescription" for Happiness You Can't Buy | Anchor Points | Ep. 54
Everyone seems to be searching for happiness. We read books about it, listen to podcasts about it, and chase after it in a hundred different ways. Yet somehow…
Anchor PointsGod Already Answered Your Prayer. Here’s Why You Missed It. | Anchor Points | Ep. 53
I can't tell you how many times I've searched the entire house for my phone or keys only to discover they were in my hand the whole time. Somehow, I was so…
Anchor PointsStop Treating God Like He’s in the Other Room | Anchor Points | Ep. 52
Have you ever felt like God was a distant concept rather than a close friend? It’s easy to talk about Him, acknowledging His incredible power and presence…
Anchor PointsWhat Walking to the Edge of Life Teachs Us About True Success | Anchor Points | Ep. 51
Walking alongside a loved one during their final days has a way of changing your perspective. Things that once seemed urgent suddenly lose their grip. The…
Anchor PointsTo the Person Who Feels Like They Always Get Chosen Last | Anchor Points | Ep. 50
Have you ever felt overlooked, forgotten, or like everyone else got chosen before you? Most of us know that feeling all too well. The world loves rankings…
Anchor PointsMaybe God Put a Bridge There for a Reason | Anchor Points | Ep. 49
Sometimes I think we make life harder than it needs to be. We see a difficult road and assume that's automatically the one God wants us to take. But what if…