A Simpler Way to Shop—and Live | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 218

Why Can’t We Leave Our Phones Alone Even for a Minute? | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 226

About 75% of people bring their phones into the bathroom, and a surprising number have dropped them in the toilet. And when that happens? Most of us reach for the same “solution”—a bag of rice that actually does more harm than good. But maybe the real issue isn’t how we fix a wet phone… it’s why we can’t seem to leave it behind in the first place. When did constant connection become something we couldn’t step away from—even briefly? And what might that be doing to us over time? Scripture (NIV): Psalm 46:10 — “He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God…’” Reflection Questions: When was the last time you intentionally disconnected—even for a few minutes? What might God be inviting you to notice in the quiet you’ve been avoiding? 👉 Join the conversation on the IOM FB Page: We'd love to hear your thoughts. Come share with us here: https://www.facebook.com/insightout.media/https://www.facebook.com/insightout.media/ [https://www.facebook.com/insightout.media/] 🎙️ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review — it helps more people find us. And hit subscribe so you never miss a story. 👉 More to discover at: http://www.insightoutmedia.org/www.insightoutmedia.org [http://www.insightoutmedia.org/]

Are You Getting Less Without Even Noticing? | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 225

You order a “large” pizza expecting something substantial… but somehow it feels smaller than it used to. That’s because it is. What used to be 16 inches is now closer to 14—or even less. And it’s not just pizza. From groceries to paper towels, we’re quietly getting less while paying the same. But here’s the bigger tension… if we’re not paying attention, it’s easy to accept less without even realizing it. Not just with products—but in life, in standards, in what we settle for. So how do we stay aware of what’s actually being taken… and what we’ve slowly started to accept? Scripture (NIV): Ephesians 5:15 — “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise.” Reflection Questions: Where in your life might you be settling for less without even noticing it? What would it look like to live more intentionally and pay closer attention? 👉 Join the conversation on the IOM FB Page: We'd love to hear your thoughts. Come share with us here: https://www.facebook.com/insightout.media/https://www.facebook.com/insightout.media/ [https://www.facebook.com/insightout.media/] 🎙️ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review — it helps more people find us. And hit subscribe so you never miss a story. 👉 More to discover at: http://www.insightoutmedia.org/www.insightoutmedia.org [http://www.insightoutmedia.org/]

What If Your Voice Doesn’t Sound Like Everyone Else’s? | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 224

What if you had something important to say… but no way to say it out loud? Elizabeth Bonker is autistic and nonverbal, yet she stood as her class valedictorian and delivered a commencement speech using text-to-speech technology. No spoken words—just a message that still carried weight. Having a voice isn’t always about volume or delivery. Sometimes the real question is… are we using the voice we’ve been given, in whatever form it comes? Or are we waiting for it to look a certain way before we step forward? Scripture (NIV): 1 Peter 4:10 — “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” Reflection Questions: Have you been holding back because your voice doesn’t look or sound the way you think it should? What would it look like to use what you’ve been given—exactly as it is? 👉 Join the conversation on the IOM FB Page: We'd love to hear your thoughts. Come share with us here: https://www.facebook.com/insightout.media/https://www.facebook.com/insightout.media/ [https://www.facebook.com/insightout.media/] 🎙️ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review — it helps more people find us. And hit subscribe so you never miss a story. 👉 More to discover at: http://www.insightoutmedia.org/www.insightoutmedia.org [http://www.insightoutmedia.org/]

Does It Matter What Your Home Is Worth? | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 223

Have you ever looked up your home on Zillow just to see what it’s worth today? There’s something about watching that number go up that feels oddly satisfying. And in a place like Naples, Florida, those numbers can get wild—a property bought decades ago for $1 million is now listed for $285 million. When did our sense of value become so tied to numbers on a screen? It’s easy to measure success by what something is worth, but what happens when that mindset quietly starts defining what we’re worth too? Scripture (NIV): Luke 12:15 — “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” Reflection Questions: Where have you been tempted to measure your worth by what you have instead of who you are? How would your mindset shift if you truly believed your value wasn’t tied to anything you own? 👉 Join the conversation on the IOM FB Page: We'd love to hear your thoughts. Come share with us here: https://www.facebook.com/insightout.media/https://www.facebook.com/insightout.media/ [https://www.facebook.com/insightout.media/] 🎙️ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review — it helps more people find us. And hit subscribe so you never miss a story. 👉 More to discover at: http://www.insightoutmedia.org/www.insightoutmedia.org [http://www.insightoutmedia.org/]

When “No” Doesn’t Stop You, But Should It? | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 222

Have you ever met someone who just refuses to take no for an answer? There’s something admirable about that kind of persistence. Luisa Yu spent decades chasing a dream most people wouldn’t even attempt—visiting every country in the world. Visa delays, financial pressure, people telling her it wasn’t safe… she kept going anyway. And eventually, she made it happen. But here’s the tension… just because we can push through every “no,” does that mean we always should? In a world that celebrates hustle, ambition, and doing whatever it takes, how do we know when persistence is faith… and when it’s just us forcing our own way? Scripture (NIV): Proverbs 19:21 — “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Reflection Questions: What’s something you’ve been pushing hard to make happen… and have you actually invited God into that direction? Is it possible that not every “no” is an obstacle to overcome—but sometimes guidance to listen to? 👉 Join the conversation on the IOM FB Page: We'd love to hear your thoughts. Come share with us here: https://www.facebook.com/insightout.media/https://www.facebook.com/insightout.media/ [https://www.facebook.com/insightout.media/] 🎙️ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review — it helps more people find us. And hit subscribe so you never miss a story. 👉 More to discover at: http://www.insightoutmedia.org/www.insightoutmedia.org [http://www.insightoutmedia.org/]