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

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/]

A Penny And A Prayer | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 221

One man spent 45 years picking up pennies—and turning each one into a prayer. It’s simple. Almost easy to overlook. But maybe that’s the point. Gratitude isn’t found in big moments alone—it’s built in small, consistent ones. So what are we walking past every day that could actually draw us closer to God? Scripture (NIV): 1 Thessalonians 5:18 – “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Reflection Questions: What small things in your life have you overlooked lately? How can you build gratitude into your daily routine? 👉 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/http://www.insightoutmedia.org [http://www.insightoutmedia.org/]

Why Are We Still Unhappy? | The InSight Out Show | Ep. 220

We’ve never had more access, more comfort, or more opportunity—and yet, many people are still deeply unhappy. Studies show a connection between faith, community, and lower levels of unhappiness. Which raises a question worth sitting with… are we looking for fulfillment in places that were never meant to provide it? Scripture (NIV): Psalm 16:11 – “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” Reflection Questions: Where do you tend to look for happiness first? What role does faith and community play in your sense of fulfillment? 👉 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/http://www.insightoutmedia.org [http://www.insightoutmedia.org/]