At Sea with Justin McRoberts Podcast
1) Stop Calling Yourself Broken: A Conversation About Sobriety and Wholeness with Laura McKowen
Justin talks with bestselling author Laura McKowen about sobriety, identity, creativity, and why becoming whole takes longer than most of us want. They discuss AA’s gifts and limits, the danger of ove...Show More
2) Why We Stopped Waiting (and What It’s Costing Us)
Justin explores the lost art of waiting through the lens of Advent, desire, and one unforgettable Arcade Fire lyric. He argues that the modern obsession with immediate results—whether through technolo...Show More
3) The Hidden Danger of Shortcuts
Justin McRoberts reflects on the cultural obsession with shortcuts—from artificial intelligence to psychedelics—and how they promise transformation without the necessary struggle. He argues that growt...Show More
4) Imagination, Work, and What Really Matters
Justin McRoberts tackles the tension between imagination and control, dissatisfaction and transition, urgency and real responsibility. From encouraging a child’s creativity, to discerning whether to s...Show More
5) Navigating Rejection, Overwhelm, and Authenticity
This week on The At Sea Podcast, Justin McRoberts answers listener questions about dealing with seasons of rejection and disconnection, handling the pressure to do it all, and being transparent withou...Show More
6) Grieving the End, Embracing the New
Justin reflects on the start of a new school year, the passage of time, and the emotional weight of letting go of what’s been good. He shares practical spiritual tools like the examen and Sabbath to n...Show More
7) Permission to Change: Silence, Resistance, and Becoming
Justin unpacks a listener’s question about practicing silence and solitude while navigating the expectations of friends and family. He shares insights on: How resistance can come from loving, support...Show More
8) Being Real, Growing On Purpose, and Feeling Your Feelings
Justin answers three listener questions in this thoughtful solo episode: What makes someone a real artist? It’s not external validation—it’s doing the work. Where have you grown in your art? The answ...Show More
9) Change, Prayer, and Who We Are
Justin answers three listener questions: How to handle unpredictability and constant change How to navigate the tension between prayer and action, particularly in turbulent times Whether we are still...Show More
10) Legalism, Loss, and Learning to Carry What Hurts
Justin tackles four listener-submitted questions: How do we distinguish legalism from genuine values and ethics? How do we move past being disheartened by a leader’s decision that impacts a group? Wh...Show More