Episodes 203
Avg. Duration 33m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (62)
Since Apr 2016
Latest Episode May 2026

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Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
35%
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About This Podcast

A weekly interview show with culture makers and shakers. In each installment, host Justin McRoberts talks with artists, creatives, policymakers, and theologians that are striving and pushing for humanity to reach new heights.

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Recent Episodes

S11E200 AI Can’t Replace the Part That Makes Art Matter

May 06, 2026 12m

Justin reflects on a recent interview with Diplo about AI replacing singers and uses it as a doorway into a deeper conversation about art, product, beauty, and human value. He argues that art is not…

S11E199 How to See Invisible Things With Stephen Roach

Feb 11, 2026 45m

Breath and Clay as a “house of refuge” from cultural noiseCommunity as collaboration, not organizationWhy the event works: clarity plus mysteryMakers show up with projects, not just…

S11E198 Why Healing Can’t Be Rushed (or Automated) with Jamie Lee Finch

Jan 13, 2026 1h 6m

Why “home” is a somatic experience, not just a locationPersona vs personhood — and why the difference mattersThe danger of self-awareness without relationshipWhy stewardship is a better metaphor than…

S11E197 Stop Calling Yourself Broken: A Conversation About Sobriety and Wholeness with Laura McKowen

Dec 11, 2025 1h 14m

This week, Justin sits down with bestselling author Laura McKowen for an honest, layered conversation about sobriety, identity, creative calling, and the slow, often painful work of becoming…

S11E196 Why We Stopped Waiting (and What It’s Costing Us)

Dec 05, 2025 4m

• Why “waiting” feels harder now than it did a decade ago• What Arcade Fire’s “We Used to Wait” reveals about our relationship to speed• The spiritual value of slowness—especially during Advent• How…

S11E195 The Hidden Danger of Shortcuts

Nov 06, 2025 16m

The false promise of “instant clarity” and “quick fixes.”Why bypassing struggle stunts real growth.How to use AI and psilocybin responsibly—without losing your humanity.The value of failure, pain,…

S11E194 Imagination, Work, and What Really Matters

Sep 18, 2025 14m

Encouraging imagination in children: why participation beats restriction.Work transitions: how to discern whether to push harder where you are or look for something new.Why Justin doesn’t comment on…

S11E193 Navigating Rejection, Overwhelm, and Authenticity

Aug 28, 2025 19m

Justin shares gratitude for support after a recent car accident.Listener questions addressed:- How to reconnect during seasons of rejection and disconnection. - Managing the overwhelm of life’s…

S11E192 Grieving the End, Embracing the New

Aug 09, 2025 23m

Justin shares personal stories about his kids starting a new school year and the emotions that come with it.The myth of “creative block” and what it’s really about.How the Sabbath helps process…

S11E191 Permission to Change: Silence, Resistance, and Becoming

Jul 31, 2025 16m

Main Question: How to explain your need for a day of silence to family and friendsResistance: Often comes from good people and deserves thoughtful communicationMaking a Plan: Plans stick; impulses…

S11E190 Being Real, Growing On Purpose, and Feeling Your Feelings

Jul 24, 2025 21m

Episode Notes:Authenticity in Art: You're a real artist if you’re doing the work—regardless of metrics or recognition.Internal Metrics for Growth: Choose your own measures of progress and…

S11E189 Change, Prayer, and Who We Are

Jul 17, 2025 19m

Handling Change: Embracing unpredictability through the lens of the welcoming prayerPrayer and Action: Why a true prayer life leads to action, and how activism should drive us back to prayerIdentity…

S11E188 Legalism, Loss, and Learning to Carry What Hurts

Jul 10, 2025 20m

Episode Notes:Legalism vs. Values: Legalism is a rigid, unchanging posture; values evolve with evidence and relationship.Processing Group Hurt: Don’t rush past collective wounds; learn to carry them…

S11E187 Unity, Motivation, and the Art of Showing Up

Jul 01, 2025 18m

Episode Notes:Fostering unity in politically split churches:Use group-based creative projects and shared reflection (like Lectio Divina).Staying motivated:You don’t have to feel motivated—learn to…

S11E186 Entering Back In

Apr 02, 2025 12m

Listener Question: How do I stay engaged with a broken or compromised system?Coaching Insight: The answer depends on context—but it starts with deciding if you want to engageHero’s Journey Framework:…

S11E185 Public Religion and Perfectionism

Mar 13, 2025 9m

Introduction: The evolution of At Sea into a listener-driven Q&A formatPublic vs. Private Religion: Addressing a critique on public fasting and faith practicesPerfectionism in Faith: How the…

S11E184 ADHD and Spiritual Formation

Mar 03, 2025 19m

Introduction: The shift in the podcast’s format and answering listener questionsADHD & Spirituality: Exploring how neurodivergence intersects with faith and spiritual formationReframing ADHD: Why…

S11E183 Spiritual Art And Hope

Feb 06, 2025 11m

Introduction: Overview of podcast shift to directly answering listener questionsIs All Art Spiritual? Understanding art as a tool for connectionArt, Spirituality, and Religion: The connection between…

S11E182 Overwhelm

Jan 27, 2025 19m

Introduction: The widespread struggle with overwhelmWhy We Feel Overwhelmed: Taking in too much informationEmotional Impact: The humbling and frustrating nature of feeling overwhelmedPersonal…

S11E181 Church Hurt, Boundaries, and Spiritual Growth

Nov 26, 2024 16m

Podcast Show Notes:Introduction: Justin McRoberts introduces the episode, its themes, and his approach to answering listener questions.Question 1: How to create spiritual practices after leaving a…

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