At Sea with Justin McRoberts

Show Notes: 00:02 – Introduction to the episode by Justin McRoberts 01:24 – Claude discusses his background in literature and how he uses it to engage faith communities 04:50 – The balance between writing for oneself and writing for an audience 06:45 – Influence of early conversations and figures in Claude’s life on his perspective of black history 10:00 – The importance of African American litera...

Show Notes: [00:02] Introduction by Justin McRoberts – The importance of the Jubilee Conference and its connection to faith, art, and wisdom. [02:29] Elissa Weichbrodt’s background in art and faith – Growing up with a passion for art and balancing that with her Christian faith. [03:45] Discovering theology that embraces both art and faith – Introduction to Calvin Seerveld and Hearts and Minds. [04...

Episode Notes: Introduction by Justin McRoberts: Overview of the podcast's shift towards deeper, direct conversations with key voices from the Jubilee Conference. The value of gaining wisdom and perspective from experienced speakers and leaders. Balancing Ministry and Personal Life: Discussion of being an introverted leader while balancing public speaking, pastoral responsibilities, and personal t...

Episode Notes: Introduction: Justin reflects on the shift in the podcast's format, now focusing on direct listener questions related to life, faith, creativity, and leadership. Sabbath-Keeping: Question : How do you build a Sabbath day? Justin shares his personal history of practicing Sabbath, noting that it's a flexible and evolving practice rather than a rigid set of tasks. He emphasizes the imp...

In this episode of the At Sea Podcast, host Justin McRoberts discusses the podcast's shift towards direct conversations. He shares insights on various topics, including self-care as a parent, the distinction between loneliness and solitude, and leadership lessons as his faith has evolved. Justin answers questions from his Instagram followers on managing grief and finding stillness as a parent, mov...

Episode Notes: Introduction: Justin McRoberts continues the Q&A format, focusing on questions that matter most to his listeners. Discussion on why the podcast shifted from interviews to a more direct engagement with the audience. Key Topics Covered: From Busyness to Fulfillment: The importance of distinguishing between a busy schedule and a fulfilling one. How to prioritize activities that resonat...

Join host Justin McRoberts on this unique episode of the At Sea Podcast, where he engages directly with viewers' questions. Learn about the importance of community in religious practice, authentically sharing one's faith, and discerning when to persevere or move on from a project or relationship. Tune in for deep reflections on belonging, leadership, and living a joyous life. 00:00 Introduction to...

In this episode of the At Sea Podcast, host Justin McRoberts turns the focus inward, addressing audience questions in a traditional Q&A format. He discusses finding a new connection with God post-untangling, tips for achieving deep work amid distractions, recognizing when it's time for a new chapter in life, and balancing arguments with interpersonal relationships. Justin provides personal insight...

In this episode, Justin comes to you from the beautiful Young Life Woodleaf property, sharing his thoughts and insights amidst the serene setting of nature. This week, Justin dives deep into listener questions, offering profound advice on discernment, balancing suffering with hope, and the cultural movement of deconstruction. Key Topics Covered: 🔹 Discernment and Decision-Making : How to make sig...

In this engaging episode, host Justin McRoberts introduces a fresh format where he directly answers listener questions from his popular Instagram Q&A sessions. Moving away from traditional interviews, Justin dives deep into the topics that matter most to his audience, providing insightful, practical advice. Key Highlights: 🔹 New Podcast Direction: Justin explains the shift to a more interactive a...

Join Justin McRoberts for a fresh and engaging chapter of the At Sea Podcast! After many years of evolving and connecting with our amazing listeners, we're excited to bring you a season focused on your questions, stories, and journey. This season, we'll dive into what truly matters to you, offering insightful conversations on art, religion, leadership, and more. 📚💡 Whether you're a longtime list...

Dive into this engaging episode of the At Sea Podcast with Justin McRoberts and Dan Portnoy as they explore the radical concept of Sabbath as a rebellion against the systems that drain us and discover how embracing rest can revolutionize our personal and professional lives. Tune in for a compelling discussion on navigating resistance and finding joy in authenticity. Don't miss out—press play for a...

In this episode, Justin McRoberts and Dan Portnoy discuss Chapter 12 of the book 'Sacred Strides' titled 'I'm Not Running to Win.' They explore the importance of recognizing the dangers of exhaustion in ministry and the need for self-care. They highlight the impact of urgency and importance on mental health and the importance of prioritizing health and wellbeing. The conversation concludes with a...

In this episode, Justin McRoberts and Dan Portnoy discuss Chapter 11 of the book 'Sacred Strides.' They explore the importance of leading with love and true compassion in advocacy work. Justin shares a personal story of his experience as an MC at a music festival and how he initially struggled to connect with the audience. He reflects on the need to meet people where they are and tap into their de...

In this episode, Justin and Dan discuss Chapter 10 of the book 'Sacred Strides' titled 'Quitting the Race for Good' or 'Disconnect and Repair'. They start by talking about technology and its metaphorical significance. Justin shares his experiences with tech issues and the need for intentional disconnection. He explains the analogy of Bluetooth connections and the importance of forgetting certain c...

Dan and I have been walking through my most recent book, Sacred Strides. We're going chapter by chapter providing some insights into the stories and some add-ons. You know, kind of not quite behind the scenes of the making of it per se, but more like, what are the themes and why are they important? And do I still believe the things I said when I published this book. This week we go through Chapter...

Today, we're embarking on a unique exploration not just of what's written, but of the stories and insights that lie beneath the surface of each chapter. Joining me on this adventure is none other than Dan Portnoy, a dear friend, and producer. Dan's perspective on my work is truly one-of-a-kind. He's been by my side through the highs and lows, understanding not just the essence of my writing, but t...

We are walking through the book Sacred Strides. Dan is asking questions, and we're re-narrating this book because it's cool. And I'd like to get it in your life somehow, shape, or form. So Dan has known me for a very long time; we've been partners for, goodness gracious, like a couple of decades, and we've done many different works together. And so he has a unique take on my work and what I'm doin...

This week we take a look at Chapter 6 of Sacred Strides. There's a turn in this chapter and it has to do with value. I get a glimmer of what it is to work hard on something and to do that with friends, true friends. It's been a minute as the holidays and all kinds of stuff happened. I turned 50 this month and in this episode, we explored a bunch - Check it out. Links For Justin: Read Justin's Subs...

Welcome to the odd, like a spiral, like a downward spiral of information and conversation that has become this podcast because, in essence, I am the host, and I am hosting Dan Portnoy, who is playing host to me.  Let's start calling a media company, Meta. There are lots of triggers going off right now. Some of them are justified, but not all of them. Today, Dan and I walk through the book Sacred S...

We are marching back through the book Sacred Strides, looking at different chapters, chapter by chapter. We're on Chapter Four, digging into elements of the book that will just kind of follow the arrows that the book provides. Because when I write, and I wrote this book, I never really intended for a book to be a whole thing. I intend for a book to point to other stuff and you are in the culture a...

Another episode with producer, Dan Portnoy, marching through the book Sacred Strides. We're going to dive into Chapter 3 today - Staying In My Lane. This is a chapter about limitations - something we love to talk about.    Links For Justin: Coaching with Justin Order Sacred Strides JustinMcRoberts.com Support this podcast NEW Single - Let Go NEW Music - Sliver of Hope NEW Music - The Dood and The...

We are doing a series in and by which we're digging back into and through the book Sacred Strides - chapter by chapter talking about the dominant themes in the book or extras on top of the book what you know what it looks like to apply some of the things that I get to in the book. Dan, who's been a friend for a long time and has produced this podcast from its beginning, has a really unique perspec...

Dan and I are doing a series of podcasts focused on my book. Reintroducing folks to the book Sacred Strides. We began last week with an overview of the book before it got into the introduction. And like why I wrote the book and some surrounding themes. This week, we will dive into Chapter One and talk about it. Dan is going to draw some stuff out. One of the things that's great about Dan and my pa...

Welcome specifically to this new series. It's going to be a deeper dive into the book Sacred Strides , which I released earlier in the year. And I get to spend some time talking with my friend Dan Portnoy, who is also the producer of this show. So if you've been around the @Sea podcast for any amount of time you have benefited from and enjoy Dan Portnoy his work, I deeply value him as a friend and...