EPISODE · Jul 17, 2025 · 19 MIN
Change, Prayer, and Who We Are
from At Sea with Justin McRoberts · host Justin McRoberts
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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 “ourselves” if we lose memory or cognitive function due to conditions like Alzheimer’s Throughout the episode, he challenges control narratives, explores the interconnectedness of human identity, and emphasizes community and divine care as foundations for resilience and meaning.
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