Please Stay: Scott Erickson and Justin McRoberts Plunge the Deep Waters of Being ‘In The Low’

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In this heartfelt episode, Jen and Amy welcome friends Justin McRoberts and Scott Erickson to delve into the tender complexities of depression, creativity, and faith. Together, Scott and Justin have built a body of work around the intersection of art, prayer, and healing, including their newest project: In the Low: A Prayerbook for the Seasons of Depression. They share personal stories and profound insights on how art and spirituality can serve as companions through life’s most isolating lows, offering a compassionate perspective on navigating mental health challenges and finding hope in unexpected places. If you’ve ever found yourself in a season that felt unbearably heavy, this conversation will meet you with empathy, honesty, and gentle light. Thought-Provoking Quotes: “When depression eventually would lift in my life, I noticed that I'd think, ‘Where did this fruit come from? Where did this treasure come from?’ It came through going through this process… there is something happening.” – Scott Erickson 💭 “What are the comforting words I need for today? How can my conscious mind provide something for my subconscious and my soul?” – Justin McRoberts “Your disappointment in the religious systems you've been a part of is a gift… follow that thread.” – Scott Erickson “You aren't wrong to feel the things you are feeling. Life is hard… My hope is that you learn to breathe at this depth.” – Justin McRoberts Resources Mentioned in This Episode: ➢ 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - https://988lifeline.org/ ➢ Nichole Nordeman - https://www.instagram.com/nicholenordeman ➢ Prayer: Forty Days of Practice by Scott Erickson and Justin McRoberts - https://amzn.to/4hDMVsM ➢ May It Be So: Forty Days with the Lord's Prayer by Scott Erickson and Justin McRoberts - https://amzn.to/3WsKFL5 ➢ Honest Advent: Awakening to the Wonder of God-with-Us Then, Here, and Now by Scott Erickson - https://amzn.to/3LeVIFc ➢ In the Low: Honest Prayers for Dark Season by Scott Erickson and Justin McRoberts - https://amzn.to/3LaIB87 ➢ Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression - and the Unexpected Solutions by Johann Hari - https://amzn.to/4nsvrAR ➢ Matt Haig - https://amzn.to/4o7CTlV ➢ Scott Erickson Paints an Honest Picture of an Advent Season of Hope - https://jenhatmaker.com/podcasts/series-64/scott-erickson-paints-an-honest-picture-of-an-advent-season-of-hope/ ➢ Kehinde Wiley, artist - https://kehindewiley.com/ ➢ Sturgill Simpson - https://sturgillsimpson.com/ Justin’s Links: Website - https://www.justinmcroberts.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/justinmcroberts Twitter - https://x.com/justinmcroberts Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/McWhatshisface Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/justinmcroberts Podcast - https://www.justinmcroberts.com/podcast Scott’s Links: Website - https://www.scottericksonart.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scottthepainter Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@scottericksonart Substack - https://scotterickson.substack.com/ Connect with Jen! Jen’s Website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen’s Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmaker Jen’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen’s Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmaker Jen’s YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy.