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LAB the Podcast

VU VI VO

250 episodes

2 days ago

In this first episode of 2026, Zach Elliott sits down with Christina Kruse, Director of the LAB Initiative, to reflect on the growth of the initiative, the fight against human trafficking, and the vision ahead for the new year. Christina shares how Freedom Roast, church partnerships, and sustainable funding are creating real impact for survivors—locally and globally—and why January, National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, is such a pivotal moment for LAB. This conversation invites you to ...

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In this first episode of 2026, Zach Elliott sits down with Christina Kruse, Director of the LAB Initiative, to reflect on the growth of the initiative, the fight against human trafficking, and the vision ahead for the new year. Christina shares how Freedom Roast, church partnerships, and sustainable funding are creating real impact for survivors—locally and globally—and why January, National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, is such a pivotal moment for LAB. This conversation invites you to ...

Show more...

Religion & Spirituality,

Self-Improvement

Episodes (20/250)

LAB the Podcast

LAB the Podcast with Christina Kruse: Freedom Is Beautiful

In this first episode of 2026, Zach Elliott sits down with Christina Kruse, Director of the LAB Initiative, to reflect on the growth of the initiative, the fight against human trafficking, and the vision ahead for the new year. Christina shares how Freedom Roast, church partnerships, and sustainable funding are creating real impact for survivors—locally and globally—and why January, National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, is such a pivotal moment for LAB. This conversation invites you to ...

1 week ago

35 minutes

LAB the Podcast

LAB the Podcast with Lyric Gillett: Faces of Choice & the Courage to Shift a Global Conversation

In this episode of LAB the Podcast, Zach Elliott sits down once again with Lyric Gillett—Founder and Executive Director of Faces of Choice—for a powerful and timely conversation about courage, hope, and the life-shaping power of story. Lyric shares an extraordinary update: Faces of Choice has received network approval to bring the voices of abortion survivors to a global audience through the 2026 World Cup. What began as a vision years ago—through rejection, delay, and perseverance—has now op...

2 weeks ago

50 minutes

LAB the Podcast

LAB the Podcast | V3 Art Unveiling — Featuring Artist Morgan Irons

This special live-recorded episode of LAB the Podcast was captured in the Theater at Armature Works in Tampa, Florida during the 2025 V3 Art Unveiling, surrounded by a live audience gathered for an evening of beauty. In this conversation, Zach Elliott sits with commissioned artist Morgan Irons as she shares the heart behind her work, Widow of Nain—a piece inspired by Luke Chapter 7 where grief, compassion, and resurrection meet. Morgan reflects on the creative process, the weight of interpret...

3 weeks ago

49 minutes

LAB the Podcast

LAB the Podcast with Sarah Sisco: Crafting Wonder at Every Scale

In this episode of LAB the Podcast, we sit down with artist Sarah Sisco, whose creative path has taken her from NBA portraiture to immersive church installations to the rare honor of joining the White House Christmas decorating team. Sarah shares how beauty shapes us, why constraints can actually unleash creativity, and how wonder-filled environments—from sanctuaries to living rooms—invite us into deeper joy and meaning. She offers inspiring, practical insights for cultivating beauty in our h...

1 month ago

47 minutes

LAB the Podcast

LAB the Podcast: Poetry Corner with Wendy Kieffer | The Table as Sacred Space

In this special holiday episode, V3 Conservatory poet Wendy Kieffer returns to Poetry Corner to explore the sacred beauty that unfolds around the table. Together we reflect on slowing down, “bending time,” and rediscovering the holy ordinary moments that shape our lives. Through Wendy’s poem The Table, we consider tradition, memory, loss, joy, and the transformative power of gathering with the people we love. This conversation invites you to step into your own table with renewed gratitude, de...

1 month ago

35 minutes

LAB the Podcast

LAB the Podcast ON THE ROAD: with Tampa Covenant

In this special ON THE ROAD episode, LAB the Podcast visits Tampa Covenant Church—one of Tampa’s most intentional and theologically rich sacred spaces. Pastor Lou Kaloger guides us through the beauty, architecture, and story of a church designed to lead with beauty: from symbolic windows, trees, and ancient elements, to a 160-year-old bell and a breathtaking stone chapel. Every detail tells the story of God before a single word of a sermon is preached. Thank you for joining the conversation a...

1 month ago

47 minutes

LAB the Podcast

LAB the Podcast with Colonel Parker Schenecker: Beauty From Ashes

Colonel Parker Schenecker served 27 years in Army intelligence, but his greatest joy was raising his children, Calyx and Beau. In this powerful conversation, Colonel Schenecker shares how forgiveness, love, and service have helped him continue as a dad to Calyx and Beau — honoring their legacy through scholarships and programs that lift up young artists and future leaders. A hopeful and deeply human story of resilience, beauty from ashes, and choosing love — to infinity +1. Support the ...

1 month ago

1 hour

LAB the Podcast

LAB the Podcast: Poetry Corner with Wendy Kieffer | The Patience of Ordinary Things

In this episode of LAB the Podcast, poet and V3 artist Wendy Kieffer joins us for a conversation inspired by “The Patience of Ordinary Things” by Pat Schneider. From cups that hold tea to floors that receive our feet, Wendy and Zach reflect on the quiet love hidden in the simplest moments — and how seeing with fresh eyes can awaken gratitude, imagination, and joy. Take a pause from the hurry, pour a warm cup of tea, and join us as we reflect on patience, presence, and the extraordinary grace ...

2 months ago

39 minutes

LAB the Podcast

LAB the Podcast with Dr. Timothy Patitsas: The Ethics of Beauty

In this episode of LAB the Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Timothy Patitsas, author of The Ethics of Beauty, theologian, filmmaker, and professor of ethics at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Seminary. Together they explore the profound relationship between beauty, goodness, and truth—and why, in a world fractured by trauma and ideology, we must recover a posture that leads with beauty. Whether you’re an artist, pastor, or thinker longing to see faith and beauty woven back into life, this episode invi...

2 months ago

49 minutes

LAB the Podcast

The Art of Paying Attention — Courtney Ellis on Finding Hope in Grief

In this episode of LAB the Podcast, we sit down with Pastor and Author Courtney Ellis to talk about grief, hope, and the sacred art of paying attention. Courtney’s latest book, Looking Up: A Birder’s Guide to Hope Through Grief weaves together family, faith, and the natural world—inviting us to see that grief and hope are not opposites, but companions on the same road. If you’ve ever faced loss, felt stuck in grief, or longed for beauty in the midst of brokenness, this conversation will remin...

2 months ago

47 minutes

LAB the Podcast

LAB the Podcast with Cammie Elliott: Trusting God in All Things

In this special episode of LAB the Podcast, we sit down with Zach's favorite guest—and favorite person—Cammie Elliott, Director of Ministry for VU VI VO. Cammie is the heartbeat behind so much of V3’s work—from LAB the Podcast to the Immersive Experiences, Sehnsucht Symphony and all special projects. Together, Zach and Cammie explore what it means to trust God in every season, from cross-country moves and moments of loss to the daily rhythms of faith, prayer, and building a home that reflects...

2 months ago

49 minutes

LAB the Podcast

LAB the Podcast with Liza Thurmond: Seeing the Gospel with Fresh Eyes

Liza Thurmond joins LAB the Podcast to talk about the sacred work of teaching, seeing beauty through faith, and how one trip to Chicago’s Art Institute reshaped her classroom and church. A powerful conversation about V3's ON BEAUTY Immersive Experience at the Art Institute of Chicago and how it gave her fresh eyes. Thank you for joining the conversation and embodying the life and beauty of the gospel. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow LAB the Podcast. Register for On Bea...

2 months ago

59 minutes

LAB the Podcast

LAB the Podcast ON THE ROAD: Jesuit High School — Leading with Beauty

Join us for an episode ON THE ROAD at Jesuit High School in Tampa, Florida — home to a stunning Chapel. Development Director Nick Suszynski takes us inside this architectural and spiritual centerpiece, where sacred art, intentional design, and Catholic formation converge to shape generations of young men. Built in 2018 under the leadership of Jesuit’s visionary team, the Chapel of the Holy Cross stands as a living expression of the school’s Jesuit identity — filled with commissioned wor...

3 months ago

27 minutes

LAB the Podcast

LAB the Podcast: Poetry Corner with Wendy Kieffer | Beauty, Faith & New Beginnings

Join us on LAB the Podcast for a special Poetry Corner episode with Poet and Author Wendy Kieffer (Alchemy of Praise). In this episode, Wendy shares a brand-new original poem that envisions walking with God in the cool of the morning — a powerful picture of hope, reunion, and new creation. We talk about the power of poetry to communicate before it’s understood, why reading aloud matters, and how classic poets like Mary Oliver, Yeats, and Rossetti can inspire us today. If you love poetry, fait...

3 months ago

44 minutes

LAB the Podcast

LAB the Podcast ON THE ROAD with First Pres Tampa

Join us as LAB the Podcast goes ON THE ROAD to First Pres Tampa with Rev. Kathy Conner. Discover how this South Tampa church is leading with beauty through intentional architecture, art, and community. From their five-year journey of faith to building a new campus, to creating spaces where kids, families, and neighbors feel at home, First Pres Tampa is shaping a vibrant, multi-generational church where real relationships lead to real transformation. Thank you for joining the conversation and ...

3 months ago

40 minutes

LAB the Podcast

LAB the Podcast with Dave Traynor: Shaping Skylines & Serving People

In this episode of LAB the Podcast, we sit down with Dave Traynor, Pastor at South Tampa Fellowship Channel District Campus and long-time leader at Smith & Associates Real Estate. For nearly two decades, Dave has been at the heart of Tampa Bay’s growth, shaping some of the city’s most renowned high-rise developments while also pastoring and serving the community with Life and Beauty. Dave is also on the board for the Heart Gallery, advocating for children in need of forever families. Than...

3 months ago

48 minutes

LAB the Podcast

LAB the Podcast with Benjamin NeSmith: An Artist & Pastor Living the Life and Beauty of the Gospel

On this episode of LAB the Podcast, we sit down with Benjamin NeSmith—Pastor at Element Church in Brandon, Artist and owner of Fast Frames in Riverview. Benjamin’s journey weaves together the creativity of an artist and the calling of a pastor, offering a unique lens into how the Life and Beauty of the Gospel can be expressed in the everyday life. Join us as we explore his story, the intersections of faith and art, and how God is using Benjamin’s gifts to bring life and beauty to the communit...

4 months ago

50 minutes

LAB the Podcast

LAB the Podcast with Amanda Maynor | Faith, Leadership & Community Impact

On this episode of LAB the Podcast, we’re joined by Amanda Maynor, Chair of 100 Shares Tampa Bay and an 8th-generation Floridian with a deep passion for empowering women to steward their time, talent, and treasure. Amanda shares her journey of faith, leadership, and service, as well as the impact she’s making in the Tampa Bay community. 100 Shares Thank you for joining the conversation and embodying the life and beauty of the gospel. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow LAB the Podcast...

4 months ago

50 minutes

LAB the Podcast

LAB the Podcast with Jonathan Clendenon: Living the Calling

In this episode of LAB the Podcast, we sit down with Jonathan Clendenon — V3 Team member and Co-Host of the Wayfarer Podcast. Jonathan shares his journey as a Florida-based technologist, newly married husband, and servant leader who has been faithfully supporting the ministry of VU VI VO for years. Jonathan’s story is one of faith, technology, and calling — a reminder of how God weaves together our gifts and experiences to express the Life and Beauty of the Gospel. Thank you for joining the c...

4 months ago

56 minutes

LAB the Podcast

LAB the Podcast with Sarah Farra & Pamela Poisson: Dream Team Shows

Sarah Farra and Pamela Poisson—founders of Dream Team Shows and producers of the Christmas production Undercover Elves—join LAB the Podcast to share the inspiring story of how God brought them together. From their personal journeys of faith to discovering their shared passion for the performing arts, Sarah and Pamela reflect on friendship, calling, and the joy of creating shows that are beautiful and of Christian value. Get ready to meet the true “Dream Team” and be inspired by their creativi...

5 months ago

48 minutes