LAB the Podcast
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Episodes
250 episodes
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 249
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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.Ly...
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Season 1
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Episode 248
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50:28
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 conv...
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Season 1
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Episode 247
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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.Sara...
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Episode 246
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47:30
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 mo...
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Season 1
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Episode 245
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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 designe...
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Season 1
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Episode 244
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47:54
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 h...
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Season 1
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Episode 243
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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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 242
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39:00
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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 bet...
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Season 1
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Episode 241
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49:29
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 240
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47:40
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 Imme...
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Season 1
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Episode 239
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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 Immersiv...
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Season 1
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Episode 238
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59:05
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, int...
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Season 1
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Episode 237
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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 powerf...
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Season 1
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Episode 236
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44:48
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 jou...
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Season 1
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Episode 235
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40:35
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 234
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48:49
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,...
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Season 1
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Episode 233
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50:19
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 232
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50:37
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 fa...
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Season 1
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Episode 231
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56:00
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 jou...
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Season 1
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Episode 230
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48:58
LAB the Podcast | Poetry Corner | Wendy Kieffer on Anne Sexton’s “The Fury of Sunrises”
In this episode of LAB the Podcast, V3 Conservatory Poet Wendy Kieffer returns for another episode of Poetry Corner, bringing to life Anne Sexton’s striking poem, The Fury of Sunrises. Together, we explore Sexton’s vivid imagery, emoti...
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Season 1
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Episode 229
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40:01
LAB the Podcast ON THE ROAD with Redeemer City Church
In this special On The Road edition of LAB the Podcast, we visit Redeemer City Church in Tampa, Florida—a modern church embodying an ancient faith. Planted by Pastor Mitch Kuhn, Redeemer is a growing community of believers currently ga...
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Season 1
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Episode 228
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49:18
LAB the Podcast: Reclaiming Purpose - Lurlene Kay Diaz & the Mission of Created
In this episode of LAB the Podcast, we sit down with Lurlene Diaz, Executive Director of Created Tampa—a Christ-centered nonprofit serving women impacted by sex trafficking, prostitution, and sexual exploitation.Lurlene shares her person...
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Season 1
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Episode 227
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51:31
LAB the Podcast with Aislinn Nadeau: Painting the Sacred, Living the Story
Welcome to LAB the Podcast! In this episode, we’re joined by Artist Aislinn Nadeau, wife of former guest Josh Nadeau, and a creative force in her own right. We catch up with Aislinn after our last time together in Brno, Czech Republic during th...
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Season 1
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Episode 226
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56:43
LAB the Podcast with Chalette Davis & Matt Davis from Love INC Metro Tampa
In this episode of LAB the Podcast, we’re joined by Chalette Davis and Matt Davis from Love INC Tampa | Metro, a Christ-centered nonprofit ministry that mobilizes local churches to serve individuals and families in need across the Tampa Bay are...
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Season 1
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Episode 225
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