
LAB the Podcast
Welcome to LAB the Podcast. We enjoy sharing time with people whose lives and work help us embody the life and beauty of the Gospel.
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.
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Episodes
224 episodes
LAB the Podcast with Gina White: The In-Between Spaces
In this powerful episode of LAB the Podcast, we sit down with artist, Gina White to explore her latest work, The In-Between Spaces. Created during a season of personal upheaval after hurricanes Helene and Milton displaced her and her f...
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Season 1
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Episode 223
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53:07

LAB the Podcast with Riley Cooper: “Behind the Scenes”
He’s usually the one making others shine but today we flip the script. On this episode of LAB the Podcast, we sit down with Tampa native and Podcast Producer, Riley Cooper. Riley opens up about his hometown roots, his evolving walk wit...
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Season 1
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Episode 222
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1:02:44

LAB the Podcast with Wendy Kieffer: The Easter Flower
Join us on LAB the Podcast as Wendy Kieffer shares a heartfelt reading of “The Easter Flower” by Claude McKay. In this special Poetry Corner episode, Wendy guides us through McKay’s timeless reflections on faith, resilience, and the enduring po...
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Season 1
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Episode 221
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35:51

LAB the Podcast with Kathia Guzman: “Finding Her Way”
In this episode of LAB the Podcast, we sit down with Tampa native Kathia Guzman to explore her faith, family, and community journey. Kathia opens up about how growing up in Tampa has shaped her identity and the powerful role her faith has playe...
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Season 1
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Episode 220
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52:33

LAB the Podcast with Paul Pastor on "The Locust Years"
In this episode of LAB the Podcast, we sit down with Poet and Author Paul Pastor to explore the heart behind his new poetry collection, The Locust Years. Join us as we talk about the creative process, the role of poetry in spi...
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Season 1
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Episode 219
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50:18

LAB the Podcast with Alex MacKinnon: Faith, Failure, and Forward Motion
In this episode of LAB the Podcast, we sit down with Alex MacKinnon, Chair and Owner of C12 of Tampa Bay to explore the powerful story behind his life. Alex shares his personal journey. Don’t miss this incredible conversation! Thank...
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Season 1
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Episode 218
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55:18

LAB the Podcast with Claudia Chan: Leading with Purpose
In this episode of LAB the Podcast, we’re joined by Claudia Chan—recognized leadership expert, social entrepreneur, and certified life coach. Claudia shares the story behind her journey: from building influential platforms for women’s ...
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Season 1
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Episode 217
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50:55

LAB the Podcast with Jared Thomas: Navigating Career, Creativity, and Calling
Jared Thomas, V3 Artist, Lumen sales pro, comedian, and Wayfarer Podcast co-host, shares his life story and career journey, reflecting on purpose, persistence, and finding meaning in every step of the way.
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Season 1
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Episode 216
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50:31

Wendy Kieffer
V3 Conservatory Poet Wendy Kieffer joins LAB the Podcast to share The Good Neighbor by John Burnside. Join us for a beautiful poem and wonderful conversation. Thank you for joining the conversation and embodying the life and beauty ...
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Season 1
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Episode 214
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42:06

Michael Wear
Is it possible to find life & beauty in the political sphere? Author Michael Wear joins LAB the Podcast for a conversation on his book The Spirit of our Politics and how the gospel "renovates public life."Thank you for joining the co...
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Season 1
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Episode 213
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Juan Osorio
Have you ever known someone who welcomes people with an extraordinary, almost otherworldly grace? Juan Osorio has this gift and he joins LAB the Podcast to share his story and for a conversation on hospitality and the power of “welcome.”...
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Season 1
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Episode 212
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48:19

Garrett Gilkey
Entrepreneur, business leader, craftsman and former professional athlete Garrett Gilkey joins LAB the Podcast to share his journey beyond the NFL. In this episode we talk faith, expectations, beauty and the moment he knew his life would change ...
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Season 1
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Episode 211
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53:22

Shanna Zamparas
V3 Artist Shanna Zamparas joins LAB the Podcast to share a glimpse of her journey from childhood piano lessons to completing a Masters of Music in Piano Performance with a concentration in Sacred Studies from University of Florida.Visit:...
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Season 1
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Episode 210
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David Zvonař
Artist David Zvonař joins LAB the Podcast to share a glimpse into his story and for a conversation on photography, beauty and his time in Brno shooting V3’s Sehnsucht Symphony recording.Coming soon: Sehnsucht Film Documentary and Sehnsuc...
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Season 1
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Episode 209
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Megan Turnquest
V3 Artist Megan Turnquest joins LAB the Podcast to share a glimpse into her story and life as an artist exploring what it means for her art to point beyond itself to the source of all life and beauty.Thank you for joining the conversatio...
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Season 1
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Episode 208
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Timothy Paul Schmalz
Renowned Sculptor Timothy Schmalz joins LAB the Podcast for a conversation on beauty, faith and the powerful role of public art. The Portico, in downtown Tampa, is home to Timothy’s moving “Homeless Jesus.” Join us for the conve...
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Season 1
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Episode 207
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1:04:32

Dee Perconti
Dee Perconti joins LAB the Podcast to continue our conversation highlighting the issue of human trafficking and the organizations working hard to end it and care for survivors. Dee is an artist and board member of Rapha International. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 206
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44:08

Wendy Kieffer
V3 Conservatory Poet Wendy Kieffer joins LAB the Podcast to share and discuss Christian Wiman’s poem, “Prayer.” “Prayer” was the right poem as we continue our conversation highlighting the work to fight human trafficking and care for su...
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Season 1
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Episode 204
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44:45

Stephanie Freed
CEO & Co-Founder Stephanie Freed joins LAB the Podcast to talk about Rapha’s work to end the trafficking and sexual abuse of children — one child, one family, and one community at a time. Rapha was founded in 2003, begi...
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Season 1
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Episode 203
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Emily Pastor
American Fine Artist, Emily Pastor joins LAB the Podcast live at Oxford Exchange in Tampa, Florida to unveil, “Mary, Overshadowed” a stunning 40x60 original oil. Emily is a once in a generation talent and we were honored to share some time disc...
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Season 1
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Episode 202
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36:09

Christina Kruse
LAB Initiative Director, Christina Kruse joins LAB the Podcast to celebrate the generosity of Buddy Brew on the back side of 2024 Freedom Roast sales. We talk Human Trafficking Awareness month and V3’s 2025 efforts to care for survivors and fig...
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Season 1
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Episode 201
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Dave & Susan Ward
LAB the Podcast celebrates our 200th episode with our very first guests, Dave and Susan Ward. Dave and Susan express the life and beauty of the gospel through hospitality, generosity, creativity and their commitment to help fight human traffick...
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Season 1
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Episode 200
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Josh Nadeau / Sword and Pencil
Artist Josh Nadeau joins LAB the Podcast to celebrate the upcoming release of his new book, “Room for Good Things to Run Wild.” We talk beauty, Sehnsucht Symphony and the opportunity ahead for artists. Don’t miss a great conversation with an in...
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Season 1
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Episode 199
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51:02
