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EPISODE · Jan 2, 2026 · 35 MIN

LAB the Podcast with Christina Kruse: Freedom Is Beautiful

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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 consider how beauty, goodness, and truth can move us toward freedom together.  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 the Lead With Beauty Luncheon: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lead-with-beauty-luncheon-tickets-1965478655568?aff=oddtdtcreatorOrder Freedom Roast: https://www.buddybrew.com/products/life-beauty-blend-lab-podcast-x-bbc-collaborationSupport / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe:  @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott Support the show

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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 ...

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