LAB the Podcast

Peterson Jean-Marie joins LAB the Podcast for a thoughtful conversation about faith, music, and the deeply human work of creating. The Tampa based singer-songwriter, storyteller, and worship leader reflects on discovering music through the saxophone at fourteen, finding his own voice, and creating with obedience rather than perfection.Peterson also shares the story behind his newest song “Blessings,” a reminder to recognize God’s faithfulness, praise Him in every season, and receive even the smallest gifts with gratitude. Together, they explore creativity in the age of AI, the beauty of live music and local community, the shared life of corporate worship, and the courage to release meaningful work in God’s timing.🎧 Listen to Blessings: https://open.spotify.com/album/4RGr1ypOhVyYBFE7shULQw?si=OFH7SP0ZSUSEtKXU7279jw🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of LAB the Podcast @VUVIVOV3🎥 Watch to experience the space, hear the heart, and meet the people.🙏 Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/support📲 Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @peteyjmusicThank 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.#LABthePodcast #PetersonJeanMarie #Blessings #ChristianMusic #WorshipMusic #FaithAndCreativity #ChristianCreatives #GospelMusic #WorshipLeader #SingerSongwriter #CreativeFaith #GodsFaithfulness #FaithInEverySeason #TampaBayMusic #VUVIVOSupport the show

What happens when the work of your hands becomes an act of worship?In this episode, Zach sits down with Alex Ruhnau, a Marine Corps veteran, architect, builder, husband, and father to explore the sacred connection between faith, craftsmanship, and the places we create. Alex shares how God led him from building race cars and custom motorcycles to architecture that brought him to faith at the University of Florida and taught him to surrender his plans and trust God’s provision. He also takes us inside the making of the Shiloah Wall, a seven-arch installation whose form, materials and symbolism draw the eye upward and tell the story of redemption through Jesus.Together, they reflect on work as worship, beauty as a witness, and why excellence always requires sacrifice. This conversation is an invitation to let theology shape our imagination, steward our gifts with care, and create what lasts for the glory of God and the good of others.🌎 Learn more about Alex’s work: https://www.ruhnauconstruction.com/🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of LAB the Podcast🎥 Watch to experience the space, hear the heart, and meet the people.🙏 Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/support📲 Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @ruhnauconstruction | @akruhnauThank 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.#LABthePodcast #BuildingBeauty #WorkAsWorship #FaithAndWork #ChristianPodcast #ChristianCreatives #TheologyOfPlace #SacredSpaces #Architecture #Craftsmanship #DesignBuild #KingdomWork #AlexRuhnau #RuhnauConstructionSupport the show

What if the stories we consume are training us either to face the dragon or run from it?Artist, Author, and Storyteller Josh Nadeau joins LAB the Podcast to explore beauty, suffering, spiritual formation, and the stories that shape who we become. Reflecting on his journey into Orthodox Christianity, the disciplines that teach us to say no for greater yeses, and his work with Inkwell, Josh challenges the modern promise of a comfortable, frictionless life. Together, Josh and Zach consider why art must do more than entertain, how reading gives us new eyes, and how tending the people and places entrusted to us can form lives marked by courage, love, and hope.🌎 Read Josh’s work: https://substack.com/@everydaysaints✍️ Explore Inkwell: https://inkwellct.substack.com/🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of LAB the Podcast @VUVIVOV3🎥 Watch to experience the space, hear the heart, and meet the people.🙏 Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/support📲 Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @swordandpencilThank 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.#LABthePodcast #JoshNadeau #SwordAndPencil #ChristianStorytelling #OrthodoxChristianity #BeautyTruthGoodness #FaithAndArt #SpiritualFormation #ChristianWriters #Discipleship #Inkwell #Reading #ChristianCreativity #LifeAndBeauty #VUVIVOSupport the show

Rev. Fitz Conner joins LAB the Podcast to explore how beauty, sacred architecture, and real relationships shape the life of the church.Drawing from more than 40 years of ministry in Tampa, including his Young Life roots and his leadership at First Pres Tampa, Fitz reflects on the spaces that form us and the church’s calling to embody the beauty and character of God. From vaulted ceilings and stained glass to life groups and shared worship, this conversation reveals why both place and people matter in our apprenticeship to Jesus.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. Visit First Pres Tampa: https://firstprestampa.org/Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @firstprestampaLike: https://www.facebook.com/vuvivo.v3#LABthePodcast #FitzConner #FirstPresTampa #FaithAndBeauty #SacredArchitecture #ChurchArchitecture #ChristianDiscipleship #ChristianPodcast #BeautyAndFaith #RealRelationships #RealTransformation #ApprenticeshipToJesus #ChurchAndCulture #YoungLife #VUVIVOSupport the show

Sophi Vestrini joins LAB the Podcast to explore beauty, creativity, storytelling, and our deep longing for what is real. From growing up surrounded by family in Guatemala to encountering V3 through The Widow of Nain and Sehnsucht Symphony, Sophi shares how beauty moved her from simply experiencing the work to wanting to become part of it. Now serving as V3’s Director of Marketing and PR, she and Zach explore the power of true artistry in an increasingly digital world, why beauty still stops us in our tracks, and what it means to help the world’s greatest artists tell the world’s greatest story.Tickets for all upcoming V3 events: SIGN UPSubscribe for more episodes of LAB the Podcast: VU VI VOSupport / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFollow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @_savve 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. #LABthePodcast #SophiVestrini #Beauty #ChristianArt #FaithAndArt #ChristianCreativity #Storytelling #Sehnsucht #SehnsuchtSymphony #SacredArt #BeautyTruthGoodness #ChristianLeadership #LifeAndBeautyOfTheGospel #VUVIVO #v3 Support the show

What if the places we steward could tell a better story?Kara Kennedy joins LAB the Podcast to explore Christian hospitality, beauty, work, and the theology of place. From transforming ClearTrust’s headquarters into Shiloah Place to discovering how even a wall can point beyond itself, Kara shares what becomes possible when we reject mere efficiency, embrace costly obedience, and steward everything God has entrusted to us for the flourishing of others.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. Learn more about ClearTrust: https://www.cleartrustonline.com/Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @kara_alexie Like:  https://www.facebook.com/vuvivo.v3#LABthePodcast #KaraKennedy #TheologyOfPlace #ChristianHospitality #FaithAndWork #ChristianLeadership #BeautyTruthGoodness #WorkAsWorship #ChristianBusiness #BiblicalStewardship #HumanFlourishing #ShiloahPlace #ClearTrust #LifeAndBeautyOfTheGospel #VUVIVO #V3Support the show

Natalie Garcia is an author, artist, registered nurse and mother who believes every pregnancy carries beauty and meaning.In this episode, Natalie shares the decade-long journey behind The Pregnancy Experience, her 40-week pregnancy journal created to help expectant mothers slow down, pay attention, and experience pregnancy with greater hope, wonder, and intention.Natalie and Zach explore the relationship between creativity and caregiving, the importance of remembering your dreams amid motherhood, and how women can approach each pregnancy as a new story rather than carrying fear, comparison, or someone else’s experience into it. They also discuss Natalie’s vision to place this resource in the hands of mothers, midwives, doulas, and care providers around the world.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. Discover The Pregnancy Experience: https://thepregnancyexperience.comSupport / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @birthingwonderLike:  https://www.facebook.com/vuvivo.v3#LABthePodcast #NatalieGarcia #ThePregnancyExperience #PregnancyJourney #Motherhood #ExpectantMothers #PregnancyJournal #ChristianMotherhood #FaithAndMotherhood #BeautyAndWonder #IntentionalMotherhood #MaternityCare #Midwives #Doulas #VUVIVO #VUVIVOV3Support the show

Matthew Clark is a singer-songwriter, author, and storyteller whose work creates space for people to encounter Jesus through music, essays, and hospitality.In this episode of LAB the Podcast, Zach and Matthew explore The Well Trilogy, the healing found in the story of the woman at the well, the power of beauty and storytelling, and how God meets us in seasons of grief to restore our imagination and faith. Together they discuss vocation, the importance of being truly seen, and why making art can become an act of hospitality that points people toward Christ.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. Listen to Matthews Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ZDiEyh3ls3lC7WEErCRC1?si=Gf0svMvrRS-pZ4tq-dH5fgThe Well Trilogy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6NLBJCQ?binding=paperback&searchxofy=true&ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_tpbk&qid=1754761829&sr=8-1One Thousand Words Podcast:  https://www.matthewclark.net/podcast/Connect with Matthew: https://www.matthewclark.net/Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @matthewclarknetLike:  https://www.facebook.com/vuvivo.v3#LABthePodcast #MatthewClark #TheWellTrilogy #ChristianPodcast #Faith #Storytelling #ChristianMusic #Hospitality #EncounterJesus #SpiritualFormation #John4 #VUVIVO #Beauty #Gospel #ChristianAuthorSupport the show

Josh Pearson is a visual artist, author, and the co-founder of Pep Rally Inc., whose work has transformed cities through large-scale public art while wrestling with deeper questions of faith, identity, creativity, and purpose.In this episode of LAB the Podcast, Josh shares his journey from the industrial landscape of Detroit to becoming one of today’s most respected contemporary artists. He opens up about depression, the pressures of commercial success, finding his authentic artistic voice, and why the most important thing he’s ever made wasn’t a mural, it was breakfast for his son.Together, Zach and Josh explore the relationship between art and faith, the calling of Christian artists, vulnerability, mentorship, and Josh’s latest body of work, Proximity, a collection inspired by Scripture and the transforming work of Christ.Whether you’re an artist, creative, entrepreneur, parent, or simply searching for deeper meaning, this conversation offers wisdom, encouragement, and a fresh vision for beauty that points to 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. Explore Josh’s Art: https://joshuatpearson.art/Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @joshuatpearsonLike:  https://www.facebook.com/vuvivo.v3#LABthePodcast #JoshPearson #ChristianArt #FaithAndArt #Creativity #VisualArtist #ChristianPodcast #Gospel #Beauty #Fatherhood #Depression #PepRally #ContemporaryArt #ChristianCreativity #vuvivoSupport the show

In this episode of LAB the Podcast, Zach Elliott sits down with Mixed Media Artist Jing Herman, an Official America 250 Commemorative Artist, former Forbes 30 Under 30 investment banker, and creator of The Beautiful Country: 50 Flags for 250 Years.Born in Beijing and now an American citizen, Jing shares her remarkable journey from growing up under communism to discovering faith, embracing the American dream, and using art to invite hope, unity, and conversation. Through her innovative mixed-media American flags, she explores freedom, identity, nature, history, and the beauty that can still bring people together.This conversation is an invitation to slow down, see the beauty around us, and rediscover hope for our country through the eyes of an artist.Connect with Jing Herman: https://www.jingherman.com/originalsShop America 250: https://store.america250.org/search?q=jing&options%5Bprefix%5D=lastSupport / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @jinghermanartLike:  https://www.facebook.com/vuvivo.v3#LABthePodcast #JingHerman #America250 #AmericanArt #FaithAndArt #Beauty #TheBeautifulCountry #ChristianArtist #MixedMedia #AmericanDream #zachelliottSupport the show

In this episode of LAB the Podcast, Zach Elliott sits down with acclaimed singer-songwriter Skye Peterson to explore the stories behind her newest album, Through Line. Together, they discuss growing up in Nashville, learning the craft of songwriting, why beauty matters, and how honest questions can become acts of worship.Skye shares how her songs have become a way of processing life, the role her family played in encouraging her artistic calling, and why small backyard concerts can be just as meaningful as sold-out arenas. The conversation also dives into the themes behind songs like “Hey Doubter,” “Holy Angel,” and “Mysterious Something,” exploring God’s presence in suffering, the gift of community, and the quiet ways beauty points us home.Whether you’re an artist, songwriter, pastor, or someone simply longing for what’s real, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, embrace the mystery of faith, and discover the through line of God’s love woven throughout every season of life.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. Listen to Through Lines: https://open.spotify.com/album/59hZj7d5JR0luIUmvr0xvo?si=Bq3X9E5FRHq1h2szRFP_hwConnect with Skye Peterson: https://www.skyepeterson.com/Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe:  @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @skyepetersonmusicLike:  https://www.facebook.com/vuvivo.v3#LABthePodcast #SkyePeterson #ThroughLine #ChristianMusic #Songwriting #Faith #Beauty #Art #Theology #vuvivo Support the show

In this conversation, Zach sits down with Author Patton Dodd to discuss his new book The Father You Get: And the Ones You Make, Believe In, and Become. Together they explore the fathers we’re born with, the father figures we create, our understanding of God as Father, and the ongoing journey of becoming fathers ourselves.Patton shares the deeply personal story behind the book, reflecting on a difficult relationship with his own father, the search for understanding and healing, the role of mentors and father figures, and the challenges of raising children in a complex world. Along the way, they discuss faith, masculinity, forgiveness, doubt, presence, and the courage it takes to face the stories that have shaped us.Whether Father’s Day brings celebration, grief, gratitude, or questions, this conversation offers a thoughtful invitation to better understand our fathers, ourselves, and the people we’re becoming.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. Order The Father You Get: And the Ones You Make, Believe In, and Become: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1506486983?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_7J8016FHVX7SPB3JB5PZ&bestFormat=trueSupport / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe:  @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @wayfarerpodcastLike:  https://www.facebook.com/vuvivo.v3#PattonDodd #TheFatherYouGet #Fatherhood #FathersDay #Parenting #ChristianFaith #Masculinity #SpiritualFormation #Family #LABPodcast #v3 #vuvivo #v3podcastSupport the show

In this episode of LAB the Podcast, Zach sits down with V3’s LAB Initiative Director, Christina Kruse, to discuss the ongoing fight against human trafficking and how the LAB Initiative is helping bring hope, awareness, and tangible support to survivors. Together, they reflect on the unveiling of the first Freedom Is Beautiful commissioned artwork, the growing partnership with the SAFE Alliance Tampa Bay, and the impact of Freedom Roast Coffee in funding anti-trafficking efforts throughout Tampa Bay.  Christina shares stories from survivors who encountered the artwork, explains how beauty can help restore the human spirit, and highlights the practical ways individuals, churches, and businesses can join the movement. From murals and merchandise to coffee subscriptions and community partnerships, this conversation explores how ordinary choices can create extraordinary impact.If you’ve ever wondered how art, faith, and justice intersect, this episode offers a compelling vision of what it means to lead with beauty in a broken world.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. Learn more about the LAB Initiative: https://vuvivo.com/lab-initiativeOrder 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 | @buddybrewcoffee Like:  https://www.facebook.com/vuvivo.v3#LABPodcast #FreedomIsBeautiful #HumanTraffickingAwareness #LeadWithBeauty #VUVIVO #BuddyBrew #FreedomRoast #SAFEAlliance #FaithAndCulture #HumanDignity #ChristianPodcast #TampaBay #ArtForGood #EndHumanTrafficking #CommonGoodSupport the show

In this episode of LAB, Zach Elliott sits down with Singer-Songwriter, Poet, and Author Andy Squyres for a rich conversation on faith, beauty, storytelling, suffering, doubt, and the vocation of the artist. Together, they explore the experiences that shaped Andy’s creative journey, from discovering literature as a kid to finding his voice beyond the expectations of the Christian music industry.  This conversation is an invitation to slow down, pay attention to the burning bushes around us, and rediscover the beauty that awakens us to what is true, good, and real. 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. Listen to Andy Squyres:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/1zs56l8qWxeDZ5aBAulSJU?si=_BEDGhoyTfqslhejr-BONQSupport / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @andysquyres#AndySquyres #LABPodcast #FaithAndArt #BeautyMatters #ChristianCreativity #Songwriting #Poetry #Theology #FaithAndDoubt #Storytelling #BeautySavesTheWorld #SpiritualFormation #CultureAndFaith #LeadWithBeauty #Imagination #labthepodcast #lifeandbeauty #zachelliott Support the show

In this episode of LAB the Podcast, Zach Elliott sits down with Author, Artist, Theologian, and Founder of Creo Arts, Dr. Winfield Bevins, for a rich conversation on beauty, imagination, spiritual formation, and the renewal of the arts within the Church.Together, they explore Dr. Bevins’ new book, How Beauty Will Save the World, and discuss why beauty matters in a disenchanted age, how the arts shape the soul, why the Church abandoned beauty, and what it means to become “missionaries of beauty” in our everyday lives.From stories of alternative schools and church planting to conversations about awe, wonder, architecture, patronage, imagination, and spiritual renewal — this episode is a compelling invitation to recover beauty, goodness, and truth in a fractured world.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. Get the book: How Beauty Will Save the World \ https://a.co/d/024dWKZyLearn more about Creo Arts: http://creoarts.community/Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @winfieldbevinsart | @creoarts.community#LABthePodcast #VUVIVO #V3 #WinfieldBevins #HowBeautyWillSaveTheWorld #BeautyWillSaveTheWorld #ChristianityAndTheArts #BeautyGoodnessTruth #CreoArts #ArtAndFaith #SpiritualFormation #Beauty #ChristianArtist #FaithAndCulture #TheologyOfBeauty #MissionariesOfBeautySupport the show

In this episode of LAB the Podcast, Zach sits down with Dominican poet Rosa Lía Gilbert to explore longing, exile, immigration, family, beauty, and the deep human desire for belonging. Through stories of the Dominican Republic, mango trees, immigration paperwork, marriage, and faith, Rosa Lía shares the journey behind her poetry collection Under the Saman Tree: Poems of Home, Longing, and Belonging.Together, they discuss Sehnsucht, the writings of C.S. Lewis, the ache for a better country, and how beauty points beyond itself toward God. This conversation is rich with wisdom on home, memory, identity, and the sacred tension of being pilgrims longing for eternity.Order Under the Saman Tree: Poems of Home, Longing, and Belonging: https://a.co/d/0eMHI9Q8Subscribe for more episodes of LAB the PodcastWatch to experience the space, hear the heart, and meet the people: https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFollow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @rosagilbertpoetryThank 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. #LABthePodcast #RosaliaGilbert #Poetry #Sehnsucht #CSLewis #DominicanRepublic #ChristianPoetry #Longing #Beauty #Belonging #ImmigrationStory #UnderTheSamanTree #VUVI VO #V3 #FaithAndArt #ChristianArtist #Poet #Literature #HomeAndBelonging #BeautyPointsBeyondItselfSupport the show

In this Poetry Corner episode of LAB the Podcast, Zach Elliott sits down with V3 Artist, Poet, and Author Wendy Kieffer to explore The Land That Is Not by Edith Södergran. Together, they reflect on longing, beauty, transcendence, and the ache for a beloved “country” beyond this world.Through Södergran’s luminous poem, Zach and Wendy consider how poetry gives language to the deep human desire for meaning, home, healing, and the One we were made to love.  Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @wendy.kiefferLike:  https://www.facebook.com/vuvivo.v3Order Alchemy of Praise: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1944470220?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_3NCER8Y41NXPRQ5QE469&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_3NCER8Y41NXPRQ5QE469&social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_3NCER8Y41NXPRQ5QE469&skipTwisterOG=2#vuvivo #v3 #LABthePodcast #PoetryCorner #WendyKieffer #EdithSodergran #TheLandThatIsNot #ChristianArt #BeautyPointsBeyondItselfSupport the show

What happens when one of the most emotionally resonant songwriters of our time sits down to talk about grief, beauty, anxiety, wonder, orchestras, motherhood, and the human experience?On this episode of LAB the Podcast, Zach Elliott sits down with Sleeping At Last, the musical project of Ryan O’Neal, for a deeply personal conversation about art, vulnerability, loss, and the sacredness of being human.Known for songs that have soundtracked millions of lives through film, television, weddings, funerals, births, and quiet moments of reflection, Ryan shares the story behind his newest music, including Mother, written after the passing of his mom during the COVID era. Together, they explore grief, self-worth, creativity, orchestral performance, fatherhood, and why beauty still matters in a fractured world.From Carnegie Hall to NASA collaborations, from anxiety and live performance to the healing power of music, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, feel deeply, and go easy on yourself.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. Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe:  @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Listen to Sleeping At Last: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MeLMJJcouYXCymQSHPn8gFollow: @sleepingatlast | @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliottLike:  https://www.facebook.com/vuvivo.v3#SleepingAtLast #RyanONeal #LABthePodcast #MotherAlbum #AtlasIII #VUVIVO #Grief #Beauty #MusicPodcast #ArtAndFaith #Orchestra #MentalHealth #Creativity #SelfWorth #Motherhood #CinematicMusicSupport the show

In this episode of LAB the Podcast, we sit down with Author, Editor, and Founder of Image Journal, Gregory Wolfe, to explore the powerful intersection of faith, art, and culture. From pioneering conversations between artists and the Church to shaping the next generation of writers through Slant Books, Gregory invites us into a vision where beauty is not optional but essential.We unpack the idea behind his book “Beauty Will Save the World” not as sentiment, but as a necessary recovery of the human imagination, where truth, goodness, and beauty exist 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. Order Beauty Will Save The World: https://a.co/d/0i5S3VKnImage Journal: https://imagejournal.org/Slant Books: https://slantbooks.org/Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe:  @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott #vuvivo #v3 #LABthePodcast #FaithAndArt #BeautyWillSaveTheWorld #ChristianCreativity #ArtAndFaith #Imagination #GregoryWolfeSupport the show

In this episode of LAB the Podcast, we sit down with artist, maker, and craftsman Chris Breithaupt for a rich conversation about beauty, woodcraft, faith, and the slow work of becoming. From his early years in the Pacific Northwest to innovative work at Nike and now a life of making by hand, Chris reflects on what it means to live and create with intention.Together, we explore the spiritual depth of craftsmanship, the value of living long, slow, deep, and the practices that help us make room for God in a distracted world. This conversation is a thoughtful invitation to recover wonder, embrace meaningful work, and see how beauty points beyond itself.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. Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @workofourhandswoodcraftLike:  https://www.facebook.com/vuvivo.v3#vuvivo #v3 #LABthePodcast #ChrisBreithaupt #Woodcraft #FaithAndWork #ChristianArtist #Beauty #Craftsmanship #ArtAndFaith #PacificNorthwest #WorkOfOurHandsSupport the show

In this episode of LAB the Podcast, Zach sits down with Culinary Artist Cory Miller to explore the deeper meaning behind food, hospitality, and the human longing to experience something more.From early memories around the table to training in a James Beard nominated kitchen, Cory shares how the culinary arts became more than craft... it became a window into beauty, connection, and the story behind the story.  Together, we wrestle with the tension between enjoying good things and idolizing them, and discover how food, like all beauty points beyond itself to something greater. This conversation will reshape how you see your next meal, your table, and the people you share it with.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. On Beauty Culinary IMX: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/on-beauty-culinary-imx-tickets-1985404184361?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurlSupport / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe:  @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | Like:  https://www.facebook.com/vuvivo.v3#vuvivo #v3 #LABthePodcast #CulinaryArt #Hospitality #TasteAndSee #ChristianCreativity #OnBeauty #FaithAndCulture #FoodAndFaithSupport the show

In this Poetry Corner episode of LAB the Podcast, we slow down with Poet and Conservatory Artist Wendy Kieffer to explore the work of Robert Frost.Together, we step into two of Frost’s most iconic poems, “Fire and Ice” and “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” unpacking how something so brief can hold such depth. From desire and hate… to rest, responsibility, and the quiet pull of the “lovely, dark, and deep,” this conversation invites us to reflect on what’s happening within our own hearts. Frost reminds us that poetry doesn’t just inform, it awakens. It helps us remember what it would impoverish us to forget. And in a world constantly pulling for our attention, this episode is an invitation to pause, listen, and rediscover the beauty of reflection.Support / Sponsor LAB the Podcast: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe:  @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @wendy.kiefferLike:  https://www.facebook.com/vuvivo.v3Order Alchemy of Praise: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1944470220?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_3NCER8Y41NXPRQ5QE469&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_3NCER8Y41NXPRQ5QE469&social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_3NCER8Y41NXPRQ5QE469&skipTwisterOG=2#vuvivo #v3 #LABthePodcast #PoetryCorner #RobertFrost #FireAndIce #StoppingByWoods #Poetry #FaithAndArt #Beauty #WendyKiefferSupport the show

In this episode of LAB the Podcast, Zach sits down with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Victory Boyd to celebrate the release of her deeply personal album Confessions of a Lonely Girl.What unfolds is more than a conversation about music, it’s a journey through longing, heartbreak, healing, and the courage to remain open-hearted in a world that often tells us to close off. Victory shares the seven-year story behind the album. How moments of rejection, hope, faith, and even divorce shaped a body of work that moves from darkness to glory. This episode explores vulnerability, love, and the beauty of telling the truth about the human experience. It’s an invitation to sit with your own story and to see how even the most painful chapters can point to something greater.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. Listen - Confessions Of A Lonely Girl: https://ffm.to/confessionsofalonelygirlSupport / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe:  @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @victoryboydLike:  https://www.facebook.com/vuvivo.v3#vuvivo #v3 #LABthePodcast #VictoryBoyd #ConfessionsOfALonelyGirl #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndArt #BeautyMatters #GospelAndCulture #Loneliness #Healing #MusicPodcast #SingerSongwriter #ChristianCreativesSupport the show

In this powerful episode of LAB the Podcast, Zach Elliott sits down with visual artist and iconographer Sasha Phillips to explore a story where art becomes far more than expression, it becomes prayer, legacy, and home. Born in Russia during the final decades of Soviet rule, Sasha inherited a sacred artistic lineage shaped by faith under persecution. What began as quiet sketches passed down through generations has now become a breathtaking 10-foot icon—Madonna Del Armenia—destined for a cathedral in Armenia.Sasha shares the deeply personal journey behind this work: from discovering her great uncle’s original painting to standing before it decades later… and ultimately being invited to carry that legacy forward. What unfolds is a story of divine providence, generational faith, and the mysterious way beauty continues to speak across time.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. Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott Support the show

What happens when beauty quietly preaches?In this special LAB the Podcast: On THE ROAD episode, we step into the heart of downtown Tampa to explore a space that feels less like a building and more like a living story. Joined by longtime docent Beryl Byles, we uncover the layers of meaning woven into every detail from radiant stained-glass windows to the architecture shaped with purpose and devotion.As we walk through one of Florida’s oldest churches, we’re reminded that beauty isn’t just something to admire—it’s something that points beyond itself. Every window, every symbol, every act of generosity tells a story of faith, legacy, and a community that gave what they had to create something that would outlast them.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. Visit Sacred Heart Catholic Church: https://sacredheartfla.org/Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott Support the show

In this episode of LAB the Podcast, Zach Elliott sits down with Michael Barna, Tampa native, commercial real estate executive, and board member of VU VI VO (V3).Michael shares about his journey of faith, his life in business, and why he and his wife Bryn are passionate about supporting the work of V3. Together they discuss the importance of partnership behind the scenes, the role of beauty in expressing the gospel, and the growing vision of projects like “The Vision of Jesus” series.This conversation offers a glimpse into the people who help make the mission to express the life and beauty of the gospel.The Vision is Jesus Visual Series: https://vuvivo.com/the-vision-is-jesusSehnsucht Symphony | Listen: https://vuvivo.com/Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliottThank 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.Support the show

Sehnsucht Symphony releases on all major streaming platforms on March 7.In this special episode of LAB the Podcast, the microphone flips. For the first time, host Zach Elliott takes the guest seat as Cammie Elliott leads the conversation.Together they explore the story behind Sehnsucht Symphony, the orchestral work inspired by Zach’s book Now I See. What began as a desire to express humanity’s deep longing for God grew into an ambitious artistic journey, collaborating with composer Dr. Constantine Caravassilis, recording with the Brno Philharmonic, and bringing a six-movement symphonic story to life.PreSave Sehnsucht Symphony on Spotify: https://ffm.to/pveoxedSupport / Sponsor LAB the Podcast: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe:  @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott 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.Support the show

Sehnsucht Symphony releases on all major streaming platforms on March 7.In this episode of LAB the Podcast, Zach Elliotts sits down with filmmaker and creative director Chris Farrell. The storyteller behind Stronger Spells, the documentary capturing the making of Sehnsucht Symphony. From a 10-year-old’s Jurassic Park moment to filming 92 musicians in Brno, Chris shares what makes a story “chemically change” you, and why a new symphony in 2026 is “crazy rare.”Together, they explore beauty, longing, intentional art in a disposable age, and why Sehnsucht, that deep ache for something beyond this world, is so important in our time.Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott #LABthePodcast #SehnsuchtSymphony #StrongerSpells #LeadingWithBeauty #BeautyThatPointsBeyondItself #VUVIVO #ArtAndFaith #CreativeFaith #Storytelling #SehnsuchtSupport the show

In this episode of LAB the Podcast, Wendy introduces “Everyone Sang” by Siegfried Sassoon, a World War I poet known for his gritty realism and vocal protest against the horrors of war. Written at the end of the war, this poem captures a breathtaking moment of release: voices lifted, beauty arriving like a setting sun, horror drifting away, and everyone suddenly singing.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. Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @wendy.kiefferOrder Alchemy of Praise: https://a.co/d/03Ws1JgUSupport the show

In this episode of LAB the Podcast, Zach sits down with artist and author Josh Nadeau to celebrate the release of Heaven Meets Earth, a 40-day devotional journey through the Nicene Creed.Together, we explore why “We believe” is a powerful communal confession in a fractured age, how beauty can lead us back into rooted truth, and why recovering historic Christianity may be one of the most urgent acts of formation for families today.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. Order Heaven Meets Earth: A 40-Day Journey of Transformation Through the Nicene Creed: Heaven Meets EarthSupport / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @swordandpencilSupport the show

In this special ON THE ROAD episode, LAB the Podcast visits St. John’s Episcopal Church in Tampa, Florida. St. John’s is a sacred space where beauty is overflowing. From stained glass and reverent architecture to the liturgy and community life, every element invites you in to St. John’s. We explore how beauty shapes worship, how tradition forms imagination, and how sacred spaces quietly disciple us before a single word is spoken. Through conversation with Father Chris of St. John’s, we reflect on the role of liturgy, hospitality, and embodied faith in cultivating a church that doesn’t just house beauty — but invites it into the world.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. Visit St. John’s Episcopal Church: https://www.stjohnstampa.org/Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @wayfarerpodcast#LABthePodcast #LABOnTheRoad #StJohnsEpiscopal #SacredSpace #LeadingWithBeauty #BeautyAndFaith #ArtAndLiturgy #FaithAndCulture #ChurchArchitecture #StainedGlass #LiturgyAndLife #EmbodiedFaith #SacredImagination #BeautyFormsUs #ChristianCreativity #AncientFutureChurch #TampaChurch #BeautyForTheCommonGood #V3 #VUVIVOSupport the show

In this episode of LAB the Podcast, Zach Elliott sits down with artist and designer Mauricio Vega, founder of the SuperVivo Art Collective and the first commissioned artist for V3’s Freedom Is Beautiful project.Mauricio shares his life journey—from growing up under communism in Cuba, navigating scarcity and censorship,  to discovering faith, creativity, and calling in the midst of political and spiritual tension. This conversation introduces the very first Freedom Is Beautiful art commission—an original piece created in collaboration with SuperVivo that launches an ongoing annual series. Together, we talk about the power of beauty to confront darkness, and why leading with beauty matters in the fight against human trafficking.Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe:   @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliottShop V3 Conservatory Collective: https://v3conservatorycollective.myshopify.com/collectionsOrder Freedom Roast: https://www.buddybrew.com/products/life-beauty-blend-lab-podcast-x-bbc-collaboration#LABthePodcast #FreedomIsBeautiful #MauricioVega #SuperVivo #ArtAndFaith #ChristianArtists #FaithAndCulture #LeadingWithBeauty #ArtAsResistance #CreativeFaith #BeautyAndJustice #ChristianImagination #HumanTraffickingAwareness #LABInitiative #V3 #FaithInAction #CulturalEngagement #ArtForGoodSupport the show

In this episode of LAB the Podcast, Zach Elliott sits down with Kristen Bracy, Founder of iRISE Florida and Director of the Tampa Bay SAFE Alliance, during National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Kristen brings over a decade of frontline experience in anti-trafficking work, survivor advocacy, and research, offering a deeply human, hopeful, and challenging vision of justice.This episode is a call to pay attention, to reimagine what justice can look like in our cities, and to believe that transformation is possible.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. iRISE Florida: LINKSafe Alliance: LINKOrder Freedom Roast: LINKSupport / Sponsor: LINKFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | YouTubeFollow IG: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott Support the show

In this episode of LAB the Podcast, Zach Elliott sits down with Brent Woody, lead attorney and Executive Director of the Justice Restoration Center to explore the often unseen legal and human work required to help survivors of human trafficking reclaim their lives.Together, we reflect on the connection between justice and beauty, the Imago Dei, and the quiet, faithful work that happens in the spaces where chaos meets restoration. This episode invites us to slow down, see the human first, and consider how each of us, churches, artists, attorneys, and everyday people, can participate in the work of setting captives free.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. Justice Restoration Center: LINKRegister for the Lead With Beauty Luncheon: LINKOrder Freedom Roast: LINKSupport / Sponsor: LINKFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | YouTubeFollow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott Support the show

In this special Poetry Corner episode of LAB the Podcast, poet and artist Wendy Kieffer shares an original villanelle inspired by The Widow of Nain—a rarely explored gospel story where grief meets resurrection, and vulnerability encounters compassion.Recorded during National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, this conversation reflects on loss, motherhood, beauty, and the profound hope found in Christ—the One who speaks life where death seems final. Wendy opens up about her creative process, personal grief, and the power of poetry to awaken wonder, restore dignity, and remind us that freedom is beautiful.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. Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe:  YouTube / @VUVIVOV3Follow:  @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @Zachjelliott | @wendy.kiefferLike: https://www.facebook.com/vuvivo.v3Order Alchemy of Praise: Amazon#vuvivo #v3 #labthepodcast #wendykieffer #poetrycorner #alchemyofpraise  #TheWidowOfNain #ChristianPoetry #SpokenWordPoetry #FaithAndArt #BeautyAndJustice #HumanTraffickingAwareness #FreedomIsBeautiful #ChristianPodcast #PoetryAndFaith #ArtAndTheGospelSupport the show

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

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 opened into an opportunity to change the international cultural conversation around abortion by putting real faces and real stories at the center.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. Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe:   @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @wayfarerpodcastLink: https://facesofchoice.org/Support the show

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 interpreting scripture through art, and how beauty can become a doorway to hope, healing, and deeper seeing.This episode invites listeners into the space where art, faith, and community intersect—where beauty doesn’t end with what we see, but points beyond itself to love, mercy, and restoration.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. Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @wayfarerpodcastSupport the show

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 homes and churches, and opens a window into the behind-the-scenes world of White House Christmas design.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. Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @sarahsiscostudiosSupport the show

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, deep presence, and an awakened sense of wonder.  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. Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe:   @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @wendy.kiefferOrder Alchemy of Praise: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1944470220?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_3NCER8Y41NXPRQ5QE469&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_3NCER8Y41NXPRQ5QE469&social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_3NCER8Y41NXPRQ5QE469&skipTwisterOG=2Support the show

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 and embodying the life and beauty of the gospel. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow LAB the Podcast. Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe:  @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @wayfarerpodcastLink: https://tampacovenant.org/Support the show

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 Calyx & Beau Memorial Fund: https://calyxandbeau.org/Connect with Calyx & Beau Schenecker Memorial Fund: https://www.facebook.com/share/14S7HkybR3H/?mibextid=wwXIfrLearn about Community Foundation Tampa Bay: https://www.cftampabay.org/give-now/scheneckerThank 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. Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe:  @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @wayfarerpodcastSupport the show

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 of ordinary thingsThank 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. Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @wendy.kiefferLike:  https://www.facebook.com/vuvivo.v3Order Alchemy of Praise: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1944470220?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_3NCER8Y41NXPRQ5QE469&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_3NCER8Y41NXPRQ5QE469&social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_3NCER8Y41NXPRQ5QE469&skipTwisterOG=2Support the show

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 invites you into the adventure that begins with falling in love with what is truly beautiful.Links: 📖 The Ethics of Beauty: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1635511003?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_QPNZ4GN56QP2Q6YDQES2&bestFormat=true✏️ Substack: https://substack.com/@timothygpatitsasThank 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. Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFor More Videos, Subscribe:  @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @wayfarerpodcastSupport the show

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 remind you that hope is a long story—and that the Spirit still moves through it all.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. Support / SponsorFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | YouTubeFollow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @wayfarerpodcastCourtney ElliottLooking UpSubstackSupport the show

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 the life and beauty of the Gospel.They share about learning to hear and obey, cultivating beauty in the ordinary, and discovering God’s character through His names. If you’ve ever struggled to trust God with what you can’t see—this conversation will inspire you to rest in who He is.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. Support / SponsorLearn more about V3For More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | YouTubeFollow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott Support the show

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 Beauty: REGISTERSupport / SponsorFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | YouTubeFollow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott Support the show

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 works from Spanish artist Raúl Berzosa, Italian marble, and breathtaking stained glass windows crafted by Conrad Schmitt Studios.Together, we explore how architecture can preach the Gospel and how philanthropy can transform not just a campus — but the lives of students and families for generations.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. Support / SponsorFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | YouTubeFollow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott FacebookEpisode Link: https://youtu.be/IwPNtPoQq28Jesuit Tampa: https://www.jesuittampa.org/Support the show

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, faith, or creative conversations, this episode will encourage you to slow down, listen deeply, and discover beauty in the everyday.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. Support / SponsorFor More Videos, Subscribe:   @VUVIVOV3 | YouTubeFollow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @wendy.kiefferOrder Alchemy of PraiseSupport the show

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 embodying the life and beauty of the gospel. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow LAB the Podcast. Partner with VU VI VOFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | YouTubeFollow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliottSupport the show