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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…