LAB the Podcast

LAB Initiative Director, Christina Kruse joins LAB the Podcast to give an update on the LAB Initiative and to celebrate our newest partner, First Presbyterian Church in Tampa! Don’t miss the chance to learn how the coffee you drink can help set captives free! Link to Freedom Roast Link to Support the LAB Initiative Support the show

Conservatory Poet Wendy Kieffer joins LAB the Podcast for a reading of Meditation on a Grapefruit by Craig Arnold. Don’t miss a great conversation on this beautiful poem and the power of the "remarkable ordinary.”   Support the show

Professor and Author Margarita Mooney Clayton joins LAB the Podcast to talk about the Scala Foundation's work to restore meaning and purpose to education and for a discussion on her book, The Wounds of Beauty. Margarita Mooney Clayton , Ph. D., is an Associate Professor at Princeton Theological Seminary. She has also taught at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Yale University,...

Singer, Songwriter and Artist Joel Smallbone joins LAB the Podcast to celebrate the upcoming worldwide release of Unsung Hero. Don’t miss the chance to hear from Joel before you see the film! Based on a remarkable true story, Unsung Hero follows David Smallbone as he moves his family from Down Under to the States, searching for a brighter future after his successful music company collapses. With n...

Author Melody Farrell joins LAB the Podcast to celebrate the release of her new book, The Forest Before The Field: A Guide for Pioneers . Melody’s new book is a vital resource for teens navigating "the very changing of an age.” Join me for the conversation and to learn how you can help the teens in your life live with faith, hope and love in our cultural moment. Support the show

Johnnie-Ann Campbell joins LAB the Podcast to talk about nurturing beauty, goodness and truth through Christ-Centered Classical education. Join us for a great conversation on education and to learn more about Westminster Academy in Tampa, Florida. Westminster Academy Support the show

Grammy award winning Roc Nation Singer/Songwriter, Victory Boyd joins LAB the Podcast to celebrate the release of her sophomore album - Glory Hour . Glory hour is stunningly beautiful art with serious and uncompromising theological significance and conviction. Listen to the album and don’t miss this conversation.  Glory Hour is the follow up to her first two recordings It’s a New Dawn (2017) and h...

Artist and Author David Clayton joins Lab the Podcast for a conversation on his book, The Way of Beauty. Join us for an honest and thoughtful conversation on art in our cultural moment and how beauty can be a way forward. The Way of Beauty Support the show

Andrew Balio, Founder of the Foundation for the Future of Classical Music joins LAB the Podcast for a conversation on his work and how music, especially classical music gives us a glimpse of the life and beauty of the gospel. Learn more: Foundation for the Future of Classical Music Support the show

Artist Josh Nadeau joins Lab the Podcast for a conversation on beauty and longing for beyond. Josh is an Artist and Author from West Coast Canada. In addition to being a wonderful husband and father, he holds a Master of Theological Studies and is the Founder of Sword and Pencil and Every Day Saints. He also may be one of the most enchanted people this side of Tolkien and Lewis. Calling it early....

Jeff Harmon, Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer of Angel Studios joins LAB the Podcast to celebrate the release of their latest film, Cabrini.  Directed by Alejandro Monteverde, Cabrini shares the story of Francesca Cabrini, a poor, audacious Italian immigrant who became one of the great entrepreneurs of the 19th century. Through her willpower, courage, compassion, and business skill, she overca...

Artist Josh Baldwin joins Lab the Podcast to celebrate the release of his latest album, Made for More. Join us for the conversation and find his album here!  Made For More Support the show

No. 1 Billboard charting Gospel artist, Anthony Evans joins LAB the Podcast to celebrate the February 23rd release of his latest full length studio album, Revive. Anthony is an acclaimed recording artist, producer, performer and arranger. On this episode we hear stories from behind the album and talk about grief, loss and finding our calling in the midst of it all.  Support the show

V3 Conservatory Poet, Wendy Kieffer joins LAB the Podcast to share US Poet Laureate, Ada Limón’s, In Praise of Mystery: A Poem for Europa. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy sharing this wonderful poem together!  Support the show

Kyle Washut, President of Wyoming Catholic College joins LAB the Podcast for a conversation on their unique approach to education and formation. In this episode we talk about poetry, the rapid rise of technology and the pressing challenges facing young people today. Support the show

V3 LAB Initiative Director, Christina Kruse joins LAB the Podcast to give an update on the 2024 LAB Initiative and share a report from her recent trip to visit part of the team from Oak Rock Foundation. Don’t miss the chance to learn about how you can help increase the impact of the LAB Initiative.  Support the show

Artist Mary Frances Fleming joins LAB the Podcast for a LIVE unveiling of The Garden, a commissioned painting based on Colossians 1:15-20. Don’t miss this wonderful conversation on Mary Frances’ invitation to look through the Garden.  Support the show

Dr. Timothy Larsen joins LAB the Podcast for a conversation about his book, The Slain God: Anthropologists & the Christian Faith. Dr. Larsen is McManis Professor of Christian Thought and Professor of History at Wheaton College, Illinois, and an Honorary Fellow, Edinburgh University. In the episode, Dr. Larsen offers his thoughts on what it means to be a human and where some of the most respect...

In the Christian tradition, marriage offers the clearest glimpse of the life and beauty of the Gospel. And we couldn’t think of a better way to begin the new year than by inviting Dr. Shanon Roberts to share some time with us talking about marriage and her book Naked and Exposed. Don’t miss this important conversation as we begin the new year! Support the show

Author, Speaker and Christian Apologist Kara Kennedy joins LAB the Podcast to celebrate her book Supper: Reflections from Our Table.  Kara serves on the Board of Directors of Apologetics, Inc. and is President of ClearTrust, a shareholder services company. She completed the Business Programme of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics in 2014 and holds a Masters degree from Harvard University...

Conservatory Poet, Wendy Kieffer joins LAB the Podcast to share Joan Kwon Glass’ poem - Hymn to Church Basements. Don’t miss a wonderful conversation and a beautiful poem.  Support the show

Join some of the V3 team for a special Christmas episode of LAB the Podcast.  Support the show

V3 Conservatory Poet, Wendy Kieffer joins LAB the Podcast to share and discuss her poem, A Hiding Place, written in the shadow of the tragedy that unfolded on October 7th in Israel. Support the show

Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing joins LAB the Podcast to celebrate the release of Mary’s Voice: Advent Reflections to Contemplate the Coming of Christ. We invite you to join us for the conversation and encourage you to make the beautiful daily reflections in Mary’s Voice a part of your Advent season this year. Order your copy of Mary's Voice here Support the show

Dr. John Seel joins LAB the Podcast to continue the conversation we began with Professor Nancy Pearcey regarding the challenges facing men in our cultural moment. Dr. Seel recently released an article sharing Professor Pearcey’s concerns and offering some helpful suggestions in response. Don’t miss the opportunity to continue engaging this important conversation. Support the show