LAB the Podcast

From economics and politics to the arts and education, we are experiencing widespread cultural disruption. What a critical time for careful thought, wise leadership and deep compassion. I sat down with Dr. Joseph Clair, author of On Education, Formation, Citizenship and the Lost Purpose of Learning (Reading Augustine), to talk about his book and the importance of education as we walk forward toget...

Best selling author, Nancy Pearcey, joins me for LAB Sessions to talk about her book Love Thy Body, and the real world consequences of mind-body dualism. Ideas matter and this is an idea worth considering.  Nancy Pearcey is the author of Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality , as well as The Soul of Science , Saving Leonardo , Finding Truth , and Total Truth . She has be...

11 years ago, Dave Turin began searching for gold on Discovery Channel’s hit show, Gold Rush. He is now in Season 3 of his own show Gold Rush: Dave Turin’s Lost Mines. I caught up with Dave in the Rocky Mountains to hear his story and talk about work, pride and searching for treasure without losing your soul. Dave is one of the most honest and true men I know. I can’t wait for you to meet him!  Su...

I share some time with my friends Brad and Kathleen McLeroy, owners and proprietors of Ayres Vineyard. Hear how a dream shared over coffee led to a multigenerational family farm way out west. We talk about seasons, welcoming strangers and working together to cultivate and share a little more life and beauty. Brad and Kathleen’s humility and generosity is felt the moment you meet them and I can’t w...

I had the honor of sitting down with Derek France to talk leadership, faith, family and life at Mach 2. Derek is a career Air Force officer and fighter pilot.  He grew up in an Air Force family and after graduating high school in Las Vegas, Nevada, he followed his father’s footsteps to the Air Force Academy where he graduated in 1992. He has served over 28 years and has over 2,500 hours primarily...

I love to read the writings of John Muir and you may even hear a little John Denver in the background when you read this one, “Allow nature’s peace to flow into you as sunshine flows into the trees.” Beautiful but true? Well, there is a growing body of scientific evidence that affirms what we feel intuitively when we enter the forest. Mental, respiratory, immune system and cardiovascular health ca...

Writer and spoken word artist Tiffany Vitale joins me for  LAB: The Podcast. Tiffany speaks with the power of truth and love and her voice has a resonate beauty drawn from the depth of her gift. Her compassion, perspective and hope offer a welcome light in the world. Join me for the conversation and follow Tiffany @tv.writes and on her blog: www.tvwrites.com   Support the show

"Where words fail, music speaks” Hans Christian Andersen. I imagine you may be able to reach back in your memory rather quickly and find a moment in your life where these words prove true. I know I can. For the last few weeks, the music of Sleeping at Last’s Astronomy Vol. 1 has been inviting me to turn my vision up and offering moments of wonder when they were needed most. I sat down with Ry...

I sat down with Michael Berrian Jr. and Jerome Milner to celebrate the Father’s Day release of Michael’s brand new music video, So Much. We shared some time talking about the album, the video, racial tension in America and the power of the gospel to make us one. I love and respect these two men and I am grateful for their willingness to share openly from their hearts and minds. Thank you for joini...

Christy Anderson is a modern day St. Francis of Assisi. Her kind and genuine care for creation is matched only by her incredible love of people. On episode 10, Christy joins me to share how God developed the gifts her parents saw at an early age and is using them to bring a little more life and beauty to the world. We talk St. Francis, animal welfare and the power of a father asking, “What can I d...

I sat down with Pacific Northwest songwriter and worship leader, Luke Breton Van Groll to talk about the prophetic nature of art, the role of worship in our lives and the story behind his new song, “Let Your Spirit Fall.” Luke is an artist and leader God is using to turn our vision up. He is a husband and father whose story of trusting God through the darkness of the valley will bring some life an...

Alan Hirsch is the author of several award winning books, a thought leader and one of the most important voices speaking to the Church today. His insight on the movement of the gospel is critically important in our cultural moment.  I sat down with Alan to discuss his book, 5Q and talk Permanent Revolution.   Support the show

Author and cultural - renewal entrepreneur, Dr. John Seel Jr., joins me for LAB Sessions. Dr. Seel’s wise and hopeful perspective on the dramatic changes taking place in our culture and the church is refreshing and also critically important. His new book, The New Copernicans, is a must read for every pastor and ministry leader interested in the potency of the church in America. Don’t miss the oppo...

After playing college football in sunny Southern California, Director and  Producer, Lad Allen told his father that he wanted to become a Filmmaker. His dad simply responded, “well, be a good one.” That was the push Lad needed to pursue his passion and dedicate his life to making high quality documentary films to reveal the incredible design throughout all of creation.  In addition to being a kind...

For the last 24 years, Stephen “Mick” Wilson has been learning to lead in some of the most challenging environments you can find. His life and leadership reflect humilIty, faith and decades of experience serving in the United States Navy. The first time we met, I noticed a quiet confidence about him. Recently, Mick joined me for a LAB Session to talk faith, leadership and the guiding principles at...

This is a special LAB Session with Pastor Stephen Nunn. We sat down for an honest conversation on racism, the church and importance of standing together in this important cultural moment.  Support the show

There are people I wish we all could know and books I wish we all would read. Betty Skinner is one of those people and The Hidden Life: Awakened is one of those books. Authors Kitty Crenshaw and Dr. Cathy Snapp give us a glimpse into the beautiful life of Betty Skinner and the life transforming wisdom she shared. We talk about the book, faith, friendship and depression and how the path to integrat...

Rebecca is a freelance writer, author, artist and coach. She is also the founder of Re:new Project, a nonprofit organization committed to employing refugee women from all over the world. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Rebecca share the story of Re:new and get a glimpse of the life and beauty behind it. To connect with Rebecca: www.rebecca-sandberg.com To help carry the story of RE:NEW: www.re...

This is a refreshing conversation on the power of hope with acclaimed filmmaker and inspirational speaker, Brett Culp . His work has been featured in USA Today, Entertainment Tonight, WIRED, The L.A. Times, The Hollywood Reporter and many more. Brett’s passion and imagination inspire people around the world and he’s added more life and beauty to the LAB catalog! There is great power in hope.  Supp...

I don’t always spend time with Nuclear Physicists and Aerospace Engineers, but when I do, it’s with Commander Brian Sisco. He's the guy Special Operations Command taps to think about the future. Smart. Fun. Quite possibly the most interesting man in the world.  Support the show

Perhaps the greatest fear facing any first responder is receiving the call that someone you love has been involved in an accident. Lieutenant Tony Kollias of the Clackmas County Sheriff’s office faced that fear as his teammates raced to a crash involving his wife and daughter. Listen in to hear Lt. Kollias share his story and for our conversation on miracles, grief, and trusting God through traged...

Stephen Christian joined me to celebrate the upcoming release of his new Anchor & Braille album, Tension. We talked about music, success and joy! Support the show

I absolutely loved the opportunity to share a LAB Session with Max McLean, award-winning Actor and Founder and Artistic Director of New York City-based Fellowship for Performing Arts. We sat down to talk about the “essential” role of the arts in caring for culture as we begin to reopen the country. Support the show

Commander Mike Welgan, United States Navy, joined me to talk leadership and share some lessons learned before heading out to his next ship as the Executive Officer. Only a select few individuals will ever have the opportunity to serve in Commander Welgan’s capacity and he is exactly who you want in that role. He is humble, kind and one our country’s finest leaders. Support the show

Entrepreneur, Thomas Beckwith shares his story of grace and redemption. We travel valleys of addiction and loss to find ourselves front row in a struggle for religious liberty and the heart of a global company.  Support the show