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Filmmaker and Hard Faith Founder Spencer Folmar joins Zach for a conversation on artistic calling, honest storytelling and the hope of the gospel. From his childhood in rural Pennsylvania to his journey from nihilism to faith, Spencer shares the vision behind films that meet people in the hardest parts of life. Together, they explore his forthcoming suicide prevention trilogy, the power of art to confront despair, and our invitation to support artists telling stories that give us hope. 🎬 Learn more about Hard Faith and follow the suicide prevention trilogy: https://www.hardfaith.org/ 👋🏼 Meet Spencer and his work: www.SpencerFolmar.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 | @spencerfolmar | @hardfaithinc 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 #SpencerFolmar #HardFaith #FaithAndFilm #ChristianFilmmaking #ArtAndFaith #StoriesOfHope #SuicidePrevention #VUVIVO Support the show

American painter Morgan Irons returns to LAB the Podcast to reflect on creating the Widow of Nain, the second of seven original oil commissions in VU VI VO’s "The Vision is Jesus" series. Morgan shares why she centered the human experience of a grieving mother, how placing figures within the landscapes of the American West opens a well of meaning, and what the painting continues to reveal through those who encounter it. Morgan and Zach also explore land and stewardship, women in the West, and the vital role of patronage in an artist’s life. Their conversation considers what becomes possible when artists are given the trust, time, encouragement, and resources to bring meaningful work into the world and why experiencing art together can awaken wonder, hope, and deeper meaning. 🎟️ Tickets: Join us for the V3 Art Unveiling on December 17, 2026, featuring Carla Paine’s Adoration of the Magi: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/v3-art-unveiling-with-carla-paine-tickets-1986804561928 🎨 Explore Morgan Irons’ work: https://www.morganirons.com/ 🖼️ V3 Art Unveiling 2026 with Morgan Irons: https://youtu.be/QdBzzbucV1s?si=FJ7GxYYFTmvcAxu7 🔔 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 | @morganirons 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 #MorganIrons #WidowOfNain #TheVisionIsJesus #VUVIVO #V3ArtUnveiling #AdorationOfTheMagi #SacredArt #ArtAndFaith #ChristianArt #ArtPatronage Support the show

Award-winning artist Emily Pastor returns to LAB the Podcast to revisit Mary, Overshadowed, the first painting in V3’s The Vision Is Jesus series, and reflect on everything that has unfolded since its unveiling. Emily shares the hidden story of creating the work in a makeshift laundry-room studio, the significance of portraying Mary as a conquering figure holding a lily instead of a weapon, and the discipline required to bring a monumental painting into the world. She and Zach also explore her new In Part series, finding creative renewal after burnout, and the vital role of patrons, collectors, and galleries in helping artists flourish. Together, they consider how art can awaken wonder, deepen our visual language, and lead us toward beauty, goodness, truth, faith, and hope. 🎟️ Tickets: Join us for the V3 Art Unveiling on December 17: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/v3-art-unveiling-with-carla-paine-tickets-1986804561928 🎨 Learn about Mary Overshadow: https://vuvivo.com/blog/2024/12/18/mary-overshadowed-emily-a-pastor 🌎Connect with Emily: https://emilypastor.com/ 📰 Sign Up for Emily Pastor’s Newsletter: https://emilypastor.com/newsletter 🖼️ Learn about the V3 Art Loan Program: https://vuvivo.com/art-loan-program 🔔 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 | @emilypastorart 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 #EmilyPastor #MaryOvershadowed #TheVisionIsJesus #VUVIVO #ChristianArt #SacredArt #FaithAndArt #ChristianArtist #OilPainting #FineArt #VisualTheology #BeautyAndFaith #ArtUnveiling #ArtistInterview Support the show

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 | @peteyjmusic 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 #PetersonJeanMarie #Blessings #ChristianMusic #WorshipMusic #FaithAndCreativity #ChristianCreatives #GospelMusic #WorshipLeader #SingerSongwriter #CreativeFaith #GodsFaithfulness #FaithInEverySeason #TampaBayMusic #VUVIVO Support 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 | @akruhnau 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 #BuildingBeauty #WorkAsWorship #FaithAndWork #ChristianPodcast #ChristianCreatives #TheologyOfPlace #SacredSpaces #Architecture #Craftsmanship #DesignBuild #KingdomWork #AlexRuhnau #RuhnauConstruction Support 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 | @swordandpencil 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 #JoshNadeau #SwordAndPencil #ChristianStorytelling #OrthodoxChristianity #BeautyTruthGoodness #FaithAndArt #SpiritualFormation #ChristianWriters #Discipleship #Inkwell #Reading #ChristianCreativity #LifeAndBeauty #VUVIVO Support 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/support For More Videos, subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3 Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @firstprestampa Like: https://www.facebook.com/vuvivo.v3 #LABthePodcast #FitzConner #FirstPresTampa #FaithAndBeauty #SacredArchitecture #ChurchArchitecture #ChristianDiscipleship #ChristianPodcast #BeautyAndFaith #RealRelationships #RealTransformation #ApprenticeshipToJesus #ChurchAndCulture #YoungLife #VUVIVO Support 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 UP Subscribe for more episodes of LAB the Podcast: VU VI VO Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/support Follow: @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/support For More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3 Follow: @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 #V3 Support 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.com Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/support For More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3 Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @birthingwonder Like:  https://www.facebook.com/vuvivo.v3 #LABthePodcast #NatalieGarcia #ThePregnancyExperience #PregnancyJourney #Motherhood #ExpectantMothers #PregnancyJournal #ChristianMotherhood #FaithAndMotherhood #BeautyAndWonder #IntentionalMotherhood #MaternityCare #Midwives #Doulas #VUVIVO #VUVIVOV3 Support 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-dH5fg The Well Trilogy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6NLBJCQ?binding=paperback&searchxofy=true&ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_tpbk&qid=1754761829&sr=8-1 One Thousand Words Podcast:  https://www.matthewclark.net/podcast/ Connect with Matthew: https://www.matthewclark.net/ Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/support For More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3 Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @matthewclarknet Like:  https://www.facebook.com/vuvivo.v3 #LABthePodcast #MatthewClark #TheWellTrilogy #ChristianPodcast #Faith #Storytelling #ChristianMusic #Hospitality #EncounterJesus #SpiritualFormation #John4 #VUVIVO #Beauty #Gospel #ChristianAuthor Support 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/support For More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3 Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @joshuatpearson Like:  https://www.facebook.com/vuvivo.v3 #LABthePodcast #JoshPearson #ChristianArt #FaithAndArt #Creativity #VisualArtist #ChristianPodcast #Gospel #Beauty #Fatherhood #Depression #PepRally #ContemporaryArt #ChristianCreativity #vuvivo Support 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/originals Shop America 250: https://store.america250.org/search?q=jing&options%5Bprefix%5D=last Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/support For More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3 Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @jinghermanart Like:  https://www.facebook.com/vuvivo.v3 #LABthePodcast #JingHerman #America250 #AmericanArt #FaithAndArt #Beauty #TheBeautifulCountry #ChristianArtist #MixedMedia #AmericanDream #zachelliott Support 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_hw Connect with Skye Peterson: https://www.skyepeterson.com/ Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/support For More Videos, Subscribe:  @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3 Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @skyepetersonmusic Like:  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=true Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/support For More Videos, Subscribe:  @VUVIVOV3 | https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3 Follow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @wayfarerpodcast Like:  https://www.facebook.com/vuvivo.v3 #PattonDodd #TheFatherYouGet #Fatherhood #FathersDay #Parenting #ChristianFaith #Masculinity #SpiritualFormation #Family #LABPodcast #v3 #vuvivo #v3podcast Support the show