LAB the Podcast

In 2019, V3 Ministries launched the LAB Initiative in order to share the life and beauty of the Gospel by with the world by providing financial support to organizations working to end human trafficking and care for survivors. Since 2019, the LAB Initiative has provided over $50,000 in support to our partners. In 2023, V3 is directing LAB Initiative support to a new partner, Oak Rock Foundation. On this Episode, V3’s LAB Initiative Director, Christina Kruse and a member of Oak Rock’s Board of Directors joins LAB the Podcast to talk about their work and V3’s plans to expand the LAB Initiative in 2024. Don’t miss this conversation and join us in sharing the life and beauty of the gospel through the LAB Initiative. 

2023 LAB Initiative Goal: Raise $5,000 for Oak Rock Foundation.

There are many ways you can "bring what you have" to support this impactful initiative: 

1️⃣ Purchase LAB Freedom Roast - To Order: LINK

In 2019, Buddy Brew and V3 Ministries collaborated on a special roast that was not only impactful in flavors but in the community. For every bag sold, Buddy Brew donates $3 to V3’s LAB Initiative to be used to combat human trafficking and provide support and care for survivors. Coffee brings people together, coffee creates conversation and drinking Buddy Brew’s Freedom Roast Coffee can set the captives free. 

1,667 Bags of Buddy Brew coffee sold! Purchase for gifts and help meet the Initiative goal!

2️⃣ Give directly to the LAB Initiative. Designate your gift HERE (Select LAB Initiative fund)

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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

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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.

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Platinum recording artist and Grammy-award winning Songwriter, Producer and Worship Leader - Brooke Ligertwood joins LAB the Podcast to celebrate the release of her new album, Eight. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from Brooke and discover a few elements of beauty tucked away on the album. Download and share the album! 

Listen Now - Eight Album

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Certified Sign Language Interpreter Rebecca Eggers joins LAB the Podcast for a conversation on her work and to explore the way her training and work have shaped her perspective on language and communication. Don’t miss the chance to meet and learn from a wonderful person with a beautiful gift. 

This podcast is available with closed captioning on YouTube (@VUVIVOMinistries)

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Director and Filmmaker Stephen Gray joins LAB the Podcast to celebrate the October 27 release of his latest film,  After Death. This film explores one of life's biggest mysteries - "what happens when we die?" with New York Times bestselling authors, doctors, scientists, and survivors. After Death releases in Theaters on October 27. 

You can find theater locations and tickets: LINK

See the film and don’t miss the opportunity to hear personally from Stephen Gray. He is a talented artist and a genuinely wonderful person. 

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Author and Professor Nancy Pearcey joins LAB the Podcast for a conversation on her important new book, The Toxic War on Masculinity. Join us to hear a bit about why she wrote this book and the difference between “real men” and “good men.” Don’t miss the conversation and to help make sense of the ideas shaping manhood in the modern west.

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Author and Executive Director of Apologetics, Inc. Michael Sherrard joins LAB the Podcast for a conversation on his book, Why You Matter. In a moment when so many people are searching for meaning and meaningful connection, Mike offers a hopeful way forward. Don’t miss the conversation and grab a copy of Why You Matter. 

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V3 Conservatory Poet, Wendy Kieffer, joins LAB the Podcast for a Poetry Corner conversation and to share her original poem, Ocean. "Poetry begins in delight and ends in wisdom,” Robert Frost. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy both!

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Sometimes beauty is seen most brilliantly in the places where tears fall. That is the case with the work Reverend Justin LaRosa is doing through the Portico, a cutting edge initiative in the oldest church in downtown Tampa. Justin LaRosa is a Minister with Hyde Park United Methodist Church and the Director and Minister of the Portico. Reverend LaRosa joins LAB the Podcast to share the story of the Portico and talk about living with our vision out. 

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