LAB the Podcast

Dr. Mike Metzger, Founder and Director of the Clapham Institute, joins LAB: The Podcast for a conversation on exile, the church and the role of imagination in the next 50 years. Dr. Metzger’s wisdom and humility are a welcome gift. Don’t miss the opportunity to join this important conversation. You can learn more about the Clapham Institute at www.claphaminstitute.org.

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Professional Comedian, Kortney Shane Williams, is touring the country, recording comedy albums and enjoying success in the highly competitive arena of entertainment. Kortney joined me live in South Tampa for a conversation on his craft, the power of laughter and what it takes to contribute to culture without losing what matters most. You can find Kortney’s work at kortneyshanewilliams.com.

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Authors Lance Ford and Rob Wegner join LAB: The Podcast for a conversation on their new book, The Starfish and the Spirit. We talk old power vs. new power and the winds of change blowing through leadership in the church and in culture. I can’t wait to introduce you to a couple of humble and wise leaders and a fantastic new book. For more information on the book or to connect with Lance and Rob, visit: www.thestarfishandthespirit.com.

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Dr. Andrew DeCort joins me for a special episode of LAB: The Podcast to provide some insight into the tragic, complex and growing situation in Ethiopia. I trust and respect Dr. DeCort and was grateful for the opportunity to ask honest questions and discuss ways to respond with greater wisdom and compassion. I hope you will take time to listen and join us in praying for peace in Ethiopia. www.balinjeraye.org 

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Filmmaker Brett Culp joins LAB: The Podcast to celebrate the worldwide Father’s Day release of his new film, A Voice that Carries. Join us for a conversation on raising daughters, being present and the unique power of a father’s voice. To learn more about the film, visit risinghero.org and make sure to share this one with the girl dads in your life. 

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Pat McLean and Jake Albert of Salt Light Fishing join me for a conversation on faith, access and the powerful formation that takes place in the lives of our kids when we share time with them in the wild. Don’t miss this special Father’s Day conversation. And forewarning, if you struggle with the temptation to buy a boat, you may want to avoid this one…then again, maybe it’s your sign! 

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In April of 2016, acclaimed musician Mike Janzen suffered a devastating concussion leading to a difficult recovery process that would span years. With his career disrupted and his family navigating the storm, Mike found shelter in the Psalms. On this episode we talk about Mike’s accident, his recovery and the beautiful two album Psalms project that followed. Don’t miss the conversation and make sure to download Mike Janzen’s Psalm project on iTunes or order your vinyl copy at: http://www.mikejanzentrio.com/buy/psalms-project-vinyl-record-vol-i-ii

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Poet D.S. Martin joins LAB: The Podcast for a reading from his book Conspiracy of Light: Poems Inspired by the Legacy of C.S. Lewis. We talk reading poetry well, its power to rekindle imagination and our role in the future of “good poetry.” Join us for the conversation and find D.S. Martin and his work at dsmartin.ca.

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Author and professor Dr. Andrew Root joins LAB: The Podcast for a conversation on life and faith in a secular Age. Dr. Root’s investment to understand, interpret and apply Dr. Charles Taylor’s work is a tremendous gift. Don’t miss the opportunity to broaden your perspective and join the conversation. 

Dr. Root is the Carrie Olson Baalson Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary, USA. He writes and researches in areas of theology, ministry, culture and younger generations.  His most recent books are The Congregation in a Secular Age (Baker, 2021), The End of Youth Ministry? (Baker, 2020), The Pastor in a Secular Age: Ministry to People Who No Longer Need God (Baker, 2019), Faith Formation in a Secular Age (Baker, 2017), and Exploding Stars, Dead Dinosaurs, and Zombies: Youth Ministry in the Age of Science (Fortress Press, 2018).

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“Better than any argument is to rise at dawn and pick dew-wet red berries in a cup.” Wisdom like this from Wendell Berry seems to flow naturally from people who stay close to the dirt. Along the way, I’ve learned to pay attention for opportunities to share time with people like this. Recently, I had the honor of sitting down with Becky Savitz, a friend and acclaimed gardener, to hear how seeing time differently opened the door for her to fall in love with life outside. Join us for a wonderful conversation on sabbath, leaning in and the unexpected way TikTok is bringing Becky together with new friends around the world. 

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