The Third Place

Brian Dahlen and Lauren Cuevas
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Brian and Lauren talk about topics related to faith in NE Ohio.

  1. 1D AGO

    Dishes Belong In the Sink

    In this episode, Brian and Lauren dive into a relationship advice column that hits a little too close to home for a lot of marriages. A wife says she’s exhausted from carrying the mental load of the household — planning, remembering, organizing everything — but also admits she gets frustrated when her husband tries to help and doesn’t do things her way. So… which is it? Do you want help, or do you want control? Brian and Lauren unpack the tension so many couples feel but don’t always know how to talk about: What the “mental load” really is and why it feels so heavy Why help can sometimes feel more stressful than doing it yourself The difference between shared responsibility and silent expectations How control, standards, and communication all play into everyday conflict What it looks like to actually function as a team at home From dishes in the sink to deeper heart issues, this conversation gets honest about pride, resentment, and the kind of humility and clarity that healthy marriages require. What would you do? Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oxxX4o8Add8 This episode is brought to you by Edgewater Investment Group https://www.edgewaterig.com/ Support the Show: Exclusive content from Ron and Daria is available on our Patreon for only $10/month: https://patreon.com/thethirdplacepodcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thethirdplacepodcast Learn more about Stained Glass Media: https://stainedglass-media.com Donate to our nonprofit, The Cleveland Ministry Collective - https://www.clevelandministrycollective.org/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podthirdplace?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

    34 min

  2. 3D AGO

    ADHD – Better Doers of the Word

    What does ADHD look like in the life of the Church? In this episode, Brian and Lauren talk with Dr. Steve Grcevich, founder and president of Key Ministry, an organization dedicated to helping churches welcome and include families of kids with disabilities and mental health challenges. Together, they explore how ADHD shapes the way people experience faith, church, and community. From sitting still in a pew to staying focused during prayer, traditional church environments can be especially challenging for those with ADHD. But what if the very traits that make church hard can also be incredible strengths in living out our faith? They discuss: • How ADHD shows up in both kids and adults at church • Common misunderstandings about attention, behavior, and spiritual maturity • Practical ways churches can become more welcoming and supportive • How people with ADHD may actually be uniquely wired to be “doers of the Word” Whether you have ADHD, love someone who does, or want your church to be a place where every person can grow in faith, this conversation offers insight, encouragement, and practical hope. Learn more about Dr. Grcevich and Key Ministry at: https://keyministry.org/ Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LgJS-OrA1Es This episode is brought to you by Edgewater Investment Group https://www.edgewaterig.com/ Support the Show: Exclusive content from Ron and Daria is available on our Patreon for only $10/month: https://patreon.com/thethirdplacepodcast Donate to our nonprofit, The Cleveland Ministry Collective - https://www.clevelandministrycollective.org/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podthirdplace?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

    43 min

  3. JAN 30 · BONUS

    The Cost of Your Child’s Safety

    Tune into this story of one family’s commitment to loving their neighbor. Not just in word but in deed. Each of us have a neighbor near us like this, what would it take for you to do the real work of supporting them not just liking Instagram posts? 👉 GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hope-and-safety-for-our-immigrant-neighbors?attribution_id=sl:83ac158b-d871-4e7a-8163-0934e7cc220b&lang=en_US&ts=1769481903&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp17_td&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=instagram_feed Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jXkb7fBy9FI Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thethirdplacepodcast Learn more about Stained Glass Media: https://stainedglass-media.com Like the episode? Subscribe, review, and share with a friend. Donate to our nonprofit, The Cleveland Ministry Collective - https://www.clevelandministrycollective.org/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podthirdplace?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

    33 min

  4. JAN 29

    I’ve Been Married 17 Years, I Don’t Want to Be Touched Anymore

    It’s just Brian and Lauren in this episode, catching up on life and diving into our usual biblical debates. We tackle a bigger spiritual theme: the Bible is not a magic answer book for every life scenario. Instead, we discuss how Scripture forms our hearts, shapes our wisdom, and points us toward Christ—so we can faithfully navigate complex, modern situations that don’t come with neat, verse-by-verse instructions. Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IsTmMSwCKHE Special thanks to our sponsors: Upliftd Stream• Edgewater Investment Group Support the Show: Exclusive content from Ron and Daria is available on our Patreon for only $10/month: https://patreon.com/thethirdplacepodcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thethirdplacepodcast Learn more about Stained Glass Media: https://stainedglass-media.com Like the episode? Subscribe, review, and share with a friend. Donate to our nonprofit, The Cleveland Ministry Collective - https://www.clevelandministrycollective.org/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podthirdplace?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

    44 min

  5. JAN 28 · BONUS

    BONUS: What’s Really Happening in Minnesota?

    What are people in Minnesota actually experiencing right now? In this episode, Brian sits down with four local Minnesotans — trusted friends and family — to move past headlines and political talking points and talk about what life really looks like on the ground. From ICE activity and immigration enforcement to the emotional toll on families and neighborhoods, this conversation centers on real stories from real people. You’ll hear firsthand perspectives that don’t fit neatly into political or religious boxes — just honest experiences from people living it every day. Our goal isn’t to tell you what to think… it’s to help you hear what’s happening and come to your own conclusions. One of our guests, Jesse, is personally connected to a family in need during this time. If you’d like to support them, you can learn more here: 👉 GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hope-and-safety-for-our-immigrant-neighbors?attribution_id=sl:83ac158b-d871-4e7a-8163-0934e7cc220b&lang=en_US&ts=1769481903&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp17_td&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=instagram_feed This is a conversation about people, community, and the complicated reality many Minnesotans are facing right now. Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iq5Qid4ql4g Support the Show: Exclusive content from Ron and Daria is available on our Patreon for only $10/month: https://patreon.com/thethirdplacepodcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thethirdplacepodcast Learn more about Stained Glass Media: https://stainedglass-media.com Like the episode? Subscribe, review, and share with a friend Donate to our nonprofit, The Cleveland Ministry Collective - https://www.clevelandministrycollective.org/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podthirdplace?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

    54 min

  6. JAN 27

    College Students Do Still Love Jesus

    Our guests are Aaron Golby and Lisa Wyss from Cru Cleveland. Support Aaron: https://give.cru.org/0638775 Support Lisa: http://give.cru.org/0500386 Support Cru Cleveland: https://give.cru.org/2272928 We talk about what’s really happening in college campus ministry across Cleveland-area schools and how you—or a student in your life—can get involved. It’s easy to fall into the narrative that “kids these days” are getting everything wrong, but one thing is clear: college students still love Jesus. Aaron and Lisa share stories from campus, how students are engaging faith in today’s culture, and the opportunities and challenges of reaching young adults during these formative years. Cru Cleveland Fundraising Event: Saturday, March 28 at 10:30am Doors open at 10:00am Location: Cleveland Heights, Ohio Come hear from students and Cru staff about how the Lord is at work on local college campuses to reach, equip, and send out disciple-makers. For more information and to RSVP, contact Aaron Golby at: Aaron.Golby@cru.org Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/c6uZze1iSu4 Special thanks to our sponsors: Upliftd Stream • Edgewater Investment Group Support the Show: Exclusive content from Ron and Daria is available on our Patreon for only $10/month: https://patreon.com/thethirdplacepodcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thethirdplacepodcast Learn more about Stained Glass Media: https://stainedglass-media.com Like the episode? Subscribe, review, and share with a friend. Donate to our nonprofit, The Cleveland Ministry Collective - https://www.clevelandministrycollective.org/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podthirdplace?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

    54 min

  7. JAN 22

    Wake Up Dead Man

    Our guest is Dr. Mark Caleb Smith, political scientist and professor at Cedarville University. https://markcalebsmith.substack.com/p/wake-up-dead-man-and-frederick-douglass Dr. Smith joins us to talk about his new Substack article engaging the latest Knives Out film, Wake Up Dead Man. We explore what the movie gets right, what it gets wrong, and why stories like this resonate so strongly in our cultural moment. The conversation goes deeper than film critique as we discuss how Christians should think about storytelling, moral imagination, justice, and truth—and how pop culture can both reflect and distort deeper realities. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mOKIXPpYb4M Special thanks to our sponsors: JLP CPAs • Upliftd Stream • Edgewater Investment Group Support the Show: Exclusive content from Ron and Daria is available on our Patreon for only $10/month: https://patreon.com/thethirdplacepodcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thethirdplacepodcast Learn more about Stained Glass Media: https://stainedglass-media.com Like the episode? Subscribe, review, and share with a friend. Donate to our nonprofit, The Cleveland Ministry Collective - https://www.clevelandministrycollective.org/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podthirdplace?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

    42 min

  8. JAN 20

    I Suck at Investing

    Our guest is Dave Szafranski, Founder and President of Edgewater Investment Group - https://www.edgewaterig.com/ Dave joins us to talk all things economics and what the financial world is doing today. We unpack current market trends, economic pressures, and what investors can realistically expect this year. Whether you feel confident or completely overwhelmed by investing, this conversation helps bring clarity to a confusing landscape. We also discuss long-term thinking, avoiding emotional decision-making, and practical principles for navigating uncertainty in today’s financial climate. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NUIkZaOkaW8 Special thanks to our sponsors: JLP CPAs • Upliftd Stream • Edgewater Investment Group Support the Show: Exclusive content from Ron and Daria is available on our Patreon for only $10/month: https://patreon.com/thethirdplacepodcast Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thethirdplacepodcast Learn more about Stained Glass Media: https://stainedglass-media.com Like the episode? Subscribe, review, and share with a friend. Donate to our nonprofit, The Cleveland Ministry Collective - https://www.clevelandministrycollective.org/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podthirdplace?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

    36 min
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Brian and Lauren talk about topics related to faith in NE Ohio.

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  • Creator
    Brian Dahlen and Lauren Cuevas
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Third Place
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    The Third Place

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