The Third Place

Brian Dahlen and Lauren Cuevas
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  • CHRISTIANITY

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

  1. 12H AGO

    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

  2. 1D AGO · 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

  3. 2D AGO

    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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. JAN 15

    Pastor Tanks Is a Boxer Now

    Our guest is Pastor Leonard Tanks, Jr. from Reach City Church https://www.reachchurchcle.com/ As always with Pastor Tanks, the conversation goes everywhere—in the best way possible. We talk about spiritual gifts, discipleship, and the growing academic bent of the modern church, along with how theology, practice, and everyday faith intersect in real life. This episode is thoughtful, wide-ranging, and full of the kind of insight and challenge listeners have come to expect whenever Pastor Tanks joins the show. Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XThu12kU4iw 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==

    55 min

  7. JAN 13

    New Year, Same Us

    A new year often comes with pressure to reinvent ourselves—but what if the real work isn’t becoming someone new, but returning to what actually guides us? In this episode, we unpack the difference between horizontal morality and vertical morality, and why that distinction matters for Christians. We talk about how cultural standards often shape what we call “good,” how easily faith can drift into people-pleasing, and which should our lives should ultimately be guided by. This conversation sets the tone for the year ahead by asking a simple but challenging question: Who are we really living for? Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fjqdx2rz1_E Special thanks to our sponsors: JLP CPA  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==

    35 min

  8. JAN 6

    Sinny Sin Sin

    Our guest is Kyle Hoffsmith, Pastor of Family Ministry at Old North Church https://oldnorthchurch.org/ A recent statement from a popular Christian YouTuber sparked controversy by claiming that sending your kids to public school is a sin. Kyle joins us to respond to that claim and help unpack what Scripture actually says—and doesn’t say—about parenting, discipleship, and education. We talk about how youth ministry is changing, what Gen Z looks like in the church today, whether you can really tell what kind of school a student attends, and how churches can partner with families no matter their schooling choices. We also highlight Old North Church’s 5th Annual Equipped Conference for youth on March 7. Register here: https://equipped2026.com/ Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-NxcX4Tsloo Special thanks to our sponsors: JLP CPAsAttachment.png • Upliftd StreamAttachment.png • Edgewater Investment GroupAttachment.png 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==

    57 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
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Third Place
  • Show Website
    The Third Place

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