The Third Place
Brian and Lauren talk about topics related to faith in NE Ohio.
Episodes
42 episodes
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Open Enrollment
Our guest is David Mullane from Yost Insurance AgencyIt’s that time of year again—open enrollment! David joins us to explain why shopping for your Medicare insurance plans each year is vital, how plans can change annually, and why takin...
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Episode 38
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44:33
The Hardest Moment as a Pastor
We’re joined by Dr. Ron and Anita Morrison of Hope Alliance Bible Church for an honest conversation about one of the most painful and often overlooked parts of ministry—when people leave the church without a word.It’s not conflict, crit...
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Episode 37
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Just Call Heather
We’re joined by Kevin Hewitt and Heather Huebner of Christian Children’s Home of Ohio – Encourage Foster Care to talk about the powerful role the Church can play in solving the foster care crisis.Kevin and Heather share why Christians a...
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Episode 36
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God Hates Abuse
We’re joined by Kathy Nagel of Abigail Ministries for an important and deeply compassionate conversation about how abuse affects children in the household and what to do if you or someone you love is in an abusive relationship.Kathy sha...
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Episode 35
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What “For Better or Worse” Really Means
We’re joined by Joe and Cindi Ferrini of My Marriage Matters for a heartfelt conversation about what it truly means to keep our wedding vows — not just on the easy days, but through every challenge and season that marriage brings.The Fe...
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Episode 34
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The Hardest Thing Jesus Ever Asked Us to Do
We’re joined by Dr. Ron and Anita Morrison of Hope Alliance Bible Church to talk about one of the most challenging — and most transformative — commands of Jesus: forgiveness.They share biblical wisdom, personal stories, and practical st...
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Episode 33
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42:51
They’re Called Spanx Now, John (with The Cranky Arborist)
Let’s get ready for fall, y’all — with The Cranky Arborist himself, John Palmer! We take John outside his enclosure to walk around our office and talk about trees, landscaping do’s and don’ts, and how to prep your yard for the changing seasons....
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Episode 32
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DARIA IS HERE
Daria’s back — and we’re covering everything! From Jimmy enlisting in the Air National Guard to grocery shopping chaos, cooking hacks that actually work, and the funny (and sometimes dangerous) world of misattributed quotes and their impact.
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Episode 31
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Mandatory Mental Health Screenings for Kids
We’re joined by Dr. Steve Grcevich of Key Ministry to unpack a big question for Christian parents: What should we make of mandatory mental health screenings for kids in public schools?<...
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Episode 30
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National Guard in the Streets!
We’re joined by Dr. Mark Caleb Smith of Cedarville University to discuss the executive power behind releasing the National Guard and the broader role of law enforcement.Dr. Smith helps us unpack ...
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Episode 29
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Homecoming Kings and World Homeless Day
We’re joined by Jaime Buxton of The City Mission to talk about World Homeless Day and the powerful stories of transformation happening through their ministry. From breaking stigmas t...
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Episode 28
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Are We Biblically Illiterate?
We’re joined by Pastor Leonard Tanks, Jr. of Reach Church Cleveland to dig into a tough but vital question: Is the problem really biblical illiteracy, or is it that many in the church sim...
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Episode 27
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The Sin of Retirement
We’re joined by David Szafranski, Founder and President of Edgewater Investment Group, to talk about his brand-new book The Sin of Retirement.Dave unpacks why retirement, as ...
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Episode 26
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39:34
Pastors Satisfaction… Guaranteed?
We’re joined by Dr. Nick Gatzke, Lead Pastor of Old North Church, to dig into a recent article and studies that reveal surprising dynamics in the church in 2025:Why ther...
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Episode 25
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59:08
God Cares About Your Pain
We’re joined by Erica Kurscak of Grace and Beauty Ministries to talk about the hope and healing found in Christ for women who have experienced child loss, infertility, and miscarriage....
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Episode 24
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51:46
Love All Ways
We’re joined by Joe and Cindi Ferrini from My Marriage Matters to talk about what it really means to love in all circumstances—Love All Ways.The Ferrinis share from their own marria...
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Episode 23
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Should Christians Ever Sue Each Other?
We’re joined by Nathan Zion, Attorney at Mulhall Zion LLC, to tackle a controversial and often avoided question: Should Christians take each other to court?Nathan brings his legal expe...
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Episode 22
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Sobriety vs. Recovery
We’re joined by Roy from Galvanized, a men’s recovery ministry, to unpack the crucial difference between simply being sober and truly living in recovery.Roy shares his personal journey into reco...
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Episode 21
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37:52
Childhood Roles with Daria Swisher
We’re joined by Daria Swisher to talk about the powerful and often unnoticed ways our family roles from childhood can continue to shape us as adults.Can you ever outgrow the role you played in your family of origin—or does it follow you ...
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Episode 20
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45:53
Is Spiritual Warfare Messing With Your Mental Health?
We’re joined by Crystal Kershaw, a Christ-centered counselor with Fieldstone Counseling, to explore the intersection of spiritual warfare and mental health.Crystal helps us discern how unse...
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Episode 19
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53:25
Would You Let an AI Be Your Teen’s Best Friend?
We’re joined by Dr. Steve Grcevich from Key Ministry to explore an important and timely question: Teens are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for friendship—but what does that mean for their menta...
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Episode 18
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The Abuse We Don't Talk About
We’re joined by Kathy Nagel from Abigail Ministries to have an important conversation about the forms of abuse we often overlook.We discuss how abuse can be covert yet deeply harmful, w...
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Episode 17
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49:56
The Cranky Arborist
We’re joined by John Palmer (aka The Cranky Arborist), an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, to talk about fall prep and planning for your own home gardening and tree planting!John shares practical tips for setting your yard and trees ...
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Episode 16
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45:29
The Work You Don’t See: Serving Those Experiencing Homelessness
We’re joined by Linda Uveges (CEO of The City Mission), Ray Mills (Intake Specialist), and Eli Parrish (Case Manager) to talk about what it really looks like to serve men, women, and children experiencing homelessness.Together, we discus...
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Episode 15
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