The Third Place

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?

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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.

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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:

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This is a conversation about people, community, and the complicated reality many Minnesotans are facing right now.

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Our guests are Aaron Golby and Lisa Wyss from Cru Cleveland.

Support Aaron: https://give.cru.org/0638775

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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: [email protected]

Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/c6uZze1iSu4

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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/

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Our guest is Dave Szafranski, Founder and President of Edgewater Investment Group.

Dave joins us to break down the current financial state of the country—what’s actually happening beneath the headlines, what trends people should be paying attention to, and how individuals and families can think wisely about money in uncertain times.

We talk about inflation, market uncertainty, long-term planning, and practical financial principles that help cut through fear and noise. And yes, we also unpack how Lauren earned her “financial genius” title along the way.

Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uxushHKhqR0

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