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Meet the Team

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Brian Dahlen


Brian grew up in the suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota and holds a bachelor’s degree in social science/history and a master’s degree in education. While teaching public high school in the Minneapolis area, he began working part-time in broadcasting as the co-host/producer of a weekly talk radio program. After six years of teaching and two years of part-time broadcasting, Brian began working full-time in Christian radio at WMBI, 90.1FM Moody Radio Chicago. From June 2008 to July of 2015, Brian served in a variety of roles at WMBI from producer to host, and was the co-creator and co-host of a weekly Moody Radio podcast called “What Did They Say Now?”. Brian was also an Adjunct Professor in the Communications Department at the Moody Bible Institute. Brian currently serves as the host of “Mornings with Brian” on Moody Radio Cleveland. He’s also the creator and host of the podcast series “The Grandfather Effect”. Brian lives in rural Northeast Ohio with his wife and five children.

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Lauren Cuevas


Before working with WCRF, Lauren worked at Moody Bible Institute running conferences and events. Originally from Chicago, she and her husband now live in Northeast Ohio with their two sons. Lauren and her husband Eddie are the hosts of the Moody Radio podcast Car Seat Questions.

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Ron Eastwood


Ron is the studio engineer for Mornings with Brian, as well as reporting the news and curating the "More-Ron Moment". He has been in and out of radio since graduating from Geneva College in 1983. Ron is married to Danna and they live in Medina. They have 3 adult children and 4 delightful grandchildren.

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Daria Swisher


Daria grew up in Columbus, Ohio. She has a degree in Journalism and Media Production from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. She has a background in TV, radio, social media, and film. She and her husband live in Northeast Ohio with their two cats.

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Brian Dahlen

Brian grew up in Minneapolis and has a bachelor's degree in social science/history and a master's degree in education. He worked in teaching and part-time broadcasting for six years before joining Christian radio at WMBI in Chicago. He served in various roles there, including radio host and co-host of a weekly podcast called "What Did They Say Now?" Brian is currently the lead host of "Mornings with Brian" on Moody Radio Cleveland and the creator of the popular podcast series "The Grandfather Effect." He lives in rural Northeast Ohio with his wife and five children.

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Mornings with Brian

Mornings with Brian

Mornings with Brian brings you Christ-centered discussions packed with biblical insight and practical advice. Listen as they share thought provoking expert interviews, cultural commentary, and candid conversations with callers.