Hi, we’re Ryan and Beth, followers of Jesus, just like you. We just happen to be on the radio and we’re doing life with you in Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa. It’s a great place to live…Yeah, sure, ya betcha!
Ryan is married with seven kids. Beth is single and has a dog. We’re two very different people, just on the same path to be more like Jesus. We invite you to come along!
Burning Question:
What is the coolest thing you have ever done on spring break?
Morning Devotional:
Have you ever wondered why a visit to the gym is called a workout? For me, it’s more like a work-in. It takes work to get me in there!
Last year, I made a commitment to myself to go to the gym three times a week. It took a little time to develop the habit but once I did, I started to see some really good results. I’m physically stronger, I’ve lost weight, and I just feel better.
That’s not to say it was easy because it definitely wasn’t! There were days I did not want to go. My heart wasn’t always in it. The work was hard and there were times I wanted to quit. What kept me going? The finish line. I kept thinking of the results I wanted and the benefits that would come. The more I thought about it, the more I wanted it.
I’ve had moments during my career and in my spiritual life that worked much the same way. When I lost my way and wanted to stop, the thought of the goal kept me going.
Paul said in Philippians 3, “Forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” When the walk gets tough, we tend to lose sight of the finish line, and that’s why it’s always good to keep the end result in sight. Keep looking forward and serve the Lord with everything you have.
– Beth
Bible Quiz:
Question: Who went with Paul on his first missionary journey?
Answer: Barnabas (Acts 13:2)
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Ryan hails from London, Ohio. Growing up, he was loud and you could always hear him coming. After high school, Ryan went to Cedarville University majoring in communications. Ryan’s career has brought him to KIAM Radio network in Nenana, Alaska. Upon returning to Ohio, he worked for Cox Broadcasting in Dayton (K99.1, 1290 WHIO), Salem Radio Network in Columbus (880 WRFD) and mostly recently he worked fifteen years for Strong Tower Christian Media in Xenia (Hope 100.7, 93.7 the Light). Ryan founded and ran a low power station in London (WCYC-LP).
Ryan and his wife Kris have seven children and they enjoy hiking Minnesota’s trails. He also likes to fish, hunt, and forage for edible mushrooms.
Beth is Kinship Radio’s Program Director and on-air host. She was born in northwestern Wisconsin and grew up in the Twin Cities area, calling both places home. Beth began performing at an early age and was active in community theatre, band and choir for much of her childhood. She attended Minnesota State University in Mankato where she earned her bachelor’s degree in music.
Beth has been active as a vocalist, worship leader, speaker, and journalist at a community newspaper. In her spare time, Beth enjoys crafts, snuggling with her dog, Zoey, and being an aunt to her three nieces.