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!
The Burning Question:
What is your most favorite Christmas tradition you do every year?
Morning Devotional:
It’s that time when we start to see hospitals release their lists of the most popular baby names of the year. I happened to stumble upon a few of those lists yesterday and some really cute names have risen to the top of the lists.
For instance, a hospital in Waterloo reported that for 2024, the five most popular names for baby girls were Lainey, Nora, Adeline, Ava and Emerson. Their most popular names for boys born this year were Ezra, Theodore, Emmett, Henry and Bennett. Nationally, it looks like Olivia is the most popular girl’s name in the United States for the fourth year running. For the boys, the name Noah is taking the top spot for the second year in a row.
I believe names are important, and they especially were in Bible times. A person’s name revealed not only their identity but also secured family ties, reflected God’s purpose for a person’s life and communicated God’s message to others. As God sent His Son into the world, unveiling His name was a critical part of the plan.
In Luke chapter 1, Mary is told by the angel Gabriel she would give birth to a son and to call him Jesus. As Matthew’s Gospel shares, an angel appears to Joseph and says: “You shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21) The name Jesus means Savior. Best baby name ever.
– Beth
Bible Quiz:
Question: Who ran to meet the Lord on the plains of Mamre?
Answer: Abraham (Genesis 18:1-2)
Storytime: What do I want?
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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.