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 are you doing for your pastor this month?
Morning Devotional:
I don’t know what got into me. It was supposed to be a weekend of rest but after a nap on Friday, I caught the cleaning bug! I used the weekend to do a thorough top-to-bottom cleaning of my house. I cleaned closets and cabinets, scrubbed bathrooms, vacuumed, dusted, and washed all of the linens. I even gave the dog a bath. There was something inside of me that said I was tired of living in chaos and I needed to clean things up.
Have you ever found yourself at that point spiritually? I know I have. It’s that moment when you just feel tired of the spiritual chaos, the sin and selfishness you let pile up in the corners of your heart. To me, it’s like a spiritual cleaning bug, a deep need to just be clean.
It’s so comforting to remember that God is ready and waiting for that moment in each one of us. He doesn’t just want to tidy up; He wants to do a deep clean. The Bible promises, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). That’s not just dusting; that’s a total cleanse. Handing over the mess to Him and letting Him wash it away is so much better than a spotless house.
– Beth
Bible Quiz:
Question: What morally upright man wanted to quietly break off his engagement?
Answer: Joseph (Matthew 1:19)
Storytime: A Little Dog Attacked!!
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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, Abbie, and being an aunt to her three nieces.