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 some fun, unique names of people you know?
Morning Devotional:
My grandmother sent me a friend request on Facebook.
This was quite a surprise for me, as both of my grandmothers passed away years ago. One of my grandmothers did have a Facebook account shortly before she died, and as I looked closer, it looked like this account was actually brand new, as if someone was trying to impersonate her. I did what I could to block the request and the profile, but the experience stuck with me. Who would do that, and why?
It made me think about how we as believers are called to be wise about who and what we allow into our lives. We know the world is full of imitations and as believers, we fight a spiritual battle every day against an enemy who is known as a deceiver. I was reminded of 1 John 4:1 where it says, “Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.”
A fake social media profile may not be a false prophet, but I think the principle is the same. We have to be in the Word, grounding ourselves in the truth of God’s Word so we can recognize the lie. Let’s make a point to know what is real and reject what is fake, whether it’s a worldly philosophy or a fake Facebook account.
– Beth
Bible Quiz:
Question: What three Egyptians did Joseph interpret dreams for?
Answer: The cupbearer, the baker and Pharaoh. (Genesis 40-41)
Storytime: I have a fixit buddy!
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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.