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:
Is there a video out there of you that makes you cringe a little?
Morning Devotional:
I was one of the many who braved the mall last Friday and as I did, I found myself curious by the length of the “Returns and Exchanges” lines in the stores. So many people were trading in gifts that weren’t quite right – items that were the wrong size, a duplicate, or just not their style. I was struck by how we can put so much effort into finding a Christmas gift for someone only for it to be sent back the very next day.
And yet I had this deep sense of peace because the gift of Jesus Christ is never a disappointment. While the world spends so much time trying to find what is better, we celebrate the fact that in Jesus, we have already received everything we will ever need. He is the right gift for all of eternity. I think the apostle Paul said it best in 2 Corinthians 9:15: “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!”
– Beth
Bible Quiz:
Question: What king was criticized by the prophet Isaiah for showing Judah’s treasure to Babylonian ambassadors?
Answer: Hezekiah (2 Kings 20:12-18)
Storytime: Fungus Socks!
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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.