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:
There’s no place like ________. BUT… you have to fill in the blank with something other than home.
Morning Devotional:
I got invited to do something I have not done in years. A friend of mine asked me to go bowling.
This is an entertaining proposition in more ways than one! First, I have not bowled in years – at least fifteen or more, probably closer to twenty years have gone by. Second, the last time I went bowling, I made a complete fool of myself.
Stepping up to the lane to make a graceful first shot, I somehow performed a full-body alley-oop onto the lane, bowling ball still in hand, landing squarely on my backside. Everyone in the bowling alley fell silent as they looked to see if I was all right. What did I do? In the finest of fashion, I leaped to my feet and cried out, “I’m okay!”
My next shot went straight into the gutter. In total, I think I bowled a 35 in that game.
I have yet to accept the invitation from my friend to go to the lanes, but I’d like to think my game has improved somewhat. I do know this – I’m going to request those bumper cushions for the gutters. They can at least guarantee I’ll score.
God wants us to succeed in this thing called life but that can only happen when we are following Him completely. It says in Proverbs 2: 7-8, “He holds success in store for the upright, He is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for He guards the course of the just and protects the way of His faithful ones.” When we obey and follow His perfect way, He will keep us on track.
– Beth
Bible Quiz:
Question: What is the first burial of a nurse mentioned in the Bible?
Answer: Deborah, Rebekah’s nurse (Genesis 35:8)
Storytime: The Tables have Turned!
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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.