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:
It’s National Senior Citizens Day! What’s the best advice a senior citizen in your life has ever given you?
Morning Devotional:
The other day I heard a very short but stirring word of encouragement that not only ministered to me right where I needed it, but he spoke life into an area where I have sensed a major disconnect in my faith walk. His word was a simple question. Do we really want a little bit of Jesus to be more than enough for us, or do we want to be all in with Him?
The question seared through me like a hot knife through butter. A little bit of Jesus? I immediately saw this picture of my day to day life like this giant pot of soup cooking on the stove. I was trying to add the seasonings – a teaspoon of this, a tablespoon of that, but instead of the whole portions of seasonings I was adding them in miniscule amounts at a time. A grain of salt here, a tiny dried flake of basil there. I saw how my faith life was becoming more and more flavorless, all because I was settling for just a little bit of Jesus.
There is so much to be found in a relationship with the Lord! Grace, mercy, forgiveness, freedom, eternal life – the list is long. Why do we let ourselves experience the bare minimum of Jesus when He says in John 10:10 that He came “that we may have life, and have it to the full?” A nibble, a taste of Jesus isn’t enough for me and I hope it’s not for you either.
– Beth
Bible Quiz:
Question: After it was discovered the Thessalonians were agitating the crowds because of Paul’s preaching in Berea, where was Paul sent?
Storytime: Our Lives are like a tangled Fishing Line!
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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.