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 job would you want to do for a day if it came with the skill set?
Morning Devotional:
We Got Our Wires Crossed
My wife recently went back to school, which means every semester her schedule changes. And when her schedule changes, our whole household rhythm changes with it, especially when it comes to dinner.
I knew for sure that on Wednesdays I was in charge of cooking. That part was clear.
But this particular day was Monday… and I wasn’t sure.
We eat at 5:00. The clock kept creeping forward. 4:15… no dinner started. I texted her, but of course she didn’t respond, because she was in class. Finally, I just decided to make dinner. I figured it was better to guess and be wrong than to do nothing and definitely be wrong.
Turns out, it was the right call.
Later, we realized we had simply gotten our wires crossed. Maybe she told me and I forgot. Maybe I wasn’t listening closely enough. Either way, the communication hadn’t happened, but we figured it out.
It made me think about how often this happens in our walk with God. Not because He isn’t speaking, but because we aren’t always listening carefully.
Sometimes we’re waiting for perfect clarity from God before we act, when what He really wants is simple obedience with what we already know. Love people. Serve your family. Do the next right thing.
Because often, the right call is simply to step forward and do what love requires.
–Ryan
Bible Quiz:
Question: Who took Jesus to the Pinnacle of the temple in Jerusalem?
Answer: The Devil Matthew 4:5-7
Storytime: Valentines Flavored Apple Slices
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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.