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!
Morning Devotional:
Now that I am getting older, I am finding that it is getting easier to forget things. As a matter of fact, I had a pretty forgetful day yesterday. I forgot to mail a birthday card and some bills. I went to the grocery store to pick up milk and ended up leaving the store with a bunch of things, except for the gallon milk I went there for. I forgot to make an important phone call and I forgot to cancel an appointment. I was not on track yesterday at all.
I may be forgetful but I am also pretty good at remembering things I would much rather forget. I remember the times when I have been wronged, or when I have been hurt by someone else’s unkind words or actions. Here’s something I would love to forget – the times when I have been the one who has sinned against someone else. It is those times when I am astounded by God’s memory – specifically, His willingness to forgive our sins and wipe them away. God is holy and just and full of compassion. We don’t deserve mercy but God gives it. We don’t merit forgiveness but God grants it. And those sins, in the light of His forgiveness and mercy, are gone.
Psalm 103:12 says this: “As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.” God forgives sins and forgets them, too. I love that.
– Beth
Burning Question:
Have you ever come home to a surprise project?
Bible Quiz:
Question:Â How many sons did Abraham have?
Answer: Eight (Ishmael – Genesis 16:15, Isaac – Genesis 21:3, Keturah’s sons – Genesis 25:1-2)
Storytime:Â Moldy Fruit!
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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.Â
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.Â