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 Take a Chance Day! What is one thing you’ve been hesitant to try that God might be nudging you toward?
Morning Devotional:
My Abbie loves being able to play with other puppies her age, but her size makes this dog mom very nervous. During our puppy kindergarten classes, all of the puppies are let off of their leashes so they can play together. Abbie’s classmates are at least four times her size – but she has the most energy by far.
Monday night’s puppy class included a beautiful 15-week-old Newfoundland. Weighing in at about 50 pounds, the Newfie was almost ten times my dog’s size. This meant nothing to my little Abbie. As soon as her leash was off, Abbie charged the Newfoundland like it was a rotisserie chicken dinner. She flung herself on top of the dog, begging for attention and an immediate friendship. The Newfoundland couldn’t have cared less. Abbie was no threat to her.
Abbie was quite fearless in that moment, but I know better as she is actually afraid of a lot of things. Vacuum cleaners send her running into the back bedroom closet, and last night I learned she is terrified of the sound of microwaved popcorn.
What do you fear? I am afraid of mice, snakes and large, furry spiders – they send me running! At times, I am also afraid of rejection, conflict, change, and the feeling that my needs won’t be met. Over the years, I have learned that those fears are unfounded because I trust in a God who loves me and cares for me.
I wish I had the kind of courage that would let me charge toward the enemy the way Abbie tackled the Newfoundland pup. I have to talk myself into that kind of faith, just like David did in Psalm 27. He wrote, “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”
You don’t have to let your fears get the best of you. Let the Lord take on the enemy for you instead. There’s no reason to be afraid because He has all things under control.
– Beth
Bible Quiz:
Question: What was the name of King Saul’s daughter who helped David escape?
Answer: Michal (1 Samuel 19:11-12)
Storytime: Easter Bingo
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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.