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:
He didn’t look like much when I first saw him. He had long, stringy hair, a long beard and was wearing beat up denim overalls covered in oil and dirt. But when he walked into our church service, he changed my view on how we approach the Lord.
Growing up, when our family went to church we would dress in our Sunday best. Dad wore a tie, Mom wore a nice blouse, I would wear a little dress – your family probably did the same thing. I know that we as a society have gone more casual in our church attire and there is nothing wrong with that, but there was still a part of me that was slightly taken aback when I saw this man. But when he started worshiping God so passionately, and not only went up to receive prayer during the altar call but also pray for others, I knew he was there to remind me of something. We are to come to the Lord just as we are.
In John 6:37, Jesus says, “All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out.” Broken, wounded, scarred, stained whatever. No matter your current condition, you can come to Him.
– Beth
Burning Question:
What is the worst idea you ever had?
Bible Quiz:
Question: Who was the first of the apostles to be martyred?
Answer: James (Acts 12:1-2)
Storytime: They went Bonkers in the Van
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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.