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!
What Day is it?
Burning Question:
Which winter Olympic sport do you think you could actually do?
Morning Devotional:
I recently drove down a road I have known for decades, only to get turned around because of new construction. One new roundabout got me turned around and unceremoniously detoured for about ten minutes as I attempted to find my way again.
Detours are a method God often uses to refine us. He uses the change of scenery to teach us to rely on Him instead of our own devices to get us where we need to be. Those moments train us to look to Jesus. In fact, Hebrews 12:2 tells us to “fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.” He is the way when the road before us is hard to see so when we start to veer off course, we need to look to Him all the more.
– Beth
Bible Quiz:
Question: What river did Elijah part by striking it with his mantle?
Answer: The Jordan River (2 Kings 2:7-8)
Storytime:
Just One More Thing!
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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.