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:
Who is someone who taught you what it means to serve like Jesus?
Morning Devotional:
I made an interesting discovery last night. For the first time, I heard my puppy snore. It wasn’t a cute, muted type of snore, either. This snore was intense, it could have registered on the Richter scale.
My dog was sawing logs in the middle of the night while I was lying awake in bed, thinking about a number of things going on in my life. I was thinking about work, about family matters, about what the Lord was revealing to me about it all and frankly, my mind was swimming. I was concerned, worried, even fearful about what was coming my way and my internal monologue was becoming intense.
Now I’m no stranger to a sleepless night and I am grateful to God for a big lesson He has taught me over the years. What can we do in those moments when we find ourselves overwhelmed by worry? Two things – cast our cares over to God and claim His promises of rest. A new favorite promise of mine from the scriptures has been Proverbs 3:24: “When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.” I may still snore a little when I finally fall asleep, but my dog won’t mind at all.
– Beth
Bible Quiz:
Question: Who tore his clothes when he heard his sons and daughters had all died at once?
Answer: Job (Job 1:20)
Storytime: Listening to a Time Machine
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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.