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:
What is something nobody will ever hear you say?
Morning Devotional:
One of my least favorite things in life are passwords. You need a password or a PIN for everything nowadays and I hate it when I forget one.
Yesterday I wanted to make a change to an account for one of those gas station reward programs I belong to. Much to my surprise, I couldn’t do it in the store. I had to do it at home on the company’s website, accessing my account with a password I haven’t used in years. Did I remember the password? I didn’t, so I clicked on the “forgot password” prompt on the sign-in page, followed the instructions and waited for the coveted password recovery email. It never came. I was lost in a forgotten password oblivion.
In this day and age, one can easily understand why we need things like PIN numbers and passwords. We need that level of security to keep others from doing nefarious things with our finances and information. Did you know that God has passwords for us to come to Him and enjoy His presence? Thankfully, they are found in Psalm 100: “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise.” God has given us the PIN to get into His throne room, and it’s an easy combination of gratitude and worship.
– Beth
Bible Quiz:
Question: How many times did Noah send out a dove from the ark?
Answer: Three times (Genesis 8)
Storytime:
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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.