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 one sentence that someone said to you that changed your life for the better?
Morning Devotional:
Well, my puppy did it. She destroyed her first toy.
My new puppy is a Yorkshire terrier named Abbie, which is Hebrew for “my father’s joy.” She has certainly brought me a lot of joy over the past three weeks as my afternoons and evenings are now consumed with play time and training. I have also enjoyed seeing the progress she has made. She knows the command to sit, lay down, and is starting to figure out how to stay when I tell her to.
Abbie has also been somewhat destructive. She is gnawing on everything and last night, she chewed her favorite toy into pieces.
I wasn’t even sure she would like the thing when I bought it. The big white plastic rolled up newspaper was stiff and barely fit in her mouth. It had the most obnoxious squeak of all of her toys and she loved it. When we were playing last night, I discovered that it had lost its squeak – along with a few corners, which Abbie had chewed off.
As we played with it last night, the experience wasn’t the same for her or for me. So I made a decision this morning. After work, I’m going to the pet store to buy another big white plastic rolled up newspaper for my sweet Abbie to enjoy. Why? Because it brings me joy to see her happy.
I am reminded of a favorite verse of mine in the Word. In Matthew chapter seven, Jesus says this: “ If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!” Our heavenly Father is the giver of all good things and He loves to bless His children. Why? What brings us joy brings Him joy as well.
– Beth
Bible Quiz:
Question: What was the name of the high priest’s servant whose ear Peter cut off?
Answer: Malchus (John 18:10)
Storytime: The 10 Act Puppet Show
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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.