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:
It felt like forever but it finally, finally happened.
I got home from work a lot later than I usually do and I was pretty spent, but I saw something in my yard that instantly perked me up. Right there, standing in the middle of a growing patch of grass, was my first robin of the season. I was elated! The return of the robins are a sure sign of spring and I don’t think I have ever been more excited to see the changing of a season than right now. I need the warmer weather, the ability to get outside and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air and all of that refreshing that comes after a long, dull winter.
We all have seasons in our lives that come and go. Some are good and some are not so great. Some are short and some take forever to pass. Some bring trials and some bring healing. No matter what season we may be in, God has a hand in them all and He uses every season to bring us closer to Him.
We are reminded in Ecclesiastes 3:1 that “to everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven.” The robin in my yard was a small sign of a changing season, but it was a big signal for me to praise Him in the moment, and you can be certain that’s exactly what I did.
– Beth
Burning Question:
What is the most memorable smell in the world?
Bible Quiz:
Question:Â Who had a daughter named Jemimah?
Answer: Job (Job 42:14)
Storytime:Â Are you handing out invitations?
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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.Â
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.Â