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:
In an attempt to put up my Christmas tree yesterday afternoon I moved some furniture and pulled a muscle in my back. I have a bad back in the first place and knew as soon as it happened that I wasn’t using proper mechanics when I was doing the work. Thankfully, this most recent injury is far from my worst but the sting is still there.
I am prone to pain when I carry too much weight and that’s not only the case physically but spiritually as well. The hurt from carrying my spiritual baggage often hurts much, much more. Things I often carry such as shame, regret, worry, guilt, resentment, sin – all of those are too much to bear. That’s why I love the Lord because He’s not only strong enough to carry all of those things, He’s willing to take them. Psalm 55:22 says to “cast all your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you.” That’s good news for those of us who tend to carry the weight of the world on our own.
– Beth
Burning Question:
What is a favorite toy from your childhood?
Bible Quiz:
Question: What building, mentioned by Jesus, killed 18 people when it collapsed?
Answer: The tower of Siloam (Luke 13:4)
Storytime: She had us in Stitches!
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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, Zoey, and being an aunt to her three nieces.