For every tenth episode (10, 20, 30, & 40) we'll dive in deep with a member of our own Core4. This time, Ryan talks about his life and how the 4 pillars of masculinity developed for him. Here's what he talks about:
He grew up in the churchHas lived in Northeast Ohio most of his life (Aurora) but lived in Kansas for 2 years and then ended up moving back to AuroraWent to Kent State University where he earned a degree in Computer Information SystemsHe's held various jobs including marketing and advertising but has spent the majority of his career in ITHas worked for companies like Mustang Dynamometer, Aleris, Real Alloy, Omnova, and SynthomerGot his drive from early jobs, sports, learning disciplineTalks about the influence of CLC (Christian Leadership Concepts) and mentorship from his boss, Mark MacioceGetting involved with CCC Stow, now Redemption Chapel, took him to another level in his walk with ChristHe and his wife, Miranda became a Youth Ministry Coordinators for a short period of timeWent on a mission trip to Roblealto in Costa Rica in 2016 and then led another in 2018Big events in his life: His cousin died of cancer, first wife walked out of marriage, he and Miranda went through 3 years of infertilityAll of those big life events led to an understanding of suffering and apologetics, which opened the door for conversations and empathy with others