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 church
- Has lived in Northeast Ohio most of his life (Aurora) but lived in Kansas for 2 years and then ended up moving back to Aurora
- Went to Kent State University where he earned a degree in Computer Information Systems
- He's held various jobs including marketing and advertising but has spent the majority of his career in IT
- Has worked for companies like Mustang Dynamometer, Aleris, Real Alloy, Omnova, and Synthomer
- Got his drive from early jobs, sports, learning discipline
- Talks about the influence of CLC (Christian Leadership Concepts) and mentorship from his boss, Mark Macioce
- Getting involved with CCC Stow, now Redemption Chapel, took him to another level in his walk with Christ
- He and his wife, Miranda became a Youth Ministry Coordinators for a short period of time
- Went on a mission trip to Roblealto in Costa Rica in 2016 and then led another in 2018
- Big events in his life: His cousin died of cancer, first wife walked out of marriage, he and Miranda went through 3 years of infertility
- All of those big life events led to an understanding of suffering and apologetics, which opened the door for conversations and empathy with others
