We recently took a little camping trip to Backbone State Park and Candy left her phone and laptop at home for 5 days! We’re going to share some of the observations we made and some of the things we learned by doing that. Follow Forrest McCurren ABC's "The Road", Sundays at 9/8C We are Paul & Candy. Welcome to our podcast where we look for opportunities in our lives to see a beautiful view. Sit back and relax! Join our online community on the Beautiful View Patreon channel. We ...

Just because you are married, doesn’t mean you can’t still go on dates! We’ll offer some fun ideas for time with your honey, how to break out of a rut, and a little outside of the box thinking. We are Paul & Candy. Welcome to our podcast where we look for opportunities in our lives to see a beautiful view. Sit back and relax! Join our online community on the Beautiful View Patreon channel. We will send you a "Beautiful View" sticker and give you a shout-out on our show to say ...

In this episode we are going to share some of our favorite fall traditions and memories. We are Paul & Candy. Welcome to our podcast where we look for opportunities in our lives to see a beautiful view. Sit back and relax! Check out the Sunflower Experience at Pheasant Run Farm, Iowa. Visit Versperman Farms Wisconsin where the pumpkins grow! Join our online community on the Beautiful View Patreon channel. We will send you a "Beautiful View" sticker and give you a shout-out on our sh...

We recently got to soak up the beauty of time spent at the beach on our annual family vacation! We are going to share some of the beautiful things we got to experience on that trip and some takeaways that we can all learn from the beach. Prayerfully ask yourself some questions: Are you intentionally collecting life’s moments like seashells on the beach?Are there any opportunities you need to grab before it’s too late?Are you trusting God through the waves of life?Is there something you need t...

Today, we’re going to re-introduce ourselves a little bit because we have picked up a lot of new listeners and viewers since that very first primitive episode we recorded. This is the 50th episode of the podcast! We are Paul & Candy. Welcome to our podcast where we look for opportunities in our lives to see a beautiful view. Sit back and relax! Join our online community on the Beautiful View Patreon channel. We will send you a "Beautiful View" sticker and give you a shout-out on ou...

Encouraging uniqueness in marriage involves embracing individual identities while fostering a strong and unified partnership. It's about celebrating differences, respecting each other's space, and encouraging personal growth, ultimately enriching the relationship. We are Paul & Candy. Welcome to our podcast where we look for opportunities in our lives to see a beautiful view. Sit back and relax! If you would like to learn more about this topic, check out the devotional plan, "Cele...

Our lives are a gift that we use each day for the things that we need to get done, and the things we want to do. There are the tasks that are a part of life, and then there are the ways that we get to express our creativity - the things that make life interesting and can bring us joy! Our guest in this episode is Author, Pastor, and artist, Ryan Dalgliesh. Ryan has a unique set of gifts which he uses in his life to express his creativity, and his faith. Ryan's book, "The Shadow" can be found ...

We have all had a situation where we have had to offer forgiveness to someone or have asked someone to forgive us. We are going to discuss how to live a lifestyle of forgiveness because of the forgiveness that has been extended to each of us. "Stuck" - When You Want to Forgive but Don't Know How - by Mark Riggins. Our guest in our next episode will be Author, Pastor, and artist, Ryan Dalgliesh. Join our online community on the Beautiful View Patreon channel. We will send you a "Beautiful View...

We certainly are not strangers to an adventure! In fact, we LOVE adventures! But, we do tend to approach them differently. In this episode, we are going to talk about what exactly it means to have a sense of adventure, share some funny stories with you, and talk about how the two of us “adventure” differently. Apollo 11 and Apollo 17 mission video and audio content sourced from NASA. Allstays App link: https://www.allstays.com/ (Allstays has not paid us to promote their products. We just love...

In this episode we discuss the importance of community gathering spaces with Tom Olberding, owner of Textile Brewing Co. in Dyersville, Iowa, and River Ridge Brewing in Bellevue, Iowa. Gathering places are spaces where people naturally congregate. They foster social interaction and a sense of belonging, and can include a variety of venues. Join our online community on the Beautiful View Patreon channel. We will send you a "Beautiful View" sticker and give you a shout-out on our show to say "T...

This is the first episode since we celebrated our 23rd wedding anniversary on February 23rd, so we wanted to do something special to mark the occasion. We’re going to discuss some of the ways we have each changed since we first got married and how we have continued to grow together. We will also share some tips for you to use to grow in your marriage. We are Paul & Candy. Welcome to our podcast where we look for opportunities in our lives to see a beautiful view. Sit back and relax!...

This episode is being released a week before Valentine's Day, and we have titled it “Love is a Verb.” Whether you are married, single, in a relationship, or “it’s complicated,” there will be something in this episode to make you laugh, and hopefully encourage you on your journey. We are Paul & Candy. Welcome to our podcast where we look for opportunities in our lives to see a beautiful view. Sit back and relax! Join our online community on the Beautiful View Patreon channel. We wil...

In this episode we are LIVE! in front of an enthusiastic crowd at River Ridge Brewing in Bellevue, Iowa. Last weekend we joined five other podcasts at "On Tap!" - A Live Podcast Event - and here's the evidence! We discuss the magical aspects of winter by the Mississippi, and reflect on how each season has its own pace and "flavor". We are Paul & Candy. Welcome to our podcast where we look for opportunities in our lives to see a beautiful view. Sit back and relax! Join our online ...

In this episode we will be sharing some reflections with you as we look back on the past year. Then we will be sharing our 2025 Word of the Year, with some encouragement, as we begin the next chapter of our individual stories. Also, watch out for our "first" podcast-worthy "slight" disagreement. We are Paul & Candy. Welcome to our podcast where we look for opportunities in our lives to see a beautiful view. Sit back and relax! Join our online community on the Beautiful View Patre...

Merry Christmas! This Christmas we bring you the episode we recorded for Christmas 2023. The years pass by so quickly! Looking forward to a new year and welcoming the Love, Hope, Peace, and Joy that this season brings. It's Christmastime and there always seems to be something magical in the air. Let's pause for just a few minutes to reflect on the real reason we celebrate. We are Paul & Candy. Welcome to our podcast where we look for opportunities in our lives to see a beautiful v...

We wanted to revisit an episode from this time last year to remember and honor our friend, Tyler, who was a light to all who knew him. We sat down in our living room together that day, and Tyler and Kelsie shared their story and a message of hope with us. We hope it will be a blessing to you today. Please consider donating to The Hendricks Family at: https://gofund.me/f093c645 We are Paul & Candy. Welcome to our podcast where we encourage you to look for opportunities in your life to se...

Our dogs are a HUGE part of our family and bring so much joy to our lives. We’re going to discuss all the ways that having pets makes life sweeter. We are Paul & Candy. Welcome to our podcast where we encourage you to look for opportunities in your life to see a beautiful view. Sit back and relax! Join our online community on the Beautiful View Patreon channel. When you do, we will send you a "Beautiful View" sticker and give you a shout-out on our show to say "Thank You!" You will also ...

Is this place sacred? When the student asked us that question, he said he was pretty sure he already knew the answer, but wanted to see how we answered. From the moment they walked into our home, they felt the warmth and safeness of this space. Our life, our family, this podcast, and any place we work or live in is set aside for the glory of God. We are Paul & Candy. Welcome to our podcast where we encourage you to look for opportunities in your life to see a beautiful view. Sit ba...

We are so glad you are here. This episode is going to be a little bit different than usual. Every once in a while, we like to tackle a serious subject. Today, we are going to talk about something that is very near dear to our hearts. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and October 16th also happens to be our daughter, Lily’s, 17th heavenly birthday. We realize this is a very sensitive subject, but we also feel like telling Lily’s story can be helpful, and start the journey ...

There’s a whole spectrum of different ways that can inspire us and when we get inspired, we do great things! We are Paul & Candy. Welcome to our podcast where we encourage you to look for opportunities in your life to see a beautiful view. Sit back and relax! Join our online community on the Beautiful View Patreon channel. When you do, we will send you a "Beautiful View" sticker and give you a shout-out on our show to say "Thank You!" You will also receive a member-only weekly newslette...