Beautiful View

Happy Father's Day! Today, we wanted to share with you the first episode from our friend, Will's podcast, "Skills for Dads". In this weekly podcast, Will takes a look at one skill that can be useful in our lives as parents. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! Here's your coffee: https://www.verenastreet.com/ You can find links to the "Skills for Dads" podcast, a...

This is the final episode of season 4, so we thought it would be fun for each of us to look back at our top six beautiful views from this season. The moments that stuck, the ones that surprised us, and a few that challenged us more than we expected. 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 onl...

In this episode we are talking about something that sounds really simple… but something we find difficult to put into practice: rest. Why does rest feel so hard? And, how we can begin to embrace it the way it was meant to be? 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! Thank you to Verena Street for suppl...

Have you ever felt like your life is just… stuck in the middle? Like you are not where you used to be—but you are definitely not where you thought you would be by now? Maybe you’re just… waiting on what’s next? In this episode we look at some biblical examples and how they connect to our lives right now. We talk a lot about Good Friday and Easter or Resurrection Sunday, but we don't talk much...

This is a deeper conversation. The subject might not be for everyone. But, for some of you, this is really going to resonate. We’re talking about something that’s become a big conversation in the Christian world in recent years: deconstruction. How do you ask questions about your faith without destroying it in the process? We’re not theologians or experts — just people who love Jesus, have wrestle...

In this episode we’re talking with our friend Jim — a history teacher, a young father, and someone who’s walking out his faith in a really real way. He opens up about his story, the pressure of trying to be a better husband and dad, and how God is working in his life right now. If you’ve ever wondered whether God can use you right where you are… this episode is for you. We are Paul & Candy. We...

In this episode we reflect on 24 years of marriage and what it truly means to be rooted in love. February may be known for Valentine’s Day, but for us it’s about more than chocolate and flowers — it’s about the kind of love that has weathered real life together. We talk about how faith has shaped our marriage and helped keep it steady through every season. If you’re longing for a love that lasts,...

In this Valentine’s episode, we’re asking each other honest questions about love, marriage, how we’ve grown—and where we’re still growing. Through laughter, reflection, and Scripture, we talk about what it really means to practice love in everyday life. Marriage isn’t about getting it right all the time, but about choosing each other again and again, with God at the center. We hope this conversati...

In this episode, we are going to be answering a list of questions our daughter, Emily, has prepared for us. Some about who we were before we were parents, and some more recent. We aren’t nervous at all about this! These are not surface-level questions. 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! Red Poppy...

In this Season 4 premiere, we’re reflecting on how our 2025 family word, 'Abide,' became a foundation of trust and peace for us through a year of quiet growth and significant challenges. We also reveal our new anchoring word for 2026 and talk about how moving from rootedness into responsiveness allows us to love and serve our community with fresh intention. We want to encourage you to pa...

For many people the holiday season can make contentment harder to hold onto. Today, we’re going to discuss some ways we can reclaim contentment by focusing on meaning over materialism, gratitude over gifts, presence over perfection, and faith over frenzy. 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 o...

We can all appreciate when someone encourages us. We’re going to talk about how receiving encouragement benefits us and how we can be better encouragers, whether it comes naturally to us or not. 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! The Attitude of an Encourager Being Genuine: Speak from the heart....

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 b...

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 ....

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! We LOVE the Apple Cider Donuts at: Czipars Apple O...

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...

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...

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 ba...

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...

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, Rya...

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...

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 ch...

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 podca...

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 v...

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...