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This podcast features the people, businesses, and events of the North Boroughs of Pittsburgh, PA (Bellevue, Avalon, Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights, Emsworth, Kilbuck and Ohio Townships).
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Welcome to our podcast where we look for opportunities in life to see a beautiful view! On the show we (Paul & Candy) talk about our adventures full-time RVing with our kids around the country for over 6 years. We also talk about our transition to living in a house, in the community of Bellevue, Iowa. This is a podcast about raising children, marriage, family, friends, community, and faith. We hope to inspire and encourage our listeners as we share pieces of our story in an engaging way. If ...
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91.3 KBCS is public radio providing Puget Sound with a diversity of music and information. Listeners tune in to hear an unparalleled mix of new and classic worldbeat, folk, and jazz, in addition to unique and vital news and analysis. Over 150 volunteer hosts, producers, and journalists deliver much of the music and news heard on the station. KBCS alumni can be heard on public radio stations throughout the region and reporting for National Public Radio. The roots of KBCS took hold in the earl ...
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August 11, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines preaches out of 2 Corinthians 5:17 on how Jesus gives new life to lost people. No matter what you have done or how far you have turned away from God, there is hope in Jesus. When we surrender to Him we find everlasting life and a peace that is beyond comprehension. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscri…
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We are on a big family vacation with my 3 siblings, their families, and my Daddy! We are going to talk about the importance of family, how we keep in touch with everyone, and some of the challenges of living so far away from them. We are Paul & Candy. Welcome to our podcast where we look for opportunities in our lives to see a beautiful view. Sit b…
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August 4, 2024 | During his sermon out of Acts 4:29–31, Pastor Steve Gaines shares how when you speak God's Word, you unleash God's power. There is something special about the Bible that gives strength to those who are weak, hope to those who are suffering, and conviction to those who are living a sinful life. When we fill ourselves with scripture,…
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July 28, 2024 | "You can enter God's rest in a raging world." That is Pastor Steve Gaines' word of encouragement from Hebrews 4:9–12. No matter what is happening around us (family issues, elections, work problems, health concerns, etc.), we can still find peace in Jesus Christ. Reading your Bible and spending time in prayer will help you focus on w…
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In the early days of our relationship, Candy traveled to England twice to visit me. To see where I grew up, meet my family, and just experience the country. It was a big adventure! In this episode we have a little fun walking down memory lane. We are Paul & Candy. Welcome to our podcast where we look for opportunities in our lives to see a beautifu…
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July 21, 2024 | Dub Oliver, president of Union University, speaks out of Luke 9:57–62 in a message titled "Follow Me." Jesus Christ is to take first place in our lives above all else. While He knows our situations and cares deeply about the obstacles we face in our lives, at the end of the day we must choose to submit to Him in all things. For more…
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July 14, 2024 | Dr. Charles Lowery teaches on "How to Have a Happy Relationship" from his years of experience as a psychologist and pastor. Whether you are single and looking for marriage advice or empty nesters who have been married for decades, you will learn important tools on communication and gain perspective on how to deal with the opposite s…
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We thought it would be fun to do a little throwback to tell the story of when this British guy moved to Texas to marry Candy. There were things to adapt to and big cultural differences between England and Texas. Paul couldn’t have picked a more stereotypical West Texas family to marry into! This is going to be fun! We are Paul & Candy. Welcome to o…
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Judy talks with Tracy Ferguson, Dan Simkins, and Lynn Evans of the Avonworth Historical Society about future plans. Long-time President Tracy will hand over the reigns to Dan. As plans for the new headquarters at 7119 Church Avenue move forward, we share memories of the former Elste’s Market, a centerpiece of Ben Avon life for many years. Avonworth…
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July 7, 2024 | Dr. Jason Allen, president of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, shares an important message out of Mark 2:1–12 titled "Friends Bring Friends to Jesus." When we look at the story of the paralytic man who was lowered through the roof of a home by his friends in order to see Jesus, we see what it means to go all out in an effort …
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June 30, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines encourages the church with a sermon titled "The Lord Will Fight Your Battles" out of Exodus 14. With the Egyptians closing in on the Israelites at the Red Sea, Moses tells the crowd that God will win the victory for them. We may never face anything as harrowing as an escape from our Egyptian enslavers, but we all…
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We have had a sign hanging in our RV that says, “Life is a Journey… enjoy it.” We found it years ago when we first hit the road full-time in our RV. It has been such a great reminder over the years. 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 c…
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June 23, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines teaches on how to "Serve Your Way to the Top" in this message from Mark 9:30–37. If you are not willing to serve others and humble yourself before God, it is impossible for you to be great in the kingdom of God. Learning from the examples of servant leadership in the Bible, as well as a secular company like Costc…
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June 16, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines shares how you can enjoy life with your wife out of Ecclesiastes 9:9. By choosing to love and honor your wife and make time for your family, you can build a stronger marriage. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please le…
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June 9, 2024 | Derek Ewalt speaks on finding "Rest for the Weary" in this message from Matthew 11:28–30. These verses outline three simple steps for finding rest in the midst of your busy life. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard in this message, please leave a review on Ap…
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June 2, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines teaches on "How to Know God's Will" from Romans 12:1–2. It can be difficult for us to understand the will of God in our daily lives. Does God want me to marry the person I'm dating? What kind of career should I pursue? Am I supposed to become a missionary on the other side of the world? These are just a few of the…
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May 26, 2024 | In this message from Proverbs 18:21, Bellevue's college pastor, Daniel Harris, reminds us that our words can be a tool to build others up or a torch to burn them down. Looking also at the words of David, James, and Jesus, we see the importance of words and how they can predict where our heart lies. For more sermons each week, be sure…
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It's "Tool Time" - Part 2! We found out that living the RV lifestyle involves staying on top of maintenance and doing our own repairs. We review some of the tools that we could not do without! 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 communi…
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Hear about all the happenings this Summer in Bellevue, including the Big Bellevue Yard Sale, which will be held Saturday, June 22, from 9-3. Over 50 yard sales in the Borough of Bellevue and other activities, too. https://facebook.com/events/s/the-big-bellevue-yard-sale/1810256849469992/ Avonworth Historical Society Lecture, June 11, 7 pm, Anchor a…
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May 19, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines speaks on "God's Pathway to Peace" in this message out of Philippians 4:6-7. What do you have to do to find peace? We find ourselves obsessed with worry and weighed down by anxiety, but God has called us to a better life in Jesus Christ. By letting go of worry and praying about everything, we can experience perfec…
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In the Beautiful View Podcast we want to not only share about some of the beautiful places we have been, and beautiful experiences we’ve had, but we also want to take it a little deeper and have a positive and encouraging message in each episode. Today we are celebrating our first year because of you, our listeners and viewers, with hopes and plans…
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May 12, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines teaches on "What Jesus Says About Marriage" as we study Matthew 19:1–9. What limits does God place on marriage? How does He define it? What is the purpose of marriage? We'll look at these questions and more during today's sermon. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you’…
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May 5, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines looks at Acts 1 to speak on "The Gospel of Jesus Christ." From this passage, we learn about the people, power, and pattern of the Gospel. How did the Gospel change the lives of those living in Jesus' day? How did it spread throughout the world? Can we use this same strategy today to reach the world for Christ? For …
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We are going to interview our children today about their experiences of growing up on the road. We were full-time RVers for a little over 6 years. When we hit the road in 2015, Emily was 11 and Tyler was 6 years old. So, what was life like on the road for them? We are Paul & Candy. Welcome to our podcast where we look for opportunities in our lives…
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April 28, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines breaks down the essence of Christianity as he teaches from John 21, examining the story of Jesus and Peter reconciling after the resurrection. Here we see the connection between loving God and loving people as we go about the Christian life. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the…
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April 21, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines shares an important message on "Waiting on Jesus" out of John 20:1–18. Have you ever had a difficult time when you were waiting on God? Listen as we dive into the reasons why we wait on the Lord and how it makes us better disciples. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If…
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In today’s episode, we aren’t just camping, we are tent camping! We’re gonna to do a little tour of our campsite, talk about the process of planning the trip, things that went well, or didn’t, and share about our eclipse experiences both past and present. We are Paul & Candy. Welcome to our podcast where we look for opportunities in our lives to se…
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April 14, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines continues to walk through Luke 24, this time teaching from verses 35-53, as we discover the blessings for every Christian. Join with us as we learn about the gifts with which God has blessed us and how they enable us to live faithful lives in obedience to Christ. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe …
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April 7, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines looks at the story of the road to Emmaus in Luke 24 for a sermon titled "Victory Over Discouragement." When you are at your lowest point, Jesus can find you, comfort you, and set you on the right path. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know. If you’ve liked what you’ve heard …
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It's "Tool Time"! We found out that living the RV lifestyle involves staying on top of maintenance and doing our own repairs. We review some of the tools that we could not do without! 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 great beers and fo…
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March 31, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines teaches on "The Good News of Easter" on Easter Sunday 2024. As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, join us in Luke 24:1–12 as we learn the importance of this moment and what our response should be. At the end of his sermon, Pastor Gaines picks up his annual tradition of singing "He's Alive." For more …
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March 24, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines preaches on "The Crowd at the Cross" out of Luke 23:26–49 as we draw closer to Easter Sunday. There are different kinds of people watching the crucifixion of Jesus and many of us today fall into similar categories. How will you react to the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross? For more sermons each week, be sure t…
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The weather has been so nice recently! It’s got us into spring cleaning mode. But, we're not just talking about cleaning house, though that is part of it. We’re going to be talking about Spring Cleaning Our Lives. Clearing mental, emotional, and physical clutter. We are Paul & Candy. Welcome to our podcast where we look for opportunities in our liv…
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March 17, 2024 | Continuing our look at the final days of Jesus' earthly ministry, Pastor Steve Gaines teaches on "The Troublesome Trials of Jesus" out of Luke 22–23. Through Jesus' experience with the Jews, Pilate, and the guards who beat Him, we learn important lessons about who Jesus is and how we are to view him. For more sermons each week, be …
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March 10, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines begins a short series leading up to Easter Sunday. In this sermon, "The Sweetness of Surrender," we study Luke 22:39–53 and the way in which Jesus surrenders to the will of the Father. As Christians, we must accept God's will, love our enemies, and wait on God's timing. For more sermons each week, be sure to sub…
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As many of our listeners know, our family lived and traveled the country for 6.5 years in our 5th Wheel RV. We get questions all the time about what that was like. Many people say that they love the idea of full-time RVing, but probably would never do it themselves for one reason or another. In this episode, we are going to share the pros and the c…
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March 3, 2024 | Pastor Steve Gaines returns to the pulpit for a sermon out of Genesis 5 on "Your Walk with God." Join us as we look at the life of Enoch and find characteristics of how your walk with God should progress. If you want to have a close relationship with the Lord, take note of this message. For more sermons each week, be sure to subscri…
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