God And Our Dogs with Meg Grier

In this episode of "God and Our Dogs," host Meg Grier welcomes Angie Lewis, Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending at Encore Bank in San Antonio. Angie shares the touching story of her family’s rescue dog, Gracie, and how Gracie brought comfort, healing, and faith during challenging times. The conversation explores themes of resilience, trust, and the unexpected ways God provides what we need. Angie also discusses her work at Encore Bank and offers advice for those considering rescuing a pet. Tune in for heartfelt stories and inspiring reflections on faith, family, and the special bond we share wi...

In this episode of "God and Our Dogs," host Meg Grier welcomes Ross Powell, founder of Hope for Hounds and Vice President of Canines for Christ, to ponder the ways we can rely on God as our dogs rely on us. The show features a touching rescue dog story from Chris Webb, exploring themes of trust, healing, and transformation. Ross shares his own experiences with dog adoption, the importance of trust, and draws parallels between our relationships with dogs and our relationship with God. The conversation also touches on the value of community, feedback, and personal growth, and concludes...

In this episode of "God and Our Dogs," host Meg Grier welcomes Melanie Bostic, General Manager of Community Impact Newspaper. Melanie shares heartfelt stories about her dogs, Sydnee and Lacey, exploring themes of trust, transformation, and the parallels between caring for dogs and our relationship with God. The conversation covers the challenges and rewards of adopting a rescue dog, the importance of patience and consistency, and how these experiences reflect broader life lessons. The episode concludes with a thoughtful reflection on being the answer to someone else's prayer.

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In this episode of "God and Our Dogs," host Meg Grier explores the theme of "Dogs and Kids." Featuring stories from Carol and Mike Schultz, and Kate Dalton, the episode highlights how family dogs teach children responsibility, love, and the importance of caring for others. The guests share personal memories of their childhood dogs, reflecting on how these experiences shaped family bonds and offered spiritual lessons about God’s love and unity. The episode closes with a thought-provoking question about the memories we create with our dogs and how they can serve as lasting "glue" for families.

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Join host Meg Grier on "God and Our Dogs" as she welcomes Debi Watson, Communications Director for Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries. Debi shares heartfelt stories about her rescue dogs—Pixel, Remy, and Charlotte—and the lessons they teach about comfort, persistence, and unconditional love. Discover how these dog stories reflect God’s constant presence, guidance, and non-judgmental love in our lives. Debi also discusses the importance of community, serving others, and the impact of Hill Country Daily Bread’s programs, including opportunities for volunteering and mentorship. Tune in for inspiration, faith, and practical ways to rely on God, just as...

In this episode of "God and Our Dogs," host Meg Grier welcomes Jessica Zintgraf Garcia, a compassionate staff nurse at Hill Country Pregnancy Care Center. Jessica shares heartfelt stories about her Siberian Husky, Chomper, and how his journey from energetic puppy to beloved family member mirrors lessons of trust, adaptability, and unconditional love. The conversation explores parallels between caring for pets and understanding God’s love for us, as well as Jessica’s work supporting families in her community. 

00:00 – Introduction to "God and Our Dogs" and host Meg Greer
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In this episode of "God and Our Dogs," host Meg Grier welcomes Dave Bevero, renowned breeder and trainer of British and Irish Labrador retrievers, and host of the Global Retriever Podcast. Dave shares entertaining stories about his early bird dogs, offers expert advice on conditioning and training hunting dogs, and discusses the importance of steadiness, boundaries, and teamwork between dogs and their owners. The conversation draws insightful parallels between dog training and spiritual growth, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own relationships with God.

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In this episode of "God and Our Dogs," host Meg Grier welcomes Stan Leech, athletic director for Boerne ISD and a celebrated Texas high school basketball coach. The show features a story from Jennifer Hill, known as the "dog walking lady," who shares how her daily walks with her dogs became a ministry of connection, prayer, and perseverance. Stan and Meg discuss the impact of small, consistent acts, the importance of community, and finding inspiration in everyday routines. The episode also touches on upcoming events in Boerne ISD athletics and encourages listeners to stay steadfast in doing good, drawing...

Welcome to the Season 5 premiere of "God and Our Dogs" with host Meg Greer! In this episode, Meg is joined by Baron Wiley, Boerne Radio’s top cheerleader and proud dog dad. Together, they share heartfelt stories about rescue dogs, faith, healing, and the lessons we learn from our canine companions. Discover how our relationships with dogs can deepen our understanding of God’s love, purpose, and grace. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at Boerne Radio, upcoming show plans, and encouragement for anyone passionate about sharing their story.

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Discover how the unconditional love and resilience of our dogs can teach us about faith, contentment, and overcoming life’s challenges. In this episode of "God and Our Dogs," host Meg Grier is joined by Jill Powell, National Board President for Canines for Christ, to reflect on a touching story about Agnes Hubbard’s dog, Lizzie. Despite facing a debilitating condition, Lizzie’s joyful spirit and companionship offer powerful lessons about finding peace and purpose, even in difficult times. Plus, learn more about the Canines for Christ therapy dog ministry and how you can get involved!

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In this episode of "God and Our Dogs," host Meg Greer welcomes guest Joe Davis to a special "Pawnder" show. Together, they reflect on a touching dog story from Tommy Matthews, exploring themes of patience, longing, and the spiritual lessons we can learn from our relationships with dogs. The conversation weaves together personal anecdotes, biblical references, and insights about faith, stillness, and love. The episode also highlights the importance of waiting, being present, and the parallels between how dogs rely on us and how we can rely on God. The show concludes with information about Joe Davis’s work at...

Discover a new perspective on life, faith, and purpose through heartfelt stories about dogs and their impact on our lives. Host Meg Grier welcomes guests Curtis Bissonett and Dennis Blocker, who share powerful experiences about hunting, family, and working with war dogs. Learn how our relationships with dogs can teach us about trust, transformation, and the meaning of life, and how these lessons connect to our spiritual journey.

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In this episode, Meg Grier talks with Ross Powell from Canines for Christ and Tommy Price, retired Bernie ISD Superintendent. The theme revolves around 'Loving and Serving Others,' inspired by 1 John 3:18. Ross shares stories of his therapy dogs, Molly and Rocco, providing hope and comfort in their unique ways, while Tommy reflects on the impactful love and guidance he received as a youth and how it shapes his life and service today. Tune in to explore how dogs can teach us about love, trust, and the essence of God's purpose for our lives.

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Join Meg Greer on 'God and Our Dogs' as she shares powerful stories of trust and transformation inspired by our four-legged friends. This episode features Theresa Moen and her blind dog, Emmi Lou, as well as Dwayne Rivers with his dog, Coconut. Discover how these dogs’ reliance on their owners in their blindness offers profound insights into our own relationship with God. Learn how trusting in God, much like these dogs trust their humans, can bring about incredible change and deepen our understanding of faith. Listen in for heartwarming stories and valuable lessons that teach us to see through tr...

In this episode of 'God and Our Dogs,' host Meg Greer shares stories that draw parallels between the behavior of dogs and our relationship with God. Featuring guests Andrew Ian, Kendall County, Texas Commissioner, and Kevin Thompson, Boerne Market President for Frost Bank, the episode explores the theme 'headed in the wrong direction.' Through anecdotes about their dogs, Aggie and Hank, listeners gain insights into trust, routines, and overcoming fears. Andrew's story about Aggie, a Border Collie, illustrates how we sometimes wrongly assume we know the path, missing out on opportunities to spend time with God. Kevin's...

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Theme: Be Together – The importance of attention and companionship from dogs related to spending time with God.

Guest: Robin Saunders (Realtor)

Guest: Sean Azzaro (Pastor, River City Communit...

God and Our Dogs - - Bird Dog Trust features Meg Greer as the host of "God and Our Dogs" on Boerne Radio. The show aims to draw parallels between the relationship we have with our dogs and our relationship with God. Meg introduces a theme pack featuring two prior guests, LaDonna Mack, a community volunteer, and Greg Rum, a physician's assistant.

LaDonna shares her memories of her father training bird dogs, emphasizing the time, techniques, and gentle methods used to foster trust and obedience in the dogs. Greg discusses training his Labrador retriever, Bella, highlighting the...

Discovering God's Love Through Our Loyal Dogs - A Heartwarming Story with Kate Dalton (Part 2)

Host Meg Greer interviews Kate Dalton, a retired principal and educator, who shares touching stories about her family's border collie, Rooster. Growing up on a ranch in Kerr County, Texas, Kate recounts how Rooster became an integral part of her family, providing companionship and love. Through his antics and loyalty, Rooster taught invaluable life lessons and brought the family closer together, embodying God's love and presence in their lives.

God and Our Dogs with Meg Grier - The Story of Rooster the Bilingual Border Collie

Meg welcomes her spiritual mentor and friend, Kate Dalton. In this episode, Kate reminisces about her childhood dog, Rooster, a bilingual Border Collie who worked on the family's ranch in Texas during the 1940s. Through Rooster's story, listeners will explore themes of trust, training, and transformation in relationships with our dogs and how these lessons can deepen our understanding of God's love and purpose for us.

Can a war dog teach us how to stay on track? Activate knowledge, go deep, trust God… Join PAWNDERer Chris Webb, Covenant Pest Control, Storyteller Dennis Blocker, author of The Dogs I’ve Known in 2 Wars: Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Original Air Date:  May 17, 2025

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What's Our Purpose Featuring Judge Kirsten Cahoon

Join host Meg Greer on God and Our Dogs as she discusses the deep bond between humans and dogs and how it mirrors our relationship with God. In this episode, Kendall Country Judge Kirsten Cahoon joins to ponder profound life lessons inspired by a story from Scott Kaeppel about his three dogs, Gemini, Knight, and Copper.

Listen in as we explore themes of purpose, individuality, and support within the community.  This heartfelt conversation offers a unique perspective on discovering our purpose and relying on God just as our d...

Our dogs learn their names and respond. Join PAWNDER-er Lulu Belz, Hill Country Pregnancy Care Center and Storyteller Robin Saunders at Saunders Luxury Group as we explore the discovery of names, their characteristics and what we can learn about God from our dogs

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God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 11:15am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - www.boerneradio.com.

Original Air Date:  05/03/25

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Can our dogs teach us “it’s not about you…” even in our business and professional lives? 

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God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 11:15am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - www.boerneradio.com.

Original Air Date:  04/26/25

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We love our dogs and hate it when they suffer ailments and old age. When our dogs become blind, they learn to adapt and trust us in new ways. In what ways can our blind dogs teach us to see? 

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God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 11:15am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - www.boerneradio.com.

Original Air Date:  04/19/25

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What goes into making wise decisions? Can we get clues from our dogs pointing us to making godly decisions? Explore the process with PAWNDER-er Tommy Mathews and Storyteller Gabe Wetmore Saturday, April 12th at 11:15AM on Boerne Radio 103.9FM, Boerne Radio App or website. Podcast Sunday!

Host:  Meg Grier - Stories@GodAndOurDogs.com

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God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 11:15am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - www.boerneradio.com.

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What can a rambunctious pup teach us about living, trust building, and faithfulness? Join Paul Giguere as he tells us about childhood dog Fozzie on Saturday, April 5th at 11:15AM on Boerne Radio 103.9FM, Boerne Radio App or website. Podcast Sunday!

Host:  Meg Grier - Stories@GodAndOurDogs.com

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Relationships can grow over time in unexpected ways. Romans 12:10 says "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves." Our dogs can help us connect with others. Join Rod Townsend Storyteller and Joe Davis PAWNDERer Saturday, March 29th at 11:15AM on Boerne Radio 103.9FM, Boerne Radio App or website. Podcast Sunday.

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God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 11:15am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - www.boerneradio.com.

Original Air Date:  03/29/25

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Ever PAWNDER your purpose? As life changes, who really gives our life meaning? Can our dogs help us gain more insight? Curtis Bissonnette and Dennis Blocker, author of The Dogs I've Known In 2 Wars: Iraq and Afghanistan, help us with The Meaning of Life. Listen March 22nd at 11:15AM on Boerne Radio 103.9FM, Boerne Radio App or website. Podcast Sunday.

Host:  Meg Grier - Stories@GodAndOurDogs.com

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God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 11:15am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - www.boerneradio.com.

Can our dogs teach us how to adapt to life's curveballs? Listen as Storyteller Nicole Bishop and PAWNDER-er Jill Powell for Tootsie's story and learn how she points us to God. Saturday, March15th at 11:15AM on Boerne Radio 103.9FM, Boerne Radio App or website. Podcast Sunday.

Host:  Meg Grier - Stories@GodAndOurDogs.com

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God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 11:15am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - www.boerneradio.com.

Original Air Date:  03/15/25

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Can we listen better to our dogs andmore importantly God? Krista McAnally, Daisy Cares, tells us stories of Buddyand Juliet to point us in the right direction. Listen Saturday, March 8th,11:15AM, on Boerne Radio 103.9FM, Boerne Radio App or website. Podcast Sunday.

Host:  Meg Grier - Stories@GodAndOurDogs.com

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God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 11:15am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - www.boerneradio.com.

Original Air Date:  03/08/25

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Is forming a new connection easy? LorieDiller and Gigi give us a life changing example of forming and strengtheningbonds. Will this example help your bond with God? Listen Saturday, March 1 at11:15AM on Boerne Radio 103.9FM, Boerne Radio App or website. Podcast Sunday.

Host:  Meg Grier - Stories@GodAndOurDogs.com

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God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 11:15am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - www.boerneradio.com.

Original Air Date:  03/01/25

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What can our dogs teach us about loving and serving others in "action and truth?" Ross Powell and Tommy Price fill us in on giving and receiving love and service. Listen 11:15AM, Saturday, February 22nd on Boerne Radio 103.9FM, Boerne Radio App or Website. Podcast Sunday!

Host:  Meg Grier - Stories@GodAndOurDogs.com

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God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 11:15am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - www.boerneradio.com.

Original Air Date:  02/22/25

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Gifts and new beginnings await us! Our dogs reveal the key to finding purpose, focus, love. Join Pawnder-er Chris Webb and Storyteller Cliff Wheeler for Gifts Await.

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God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 11:15am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - www.boerneradio.com.

Original Air Date:  02/15/25

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Watchfulness...pause...direction...alignment...our dogs can teach us more than we realize! Join Tommy Mathews, Pawnder-er and Greg Goss, consider the story of Griffin,

Host:  Meg Grier - Stories@GodAndOurDogs.com

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God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 11:15am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - www.boerneradio.com.

Original Air Date:  02/08/25

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Can daily walks with our rescue dogs build community with them as well as with others? Jennifer Hill tells us the story of Buster and walks.

Host:  Meg Grier - Stories@GodAndOurDogs.com

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God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 11:15am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - www.boerneradio.com.

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Kate Dalton, Retired Educator, tells us the story of Rooster, the Texas Hill Country’s first working Border Collie. Cana working dog become a dear family member? If so, how? Join us every Saturday,  at 11:15 AM on Boerne Radio 103.9FM, the Boerne Radio App or website. Podcast Sunday!

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God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 11:15am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - www.boerneradio.com.

Original Air Date:  01/25/25

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Kate Dalton, Retired Educator, tells us the story of Rooster, the Texas Hill Country’s first working Border Collie. Cana working dog become a dear family member? If so, how? Join us Saturday, January 18 at 11:15 AM on Boerne Radio 103.9FM, the Boerne Radio App or website. Podcast Sunday!

Host:  Meg Grier - Stories@GodAndOurDogs.com

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God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 11:15am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - www.boerneradio.com.

Original Air Date:  01/18/25

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It's 2025! What's New...with Baron Wiley's new dog Boerne... Boerne Radio 103.9FM ... and God & Our Dogs? Join us Saturday January 11 at 11:15 on the Radio, Boerne Radio App or website. Podcast Sunday!

Host:  Meg Grier - Stories@GodAndOurDogs.com

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God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 11:15am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - www.boerneradio.com.

Original Air Date:  01/11/25

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What instruction would a successful police K9 give us on Following Our Leader? Al Auxier, Kendall County Sheriff Kendall County Sheriff's Office fills us in while telling us the story of K9 Luna’s big drug bust in Kendall County! Listen 11:15 AM Saturday, January 4th on Boerne Radio 103.9FM, Boerne Radio App or website. Podcast Sunday!

Host:  Meg Grier - Stories@GodAndOurDogs.com

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God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 11:15am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - www.boerneradio.com.

Original Air Date:  01/04/25

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Bomb Dogs are one half of a professional lifesaving team. Dennis Blocker, author of The Dogs I’ve Known in 2 Wars: Iraq and Afghanistan, trained and handled Bomb Dogs for years, learning to depend on his dogs for success. Dennis uncovered helpful insight into trusting God and will share them with us. Listen Saturday, 28th at 11:15 on Boerne Radio 103.9, the Boerne Radio App or website. Podcast Sunday.

Host:  Meg Grier - Stories@GodAndOurDogs.com

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