Host Meg Grier explores how the challenges we face with our dogs mirror the challenges God uses to shape us. Two guests share personal stories of dogs who helped them navigate life's hardest moments — and what those experiences revealed about trust, vulnerability, and transformation.

Timeline

0:00 – Intro & Welcome

1:03 – Today's theme: Challenges

1:30 – Guest 1: Paul Duran — From childhood pet owner to adult responsibility

2:09 – Duke the Lab, a lonely dog, and the grill incident

3:10 – Challenges as gifts, not problems

3:48 – The importance of listening and asking for help

4:28 – Paul on vulnerability, being a firefighter, and talking about feelings

5:05 – Finding confidence in God during tough times

5:19 – Paul's closing reflection; Paul's full episode: #409

5:42 – Guest 2: Dr. Pat Mims, Veterinarian — Molly the puppy during divorce

6:37 – What Molly taught Pat about love, resilience, and steady faithfulness

7:43 – Dogs' uncanny sense; Pat's mobile veterinary practice

8:41 – Transformation through bonding; Molly as the clinic greeter

9:35 – Molly's school visits and the "dead dog" trick

10:30 – Trust, loyalty, and two-way transformation

11:00 – Dr. Mims' closing reflection; Pat's full episode: #404

11:27 – Host closing thoughts & "Pawnder" segment

12:21 – Outro & how to find the show

Host: Meg Grier - Stories@GodAndOurDogs.com

Website: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072683640098

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

Air Date: 04/11/26

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