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

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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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In this episode of God and Our Dogs on Boerne Radio 103.09 FM, host Meg Grier welcomes the entire Postiglione family — dad Dennis, mom Danielle, fourth-grader Vivian, second-grader Loudon, and their Labrador/Pyrenees mix, Blue Bonnet (aka Bluey). The family shares how they found Bluey at an art show in Dallas and surprised the kids with her after moving to the country. The children talk about their daily routines with Bluey — from tug of war to reading her books — and the patience required when their stubborn pup escapes and wanders the neighborhood. The family reflects on Matthew 10:29-31, connecting the responsibility of caring for Bluey to how God cares for each of us. Dennis also shares about his classic country music show on Bernie Radio.

Timeline:

0:00 — Show intro & welcome

0:45 — Meet the Postiglione family & Bluey

1:36 — How the family found Blue Bonnet at an art show

2:24 — Dennis explains why Bluey was the right dog

3:10 — Loudon's daily care routine & tug of war

3:25 — Vivian reads books to Bluey

3:54 — Learning patience when Bluey escapes

4:42 — Dad lassoes the dog (rodeo skills!)

6:57 — Parents reflect on patience & responsibility

7:59 — Family's favorite scripture (Matthew 10:29-31)

8:54 — How Bluey has changed the family

9:19 — Unique relationships with the dog

11:01 — Dennis on trusting the plan of dog ownership

11:51 — Thank you & Dennis's country music show

13:29 — Closing thought: "How's your dog relying on you today?"

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.

Air Date: 04/04/26

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This episode of God and Our Dogs on Bernie Radio (103.09 FM), hosted by Meg Grier, features guest Jennifer Click, author of Cable's Jesus Kisses. Jennifer shares her lifelong love of rescue dogs, including Cable, a mange-covered puppy abandoned at a park, and her current anxious rescue who was thrown from a truck. The conversation draws parallels between rescuing dogs and God's rescue of us. Jennifer then shares the powerful story behind her children's book — how she felt called by God to bring Cable to Uvalde after the Robb Elementary School shooting, offering free hugs and prayers to first responders, families, and children. A touching encounter with a group of little girls led to the concept of "Cable's Jesus Kisses" — invisible, permanent kisses that remind you you're never alone.

Timeline:

0:00 — Intro – Welcome to God and Our Dogs; show premise

0:51 — Guest Introduction – Jennifer Click, author of Cable's Jesus Kisses

1:22 — Rescue Dog Stories – How Jennifer's dogs found her; Cable's rescue from a park

2:30 — Living with Anxious Rescues – Jennifer's current dog with severe anxiety; patience and commitment

3:57 — Meg's Rescue Story – Meg shares her own 10-year journey with a rescue dog

4:37 — Scripture of the Year – Isaiah 43:18-19; making a way in the wilderness

5:47 — The Uvalde Story – Jennifer takes Cable to Uvalde after the Robb Elementary shooting

6:13 — Hugging First Responders – Free hugs and prayers at the convention center

7:48 — Cable's Jesus Kisses – The story of Cable and the little girls at the city square

8:50 — "Do They Wash Off?" – The kids' questions and the message that the kisses never come off

9:42 — "Does She Kiss Boys?" – Mark and the orange gritty soap

10:34 — About the Book – Where to find Cable's Jesus Kisses (Lulu.com)

11:30 — Paw-nder & Outro – Thought to ponder and show close

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.

Air Date: 03/28/26

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Making good decisions is one of life's biggest challenges — from major life choices to everyday ones. In this theme pack episode, Meg Grier sits down with two returning guests to explore how faith, wisdom, and our dogs can guide better decision-making. Pastor Gabe Wetmore shares how biblical wisdom calls us to be practical and reflective before making decisions, rather than waiting passively for divine instruction. Tommy Matthews reflects on the power of pausing at life's crossroads — like Greg Goss's dog Griffin — to seek direction before moving forward. Together, they challenge us to quiet the noise, listen to the Holy Spirit, and lean on God's guidance the way our dogs trust us.

Timeline:

0:00 — Introduction & show overview

0:50 — Introducing today's guests: Gabe Wetmore & Tommy Matthews

1:21 — Decision making as a theme; the challenge of everyday choices

1:53 — Gabe Wetmore: Wisdom, decision making, and imitating God

2:55 — Practical examples of poor decisions (the sports car, the motorhome, the impulse dog)

4:12 — Learning from mistakes and reflecting before deciding

4:58 — Don't short-circuit wisdom — God wants us to mature and think

5:45 — Gabe's key takeaways; connecting with God produces wisdom

6:09 — Introducing Tommy Matthews; Griffin the dog at the fork in the road

6:38 — Praying at every fork in the road; "pray without ceasing"

7:22 — Lead by example; listening more than speaking

7:42 — When ego edges God out (EGO = Edging God Out)

8:32 — Galatians: flesh vs. spirit; the practice of prayerful patience

8:59 — Quieting the noise; sunrises and sunsets as spiritual end caps

9:50 — Tommy's key takeaways; slowing down to hear the Holy Spirit

10:22 — Closing reflection: we don't make decisions alone

10:45 — Ponder of the week: looking for God's direction like our dogs look to us

11:13 — Outro & where to find the show

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.

Air Date: 03/21/26

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"God and Our Dogs" Bonus Treat with Lisa Fullerton - When Emotions Lie

Has your heart ever lied to you? In this bonus conversation, Lisa Fullerton (CEO of A Novel Idea, featured in Show #115) shares powerful insights about the command "STOP" and why we need God's truth as our plumb line when emotions threaten to lead us astray.

Lisa trained her Labrador retrievers and discovered profound parallels about obedience, boundaries, and truth. Just as her dog Bentley stops on command, we need to learn when to stop and listen to God's guidance—especially when our feelings are most intense.

Key Topics:

✓ Why the "STOP" command matters for dogs AND people

✓ How feelings can deceive us

✓ The difference between subjective truth vs. absolute truth

✓ Building a biblical worldview as your plumb line

✓ Why training matters in our relationship with God

✓ Walking the talk in Christian community

About the Show:

God and Our Dogs helps discover a new perspective to rely on God the way our dogs rely on us. Stories of time, training, and trust with our dogs demonstrate transformation in relationships and faith.

YouTube Timeline:

0:00 - Welcome & Introduction

0:25 - What are Bonus Treats?

0:50 - Lisa's favorite command: STOP

1:25 - Why "Stop" is Lisa's most admired command

2:00 - Wishing God would say "Stop" audibly

2:41 - When feelings lie to us

3:05 - How to hear from God when anxious

3:48 - Using discomfort as God's "stop" signal

4:18 - The importance of a plumb line

4:38 - Training creates the plumb line

5:00 - Knowing God through relationship

5:13 - We don't have to navigate life alone

5:33 - Subjective truth vs. absolute truth

6:26 - "Don't lean on your own understanding" (Proverbs 3:5-6)

6:43 - Why feelings can deceive us

7:33 - The law of non-contradiction

8:02 - Community and relationship matter

8:26 - Words must match behavior

8:46 - Meeting people where they are

9:06 - The peace of obedience to Christ

9:46 - Thought to Ponder (PAW-nder)

10:08 - Closing & Where to Find the Show

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.

Air Date: 03/14/26

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Join Meg Grier and special guest Dwaine Rivers for this inspiring "Pawdering" episode of God and Our Dogs! They discuss Dave Bavero's insights on training bird dogs and draw powerful parallels between conditioning our dogs and conditioning our faith. Discover how staying spiritually fit through God's word prepares us to finish the race strong in today's challenging world. Dwaine Rivers, a real estate expert with 40+ years of experience and award-winning horseman, shares wisdom about maintaining enthusiasm in our walk with Christ, filtering out distractions, and building spiritual stamina.

Timeline:

0:00 - Introduction to God and Our Dogs with Meg Grier

1:32 - Pondering show format explained with guest Dwaine Rivers

2:05 - Dave Bavero's story: Year-round dog training and conditioning

4:15 - Training tips for South Texas climate

6:29 - Dwayne's insight: Spiritual conditioning builds stamina

7:53 - Scripture reflection: 2 Timothy 4:7 - Finishing the race

9:57 - Living with enthusiasm and excitement in faith

13:13 - Hebrews 12:11-12 - Discipline produces righteousness

16:38 - Staying focused on our trainer (God)

19:30 - The Rivers Team real estate services introduction

21:26 - Closing thoughts and where to find the show

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.

Air Date: 03/07/26

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Join Meg Grier on "God and Our Dogs" as she speaks with Tiffany Jureczki, St. John Lutheran School Director, about her Australian Shepherd Dolly's miraculous recovery from a rattlesnake bite. Tiffany shares how caring for Dolly through months of healing taught her profound lessons about God's unconditional love, patience, and the power of prayer. Discover how a tiny puppy's unwavering trust and faith mirrors the childlike faith God desires from us, and why perfect love truly does cast out fear.

Timeline with Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

• Welcome to God and Our Dogs
• Show introduction and mission

1:29 - Meet Tiffany & Dolly

• Introduction to guest Tiffany Jureczki
• Meeting Dolly, the 5-week-old Australian Shepherd puppy

2:34 - Bonding with a Tiny Puppy

• Dolly's early days - being carried everywhere
• Becoming the "school dog" at St. John Lutheran School
• Teaching the other dog (Diesel) good habits

3:54 - The Rattlesnake Bite

• The shocking moment during an evening walk
• Emergency vet visit and anti-venom treatment

5:47 - The Long Road to Healing

• Massive wound from neck to stomach
• Daily wound care for 2+ months (August to October)
• Prayer and witnessing God's miracle of healing

8:09 - Lessons in Unconditional Love

• How Dolly's trust mirrors our relationship with God
• Childlike faith and perfect love casting out fear
• Walking without fear after trauma

11:15 - St. John Lutheran School

• Faith-filled education with a homeschool heart
• Community involvement and field trips
• Website: stjohnlutheranschool.com

12:33 - Closing Thought

• Learning good habits from other believers
• Final reflections and show wrap-up

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.

Air Date: 02/28/26

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In this pondering episode of God and Our Dogs, host Meg Greer welcomes Robin Lowman to reflect on Amy House's story about two very different dogs - Cooper, who's content knowing his owners are nearby, and Siri, who needs to be physically close at all times.

Robin shares beautiful insights about how both approaches mirror our relationship with God - sometimes we rest confidently in His presence, and sometimes we need to press in closer during difficult seasons. The conversation explores:

✨ How we know God is near even without physical presence

✨ The importance of seeking God with our whole heart

✨ Why our relationship with God should grow and deepen over time

✨ Finding shelter and comfort in God during life's storms

✨ Walking through every season of life with Jesus

Robin's touching story about her 19-year-old dog Bailey beautifully illustrates God's promise: "I will be with you even to the end of the age."

Timeline (Chapters)

0:33 - Welcome & Show Introduction

1:01 - What God and Our Dogs Is About

1:25 - Introducing Today's Pondering Format

2:00 - Meet Robin Lowman

2:21 - Amy House's Story: Cooper vs Siri

3:03 - Robin's Reaction: Two Valid Approaches

4:26 - How Do We Know God Is Near?

5:15 - Walking Daily With Jesus

5:38 - Relationship Requires Listening

6:10 - God Wants Our Heart

7:06 - Seeking God With All Your Heart

7:30 - Surrendering to God Daily

7:51 - Growing Relationships Over Time

8:16 - Scripture Reveals New Truths

8:59 - Pressing In During Hard Seasons

9:43 - Bailey's Story: Pressing In for Comfort

10:26 - "I'll Walk You All the Way Home"

10:52 - Seasons of Life

10:55 - Closing Thoughts

11:18 - Where to Find the Show & Outro

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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.

Air Date: 02/14/26

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