Host Meg Greer welcomes Tommy Price (former Boerne ISD superintendent) to a "Pawndering" episode of God and Our Dogs on Boerne Radio 103.9 FM. They listen to a story from Tommy Mathews about his yellow lab Lucky, who fell into a ravine during a storm and broke his back — while Tommy himself had torn knee ligaments the same day. Tommy rappelled down to rescue Lucky, and neighbors helped hoist them both up. The two then convalesced side by side, limping together.

Meg and Tommy ponder the spiritual parallels: God comes after us like Tommy went after his dog, it takes a community to accomplish what we can't do alone, and dogs demonstrate empathy that mirrors Christ's love. They discuss how dogs connect families, how observing children with pets reveals their true character, and how Tommy's autistic son connects with their puppies in a unique and beautiful way. The episode closes with a reminder that our kindness to animals reflects our true legacy — and clues into our relationship with Christ.

0:00 – Intro & Show Description – Meg Greer introduces God and Our Dogs and explains the show's mission: discovering how to rely on God the way our dogs rely on us.

0:24 – Today's Format: A "Pawndering" Show – Meg explains the P-A-W-N-D-E-R-I-N-G format: listening to a prior dog story, then pondering with a guest.

0:52 – Guest Introduction: Tommy Price – Tommy Price, former Boerne ISD superintendent, joins the show.

1:15 – Tommy Mathews' Story: Lucky the Yellow Lab – A story about a gentle yellow lab named Lucky who got out during a storm — the same day Tommy tore his knee ligaments.

2:01 – The Rescue – Lucky fell into a ravine and broke his back. Tommy braced his injured leg, rappelled down, and neighbors hoisted them both up.

2:23 – Side-by-Side Convalescence – Lucky survived with a 50/50 chance. Tommy and Lucky recovered together, both limping.

2:48 – Lucky's Empathy – Even while hurt, Lucky tried to comfort Tommy — a "grand moment" of mutual empathy.

3:10 – Pawndering: God Comes After Us – Tommy Price reflects on the story. Meg draws the parallel: just as Tommy went after Lucky, God comes after us.

3:48 – It Takes a Community – The rescue required friends and neighbors. Discussion of how we can't do life alone — God provides community.

4:45 – Empathy & Scripture – 1 Corinthians 12:26: "If one member suffers, all suffer together." Empathy as the foundation of teaching, friendship, and faith.

5:26 – Dogs as Healers – The power of convalescing together; dogs sense our pain and offer comfort beyond medicine.

6:33 – Dogs as Proof of a Higher Power – Dogs sit with us quietly, creating space to connect with God. Their emotional intelligence points to something divine.

7:34 – The Vine and the Branches – John 15: dogs as connectivity in a family. Pets teach children responsibility, empathy, and how to treat those who depend on them.

8:47 – Tommy's Autistic Son & Their Dogs – Tommy shares how his 250-pound autistic son melts around their puppies, who love him unconditionally — a unique, beautiful connection.

9:31 – Observing Kids with Pets – Parents can learn a lot by sitting back and watching how their children interact with pets — it reveals their true personality and character.

10:59 – True Legacy – Children's kindness toward animals reflects family values and offers a window into their relationship with Christ.

11:37 – Closing & Sign-Off – Meg thanks Tommy Price. Show details, Boerne Radio info, and social channels shared.

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

Air Date: 09/26/26

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