Welcome to "God and Our Dogs" on Boerne Radio! In this episode, host Meg Grier explores the theme of encouragement through stories from guests Dan Liberto and Mandy Jones. Discover how our relationships with dogs can teach us about giving and receiving encouragement, building community, and deepening our faith. Listen as Dan and Mandy share personal stories, biblical insights, and practical tips for fostering encouragement in our lives and relationships.

00:00 – Introduction by Meg Grier
00:25 – The show’s theme: Encouragement and community
00:51 – Guest introductions: Dan Liberto & Mandy Jones
01:26 – Dan Liberto on encouragement, transparency, and brotherhood
03:33 – Lessons from dogs: Comfort during adversity
04:34 – Dogs as man’s best friend and human connection
05:58 – The importance of genuine engagement and encouragement
07:12 – Vulnerability and the rewards of encouragement
08:00 – More from Dan Lito: Podcast info
08:20 – Mandy Jones: Introducing a new dog to the family
09:49 – Lessons from Lily and Blue: Conflict and friendship
10:53 – Seeing God’s patience and protection in our dogs
11:55 – Proverbs 27:17: Iron sharpens iron
12:47 – Sharpening others: Light vs. darkness
13:54 – The Oreo method: Giving constructive feedback
14:36 – Praise and encouragement in dog training
15:16 – Community, encouragement, and podcast info
16:32 – Thought to "Paw-nder": What can we learn from our dogs?
16:59 – Closing remarks and where to listen
17:42 – Next episode preview and sign-off

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: 10/25/25

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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 with our dogs.

Timeline

00:00 – Introduction to "God and Our Dogs" and host Meg Grier

00:28 – Show overview: discovering faith through dog stories

00:52 – Guest introduction: Angie Lewis, Encore Bank

01:17 – Angie’s family background and the search for a dog

02:32 – Gracie’s arrival and her unexpected traits

02:52 – Gracie’s role during her husband’s illness

03:55 – Gracie as a therapy dog and her gentle nature

04:55 – How Gracie comforted the family

05:42 – Faith, prayer, and how God provided the right dog

06:40 – Lessons about God’s plans vs. our plans

07:59 – The day they found Gracie

09:18 – Gracie’s impact after her husband’s passing

10:15 – Gracie moves to Colorado with Angie’s daughter

11:04 – Reflections on rescue: how Gracie rescued two families

11:30 – What dogs teach us about rescue and faith

12:13 – God’s faithfulness and the qualities Gracie embodied

13:20 – Advice for those considering rescuing a pet

14:28 – The importance of responsibility and patience

15:08 – Encore Bank: Angie’s work and how to connect

16:00 – Closing thoughts and contact info

16:53 – Final reflection: trusting God and transformation

17:21 – Show outro and where to listen next 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: 10/18/25

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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 with information about Ross’s work with Survival 401k for entrepreneurs and first responders.

YouTube Timeline

00:00 – Introduction by Meg Grier
00:40 – The show’s purpose: learning from our dogs about trust and transformation
01:02 – Introducing today’s guest: Ross Powell
01:40 – Chris Webb’s rescue dog story: meeting a fearful dog
02:48 – Building trust with the rescue dog
04:30 – Healing and transformation: the dog’s journey
04:51 – Ross shares his own adoption story and parallels
05:28 – Discussion: Trusting God as a loving Father
06:14 – Overcoming trust issues and the role of consistency
07:19 – Biblical references: God as the potter, we as the clay
08:14 – The importance of consistency and training (with dogs and faith)
09:03 – Training, patience, and reciprocal love
09:43 – Walking the talk: demonstrating love in action
10:01 – Trying new things and learning from mistakes
10:41 – The value of community and feedback
11:17 – Mentors, friends, and God’s guidance
11:37 – Ross introduces Survival 401k and its mission
12:18 – Helping entrepreneurs and first responders with retirement
12:53 – How to contact Survival 401k
13:22 – Closing remarks and where to find more episodes
13:41 – Outro and next episode preview

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: 10/11/25

Ross Powell: https://hope4hounds.org, k9forchrist.org

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