Host Meg Greer interviews Dave Belz — a retired Air Force colonel and teaching leader for Boerne Men's Bible Study Fellowship — on the podcast God and Our Dogs (Burnie Radio 103.9 FM).

Dave shares stories about Charlie, a rescue Springer Spaniel who had been a stray and struggled with trust, commands, and boundaries. Two key stories emerge:

The Easter Escape — Charlie bolts out the door before church, and Dave famously lassos him with a rope on the first try, earning newfound respect from his father-in-law.

The Ranch Run — Shortly after adoption, Charlie is let loose on the family ranch and runs wild for 20–30 minutes, then returns peacefully — revealing the beauty of letting a dog fulfill its God-given purpose.

These stories lead into a broader spiritual conversation about purpose and identity: God creates each person uniquely (Ephesians 2:10), and trying to force people — or ourselves — into roles we weren't designed for leads to unfulfillment. Dave encourages listeners to go to Scripture to discover their gifts and calling.

The episode closes with information about Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) — a worldwide, interdenominational Bible study Dave leads locally in Boerne, TX, meeting Monday nights at First Baptist Church at 6:30 PM starting September 14th. Website: bsfinternational.org.

Timeline

Time Topic

0:00 Intro — show welcome, host Meg Greer introduces the program

0:36 Guest intro — Dave Belz, retired Air Force colonel

1:01 Charlie's backstory — rescue Springer Spaniel, former stray

1:55 Building trust with a dog who doesn't know family life

2:46 Story 1: The Easter escape — Charlie bolts; Dave ropes him on the first try

4:46 Transition — appreciating how God created dogs (and people)

5:09 Story 2: The ranch run — Charlie fulfills his spaniel purpose

6:18 Spiritual reflection — letting people (and ourselves) be what God created them to be

6:41 Dave's Air Force perspective on purpose and identity

7:28 Ephesians 2:10 — we are God's workmanship, created for specific good works

8:45 How to discover your purpose — go to Scripture

9:19 Bible Study Fellowship — what it is and how it works

10:42 BSF logistics — website, local Boerne groups, start date

11:57 Dave's daughters grew up in BSF; personal impact

12:29 Closing — "Pawder" thought, show sign-off

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: 09/05 and 09/12/26

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Host Meg Greer interviews Jules Brown, owner of True Increase, about her dog Ruby — a puppy whose mother and two siblings were stolen from a San Antonio neighborhood. Jules shares how prayer, community, and perseverance led to the dogs being found at a shelter five days later. The conversation explores faith lessons drawn from the experience: trusting God through loss, the power of prayer, surrendering control, and choosing forgiveness and blessing toward those who wronged you. Jules also briefly introduces her coaching and consulting firm, True Increase, before Meg closes with a "pawnder" on patience.

Timeline:

0:00 — Intro to God and Our Dogs, Bernie Radio 103.9 FM

0:22 — Guest intro: Jules Brown, owner of True Increase

1:08 — Ruby's story begins: the stolen mom dog and puppies

2:06 — Jules rallies prayer warriors and canvasses the neighborhood

2:40 — A clue: a white car spotted speeding away

3:12 — God speaks: "Vengeance is mine. I'll restore and repay."

3:31 — The dogs are found at a shelter — five days later

4:07 — Lessons on surrendering control and trusting God

5:12 — Doing what you can while trusting God with the rest

5:31 — What can Ruby's story teach us about life's storms?

6:46 — God works even when we can't see it

7:24 — Rejoicing in restoration; weeping at God's faithfulness

8:19 — Luke 15:7 and the joy in heaven over repentance

9:03 — Forgiveness and blessing toward the kidnappers

9:21 — Story's themes: loss, restoration, joy, mercy, forgiveness

9:53 — Jules introduces True Increase (coaching & consulting)

10:42 — Closing "pawnder" on patience

11:09 — Outro 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: 09/19/26

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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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