In this pawndering episode, host Meg Grier shares Lori Hocuk's story of her Labrador Retriever Annie — a fetch-obsessed dog who, after suffering a stroke-like spinal injury, was finally motivated to push through painful rehab by the one thing she loved: a tennis ball. Guest Ross Powell, founder of Hope for Hounds and Vice President of Canines for Christ, reflects on Annie's singular focus as a metaphor for keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus through every season of life. The conversation touches on spiritual focus, community support, God's unique calling for each person, and Ross's work with the Blessed Land Foundation in Zambia.

0:00 – Intro & Welcome

0:28 – About the show & this week's pawndering format

1:15 – Introducing guest Ross Powell

1:45 – Lori Houck's story: Annie the fetch-obsessed Lab

2:56 – Annie's spinal stroke & rehab breakthrough (the tennis ball!)

4:44 – Ross reflects: staying focused like Annie — Hebrews 12:2

5:25 – On success, failure, and relying on God — Colossians 3:1-2

7:05 – Our unique relationships with God & the value of our gifts

7:55 – Community: how we help each other through hardship

8:45 – God knows what motivates us, just as the dog's owner did

9:24 – Everyone has a unique calling in the body of Christ

9:24 – Ross introduces Blessed Land Foundation (Zambia)

10:50 – How to find Blessed Land Foundation: BLFZambia.org

10:52 – Closing & how to find the show

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Host Meg Grier sits down with Veronica Brown — owner of the popular Bernie Bar Salvador Dobbs and Marketing & Advertising Director for DAS Festival — to talk about the beloved Dachshund Races at DAS Festival in Boerne, TX.

From hilarious stories of dachshunds refusing to run (or running the wrong way), to heartwarming moments of dogs finally spotting their owners at the finish line, this episode is full of laughs and unexpected spiritual insights. Meg draws connections between the Dachshund races and life's journey with God — from Romans 5:3-5 on endurance and hope, to 1 Corinthians 9 on running with purpose.

🎯 In this episode:

What DAS Festival is and when it takes place (Father's Day Weekend, June 19–21, 2026)

Behind-the-scenes stories from the Dachshund Races

Tips for training your dachshund to race

How to volunteer or sponsor DAS Festival

Spiritual reflections on running the race of life

Podcast Show Notes / Summary:

Episode: Dachshund Races, DAS Festival & Running the Race of Life

Guest: Veronica Brown, DAS Festival Marketing Director & Owner of Salvador Dobbs

In this episode, host Meg Greer welcomes Veronica Brown to talk about the Dachshund Races at DAS Festival — a Father's Day Weekend celebration in Boerne, TX (June 19–21, 2026). Veronica shares funny and heartwarming stories from the races, including dachshunds that refused to move, ran the wrong way, or — in one memorable online video — knocked competitors out of the race one by one before winning.

Meg weaves these dog race stories into spiritual reflections: like us, dogs sometimes freeze at the starting line, head the wrong direction, or get distracted. But with patience, love, and the right motivation, they find their way to the finish. Scripture references include Romans 5:3–5 (suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character, character produces hope) and 1 Corinthians 9 (not running aimlessly).

Tips for racing your dachshund: Practice at home with distractions, use a unique command or whistle, and bring treats!

Get involved with DAS Festival:

Volunteer: dasfestival.org (signup genius on site)

Sponsor: Contact heather@dasfestival.org

Community contribution: $100 to support the festival

Follow: DAS Festival of Boerne on Facebook & Instagram

God and Our Dogs is the Saturday Dachshund Race sponsor for DOS Festival 2026.

Paw·nder this: What lessons is God trying to teach you through your dogs today?

📍 DAS Festival: dasfestival.org

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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: 04/25/26

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Host Meg Grier welcomes Lori Diller, entrepreneur and creator of Eden's Promise, for a "Pawnder" episode. They listen to a story from retired veterinarian Sherry Speer about Tiny — a Chihuahua with a serious heart condition who was saved, adopted, and loved for 15 years. Meg and Lori then reflect on how Tiny's story mirrors God's adoption of us: choosing us despite our brokenness, healing our hearts, and relentlessly pursuing us even when we wander.

Timeline

0:00 — Welcome & show introduction

0:27 — About the Pawnder format & introducing guest Lori Diller

1:22 — Sherry Speer's story begins: Tiny the Chihuahua's heart condition

2:28 — Sherry adopts Tiny & gets his heart surgically repaired

3:33 — Tiny goes missing near the highway

4:09 — Tiny is found and reunited 5 days later

4:26 — Lori reflects: adoption as a picture of God choosing us

5:11 — "You did not choose me, but I chose you" — John 15 reflection

6:08 — We are all facing death; being "plucked out" by God's sovereignty

6:55 — Being rescued more than once; the prodigal son parallel

8:13 — Healing takes intentional steps; God knows what it takes

8:42 — Psalm 147:3 — "He heals the brokenhearted"

9:36 — Closing reflections: hope in the Lord

10:00 — About Eden's Promise (Lori's goat milk skincare business)

10:31 — How to find Lori & Eden's Promise

10:57 — Show outro & how to find God and Our Dogs

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: 04/18/26

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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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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

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: 04/04/26

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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

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: 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

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: 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

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: 03/14/26

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