Join Meg Greer on 'God and Our Dogs' as she shares powerful stories of trust and transformation inspired by our four-legged friends. This episode features Theresa Moen and her blind dog, Emmi Lou, as well as Dwayne Rivers with his dog, Coconut. Discover how these dogs’ reliance on their owners in their blindness offers profound insights into our own relationship with God. Learn how trusting in God, much like these dogs trust their humans, can bring about incredible change and deepen our understanding of faith. Listen in for heartwarming stories and valuable lessons that teach us to see through trust.

00:00 Introduction to God and Our Dogs

01:10 Meet Today's Guests: Theresa Moen and Dwayne Rivers

01:54 Theresa Moen's Story: Emmi Lou's Journey

08:04 Dwayne Rivers' Story: Coconut's Trust

12:55 Lessons from Blind Dogs: Trust and Faith

13:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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.

Original Air Date: 04/18/25

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In this episode of 'God and Our Dogs,' host Meg Greer shares stories that draw parallels between the behavior of dogs and our relationship with God. Featuring guests Andrew Ian, Kendall County, Texas Commissioner, and Kevin Thompson, Boerne Market President for Frost Bank, the episode explores the theme 'headed in the wrong direction.' Through anecdotes about their dogs, Aggie and Hank, listeners gain insights into trust, routines, and overcoming fears. Andrew's story about Aggie, a Border Collie, illustrates how we sometimes wrongly assume we know the path, missing out on opportunities to spend time with God. Kevin's tale of Hank, a rescue dog with anxiety issues, reflects our fears and the reassurance that God never abandons us. The episode concludes with a reflection on letting go of misunderstandings and fears to receive God's best.

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Introduction:

• Host Meg Greer introduces the show on Boerne Radio 103.9 FM.
• The show aims to discover a new perspective on relying on God by comparing it to how dogs rely on humans.

Content Summary:

• Theme: Be Together – The importance of attention and companionship from dogs related to spending time with God.

  1. Guest: Robin Saunders (Realtor)

     • Discusses her family dog Maggie from her childhood.
     • Emphasizes Maggie’s role as a constant companion.
     • Reflects on how Maggie’s companionship reminds her of God’s promise in Joshua 1:9.

  2. Guest: Sean Azzaro (Pastor, River City Community Church)

     • Talks about Buster, a Jack Russell Terrier, and his intense focus and watching.
     • Relates this intense watchfulness to how humans should watch for God’s presence.
     • Shares personal practices of daily prayer, Bible reading, and continuous focus on God throughout the day.
     • Discusses treating Jesus as the central presence rather than a compartmentalized part of life.
     • Uses an example of his pit bull’s love for his presence as an analogy for loving the company of God.

Conclusion:

• Reflection on the lessons taught by dogs about focusing on God.
• Encouragement to invite God into daily life consistently for a meaningful relationship.
• Calls to action for the audience to ponder their own relationship with God.
• Closing remarks by Meg Greer.

Call to Action:

• Encourages listeners to check out the show's previous episodes and follow on the God and Our Dogs Facebook page.

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God and Our Dogs - - Bird Dog Trust features Meg Greer as the host of "God and Our Dogs" on Boerne Radio. The show aims to draw parallels between the relationship we have with our dogs and our relationship with God. Meg introduces a theme pack featuring two prior guests, LaDonna Mack, a community volunteer, and Greg Rum, a physician's assistant.

LaDonna shares her memories of her father training bird dogs, emphasizing the time, techniques, and gentle methods used to foster trust and obedience in the dogs. Greg discusses training his Labrador retriever, Bella, highlighting the importance of consistency, patience, and trust in the process. Both stories illustrate how investing time and effort into training leads to rewarding relationships, both with dogs and in a spiritual sense with God.

The show concludes with a reflection on how the qualities needed to train bird dogs—patience, persistence, and love—can also apply to our relationship with Jesus Christ.

Original Air Date: June 14, 2025 at 11:15PM CST as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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Discovering God's Love Through Our Loyal Dogs - A Heartwarming Story with Kate Dalton (Part 2)

Host Meg Greer interviews Kate Dalton, a retired principal and educator, who shares touching stories about her family's border collie, Rooster. Growing up on a ranch in Kerr County, Texas, Kate recounts how Rooster became an integral part of her family, providing companionship and love. Through his antics and loyalty, Rooster taught invaluable life lessons and brought the family closer together, embodying God's love and presence in their lives.

• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:34 Welcome to God and Our Dogs
• 01:29 Meet Kate Dalton and Rooster
• 02:14 Rooster's Adventures and Lessons
• 07:00 Rooster's Legacy and Family Impact
• 11:42 Reflections and Closing Thoughts

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God and Our Dogs with Meg Grier - The Story of Rooster the Bilingual Border Collie

Meg welcomes her spiritual mentor and friend, Kate Dalton. In this episode, Kate reminisces about her childhood dog, Rooster, a bilingual Border Collie who worked on the family's ranch in Texas during the 1940s. Through Rooster's story, listeners will explore themes of trust, training, and transformation in relationships with our dogs and how these lessons can deepen our understanding of God's love and purpose for us.

• 00:00 Introduction to The Inspirational Hour
• 00:37 Welcome to God and Our Dogs
• 01:19 Meet Our Guest: Kate Dalton
• 01:58 Rooster: The Bilingual Border Collie
• 02:48 Rooster's Role on the Ranch
• 05:36 Training and Bonding with Rooster
• 06:52 Rooster's Playful Side
• 08:41 Rooster's Relationship with the Family
• 11:39 Conclusion and Reflections

Original Air Date: May 24, 2025, as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

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Can a war dog teach us how to stay on track? Activate knowledge, go deep, trust God… Join PAWNDERer Chris Webb, Covenant Pest Control, Storyteller Dennis Blocker, author of The Dogs I’ve Known in 2 Wars: Iraq and Afghanistan.

Host Meg Grier

Original Air Date: May 17, 2025

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What's Our Purpose Featuring Judge Kirsten Cahoon

Join host Meg Greer on God and Our Dogs as she discusses the deep bond between humans and dogs and how it mirrors our relationship with God. In this episode, Kendall Country Judge Kirsten Cahoon joins to ponder profound life lessons inspired by a story from Scott Kaeppel about his three dogs, Gemini, Knight, and Copper.

Listen in as we explore themes of purpose, individuality, and support within the community. This heartfelt conversation offers a unique perspective on discovering our purpose and relying on God just as our dogs rely on us.

Original Air Date: May 10, 2025 as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM.

00:00 Introduction to God and Our Dogs

01:05 Today's Pondering Show with Judge Kirsten Cahoon

01:41 Scott Kaeppel's Dog Story

03:01 Lessons from Knight and Copper

04:40 Reflecting on Our Purpose

10:44 Encouragement and Community

12:01 Conclusion and Court Information

13:21 Closing Remarks

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