God And Our Dogs with Meg Grier

"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 t...

Join Meg Grier and special guest Dwaine Rivers for this inspiring "Pawdering" episode of God and Our Dogs! They discuss Dave Bavero's insights on training bird dogs and draw powerful parallels between conditioning our dogs and conditioning our faith. Discover how staying spiritually fit through God's word prepares us to finish the race strong in today's challenging world. Dwaine Rivers, a real estate expert with 40+ years of experi...

Join Meg Grier on "God and Our Dogs" as she speaks with Tiffany Jureczki, St. John Lutheran School Director, about her Australian Shepherd Dolly's miraculous recovery from a rattlesnake bite. Tiffany shares how caring for Dolly through months of healing taught her profound lessons about God's unconditional love, patience, and the power of prayer. Discover how a tiny puppy's unwavering trust and faith mirrors the childlike faith God...

Join host Meg Grier and guest Curtis Bissonnette on "God and Our Dogs" as they explore the parallels between training dogs and developing a relationship with God. Through a story from Jacob about spending time with his dogs, Curtis shares insights from his experience with Labrador retrievers Chip and Grace. They discuss how prayer doesn't need to be formal, the importance of listening and trust, and how dogs looking back to their m...

In this pondering episode of God and Our Dogs, host Meg Greer welcomes Robin Lowman to reflect on Amy House's story about two very different dogs - Cooper, who's content knowing his owners are nearby, and Siri, who needs to be physically close at all times.

Robin shares beautiful insights about how both approaches mirror our relationship with God - sometimes we rest confidently in His presence, and sometimes we need to press in clo...

Join Meg Grier on "God and Our Dogs" as she shares a bonus conversation with CC Smith from Toolbox Studios. CC opens up about finding her three-legged lab, Hank, during a challenging time in her life and how he helped her rediscover the importance of walking, quiet time, and staying connected to God.

In this heartfelt discussion, CC and Meg explore:

Recognizing when you're off track and getting back to spiritual consistency

How God...

Join host Meg Grier on "God and Our Dogs" as she explores how trust enriches our lives through heartwarming dog stories. This episode features missionary Dan Rosell, who shares how his two Pekingese companions provided comfort during his teenage paper route years, and attorney Sean Lovorn, who recounts his fearless dog Gray Dog's standoff with cattle. Through these stories, discover how the trust our dogs place in us mirrors the tr...

Join host Meg Grier on God and Our Dogs as she interviews Dwaine Rivers of the Rivers Team with Phyllis Browning. Dwaine shares an incredible 12-day journey of faith, persistence, and divine intervention when his daughter's Australian Shepherd, Raya, went missing on her wedding day in Bay City, Texas.

This heartwarming story demonstrates how God's fingerprints appear in unexpected places - from a traumatic storm that caused Raya to...

Join host Meg Grier on "God and Our Dogs" as she interviews Neva Fernandez, owner of Neva Day Spa in San Antonio and volunteer with Canines for Christ. Discover the heartwarming story of how Henry the Golden Doodle came into Neva's life on Mother's Day 2018 and transformed her world. Learn about their inspiring therapy dog work, bringing comfort to communities in crisis including Rob Elementary and Kerrville, and how Henry's joy to...

Join host Meg Grier on "God and Our Dogs" as she welcomes Baron Wiley, Boerne Radio's top cheerleader and the dad of Bernie the dog. In this heartwarming New Year episode, Baron and Meg share holiday highlights, including Baron's incredible interview with Jimmy Hawkins from "It's a Wonderful Life."

Meg reflects on how watching a rescue puppy learn boundaries and trust reminded her of childlike faith and our relationship with God. T...

Join host Meg Grier on "God and Our Dogs" as she welcomes Ross Powell, founder of Hope for Hounds and Vice President of Canines for Christ. In this special "Pawndering" episode, Ross and Meg reflect on a touching rescue dog story from Chris Webb, exploring themes of trust, healing, and the parallels between our relationships with dogs and our faith in God. The conversation delves into overcoming past hurts, building trust, and the ...

In this episode of "God and Our Dogs," host Meg Grier welcomes Stan Leech, athletic director for Boerne ISD and a celebrated Texas high school basketball coach. The show features a story from Jennifer Hill, known as the "dog walking lady," who shares how her daily walks with her dogs became a ministry of connection, prayer, and perseverance. Stan and Meg discuss the impact of small, consistent acts, the importance of community, and...

Join host Meg Grier on "God and Our Dogs" as she welcomes Amy Story, President and CEO of the Boerne Kendall County Economic Development Corporation. Amy shares heartfelt stories about her five dogs, focusing on the adventurous journey of Hondo, a Springer Spaniel who went missing for eight days. Through community support, perseverance, and a few unexpected twists, Hondo’s story becomes a touching reflection on trust, belongi...

Discover a new perspective on faith and relationships through the lens of our connections with dogs. In this episode of "God and Our Dogs," host Meg Grier welcomes Lorie Diller, entrepreneur and creator of Eden’s Promise, to reflect on a heartfelt story from guest Stacey Almiguer, they explore themes of trust, service, regret, and the unconditional love that mirrors God’s relationship with us. Lori also shares her journ...

Join host Meg Grier on "God and Our Dogs" as she welcomes Joe Carroll, co-founder and International Training Director of Biblical Leadership for Excellence (BLE). In this episode, Joe shares heartfelt and humorous stories about his beagle, Chiefy, and the lessons learned about boundaries, responsibility, forgiveness, and trust—both in family life and the workplace. Discover how our relationships with dogs can reflect our rela...

This episode of "God and Our Dogs" features Sheriff Al Auxier and Deputy Michelle Quaid from the Kendall County Sheriff's Department in Texas. The discussion centers on the department's holistic approach to mental health, the role of dogs—especially Canine Renee—in supporting both officers and the community, and the positive impact of animal-assisted interventions in law enforcement and jail settings. The guests share s...

In this episode of "God and Our Dogs," host Meg Grier welcomes Dennis Blocker, a war dog trainer, handler, and author of "The Dogs I've Known in Two Wars: Iraq and Afghanistan." Dennis shares fascinating stories about training war dogs, the special bond between handlers and their dogs, and how these experiences have deepened his faith. The conversation explores the parallels between recognizing subtle signs in dogs and noticing God...

This episode of "God and Our Dogs" with host Meg Grier features a bonus conversation with veterinarian Marissa Klein. They discuss the purpose and gifts of dogs, how pets have provided emotional support especially during challenging times like COVID, and how these experiences relate to understanding our own purpose and spiritual gifts. The conversation draws parallels between the roles of dogs and the way people can find purpose an...

In this episode of "God and Our Dogs," host Meg Grier welcomes guest Robin Lowman to reflect on the ways we can rely on God as our dogs rely on us. The show features a story from LouAnn Wagner about the protective and comforting role her childhood dogs played in her family. Meg and Robin discuss themes of trust, grace, and the difference between striving for approval and resting in God’s unconditional love. They draw parallel...