In this bonus episode of God and Our Dogs on Boerne Radio 103.9 FM, host Meg Grier continues a post-show conversation with Agnes Hubbard, Executive Director of Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries. They discuss Lizzie, a dog whose progressive bone disease left her unable to walk — yet she remained joyful and formed a beautiful bond with a rescue puppy. The story opens into a deeper discussion about relationship building: loving your neighbor as yourself, seeing people as neighbors rather than numbers, walking alongside those in need instead of fixing them, and finding confidence in God's calling. Agnes shares key scriptures (Mark 12:30–31, Lamentations 3:22–23) and reflects on how ministry transforms both the helped and the helper.

0:00 Intro — Welcome to God and Our Dogs, Boerne Radio 103.9 FM, with host Meg Greer

0:25 Context for the bonus conversation with Agnes Hubbard (show #118)

0:52 Lizzie's story — progressive bone disease, broken bones that wouldn't heal, nerve damage

2:05 Lizzie's resilience — always smiling, wagging tail, making the best of her situation

2:54 A rescue puppy bonds with Lizzie — adapts play to include her despite her limitations

3:48 Scripture: Mark 12:30–31 — "Love the Lord your God… Love your neighbor as yourself"

4:29 "Neighbors, not numbers" — rethinking how we see people in need

5:01 Hill Country Daily Bread's relational approach vs. impersonal agencies

5:30 Overcoming disqualification culture — helping people qualify for support

6:02 Avoiding labels and judgment — walking alongside instead of fixing

7:01 The difficulty of not just "fixing" people — learning to know them first

7:53 Loving yourself — confidence in God's calling, saying "yes" like Isaiah

8:47 Identity in God's image — confidence comes from Him, not self-reliance

9:23 Scripture: Lamentations 3:22–23 — "His compassions never fail; they are new every morning"

9:58 Giving hope, not just resources — families learning they are "fearfully and wonderfully made"

10:29 God transforms the helper too — "He's cleaning me up"

10:44 Sign-off and wrap-up — Meg's reflection on Lizzie's story and relationship building

10:54 Thought to PONDER — "How's your dog relying on you today?"

11:02 Outro — where to find the show, Boerne Radio, podcast channels, and sponsors

11:32 Closing line — discovering a new perspective to rely on God

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God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 11:15am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - www.boerneradio.com.

Air Date: 10/10/26

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