Host Meg Grier welcomes Becky Forrest, executive director of the Hill Country Animal League (HCAL) in Boerne, TX, to the God and Our Dogs radio show on Bernie Radio 103.9 FM. They discuss Becky's rescue dogs — Ben, a blind long-haired dachshund, and Darby, a tenacious Yorkie — and draw spiritual lessons from their behavior: trusting God when we feel lost, surrendering control, and accepting God's timing when the answer is "no." Becky then shares the remarkable 40-year story of HCAL, which has grown from a small garage-sale rescue into a high-volume spay/neuter clinic serving all of Texas (40–60 surgeries/day). The episode highlights Barktoberfest, HCAL's annual community adoption event on October 17th in Boerne's Main Plaza, featuring rescues, races, costume contests, and vendors. Meg closes with her signature "Thought to Pawnder."

0:00 Intro — Welcome to God and Our Dogs on Bernie Radio 103.9 FM; host Meg Greer introduces the show's mission

0:24 Show overview — Discovering God's love through our dogs' stories; guest introduction: Becky Forrest

0:51 Becky joins — Becky describes her dogs' view of her: "fun, snuggly, and indulgent"

1:13 Meet the dogs — Remington, Darby (7-lb Yorkie), and Ben (8-yr-old long-haired dachshund)

2:02 Ben's adoption story — Adopted a former stud dog going blind; "he needs the rest of his life to be loved upon"

2:48 Ben goes completely blind — Adjusting to a new environment; parallel to how we can be "blind" in familiar surroundings

3:25 Spiritual lesson from Ben — Feeling lost outside our comfort zone; God as our guide through good and bad times

4:07 Proverbs 3:5-6 — "Lean not on your own understanding… and He will make your paths straight"

4:32 Dogs teach us more than we teach them — Life lessons from Darby and Ben

4:51 Darby's tenacity — Yorkies' single-minded focus; how we try to control everything instead of surrendering to God

5:35 Giving it to God — Stepping back, saying "no" to our dogs as God says "no" to us through Scripture

6:38 Patience lesson — Darby's 6 AM ball-play attempts; God's timing vs. our timing

7:28 Transition to Hill Country Animal League — 40th year in Boerne; started as a small rescue

8:15 HCAL's growth — From thrift store rescue to a full spay/neuter clinic serving all of Texas; 40–60 surgeries/day

8:56 Clinic services — 18 rescues served, low-income options, general public; prices half of traditional vets

9:42 Barktoberfest announcement — Annual community event; 10–15 rescues for adoptions, vendors, food, races, costume contests

10:06 Barktoberfest details — October 17th, Saturday, 10 AM–4 PM, Main Plaza, Boerne

10:29 Costume contests & races — All dog sizes welcome; dachshund races; owner-dog costume pairs

11:08 How to reach HCAL — Thrift store: 115 W. Bandera; Clinic: 924 N. Main; Phone: 830-249-2341; Website: hcaltx.org

11:53 Closing thanks — Becky expresses gratitude for the platform to weave faith and animals together

12:08 Thought to Pawnder — "Can I treat God as an essential part of my day?"

12:48 Show outro — Find the show at bernieradio.com or your favorite podcast channel; tune in next Saturday

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Air Date: 10/3/26

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Host Meg Grier welcomes two returning guests for a themed episode exploring how having "a mind of our own" can lead us away from God's purpose — and how our dogs mirror that struggle. Robin Saunders (Saunders Luxury Group / Keller Williams) shares the story of Libby, her family's adventurous chocolate Labrador who loved to roam but always found her way home — a picture of the prodigal son and God's redeeming welcome. Rod Townsend (GoHealed Firearms Training) recalls Bootsie, a calm chihuahua who followed without question wherever her owner led — a challenge to our own hesitation when God calls.

0:00 Intro & Show Overview

0:47 Today's Theme: Minds of Our Own

1:17 Robin Saunders — Libby the Chocolate Lab

3:31 Libby's Roaming Adventures

4:52 Robin's Reflection — The Prodigal Son

6:27 Wrap-Up & Transition

6:54 Rod Townsend — Bootsie the Chihuahua

7:53 Bootsie's Unconditional Trust

8:41 Rod's Reflection — Hesitation vs. Faith

10:18 Thought to Ponder

10:54 Sign-Off & Credits

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Air Date: 10/10/26

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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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Air Date: 10/10/26

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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

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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

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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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Air Date: 09/26/26

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This episode of God and Our Dogs on Boerne Radio features host Meg Greer in conversation with Stan Leach, athletic director for Boerne ISD and author of children's books. The "Pawndering" episode replays a story from John Tipton about his blind, diabetic miniature Aussie, Festus, who has adapted to his condition by memorizing his surroundings and relying on his owner's guidance. Meg and Stan reflect on the story's parallels to faith — leaning on God during hard times, the value of community and shared testimony, and encouraging one another through storms, tying in Amazing Grace and 1 Thessalonians 5:11. The conversation then shifts to Stan's children's book Athletic As A Camel and its illustrator, followed by a preview of the upcoming BISD sports and extracurricular season.

0:00 — Intro to God and Our Dogs

1:02 — Introducing guest Stan Leach

1:41 — John Tipton's story about Festus the dog

2:33 — Discovering Festus's diabetes

5:01 — Reflecting on Festus's dependence and faith parallels

5:52 — Amazing Grace, community, and testimony

8:59 — 1 Thessalonians 5:11 on encouragement

9:56 — Stan's book, Athletic As A Camel

11:35 — BISD sports season preview

12:48 — Closing thanks and 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: 08/22 and 8/29/26

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In this episode of God and Our Dogs on Boerne Radio 103.9 FM, host Meg Greer welcomes Baron Wiley — the creative force behind Boerne Radio — as her guest. They explore "the thing before the thing," a dog training concept that opens up a bigger conversation about patience, faith, and trusting God's timing. Meg shares how her new red lab puppy Rosie is inspiring a 14-part "Thoughts to Ponder" series on childlike faith, covering awe & wonder, resilience, leadership, and more. Baron also gives updates on Burnie Radio's new tower project, a possible Jeremy Camp concert fundraiser, the BBB VIP program, and the new Wednesday night live Coaches Show at 28 Songs Brewhouse & Kitchen.

How is your dog relying on you today? Maybe God wants you to rely on Him the same way.

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Timestamp Topic

0:00 Welcome & show intro

0:38 Baron Wiley introduced as guest

1:40 "The thing before the thing" — Rosie the puppy & dog training

2:52 Applying "the thing before the thing" to everyday life

3:27 Rosie inspires a 14-part Thoughts to Ponder series

4:11 Childlike faith: awe & wonder, innocence, resilience

5:37 Resilience — shaking it off like a puppy

6:33 Leadership, direction & personality differences in dogs

7:00 What conclusions will the series reach?

7:17 Potty training & sleepless puppy nights

8:28 Rosie — daughter of Scout from Waterstone Labs

8:53 Boy vs. girl dog personalities

9:13 Baron's dog Bernie: the rescue story

9:50 Bernie coming out of his shell (80% there!)

10:08 Joy of dogs & God's presence in daily life

11:38 Boerne Radio tower project updates & God's provision

13:03 Rumored Jeremy Camp concert fundraiser

14:02 Rosie counting down to lunch — God's timing

14:56 BBB VIP program details

15:26 Wednesday night live Coaches Show at 28 Songs

16:35 Retro Rewind with Chef Mark — '80s & '90s music

17:14 Rickroll anniversary!

17:30 Closing thought to ponder & outro

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: 08/15/26

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