In this episode, we take deep dive into the 20th anniversary edition of The Gospel According to Sam by William B. Miller.

At the center of the story is Sam, an Airedale Terrier who survives a devastating fire and somehow comes back with a spirit that’s hard to explain and even harder to forget. Through Sam’s journey, Father Bill reflects on resilience, healing, and the kind of love that carries us through the worst moments.

Along the way, he shares stories of other animals, each one offering its own quiet insight into faith and the sacred woven into everyday life. Nothing feels forced or overly heavy. It’s thoughtful, honest, and often unexpectedly moving.

This episode explores why these simple, “earthly” stories still matter, and how they continue to point toward something deeper, even now.

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