In this episode of "God and Our Dogs" on Boerne Radio, host Meg Grier welcomes John Tipton, a private investigator and host of the Texas Examiner. John shares heartfelt stories about his dog Festus, discussing the lessons learned from Festus’s journey with diabetes, the bond between dogs and their families, and how these experiences have deepened his faith. The conversation explores themes of trust, resilience, and relying on God, drawing parallels between our relationships with our dogs and our relationship with God. Tune in for inspiring stories, faith reflections, and a unique perspective on life’s challenges.

00:00 – Introduction to "God and Our Dogs" and today’s guest, John Tipton
00:49 – John introduces Festus and how he joined the family
01:43 – Festus’s early days and bond with John’s son
02:52 – Festus’s love for car rides and adapting to blindness
03:26 – Discovering Festus’s diabetes and John’s own health journey
04:55 – Managing Festus’s diabetes and his adaptation
06:18 – Life lessons from Festus: resilience and joy
07:00 – Faith reflections: Matthew 6:34 and James 1:2
08:48 – John’s personal faith journey and turning to God
10:08 – Parallels between Festus’s trust and faith in God
10:56 – John’s work as a private investigator and podcast host
11:49 – Combining investigative work with podcasting
12:28 – Closing thoughts: relying on God as our dogs rely on us
13:08 – Show outro and where to find more episodes

Host:  Meg Grier - [email protected]

Website:  www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072683640098 

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

Air Date:  11/1/25

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