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

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:  09/05 and 09/12/26

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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 - [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:  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 - [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:  08/15/26

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Host Meg Greer interviews Dennis Blocker, a military war dog trainer and handler with experience in Iraq and Afghanistan and author of three books. Dennis shares a story from his time guarding the US Embassy construction site in Baghdad along the Tigris River. He explains how he and his German shepherd Taurus identified a suspicious motorcyclist with explosive residue on his hands — using the concepts of "JND" (Just Noticeable Difference) and "COB" (Change of Behavior) in dog handling.

 

He draws a parallel to faith: just as a handler must spend time with their dog to recognize subtle behavioral cues, we must spend consistent time with God to recognize when He's communicating with us. The episode closes with a reflection on relying on God the way dogs rely on their owners.

 

0:00     Show intro — "God and Our Dogs" on Bernie Radio

0:07     Mission statement & show overview

0:38     Guest intro — Dennis Blocker, war dog trainer & author

1:10     Welcome & conversation begins; favorite stories from three books

1:56     Dennis introduces the theme of trust — in God and in your dog

2:21     Reading dog body language — how dogs communicate through movement

3:22     Explains JND (Just Noticeable Difference) and COB (Change of Behavior)

4:22     Connects JND/COB to recognizing when God is speaking to us

5:07     Story begins — Checkpoint Miami, guarding the US Embassy in Baghdad

5:58     Suspicious motorcyclist arrives; Taurus begins growling

6:34     Dennis positions Taurus downwind; reads the dog's cues

7:28     Taurus alerts on handle grips — explosive odor detected

8:09     Suspect's hands test positive for multiple explosive residues

8:56     Meg draws the spiritual lesson — time with God = recognizing His signs

9:36     Discussion on growing closer to God over time

9:51     Book three update — Dennis's son handles publishing to Amazon

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:  08/08/26

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Meg Grier welcomes the entire Postiglione family — Dennis (dad/lawyer), Danielle (mom), Vivian (4th grade), and Loudon (2nd grade) — along with their Labrador/Great Pyrenees mix, Blue Bonnet ("Bluey"). The family shares how they discovered Bluey at a Dallas art show and surprised the kids with her after moving to Burnet, TX. The conversation covers the joys and challenges of dog ownership — from Vivian reading books to Bluey, to Loudon playing tug of war, to Dennis lassoing the dog to keep her from escaping. The family reflects on lessons of patience, responsibility, and unconditional love, tied to Matthew 10:29–31. Dennis also shares his Sunday country music show on Bernie Radio. The episode closes with host Meg's signature "paw-nder" thought on relying on God the way our dogs rely on us.

Time     Topic

0:00     Show intro & welcome to the Postiglione family

0:50     Introducing the kids: Vivian, Loudon, and Bluey

1:22     How the family found Bluey at a Dallas art show

2:09     Dennis explains the deal: land first, then a dog

2:57     Daily care routines — tug of war, reading to Bluey

4:09     Bluey's escaping habit & the lasso story

5:37     Do we wander away like our dogs? A faith reflection

6:27     What the kids have learned about patience & responsibility

7:12     Scripture reading — Matthew 10:29–31

8:07     Family changes since getting Bluey

9:29     Dennis: trusting the plan, not just the moment

10:36  How the show brought the Postigliones to Burnet

11:16  Dennis's Sunday country music show on Bernie Radio

11:53  Family sign-off & closing "paw-nder" thought

12:44  Show outro & how to find Bernie Radio

 

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:  8/1/26

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Join host Meg Greer on "God and Our Dogs" as she welcomes Debbie Watson, Communications Director for Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries. Debbie shares heartfelt stories about her rescue dogs—Pixel, Remy, and Charlotte—and the lessons they teach about comfort, persistence, and unconditional love. Discover how these dog stories reflect God’s constant presence, guidance, and non-judgmental love in our lives. Debbie also discusses the importance of community, serving others, and the impact of Hill Country Daily Bread’s programs, including opportunities for volunteering and mentorship. Tune in for inspiration, faith, and practical ways to rely on God, just as our dogs rely on us.

Learn more at hillcountrydailybread.org and follow "God and Our Dogs" on Facebook!

00:00 - Introduction & Show Overview

00:42 - Meet Debbie Watson, Guest Introduction

01:36 - Debbie’s Rescue Dogs: Pixel, Remy, and Fostering

03:17 - The Surprise: Remy’s Puppies

04:02 - Keeping Charlotte: A Special Bond

05:27 - Lessons from Dogs: Comfort, Persistence, and God’s Love

07:28 - How God Guides and Comforts Us

09:14 - Staying on the Right Path: Faith and Community

10:55 - The Power of Life Groups and Accountability

12:04 - Serving Others at Hill Country Daily Bread

13:33 - Volunteer Opportunities & Summer Leadership Academy

15:22 - The Impact of Mentorship

16:43 - How to Support or Get Involved

18:11 - Closing Thoughts & Final Reflections

19:57 - Outro: Where to Listen and Connect

 

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:  7/25/26

 

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In this episode of "God and Our Dogs," host Meg Greer welcomes Melanie Bostic, General Manager of Community Impact Newspaper. Melanie shares heartfelt stories about her dogs, Sydnee and Lacey, exploring themes of trust, transformation, and the parallels between caring for dogs and our relationship with God. The conversation covers the challenges and rewards of adopting a rescue dog, the importance of patience and consistency, and how these experiences reflect broader life lessons. The episode concludes with a thoughtful reflection on being the answer to someone else's prayer.

YouTube Timeline/Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction to "God and Our Dogs" and host Meg Greer

00:25 – Introducing guest Melanie Bostic and her background

00:50 – Melanie’s first dog, Sydnee: the story of adoption

01:45 – Adopting Lacey: seeking an older rescue dog

03:14 – Lacey’s troubled background and adjustment challenges

04:04 – Building trust and patience with a rescue dog

06:36 – Life lessons: comfort zones, trust, and God’s guidance

10:55 – Melanie’s work at Community Impact Newspaper

11:57 – Closing thoughts and “Pawnder” reflection

12:20 – Show outro and where to listen

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:  07/18/26

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In this episode of "God and Our Dogs," host Meg Grier welcomes Angie Lewis, Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending at Encore Bank in San Antonio. Angie shares the touching story of her family’s rescue dog, Gracie, and how Gracie brought comfort, healing, and faith during challenging times. The conversation explores themes of resilience, trust, and the unexpected ways God provides what we need. Angie also discusses her work at Encore Bank and offers advice for those considering rescuing a pet. Tune in for heartfelt stories and inspiring reflections on faith, family, and the special bond we share with our dogs.

 

00:00 – Introduction to "God and Our Dogs" and host Meg Grier

00:28 – Show overview: discovering faith through dog stories

00:52 – Guest introduction: Angie Lewis, Encore Bank

01:17 – Angie’s family background and the search for a dog

02:32 – Gracie’s arrival and her unexpected traits

02:52 – Gracie’s role during her husband’s illness

03:55 – Gracie as a therapy dog and her gentle nature

04:55 – How Gracie comforted the family

05:42 – Faith, prayer, and how God provided the right dog

06:40 – Lessons about God’s plans vs. our plans

07:59 – The day they found Gracie

09:18 – Gracie’s impact after her husband’s passing

10:15 – Gracie moves to Colorado with Angie’s daughter

11:04 – Reflections on rescue: how Gracie rescued two families

11:30 – What dogs teach us about rescue and faith

12:13 – God’s faithfulness and the qualities Gracie embodied

13:20 – Advice for those considering rescuing a pet

14:28 – The importance of responsibility and patience

15:08 – Encore Bank: Angie’s work and how to connect

16:00 – Closing thoughts and contact info

16:53 – Final reflection: trusting God and transformation

17:21 – Show outro and where to listen next Host:  Meg Grier - [email protected]

 

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

Air Date:  7/11/26

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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 relationship with God, and learn practical insights for living out your faith at work. Plus, hear about BLE’s upcoming conference and resources for integrating faith and leadership.

 

00:00 - Introduction to "God and Our Dogs" with Meg Grier

00:40 - The power of dog stories: transformation, trust, and faith

01:01 - Meet guest Joe Carroll and his background

01:27 - Joe’s special beagle, Chiefy: family stories and mischief

02:05 - Chiefy’s dog training adventures (and failures)

03:20 - Lessons in boundaries and persistence from Chiefy

05:45 - Teaching responsibility and boundaries to kids through dogs

07:00 - The importance of boundaries in life and faith

09:00 - Consequences and forgiveness: stories from Chiefy and parallels to faith

12:00 - Trust, forgiveness, and re-earning privileges

14:00 - Setting boundaries and accountability in relationships and work

16:00 - Clear communication and boundaries in the workplace

18:00 - Helping people find the right fit and reestablish trust

19:00 - Introduction to Biblical Leadership for Excellence (BLE)

20:00 - BLE’s mission: helping Christians honor God at work

21:00 - BLE’s upcoming conference and resources

22:00 - Free materials and international reach of BLE

23:00 - Joe’s book: "Experiencing God in Your Work"

24:00 - Closing thoughts and where to find more episodes

25:00 - Outro and next episode preview

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:  7/4/26

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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 touches lives both in person and through social media. This episode explores themes of purpose, compassion, and seeing God's presence through our four-legged companions.

Timeline:

0:00 - Welcome & Introduction to God and Our Dogs

0:38 - Meet Neva Fernandez & Henry the Golden Doodle

1:05 - How Henry Came into Neva's Life

1:53 - The Mother's Day Adoption Story

2:08 - Overcoming Hesitation as a Business Owner

2:38 - Finding Purpose Through Henry

4:41 - Canines for Christ Therapy Dog Work

5:31 - Serving Communities in Crisis

6:18 - Henry's Gift of Joy & Laughter

7:00 - Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8

7:47 - Being Present for Others

8:09 - Henry's Instagram Community Impact

8:46 - How to Connect with Canines for Christ

9:42 - Volunteer Opportunities

10:02 - Closing Thoughts & "Pawnder" Moment

10:30 - Where to Find the Show & Tune In

Connect with Henry: Instagram @iamhenrythedoodle

Learn more about Canines for Christ: k9forchrist.org

Tune in: Boerne Radio 103.9 FM | boernradio.com

Host:  Meg Grier 

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:  6/27/26

 

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