In this “pawndering” episode of God and Our Dogs, host Meg Grier is joined by Curtis Bissonette — a 20+ year Boerne resident and Director of Transportation Projects at Valero — to reflect on a K9 story from Sheriff Al Auxier about police dog Renee, who was redirected from guide dog work to law enforcement and thrived. Curtis connects Renee's story to his own career journey and to training his young Labrador Retriever, Grace, drawing parallels about purpose, calling, and the patience God shows us as we grow into who He designed us to be.

Curtis also shares about Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries' youth mentoring program, which has 60+ students waiting for mentors. Learn more at hillcountrydailybread.org.

0:00 – Intro / Welcome

1:28 – Guest intro: Curtis Bissonette

2:14 – Al Auxier's K9 story: Renee finds her purpose

3:57 – “Pawndering” begins: Curtis reflects on Renee's story

5:06 – How do we know when we're blossoming?

5:50 – Grace the puppy & knowing your pedigree/potential

7:26 – Discouragement, stumbling, and God's heart posture

9:05 – Catching yourself as a trainer; God as perfect Father

9:40 – "I am the vine": pruning, growth, and returning to God

11:25 – Training Grace, pruning ourselves, strong will & patience

12:39 – Hill Country Daily Bread youth mentoring program

14:17 – Closing / How to find the show

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

Air Date:  05/16/26