Making good decisions is one of life's biggest challenges — from major life choices to everyday ones. In this theme pack episode, Meg Grier sits down with two returning guests to explore how faith, wisdom, and our dogs can guide better decision-making. Pastor Gabe Wetmore shares how biblical wisdom calls us to be practical and reflective before making decisions, rather than waiting passively for divine instruction. Tommy Matthews reflects on the power of pausing at life's crossroads — like Greg Goss's dog Griffin — to seek direction before moving forward. Together, they challenge us to quiet the noise, listen to the Holy Spirit, and lean on God's guidance the way our dogs trust us.

Timeline:

0:00 — Introduction & show overview

0:50 — Introducing today's guests: Gabe Wetmore & Tommy Matthews

1:21 — Decision making as a theme; the challenge of everyday choices

1:53 — Gabe Wetmore: Wisdom, decision making, and imitating God

2:55 — Practical examples of poor decisions (the sports car, the motorhome, the impulse dog)

4:12 — Learning from mistakes and reflecting before deciding

4:58 — Don't short-circuit wisdom — God wants us to mature and think

5:45 — Gabe's key takeaways; connecting with God produces wisdom

6:09 — Introducing Tommy Matthews; Griffin the dog at the fork in the road

6:38 — Praying at every fork in the road; "pray without ceasing"

7:22 — Lead by example; listening more than speaking

7:42 — When ego edges God out (EGO = Edging God Out)

8:32 — Galatians: flesh vs. spirit; the practice of prayerful patience

8:59 — Quieting the noise; sunrises and sunsets as spiritual end caps

9:50 — Tommy's key takeaways; slowing down to hear the Holy Spirit

10:22 — Closing reflection: we don't make decisions alone

10:45 — Ponder of the week: looking for God's direction like our dogs look to us

11:13 — Outro & where to find the show

Host:  Meg Grier - Stories@GodAndOurDogs.com

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:  03/21/26