Discover a new perspective on life, faith, and purpose through heartfelt stories about dogs and their impact on our lives. Host Meg Grier welcomes guests Curtis Bissonett and Dennis Blocker, who share powerful experiences about hunting, family, and working with war dogs. Learn how our relationships with dogs can teach us about trust, transformation, and the meaning of life, and how these lessons connect to our spiritual journey.

Key topics include:

• Finding purpose and meaning through our dogs
• Lessons from hunting and family traditions
• The emotional journey of a dog’s last hunt
• War dogs: service, retirement, and new beginnings
• Spiritual reflections on life, legacy, and faith

00:00 – Introduction: Discovering new perspectives with dogs
00:40 – Stories of transformation, trust, and faith
01:30 – Guest Introduction: Curtis Bissonett (Valero Energy)
01:50 – The meaning of life and purpose through dogs
02:30 – Curtis’s story: Chip’s last hunt and lessons on mortality
06:30 – Reflections on family, legacy, and living fully
08:00 – Spiritual insights: Embracing God’s purpose
10:00 – Guest Introduction: Dennis Blocker (War Dog Trainer & Author)
10:30 – War dogs: Service, sacrifice, and retirement
13:00 – Adopting retired war dogs: New life and joy
15:00 – Spiritual parallels: Retirement, heaven, and new beginnings
16:30 – Closing thoughts: Finding purpose and joy with our dogs
17:00 – Outro: Where to find more episodes and connect online

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.

Original Air Date:  07/26/25