Join host Meg Grier on "God and Our Dogs" as she welcomes Ross Powell, founder of Hope for Hounds and Vice President of Canines for Christ. In this special "Pawndering" episode, Ross and Meg reflect on a touching rescue dog story from Chris Webb, exploring themes of trust, healing, and the parallels between our relationships with dogs and our faith in God. The conversation delves into overcoming past hurts, building trust, and the importance of consistency, community, and love—both in our spiritual lives and with our canine companions. Plus, Ross shares insights about his work with Survival 401k, helping first responders and entrepreneurs plan for retirement. Tune in for heartfelt stories, spiritual wisdom, and practical advice!

00:00 - Introduction by Meg Greer: Show overview and today's "Pawndering" theme

00:28 - What is a "Pawndering" show?

00:52 - Introduction of guest Ross Powell and his background

01:18 - Chris Webb's rescue dog story: First impressions and challenges

02:05 - The dog's initial distrust and journey to acceptance

03:12 - Building trust: The turning point with Chris and his dog

03:51 - Healing and transformation: Lessons from the rescue dog

04:14 - Ross shares his own similar dog adoption story

04:55 - The importance of trust in God and parallels to dog relationships

05:31 - Overcoming past hurts and learning to trust the Father

06:07 - Biblical reflections: 1 John 3:1 and Isaiah 64:8

06:30 - Consistency, growth, and being molded by God

07:24 - Training, patience, and the process of change

08:00 - The role of community, feedback, and mentorship

09:00 - Demonstrating love and "walking the talk" as a Christian

09:36 - Trying new things and learning from mistakes (Rocco's dock diving story)

10:24 - Accepting feedback and making positive changes

10:53 - God uses others to guide us back on track

11:13 - Transition to Ross's work: Survival 401k for first responders and entrepreneurs

12:14 - Helping people plan for retirement and sharing resources

12:45 - How to connect with Ross and Survival 401k

13:18 - Closing remarks: Where to find the show and stay connected

13:57 - Outro and next episode preview

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:  01/03/26