The border collie magically forms sheep into a group and then moves the tight herd to and fro as guided by the shepherd. If you ever have an opportunity to see a shepherd work sheep with a border collie, watch!

Our Border Collie Bullet treats my husband Jim and I like sheep. When we walk together on the ranch, Bullet gently guides us the way he desires, many
times in the wrong direction.


As Proverbs 3:5 and 6 say, “trust in the Lord and lean not on your own understanding. Acknowledge Him and he will make your paths straight.”


I PAWNDER, are we like Bullet leaning on our own understanding or do we lean on the  Good Shepherd’s wisdom for guidance? 

Sigh up for a weekly Thought to PAWnder email Including dog story, questions to PAWNDER, scriptures, a song and space to write, draw, or doodle. Go to GodandOurDogs.com/Wanna-treat and click on the image to sign up. This is Meg Grier. Thanks for Listening, Join me again next Thursday for a Thought to PAWNDER

Host:  Meg Grier - Stories@GodAndOurDogs.com

Website:  www.GodAndOurDogs.com

God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 9am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - www.boerneradio.com.

The border collie magically forms sheep into a group and then moves the tight herd to and fro as guided by the shepherd. If you ever have an opportunity to see a shepherd work sheep with a border collie, watch!
Our Border Collie Bullet treats my husband Jim and I like sheep. When we walk together on the ranch, Bullet gently guides us the way he desires, many times in the wrong direction.
 As Proverbs 3:5 and 6 say, “trust in the Lord and lean not on your own understanding. Acknowledge Him and he will make your paths straight.”
 I PAWNDER, are we like Bullet leaning on our own understanding or do we lean on the  Good Shepherd’s wisdom for guidance? 
Sigh up for a weekly Thought to PAWnder email Including dog story, questions to PAWNDER, scriptures, a song and space to write, draw, or doodle. Go to <a href="https://www.godandourdogs.com/wanna-treat">GodandOurDogs.com/Wanna-treat</a> and click on the image to sign up. This is Meg Grier. Thanks for Listening, Join me again next Thursday for a Thought to PAWNDER
Host:  Meg Grier - <a href="mailto:Stories@GodAndOurDogs.com">Stories@GodAndOurDogs.com</a>
Website:  <a href="http://www.godandourdogs.com/">www.GodAndOurDogs.com</a>
God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 9am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - <a href="http://www.boerneradio.com./">www.boerneradio.com.</a>

People ask Meg all the time; does she have stories about her dogs? Absolutely! Thoughts to Pawnder are stories about Meg’s dogs collected over the years that gave her Ah Ha moments helping her apply scripture to everyday life.

She shares a Thoughts to Pawnder each Thursday morning at 7:45 and 8:45 on Boerne Radio 103.9FM and the Boerne Radio App and Website. Each Thought to Pawnder includes one of her dog stories, a scripture, and a devotional question to PAWNDER. Listeners can subscribe to receive a written copy of the weekly Thought to PAWNDER by going to www.GodandOurDogs.com/wannatreat

People ask Meg all the time; does she have stories about her dogs? Absolutely! Thoughts to Pawnder are stories about Meg’s dogs collected over the years that gave her Ah Ha moments helping her apply scripture to everyday life.   She shares a Thoughts to Pawnder each Thursday morning at 7:45 and 8:45 on Boerne Radio 103.9FM and the Boerne Radio App and Website. Each Thought to Pawnder includes one of her dog stories, a scripture, and a devotional question to PAWNDER. Listeners can subscribe to receive a written copy of the weekly Thought to PAWNDER by going to <a href="https://www.godandourdogs.com/wanna-treat">www.GodandOurDogs.com/wannatreat</a>

Thoughts To PAWnder With Meg Grier

Meg Grier talks with people just like you to discover a new perspective by relying on God the way our dogs rely on us.  Sign up for more content and contests at www.GodAndOurDogs.com 

God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday Morning at 9am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - www.BoerneRadio.com.

Meg Grier talks with people just like you to discover a new perspective by relying on God the way our dogs rely on us.&nbsp; Sign up for more content and contests at <a href="http://www.GodAndOurDogs.com">www.GodAndOurDogs.com</a>&nbsp;
God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday Morning at 9am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - www.BoerneRadio.com.

God And Our Dogs with Meg Grier

Thoughts To PAWnder with Meg Grier - Bullet Herds Without  A Shepherd

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

 

🐾 Subscribe, share, and stay at GodAndOurDogs.com

📻 Tune in Saturdays on Boerne Radio 103.9 FM

 

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:  05/16/26

In this &ldquo;pawndering&rdquo; episode of God and Our Dogs, host Meg Grier is joined by Curtis Bissonette &mdash; a 20+ year Boerne resident and Director of Transportation Projects at Valero &mdash; 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.
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0:00 &ndash; Intro / Welcome
1:28 &ndash; Guest intro: Curtis Bissonette
2:14 &ndash; Al Auxier's K9 story: Renee finds her purpose
3:57 &ndash; &ldquo;Pawndering&rdquo; begins: Curtis reflects on Renee's story
5:06 &ndash; How do we know when we're blossoming?
5:50 &ndash; Grace the puppy &amp; knowing your pedigree/potential
7:26 &ndash; Discouragement, stumbling, and God's heart posture
9:05 &ndash; Catching yourself as a trainer; God as perfect Father
9:40 &ndash; "I am the vine": pruning, growth, and returning to God
11:25 &ndash; Training Grace, pruning ourselves, strong will &amp; patience
12:39 &ndash; Hill Country Daily Bread youth mentoring program
14:17 &ndash; Closing / How to find the show
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🐾 Subscribe, share, and stay at GodAndOurDogs.com
📻 Tune in Saturdays on Boerne Radio 103.9 FM
&nbsp;
Host:&nbsp; Meg Grier - <a href="mailto:Stories@GodAndOurDogs.com">Stories@GodAndOurDogs.com</a>
Website: &nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072683640098">www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072683640098</a>&nbsp;
God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 11:15am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - <a href="http://www.boerneradio.com./">www.boerneradio.com.</a>
Air Date:&nbsp; 05/16/26

God And Our Dogs - Curtis Bisonette PAWNDERING with Al Auxier  5-16-26

God and Our Dogs – "Pawndering" with Scott Kappel ft. Stan Leach

In this pawndering episode, host Meg Greer listens to a dog story from Scott Kappel about his three dogs — Gemini, Knight, and Copper — then ponders its spiritual lessons with Stan Leach, athletic director for Boerne ISD and one of Texas's most successful high school basketball coaches.

Scott's dogs, though from different backgrounds (and two from the same litter), are completely different: Knight retrieves tirelessly all day, while Copper refuses to fetch but is tall, affectionate, and always by your side. Scott admits he's still figuring out what Copper is "good at" — and catches himself before he discounts him, noting Copper is just sweet and loving.

Meg and Stan draw rich parallels between the dogs and human identity in God's eyes: every person is uniquely gifted, comparison dishonors God, humility is central to faith, and saying "yes" opens doors in ministry. Stan reflects on how success in one area doesn't make you an expert in everything, and how trials reveal character. The episode closes with a look at Boerne ISD spring athletics.

Timeline

0:00 – Intro

0:30 – Welcome & show overview with Meg Greer

1:15 – Introduction of guest Stan Leach

1:45 – Scott Kappel's dog story begins: meet Gemini, Knight, and Copper

3:00 – Knight vs. Copper: one retrieves endlessly, the other won't fetch at all

4:30 – Ponder begins: different gifts, same family — what can we learn?

6:00 – Stan: "I'm still trying to figure out what Copper's good at" — embracing purpose

7:30 – Quote: "The race is only with ourselves" — don't compare

9:00 – Sports analogy: teams need guards, forwards, and centers — all roles matter

10:30 – The importance of humility and depending on God, not ourselves

12:00 – Waiting on God's timing; how we handle things when they don't go our way

13:30 – Persistence as testimony; how others watch how we respond

14:30 – Boerne ISD spring athletics update (track, golf, tennis, baseball, softball)

16:00 – Closing remarks & outro

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:  05/09/26

God and Our Dogs &ndash; "Pawndering" with Scott Kappel ft. Stan Leach
In this pawndering episode, host Meg Greer listens to a dog story from Scott Kappel about his three dogs &mdash; Gemini, Knight, and Copper &mdash; then ponders its spiritual lessons with Stan Leach, athletic director for Boerne ISD and one of Texas's most successful high school basketball coaches.
Scott's dogs, though from different backgrounds (and two from the same litter), are completely different: Knight retrieves tirelessly all day, while Copper refuses to fetch but is tall, affectionate, and always by your side. Scott admits he's still figuring out what Copper is "good at" &mdash; and catches himself before he discounts him, noting Copper is just sweet and loving.
Meg and Stan draw rich parallels between the dogs and human identity in God's eyes: every person is uniquely gifted, comparison dishonors God, humility is central to faith, and saying "yes" opens doors in ministry. Stan reflects on how success in one area doesn't make you an expert in everything, and how trials reveal character. The episode closes with a look at Boerne ISD spring athletics.
Timeline
0:00 &ndash; Intro
0:30 &ndash; Welcome &amp; show overview with Meg Greer
1:15 &ndash; Introduction of guest Stan Leach
1:45 &ndash; Scott Kappel's dog story begins: meet Gemini, Knight, and Copper
3:00 &ndash; Knight vs. Copper: one retrieves endlessly, the other won't fetch at all
4:30 &ndash; Ponder begins: different gifts, same family &mdash; what can we learn?
6:00 &ndash; Stan: "I'm still trying to figure out what Copper's good at" &mdash; embracing purpose
7:30 &ndash; Quote: "The race is only with ourselves" &mdash; don't compare
9:00 &ndash; Sports analogy: teams need guards, forwards, and centers &mdash; all roles matter
10:30 &ndash; The importance of humility and depending on God, not ourselves
12:00 &ndash; Waiting on God's timing; how we handle things when they don't go our way
13:30 &ndash; Persistence as testimony; how others watch how we respond
14:30 &ndash; Boerne ISD spring athletics update (track, golf, tennis, baseball, softball)
16:00 &ndash; Closing remarks &amp; outro
Host:&nbsp; Meg Grier - <a href="mailto:Stories@GodAndOurDogs.com">Stories@GodAndOurDogs.com</a>
Website: &nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072683640098">www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072683640098</a>&nbsp;
God and Our Dogs airs every Saturday at 11:15am on Boerne Radio 103.9FM - <a href="http://www.boerneradio.com./">www.boerneradio.com.</a>
Air Date:&nbsp; 05/09/26

God And Our Dogs - Stan Leech PAWNDERING with Scott Kappel  5-9-26

In this pawndering episode, host Meg Grier shares Lori Hocuk's story of her Labrador Retriever Annie — a fetch-obsessed dog who, after suffering a stroke-like spinal injury, was finally motivated to push through painful rehab by the one thing she loved: a tennis ball. Guest Ross Powell, founder of Hope for Hounds and Vice President of Canines for Christ, reflects on Annie's singular focus as a metaphor for keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus through every season of life. The conversation touches on spiritual focus, community support, God's unique calling for each person, and Ross's work with the Blessed Land Foundation in Zambia.

0:00 – Intro & Welcome

0:28 – About the show & this week's pawndering format

1:15 – Introducing guest Ross Powell

1:45 – Lori Houck's story: Annie the fetch-obsessed Lab

2:56 – Annie's spinal stroke & rehab breakthrough (the tennis ball!)

4:44 – Ross reflects: staying focused like Annie — Hebrews 12:2

5:25 – On success, failure, and relying on God — Colossians 3:1-2

7:05 – Our unique relationships with God & the value of our gifts

7:55 – Community: how we help each other through hardship

8:45 – God knows what motivates us, just as the dog's owner did

9:24 – Everyone has a unique calling in the body of Christ

9:24 – Ross introduces Blessed Land Foundation (Zambia)

10:50 – How to find Blessed Land Foundation: BLFZambia.org

10:52 – Closing & how to find the show

In this pawndering episode, host Meg Grier shares Lori Hocuk's story of her Labrador Retriever Annie &mdash; a fetch-obsessed dog who, after suffering a stroke-like spinal injury, was finally motivated to push through painful rehab by the one thing she loved: a tennis ball. Guest Ross Powell, founder of Hope for Hounds and Vice President of Canines for Christ, reflects on Annie's singular focus as a metaphor for keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus through every season of life. The conversation touches on spiritual focus, community support, God's unique calling for each person, and Ross's work with the Blessed Land Foundation in Zambia.
0:00 &ndash; Intro &amp; Welcome
0:28 &ndash; About the show &amp; this week's pawndering format
1:15 &ndash; Introducing guest Ross Powell
1:45 &ndash; Lori Houck's story: Annie the fetch-obsessed Lab
2:56 &ndash; Annie's spinal stroke &amp; rehab breakthrough (the tennis ball!)
4:44 &ndash; Ross reflects: staying focused like Annie &mdash; Hebrews 12:2
5:25 &ndash; On success, failure, and relying on God &mdash; Colossians 3:1-2
7:05 &ndash; Our unique relationships with God &amp; the value of our gifts
7:55 &ndash; Community: how we help each other through hardship
8:45 &ndash; God knows what motivates us, just as the dog's owner did
9:24 &ndash; Everyone has a unique calling in the body of Christ
9:24 &ndash; Ross introduces Blessed Land Foundation (Zambia)
10:50 &ndash; How to find Blessed Land Foundation: BLFZambia.org
10:52 &ndash; Closing &amp; how to find the show

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