Host Meg Grier sits down with Veronica Brown — owner of the popular Bernie Bar Salvador Dobbs and Marketing & Advertising Director for DAS Festival — to talk about the beloved Dachshund Races at DAS Festival in Boerne, TX.

From hilarious stories of dachshunds refusing to run (or running the wrong way), to heartwarming moments of dogs finally spotting their owners at the finish line, this episode is full of laughs and unexpected spiritual insights. Meg draws connections between the Dachshund races and life's journey with God — from Romans 5:3-5 on endurance and hope, to 1 Corinthians 9 on running with purpose.

🎯 In this episode:

What DAS Festival is and when it takes place (Father's Day Weekend, June 19–21, 2026)

Behind-the-scenes stories from the Dachshund Races

Tips for training your dachshund to race

How to volunteer or sponsor DAS Festival

Spiritual reflections on running the race of life

Podcast Show Notes / Summary:

Episode: Dachshund Races, DAS Festival & Running the Race of Life

Guest: Veronica Brown, DAS Festival Marketing Director & Owner of Salvador Dobbs

In this episode, host Meg Greer welcomes Veronica Brown to talk about the Dachshund Races at DAS Festival — a Father's Day Weekend celebration in Boerne, TX (June 19–21, 2026). Veronica shares funny and heartwarming stories from the races, including dachshunds that refused to move, ran the wrong way, or — in one memorable online video — knocked competitors out of the race one by one before winning.

Meg weaves these dog race stories into spiritual reflections: like us, dogs sometimes freeze at the starting line, head the wrong direction, or get distracted. But with patience, love, and the right motivation, they find their way to the finish. Scripture references include Romans 5:3–5 (suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character, character produces hope) and 1 Corinthians 9 (not running aimlessly).

Tips for racing your dachshund: Practice at home with distractions, use a unique command or whistle, and bring treats!

Get involved with DAS Festival:

Volunteer: dasfestival.org (signup genius on site)

Sponsor: Contact heather@dasfestival.org

Community contribution: $100 to support the festival

Follow: DAS Festival of Boerne on Facebook & Instagram

God and Our Dogs is the Saturday Dachshund Race sponsor for DOS Festival 2026.

Paw·nder this: What lessons is God trying to teach you through your dogs today?

📍 DAS Festival: dasfestival.org

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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: 04/25/26

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Host Meg Grier welcomes Lori Diller, entrepreneur and creator of Eden's Promise, for a "Pawnder" episode. They listen to a story from retired veterinarian Sherry Speer about Tiny — a Chihuahua with a serious heart condition who was saved, adopted, and loved for 15 years. Meg and Lori then reflect on how Tiny's story mirrors God's adoption of us: choosing us despite our brokenness, healing our hearts, and relentlessly pursuing us even when we wander.

Timeline

0:00 — Welcome & show introduction

0:27 — About the Pawnder format & introducing guest Lori Diller

1:22 — Sherry Speer's story begins: Tiny the Chihuahua's heart condition

2:28 — Sherry adopts Tiny & gets his heart surgically repaired

3:33 — Tiny goes missing near the highway

4:09 — Tiny is found and reunited 5 days later

4:26 — Lori reflects: adoption as a picture of God choosing us

5:11 — "You did not choose me, but I chose you" — John 15 reflection

6:08 — We are all facing death; being "plucked out" by God's sovereignty

6:55 — Being rescued more than once; the prodigal son parallel

8:13 — Healing takes intentional steps; God knows what it takes

8:42 — Psalm 147:3 — "He heals the brokenhearted"

9:36 — Closing reflections: hope in the Lord

10:00 — About Eden's Promise (Lori's goat milk skincare business)

10:31 — How to find Lori & Eden's Promise

10:57 — Show outro & how to find God and Our Dogs

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: 04/18/26

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Host Meg Grier explores how the challenges we face with our dogs mirror the challenges God uses to shape us. Two guests share personal stories of dogs who helped them navigate life's hardest moments — and what those experiences revealed about trust, vulnerability, and transformation.

Timeline

0:00 – Intro & Welcome

1:03 – Today's theme: Challenges

1:30 – Guest 1: Paul Duran — From childhood pet owner to adult responsibility

2:09 – Duke the Lab, a lonely dog, and the grill incident

3:10 – Challenges as gifts, not problems

3:48 – The importance of listening and asking for help

4:28 – Paul on vulnerability, being a firefighter, and talking about feelings

5:05 – Finding confidence in God during tough times

5:19 – Paul's closing reflection; Paul's full episode: #409

5:42 – Guest 2: Dr. Pat Mims, Veterinarian — Molly the puppy during divorce

6:37 – What Molly taught Pat about love, resilience, and steady faithfulness

7:43 – Dogs' uncanny sense; Pat's mobile veterinary practice

8:41 – Transformation through bonding; Molly as the clinic greeter

9:35 – Molly's school visits and the "dead dog" trick

10:30 – Trust, loyalty, and two-way transformation

11:00 – Dr. Mims' closing reflection; Pat's full episode: #404

11:27 – Host closing thoughts & "Pawnder" segment

12:21 – Outro & how 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: 04/11/26

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