Abiding Trails

Chasity

Real stories about bully breed dogs, faith, and life amongst the beautiful chaos of it all - built on structure, responsibility, and purpose in God's word.  New episodes drop every Monday morning.  Looking for even more? Check us out on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok as well as abidingpaws.com

  1. 1d ago

    Walking in the Spirit When Your Bully is Dragging You There: Why God Uses Chaos to Grow You

    Let's be brutally honest - "walking in the Spirit" sounds peaceful until your 70-pound bully decides a squirrel three blocks away is their mortal enemy. Suddenly you're not gracefully gliding through sanctification; you're being launched down the sidewalk questioning every life choice that led to this moment. In this episode of Abiding Trails, we're ditching the sanitized version of Christian living and getting real about what Galatians 5:16-25 actually looks like when life refuses to cooperate. We're talking about the moments you completely lost it with your dog, the gap between the Christian you want to be and the one who shows up at 6 AM, and why God uses stubborn, powerful dogs to expose stubborn, powerful hearts. Plus, the story behind our "Trying to Walk in the Spirit, My Bully is Dragging Me There" tee - because sometimes honesty is the best theology. If you've ever wondered why following Jesus feels less like a peaceful stroll and more like controlled chaos, this episode is for you. Links mentioned: Trying to Walk in the Spirit My Bully is Dragging Me There – Faith Tee | Abiding Paws Send us Fan Mail Support the show  Get Your Free Faithful Companions: A Guide to Loving & Caring for Your Bully Breed Guide Here. If you want to check out the gear that reflects this kind of life, it’s linked below. — Abiding Paws Join our waitlist for Paws & Ponder to have a special gift mailed to you each month to remain calm in the beautiful chaos. Cancel anytime. Join Now Join our waitlist for the Abiding Walk Box for a monthly treat for you and your bully pup. Cancel anytime. Join Now This Week's YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/@AbidingPaws This Week's Blog post: https://abidingpaws.com/blogs/abiding-trails Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @AbidingPaws

  2. Jul 6

    Faithful & Fierce: What Bully Breeds Teach Us About Biblical Boldness (And Why God Didn't Make Either One by Accident)

    People cross the street when they see your dog. They also back away when you stand boldly in your faith. Coincidence? I don't think so. In this episode of Abiding Trails, we're talking about what it means to be "Faithful & Fierce" - and why God didn't make a mistake when He gave bully breeds their strength OR when He called you to live out bold, unapologetic faith in a world that prefers tame Christians. We're digging into 2 Timothy 1:7 and Proverbs 28:1, getting real about the parallel between bully breed stigma and faith stigma, and talking about why "meekness" doesn't mean "doormat." Plus, the story behind our new "Faithful & Fierce" hat design and why I chose that specific embroidery approach. If you've ever had to defend your dog AND your faith in the same week - this one's for you. Links mentioned: Faithful & Fierce Hat – Christian Dog Dad Trucker Hat for Men – Abiding Paws Monday's YouTube embroidery video: https://www.youtube.com/@AbidingPaws Blog post: Abiding Trails – Abiding Paws Send us Fan Mail Support the show  Get Your Free Faithful Companions: A Guide to Loving & Caring for Your Bully Breed Guide Here. If you want to check out the gear that reflects this kind of life, it’s linked below. — Abiding Paws Join our waitlist for Paws & Ponder to have a special gift mailed to you each month to remain calm in the beautiful chaos. Cancel anytime. Join Now Join our waitlist for the Abiding Walk Box for a monthly treat for you and your bully pup. Cancel anytime. Join Now This Week's YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/@AbidingPaws This Week's Blog post: https://abidingpaws.com/blogs/abiding-trails Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @AbidingPaws

  3. Jun 8

    The 'Wait' Command: What Feeding 8 Pitbulls Taught Me About Trusting God's Timing

    If you want to see pure chaos, try feeding eight pitbulls without impulse control. In my house, the "Wait" command isn't a cute party trick—it's a matter of safety and survival. In this episode, we explore the discipline of the "Wait" command, why dogs must look at the master instead of the bowl, and what it teaches us about impulse control, trusting God's timing, and keeping our eyes on the Provider instead of the provision. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 👕 NEW HAT: "1776" - $36.95 Embroidered right here in my shop for Stewards who know exactly how much daily grace dog ownership requires. → Shop Now 📺 ABIDING PAWS YOUTUBE: Behind the scenes of this week's content → Watch Here 🌐 SHOP ALL GEAR: abidingpaws.com CONNECT WITH THE PACK: Instagram: @abidingpaws Pinterest: @AbidingPaws If this made you laugh while it challenged you, share it with a fellow Steward whose dog is currently winning the leadership battle. You know exactly who that is. Send us Fan Mail Support the show  Get Your Free Faithful Companions: A Guide to Loving & Caring for Your Bully Breed Guide Here. If you want to check out the gear that reflects this kind of life, it’s linked below. — Abiding Paws Join our waitlist for Paws & Ponder to have a special gift mailed to you each month to remain calm in the beautiful chaos. Cancel anytime. Join Now Join our waitlist for the Abiding Walk Box for a monthly treat for you and your bully pup. Cancel anytime. Join Now This Week's YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/@AbidingPaws This Week's Blog post: https://abidingpaws.com/blogs/abiding-trails Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @AbidingPaws

  4. Jun 1

    Why I Let My Dogs Sleep in the Bed (And What God Said About It)

    I have eight pitbulls. Obviously, they can't all sleep in the bed at once - I have a rotation system. But the ones who do have taught me profound lessons about rest, presence, and belonging.  This episode starts with a confession about dog sleeping arrangements and ends with a deep dive into what it means to truly rest in God's presence. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 👕 NEW TEE: "I Asked God for Patience. He Sent Me a Pitbull." - $30 Embroidered right here in my shop for Stewards who know exactly how much daily grace dog ownership requires. → Shop Now 📺 ABIDING PAWS YOUTUBE: Behind the scenes of this week's content → Watch Here 🌐 SHOP ALL GEAR: abidingpaws.com CONNECT WITH THE PACK: Instagram: @abidingpaws Pinterest: @AbidingPaws If this made you laugh while it challenged you, share it with a fellow Steward whose dog is currently winning the leadership battle. You know exactly who that is. Send us Fan Mail Support the show  Get Your Free Faithful Companions: A Guide to Loving & Caring for Your Bully Breed Guide Here. If you want to check out the gear that reflects this kind of life, it’s linked below. — Abiding Paws Send us Fan Mail Support the show  Get Your Free Faithful Companions: A Guide to Loving & Caring for Your Bully Breed Guide Here. If you want to check out the gear that reflects this kind of life, it’s linked below. — Abiding Paws Join our waitlist for Paws & Ponder to have a special gift mailed to you each month to remain calm in the beautiful chaos. Cancel anytime. Join Now Join our waitlist for the Abiding Walk Box for a monthly treat for you and your bully pup. Cancel anytime. Join Now This Week's YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/@AbidingPaws This Week's Blog post: https://abidingpaws.com/blogs/abiding-trails Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @AbidingPaws

  5. May 25

    The Pitbull Breed Isn't the Problem (And Neither Are You)

    The pitbull faces constant discrimination - banned in cities, rejected by landlords, labeled dangerous by default. As someone who manages eight pitbulls daily, I know this breed's true heart.  In this episode, I connect the false narrative around bully breeds to the lies men of faith carry about themselves. The breed isn't the problem - and neither is the strength God put in you. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 👕 NEW TEE: "I Asked God for Patience. He Sent Me a Pitbull." - $30 Embroidered right here in my shop for Stewards who know exactly how much daily grace dog ownership requires. → Shop Now 📺 ABIDING PAWS YOUTUBE: Behind the scenes of this week's content → Watch Here 🌐 SHOP ALL GEAR: abidingpaws.com CONNECT WITH THE PACK: Instagram: @abidingpaws Pinterest: @AbidingPaws If this made you laugh while it challenged you, share it with a fellow Steward whose dog is currently winning the leadership battle. You know exactly who that is. Send us Fan Mail Support the show  Get Your Free Faithful Companions: A Guide to Loving & Caring for Your Bully Breed Guide Here. If you want to check out the gear that reflects this kind of life, it’s linked below. — Abiding Paws Send us Fan Mail Support the show  Get Your Free Faithful Companions: A Guide to Loving & Caring for Your Bully Breed Guide Here. If you want to check out the gear that reflects this kind of life, it’s linked below. — Abiding Paws Join our waitlist for Paws & Ponder to have a special gift mailed to you each month to remain calm in the beautiful chaos. Cancel anytime. Join Now Join our waitlist for the Abiding Walk Box for a monthly treat for you and your bully pup. Cancel anytime. Join Now This Week's YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/@AbidingPaws This Week's Blog post: https://abidingpaws.com/blogs/abiding-trails Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @AbidingPaws

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Real stories about bully breed dogs, faith, and life amongst the beautiful chaos of it all - built on structure, responsibility, and purpose in God's word.  New episodes drop every Monday morning.  Looking for even more? Check us out on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok as well as abidingpaws.com