{"podcast":{"title":"The Bulldog Update - Staying on Top of All Things BBA","slug":"the-bulldog-update-staying-on-top-of-all-things-bba-7087228","podcast_index_feed_id":7087228,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/coffeewithdrfarmer/feed.xml","website_url":"https://coffeewithdrfarmer.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19721435/Bulldog_Logo8sfeo.png","author":"Jack Farmer","episode_count":100,"summary":"Coffee with the Superintendent is a daily, narrative-driven podcast that blends biblical exposition, Christian school leadership, and community formation into a single, accessible conversation. Hosted by a Christian school superintendent, the podcast is designed to be thoughtful without being academic, pastoral without being abstract, and practical without losing theological depth. Each episode is structured around the metaphor of sharing a cup of coffee, moving through three distinct but connected segments. The first segment, often called the First Pour, serves as the devotional heart of the episode. Scripture is read carefully and explained through a New Covenant theological lens, with particular attention given to how Christ fulfills the Old Covenant and how believers now live from the reality of being “in Christ.” The tone is reflective and personal, inviting listeners to slow down, listen well, and consider how the gospel shapes daily life, leadership, and obedience. The second segment, commonly referred to as The Second Pour, grounds the episode in the life of the school community. Here, announcements, celebrations, student achievements, athletics, birthdays, and upcoming ev…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bulldog-update-staying-on-top-of-all-things-bba-7087228"},"episode":{"title":"Called to Follow: Christ’s Example and the Hidden Weight of Teaching","slug":"called-to-follow-christ-s-example-and-the-hidden-weight-of-teaching","published_at":"2026-05-05T07:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bulldog-update-staying-on-top-of-all-things-bba-7087228/called-to-follow-christ-s-example-and-the-hidden-weight-of-teaching","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bulldog-update-staying-on-top-of-all-things-bba-7087228","url":"https://coffeewithdrfarmer.podbean.com/e/the-title-of-morning_coffee_may_5_mixdown_167u8h/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jitufbezbsk2u25g/Morning_Coffee_May_5_Mixdown_167u8h-cvactt-Optimized.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the Bulldog Morning Update, Dr. Jack Farmer walks through a powerful passage from 1 Peter 2:21–25, reminding us that following Christ includes both suffering and transformation. Jesus did not merely save us from sin, He showed us how to live through it. When wronged, He did not retaliate but entrusted Himself to the Father, and we are called to walk in those same steps. As the school community celebrates birthdays, enjoys nachos for lunch, and looks forward to this week’s production of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, attention is also given to Teacher Appreciation Week. This episode highlights a deeper truth about what makes Berean Baptist Academy what it is. Teachers carry a weight that is rarely seen. They shape minds, shepherd hearts, and stand accountable for both truth and influence. Drawing from James 3:1, this episode explores the spiritual and practical responsibility teachers bear each day, and why honoring them matters. This is a call to recognize, appreciate, and support those who faithfully serve in the classroom, living out their calling with quiet strength and Christlike purpose.","meta_description":"In this episode of the Bulldog Morning Update, Dr. Jack Farmer walks through a powerful passage from 1 Peter 2:21–25, reminding us that following Christ i…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":407,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-bulldog-update-staying-on-top-of-all-things-bba-7087228/episodes/called-to-follow-christ-s-example-and-the-hidden-weight-of-teaching/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bulldog-update-staying-on-top-of-all-things-bba-7087228/called-to-follow-christ-s-example-and-the-hidden-weight-of-teaching.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}