{"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":"Craving the Word, Living in Covenant","slug":"craving-the-word-living-in-covenant","published_at":"2026-04-21T07:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bulldog-update-staying-on-top-of-all-things-bba-7087228/craving-the-word-living-in-covenant","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_april_21_mixdown_19d4to/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3vgiwpasubymuyvf/Morning_Coffee_April_21_Mixdown_19d4to-vvf5n2-Optimized.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the Bulldog Update, Dr. Jack Farmer walks through 1 Peter 2:2–3 and challenges us to examine what we truly hunger for. As believers who have been made new in Christ, we are called not only to remove sin, but to actively pursue the nourishment that leads to growth. Through a New Covenant lens, this devotion highlights how the Word of God is no longer external instruction alone, but the living means by which the Holy Spirit transforms us from within. If we have truly tasted that the Lord is good, our lives will reflect a growing desire for Him. The episode also celebrates members of the BBA family, recognizing birthdays and sharing updates from campus life, including athletics and fellowship. In the Moment of Connection, Dr. Farmer unpacks the meaning of “Covenant Community,” clarifying the commitment BBA families and staff make to walk together through both challenges and victories. Rooted in our identity as the body of Christ, this segment emphasizes unity, reconciliation, and shared responsibility in building a Christ-honoring culture that endures.","meta_description":"In this episode of the Bulldog Update, Dr. Jack Farmer walks through 1 Peter 2:2–3 and challenges us to examine what we truly hunger for. As believers who…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":338,"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/craving-the-word-living-in-covenant/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/craving-the-word-living-in-covenant.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}