{"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":"Shaped by Holiness, Sent to Lead","slug":"shaped-by-holiness-sent-to-lead","published_at":"2026-03-31T07:40:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bulldog-update-staying-on-top-of-all-things-bba-7087228/shaped-by-holiness-sent-to-lead","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_march_31_mixdown_1741fd/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/eg66ptddmiyvusgn/morning_coffee_march_31_Mixdown_1741fd-btkz4v-Optimized.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the Bulldog Morning Update, we move from what we believe to how we live. Rooted in 1 Peter 1:14–16, we are reminded that under the New Covenant we are no longer striving to earn God’s favor, but living as children who have already received it through Christ. Because of that identity, we are called to something higher. We are called to holiness. Not an external, rule-driven holiness of the Old Covenant, but a transformed life that reflects the character of God from the inside out. As we celebrate birthdays, enjoy fellowship over lunch, and support our student-athletes, we are reminded that everyday moments are opportunities to live out that calling. We also conclude our focus on the Expected Stakeholder Outcomes by examining what it means to use knowledge to serve and lead. At BBA, learning is not the destination. It is preparation for impact. When knowledge is surrendered to Christ, it produces humility, service, and wise leadership that points others to Him. This episode is a clear reminder that who we are in Christ should shape how we live, how we learn, and how we lead.","meta_description":"In this episode of the Bulldog Morning Update, we move from what we believe to how we live. Rooted in 1 Peter 1:14–16, we are reminded that under the New…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":392,"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/shaped-by-holiness-sent-to-lead/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/shaped-by-holiness-sent-to-lead.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}