{"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":"The Beauty That Lasts and the Teachers Who Carry More","slug":"the-beauty-that-lasts-and-the-teachers-who-carry-more","published_at":"2026-05-07T07:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bulldog-update-staying-on-top-of-all-things-bba-7087228/the-beauty-that-lasts-and-the-teachers-who-carry-more","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_7_mixdown_16hor5/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/223mu5sjzymqrupp/Morning_Coffee_May_7_Mixdown_16hor5-fqi6kz-Optimized.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the Bulldog Morning Update, Dr. Jack Farmer walks through 1 Peter 3:3–4 and challenges us to shift our focus from outward appearance to the lasting beauty of a Christ-shaped heart. Rooted in a New Covenant understanding, this reflection reminds us that while outward things fade, the character formed by the Spirit is imperishable and of great worth in God’s sight. We also celebrate birthdays, gather for Convocation, and look ahead to opening night of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, while pausing to recognize the steady rhythm of school life. As Teacher Appreciation Week continues, today’s focus highlights a deeper truth. Teachers do far more than instruct. They carry burdens, provide stability, and often serve as a consistent voice of truth and care in the lives of students. Drawing from Galatians 5:13 and 6:2, this episode connects their daily work to the love of Christ lived out in action. This is a reminder that what lasts is not what is seen on the surface, but what is formed in the heart and lived out through faithful service.","meta_description":"In this episode of the Bulldog Morning Update, Dr. Jack Farmer walks through 1 Peter 3:3–4 and challenges us to shift our focus from outward appearance to…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":448,"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/the-beauty-that-lasts-and-the-teachers-who-carry-more/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/the-beauty-that-lasts-and-the-teachers-who-carry-more.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}