Coffee with the Superintendent

The Best Way to Honor President Carter

On the day of President Carter's internment, Dr. Farmer remembers life during his presidency and one of his final speeches as President of the United States. In July 1979, President Carter warned against a Crisis of Confidence. Today, we see the same symptoms magnified, but the God that gave President Carter hope still provides hope to Christians. Embedded in this podcast is President Carter's voice and words reminding us that there are still things we must cling to as Americans, and while he was fighting for re-election and only alluded to God, Dr. Farmer reminds us that the chief person we must cling to is our Lord and the faith He secured. 

Favoritism, Faith, and Leadership: Trusting God’s Plan and Leading with Integrity

In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we celebrate birthdays, share exciting campus updates, and prepare for the new semester as we look forward to Homecoming 2025, marking 50 years of Bulldog Education on January 31st!

In The Holy Spirit’s Water, we dive into Genesis 37:3–4, examining the sinful flaw of favoritism and its destructive impact on relationships. We reflect on God’s impartiality, His perfect justice, and how believers can respond to favoritism with faith, humility, and trust in God’s sovereignty.

Our Add-Ins include:

• Word of the Week: Acrimonious – Exploring the dangers of bitterness in speech and relationships.
• Leadership Quote by Abraham Lincoln – Teaching us to lead with integrity and humility, emphasizing servant leadership over domination.
• Study Tip of the Week – Introducing the Farmer’s Method for Reading and Remembering, a step-by-step tool for improving comprehension and retention.

Join us as we explore biblical truth, practical leadership, and academic growth, equipping you to lead boldly and live faithfully.

How Do You Handle Accountability?

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we start with The Grind, celebrating today’s birthdays and welcoming our teachers back to campus as they prepare for the new semester. We share essential updates and pray for God’s blessings over our students, families, and staff as we begin a new season of growth and learning.

In The Holy Spirit’s Water, we dive into what it means to Dr. Farmer to be reformed—exploring the unified narrative of Scripture and the covenantal promises fulfilled in Jesus Christ. We examine key theological truths, including:

• God’s sovereignty over creation and salvation.
• Faith in Christ’s work is the foundation of regeneration and sanctification.
• Living as ambassadors of Christ, pursuing holiness, and walking in the Spirit as we grow in faith and obedience.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your faith, grow in theological understanding, or seek practical applications for living as a disciple of Christ, this episode provides the encouragement and insight you need.

Grab your Bible, pour a cup of coffee, and join us as we reflect on God’s sovereignty, grace, and purpose in our lives!

What Do You Mean by?

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we start with The Grind, celebrating today’s birthdays and sharing important updates as we begin a new season of growth and learning.

In The Holy Spirit’s Water, we dive into what it means to Dr. Farmer to be reformed—exploring the unified narrative of Scripture and the covenantal promises fulfilled in Jesus Christ. We examine key theological truths, including:

• God’s sovereignty over creation and salvation.
• Faith in Christ’s work is the foundation of regeneration and sanctification.
• Living as ambassadors of Christ, pursuing holiness, and walking in the Spirit as we grow in faith and obedience.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your faith, grow in theological understanding, or seek practical applications for living as a disciple of Christ, this episode provides the encouragement and insight you need.

Grab your Bible, pour a cup of coffee, and join us as we reflect on God’s sovereignty, grace, and purpose in our lives!

Sovereignty and Inheritance: Trusting God’s Eternal Plan Over Earthly Success

In this Coffee with the Superintendent episode, Dr. Jack Farmer explores Genesis 36, a chapter highlighting God’s sovereignty over nations and the contrast between temporal blessings and eternal promises.

We examine Esau’s earthly prosperity and how it ultimately fades, warning against prioritizing worldly success over spiritual inheritance. In contrast, Jacob’s covenantal blessings point us to the eternal promises fulfilled in Christ and the New Covenant.

Through this discussion, we uncover practical lessons for living as citizens of God’s eternal kingdom while resisting the pull of worldly desires. We’ll also reflect on how God’s sovereignty offers hope, guidance, and assurance—even in uncertain times.

Join us as we dive into God’s Word, examine biblical truths, and learn how to live by faith, walk in the Spirit, and trust God’s eternal plan. Grab your Bible, pour some coffee, and let’s grow together!

Renewal, Restoration, and Redemption: Trusting God’s Plan for Transformation

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jack Farmer takes us into Genesis 35, where Jacob leads his household in a spiritual renewal by removing foreign gods and idols, symbolizing purity and devotion to the one true God. We explore the historical and theological significance of this act, along with the three deaths recorded in the chapter—Deborah, Rachel, and Isaac. Each loss points to the fragility of life, the faithfulness of God, and the hope of restoration through Christ.

In The Holy Spirit’s Water, we examine how idols can take root in our lives today and how we, like Jacob’s family, must purify our hearts and renew our worship. We also discuss the New Covenant connections to Christ’s righteousness, which cleanses us and gives us a new identity, and we provide practical ways to live out faith, obedience, and spiritual renewal in today’s world.

In The Add-Ins, we continue our series on God as the Perfect Leader with Principle #10—God Provided a Path of Restoration. We reflect on Genesis 3:15, the first gospel, where God promises redemption through the seed of the woman, pointing to Jesus Christ. Drawing lessons from the Prodigal Son and historic examples like the Marshall Plan, we learn how effective leadership inspires hope, recovery, and growth even in the face of failure and setbacks.

Whether you’re looking for spiritual encouragement or leadership insights, this episode will challenge and equip you to remove idols, embrace restoration, and trust God’s promises for your life and leadership. Grab your coffee, open your Bible, and join us as we pursue faithfulness, renewal, and transformation.

Grace Through Truth: Confronting Sin, Leading with Honesty, and Trusting God’s Redemption

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jack Farmer dives into one of the most challenging passages in Scripture—Genesis 34—as we explore the rape of Dinah, the revenge of Simeon and Levi, and Jacob’s dismay. Through this difficult narrative, we examine the doctrine of total depravity, recognizing the brokenness of humanityand our desperate need for God’s grace and redemption. We also reflect on how Christ’s righteousness in the New Covenant offers us restoration and transformation, replacing our sinful nature with His holiness.

In The Add-Ins, we continue our series on God as the Perfect Leader with Principle #9—God Was Honest with the Hard Consequences. We learn how God’s directness with Adam and Eve about the consequences of sin serves as a model for leadership today—balancing accountability with compassion and offering hope through truth. Drawing from biblical examples like Jesus preparing His disciples for persecution, as well as historic leadership lessons from figures like FDR, we uncover practical ways to lead with honesty and grace.

Whether you’re navigating personal struggles, difficult decisions, or leadership challenges, this episode equips you to trust in God’s justice, embrace His grace, and lead others with truth, love, and hope. Grab your coffee, open your Bible, and join us as we reflect on faith, accountability, and transformation.

Restoration, Reconciliation, and Grace-Filled Leadership: Lessons from Jacob and God’s Accountability

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jack Farmer unpacks Genesis 33 in The Holy Spirit’s Water, focusing on Jacob’s restoration and reconciliation with Esau. We explore the biblical principles of repentance and restitution, connecting Jacob’s fourfold gift to Esau with the Mosaic Law’s standard for restitution and Zacchaeus’s transformative response in the New Testament. Through these examples, we reflect on how encounters with God radically transform hearts, leading to generosity, humility, and reconciliation.

In The Add-Ins, we continue our series on God as the Perfect Leader by examining Principle #8—God Maintained Accountability Without Belittling. We study God’s approach to Adam’s sin, showing how accountability and grace can coexist to promote growth and restoration. Drawing from Nathan’s rebuke of David and Jesus’ restoration of Peter, we discuss how leaders can address failures constructively while preserving dignity and trust.

Whether you seek spiritual encouragement or practical leadership insights, this episode will equip you to live purposefully, pursue reconciliation, and lead with grace and accountability in the new year. Grab your coffee or breakfast beverage, and let’s grow together!