Coffee with the Superintendent

Stop Working on Your Relationship with Jesus

In this deeply personal and honest episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jack Farmer shares a truth that may just flip your spiritual script: maybe you don’t need to work on your relationship with Jesus after all. Drawing from Romans, John, and James, Dr. Farmer reflects on how performance-driven faith can distort the gospel of grace and how rest—not striving—is the mark of a believer secure in Christ. If you've ever felt defeated, self-critical, or weighed down by your own standards, this episode offers the freedom of walking in victory, not condemnation.

The Rest, the Rebuild, and the Real Inheritance

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we take a deep breath and a long sip as we confront a timely issue stirring in today’s Christian discourse: the revival of Christian Zionism and its implications in light of New Covenant theology. Drawing from Hebrews 3 and 4, and in response to a recent interview with Jim Showers of The Friends of Israel, we explore the dangers of dual covenant thinking and reaffirm the gospel’s fulfillment in Christ—not in a land, but in a Person. This episode also honors the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army and takes a lighthearted look at where Father’s Day ranks in America's favorite holidays. As always, we bring it all home with scriptural clarity, Christ-centered hope, and a dose of truth brewed slow and strong.

If we lose the mission… we lose the next generation

In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jack Farmer walks listeners through the critical challenges Christian schools across the country are facing—mission drift, staff shortage, and financial tension. With a storyteller’s voice and a pastor’s heart, he outlines what’s at stake when schools soften truth to stay relevant, rush teachers into classrooms without deep discipleship, or lose focus chasing enrollment and tuition. Drawing from national reports by CESA, ACSI, and AACS, this episode is both a warning and a call to courage.

If you’re an educator, parent, board member, or pastor who believes Christian education must stay anchored in Christ—not culture—this conversation is for you. Pour a cup and pull up a chair as we return to the Gospel-centered mission that must define every classroom, hallway, and chapel service.

Because if we lose the mission, we lose the next generation.

The Speed of Love: Walking with Christ at Three Miles an Hour

In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jack Farmer invites listeners to slow down and walk with Christ—not in a sprint, but at the deliberate pace of love. Drawing from Hebrews 3:1–6, we explore how Jesus is greater than Moses, not just as a servant of God's house but as the faithful Son and Master Builder. In The First Pour, Dr. Farmer tells a story-rich reflection on Christ’s supremacy, faithfulness, and invitation to walk in confident hope. In The House Brew, we remember the Council of Nicaea and missionary David Brainerd, while celebrating our own BBA family birthdays. And finally, in One Last Cup, we reflect on The Three Mile an Hour God by Kosuke Koyama and rediscover that God’s pace is never rushed—it’s personal, present, and redemptive.

So grab your coffee, slow your pace, and let’s walk together in truth and grace.

The Savior Who Walked with Us, the School That Walks with Purpose

In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jack Farmer reflects on Hebrews 2:13–18 and the astonishing truth that Jesus—fully God and fully man—took on flesh, suffered, and died to destroy death and deliver us from the fear that once enslaved us. With warmth and clarity, he explains deep truths like the hypostatic union, the propitiation of sin, and the freedom Christ offers to those who believe.

In Brewed In-House, we look back on the 1850 birth of David C. Cook, a trailblazer in Christian education publishing, and celebrate the birthdays of alumni and students—Elizabeth, Jason, Conor, and Shaylon. A friendly reminder is also shared: Vacation Bible School at Wonder Junction is coming up soon!

Finally, in One Last Cup, Dr. Farmer unpacks how student activities—like new course offerings, athletic expansions, and leadership clubs—must be more than busywork. They must be mission-driven, spiritually grounded, and responsive to students’ real interests and needs. It’s not about doing more; it’s about doing what matters most with gospel-centered clarity.

Whether you’re leading a school, raising kids, or just wondering how the gospel changes everyday life—this episode will remind you: Jesus is not ashamed to call us family, and Christian education must reflect that kind of grace-filled purpose.

Not Ashamed to Call Them Family: Leading Like Christ in the Christian School

In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jack Farmer opens The First Pour with a stirring look at Hebrews 2:5–12. With the warmth of old-time storytelling and the clarity of New Covenant theology, he shows how Jesus—once made lower than angels—is now crowned with glory and honor… and is not ashamed to call us brothers. Christ’s supremacy is not distant theology—it’s deeply personal. He didn’t just save us; He brought us into His family.

In Brewed In-House, Dr. Farmer highlights a moment from Christian publishing history, celebrates alumni birthdays and Harmoni’s transition from 6th grade, and reminds families to register for Berean Baptist Church’s VBS: Wonder Junction.

Finally, in One Last Cup, the episode turns to Accreditation Standard 20, Student Well-Being, Indicator 2—offering a roadmap for any Christian school that seeks to move beyond safety into true spiritual formation. From classroom modeling to school culture, this segment challenges educators to make every moment matter and reminds us: students may forget what we taught, but they will never forget how we lived the gospel in front of them.

This is more than an episode—it’s a vision for real Christian education. Listen now.

Don’t Drift: Anchored by the Gospel, Empowered by the Spirit

In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jack Farmer unpacks Hebrews 2:1–4 with storytelling clarity and theological weight in The First Pour, reminding us that the greatest danger isn’t rebellion—it’s neglect. He takes us from angelic ministry to apostolic miracles, driving home that salvation was never about signs, but always about the message: Christ crucified, risen, and reigning.

In Brewed In-House, he marks Pentecost—the day the Holy Spirit descended and indwelled believers—and reflects on the historic adoption of the Book of Common Prayer in 1549. He also celebrates birthdays of alumni Jamie Richardson and Matthew Jackson, and reminds families to register for Berean’s VBS, Wonder Junction, coming June 24–27.

Finally, in One Last Cup, Dr. Farmer addresses the final indicator of the accreditation Well-Being Domain: emotional and spiritual health for students. What does it take to build a truly safe Christian school culture? Not just policies, but repentance, restoration, biblical discipline, and a reformation of leadership and tone.

Whether you're a parent, educator, or someone longing for Christ-centered reform in education, this episode offers both challenge and hope: don’t drift—anchor your heart in the gospel, and your leadership in grace and truth.

Ministering Spirits, Healthy Staff, and a Sabbath Heart

In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, Dr. Jack Farmer takes us through Hebrews 1:14 in “The First Pour,” exploring the biblical ministry of angels—not as poetic fiction but as real, sent messengers of God on mission for the redeemed. With a New Covenant lens, he reminds us that while Christ finished the work of salvation, the Father still sends help to those who belong to Him. Whether you’re struggling, skeptical, or strong in your walk, this passage has something to say to you.

In “Brewed In-House,” Dr. Farmer highlights the Southern Baptist Convention’s current meeting in Dallas and its cultural relevance, celebrates student birthdays, and offers a heartfelt encouragement to be present in worship with your local church today.

Finally, in “One Last Cup,” he shares the story behind Berean Baptist Academy’s acclaimed Mental Health Policy—born from a partnership with author Rex Miller and a commitment to biblical rhythms of rest. From protected planning times and 6pm digital boundaries to conceptual Sabbaths and educational recovery, this segment offers a gospel-centered call to care for the educators who pour themselves out daily for the next generation.

Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or school leader, this episode reminds you that God not only saves—He sustains.

So pour a cup, take a breath, and be reminded: Christ is enough.