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The Daily Cup: Coffee with the Superintendent

Join Dr. Jack Farmer, Superintendent of Berean Baptist Academy, for Coffee with the Superintendent, a thought-provoking and faith-centered podcast that explores the mission of Christian education, biblical truths, and practical insights for personal and academic excellence. Each episode includes three segments: The Grind: Stay updated on school news, events, and announcements that keep the BBA community connected. The Holy Spirit’s Water: Dive deep into daily devotions and biblical reflections,

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10:00

The King Who Saves: Saul, Christ, and the God Who...

The Daily Cup: Coffee with the Superintendent ·

2025/09/09

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we reflect on 1 Samuel 11:1–11, where Nahash the Ammonite threatened to disgrace Israel, and God raised up Saul to deliver His people. Through this moment, we see a powerful foreshadowing of Jesus Christ, the true King who delivers us from sin and shame and unites us in His Spirit. In our Second Pour, we celebrate Leighton in 3rd grade on her birthday, enjoy today’s lunch of tacos, and highlight our athletes as Middle School and Varsity Volleyball

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9:03

The True King and a Town Hall Gathering

The Daily Cup: Coffee with the Superintendent ·

2025/09/08

In today’s Coffee with the Superintendent, we open God’s Word to 1 Samuel 10:17–27 and see how Israel’s first king, Saul, reminds us of the futility of trusting in outward appearance and human strength. In contrast, we reflect on Christ as the true King, who rules with humility, obedience, and eternal authority. From this truth, we are called to fix our trust in Him above all earthly rulers. For the second pour, we celebrate birthdays from this past weekend and today, including alumnae, students,

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12:06

Anointed and Empowered: Saul’s Beginning and Christ...

The Daily Cup: Coffee with the Superintendent ·

2025/09/05

In today’s Coffee with the Superintendent, we open God’s Word to 1 Samuel 10:1–16 where Saul is anointed as Israel’s first king. We’ll explore how his calling, signs, and transformation foreshadow the greater anointing of Christ, the true King who reigns forever. This New Covenant perspective reminds us that while Saul’s reign would falter, Christ’s obedience and reign never fail. In the Second Pour, we celebrate birthdays for Grace Hall, Tsehai in 3rd grade, London in 1st grade, and Mrs. Aneesah

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14:41

The King We Need and the Bulldogs We Celebrate

The Daily Cup: Coffee with the Superintendent ·

2025/09/04

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we reflect on 1 Samuel 9 where Saul is chosen as Israel’s first king, and we discover how his story points forward to the true King, Jesus Christ, who reigns in humility and power. Then in the Second Pour, we celebrate birthdays for Jasmin Hazelet, Sarah Newton, Zach Fulsom, Christian, and Joshua. We highlight picture day for our Volleyball teams, cheer on Volleyball and Soccer as they travel to face Fayetteville Christian, remind our Cross-Country

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8:52

The True King

The Daily Cup: Coffee with the Superintendent ·

2025/09/03

In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we reflect on Israel’s demand for a king in 1 Samuel 8:19–22 and consider how it points us to the true King, Jesus Christ, who reigns in righteousness and humility. From the Old Covenant longing for stability to the New Covenant fulfillment in Christ, we explore what it means to trust God’s leadership over every substitute the world offers. Then in the Second Pour, we celebrate the birthdays of alumnae Kelyn Davis and Soon Park, along

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9:35

The King Who Gives, Not Takes

The Daily Cup: Coffee with the Superintendent ·

2025/09/02

In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we step into 1 Samuel 8:10–18 where Samuel warns Israel of the cost of choosing a human king over the Lord’s reign. The people longed for security and status, but Samuel reminded them that earthly kings only take—sons, daughters, fields, and freedom. In the New Covenant, we see the contrast in Christ, the King who does not take but gives His very life for His people. We reflect on what it means to trust Jesus as our true King in a world still

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13:10

Rejecting the Wrong King, Receiving the Right One

The Daily Cup: Coffee with the Superintendent ·

2025/08/29

In today’s episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we look closely at 1 Samuel 8:1–9 and consider Israel’s demand for a king. The people longed for a leader “like the nations,” but in doing so they rejected God’s kingship. This passage foreshadows humanity’s deeper need for Christ, the only true and righteous King who rules with justice and grace. We’ll explore what this rejection meant for the Jewish mind, how it connects to the New Covenant, and how it points us to Jesus today.In the Second

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14:00

Our True Ebenezer

The Daily Cup: Coffee with the Superintendent ·

2025/08/28

In this episode, we reflect on 1 Samuel 7 and the call Samuel gave Israel to turn back to the Lord with their whole heart. Through repentance, intercession, and the offering of a lamb, God delivered His people and Samuel raised a stone of remembrance, declaring, “Till now the Lord has helped us.” In Christ, our true Ebenezer, we find the lasting help and hope that carries us through every battle. In the Second Pour, we celebrate two special birthdays: Moses in the 11th grade and Isaac in

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16:24

The God Who Cannot Be Manipulated

The Daily Cup: Coffee with the Superintendent ·

2025/08/27

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we open The Holy Spirit’s Water with a look at 1 Samuel 6:1–9, where the Philistines struggle under God’s hand after seizing the Ark of the Covenant. Their attempt to send it back with golden offerings reminds us of humanity’s constant temptation to treat God as someone who can be bargained with or controlled. Yet in Christ, the true Guilt Offering, we find that God cannot be manipulated—He is holy, sovereign, and fully sufficient.In The Second

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13:23

When Idols Fall: Christ’s Victory Over False Gods

The Daily Cup: Coffee with the Superintendent ·

2025/08/26

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we turn to 1 Samuel 5 and reflect on the downfall of Dagon before the ark of the Lord. The devotion reminds us that no idol can stand before the living God, and in Christ we see the ultimate victory over the powers of darkness. In The Second Pour, we celebrate Matthias in the 11th grade on his birthday, share today’s lunch of burritos and nachos, and look ahead to a full day of athletics—Junior Varsity and Varsity Volleyball against Trinity

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13:36

When Glory Departs and Hope Remains

The Daily Cup: Coffee with the Superintendent ·

2025/08/25

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we open God’s Word to 1 Samuel 4:12–22 and reflect on the sobering moment when Israel cried out, “The glory has departed.” From Eli’s fall to the naming of Ichabod, we see how the old covenant points us toward the surpassing glory revealed in Christ. What Israel mourned as loss, God was preparing to restore in fullness through Emmanuel, “God with us.” Alongside this devotion, we catch up on alumni, faculty, and student birthdays from August 21st

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13:07

From Burgers to Big Steps: A Day of Growth at Berean

The Daily Cup: Coffee with the Superintendent ·

2025/08/20

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we celebrate birthdays for David Shannon (Alumni), Cameron (8th grade), and Tobenna (Preschool), share a classic lunch of cheeseburgers and fries, and spotlight a day of exciting growth across our campus. While our 7th–10th graders dive into Get Acquainted Days to strengthen friendships and unity, our juniors and seniors head to Camp Anchorage for Spiritual Leadership Camp, where they’ll be challenged to lead with courage and Christlike character

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14:52

When God Speaks: Listening Like Samuel

The Daily Cup: Coffee with the Superintendent ·

2025/08/19

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we look at the calling of Samuel in 1 Samuel 3 and how his response, “Speak, Lord, for your servant hears,” points us to Christ, the true and final Prophet. From the silence of Israel to the Word made flesh, we’ll explore what it means for believers today to listen and obey God’s voice under the New Covenant. In the Second Pour, we celebrate birthdays for Jion Lee, Eryn, and Pastor Sean Harris, enjoy the news of breakfast-for-lunch, and highlight a

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13:14

The Faithful Priest: Honoring God Above All

The Daily Cup: Coffee with the Superintendent ·

2025/08/18

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we step into 1 Samuel 2:27–36 where God confronts Eli and his family’s corruption in the priesthood. We’ll see how this passage, though filled with judgment, points us forward to the perfect and faithful High Priest—Jesus Christ. Together, we’ll explore the Jewish understanding of priesthood, God’s call to holiness, and how Christ fulfills what the priesthood could never accomplish on its own. Then, in The Second Pour, we’ll catch up on a long list

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11:26

Faithful in the Midst of Failure

The Daily Cup: Coffee with the Superintendent ·

2025/08/13

In today’s Coffee with the Superintendent, we open the First Pour with 1 Samuel 2:22–26, exploring the sobering contrast between the corruption of Eli’s sons and the steadfast faithfulness of young Samuel. We’ll step into the Jewish mindset of the priesthood’s sacred calling, see how this moment foreshadows our need for the perfect High Priest, and uncover the grace that flows through the New Covenant in Christ. In the Second Pour, we pause to celebrate the birthday of Bulldog alumnus Jensen

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11:58

Serving in God’s Presence

The Daily Cup: Coffee with the Superintendent ·

2025/08/12

In this episode of “Coffee with the Superintendent,” we look at 1 Samuel 2:12–21, where the corruption of Eli’s sons stands in sharp contrast to the faithful service of young Samuel. We’ll explore the Old Covenant priesthood through the lens of the Jewish mindset, see how its failures foreshadow the perfect priesthood of Jesus Christ, and learn what it means for modern believers to live and worship with integrity. In “The Second Pour,” we celebrate the birthday of Joo Kim, praying for a year filled

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12:42

Exalting the Horn of His Anointed

The Daily Cup: Coffee with the Superintendent ·

2025/08/11

In today’s Coffee with the Superintendent, we open the First Pour with a powerful devotional from 1 Samuel 2:1–11, where Hannah’s prayer overflows with praise to the God who reverses human circumstances, humbles the proud, and exalts His anointed. We explore the Jewish mindset of covenant faith, the New Covenant foreshadowing of Christ’s kingdom, and the call for modern believers to live with joy rooted in salvation, humility before God’s holiness, and confidence in His sovereign reversals.In

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09:43

Open Hands Before the Lord: Hannah’s Vow and Our...

The Daily Cup: Coffee with the Superintendent ·

2025/08/08

In today’s First Pour, we look at 1 Samuel 1:21–28 and witness Hannah fulfilling the vow she made to the Lord. Rooted in the Jewish customs of vows and sacrificial worship, her act of dedicating Samuel to lifelong service foreshadows the Father’s giving of His Son, Jesus Christ, for our salvation. This devotion draws out the New Covenant truths that our lives, blessings, and commitments ultimately belong to God. Just as Hannah brought costly offerings alongside her obedience, we too are called to

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14:28

Pouring Out the Soul: Barren Places, Bold Prayers,...

The Daily Cup: Coffee with the Superintendent ·

2025/08/07

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we journey through the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel 1:1–20, exploring the depths of sorrow, the power of prayer, and the promises fulfilled through Christ. Through a New Covenant lens, we contrast the Jewish customs and expectations of the Old Covenant with the freedom, access, and fulfillment believers now have in Jesus. Hannah's barren state, her vow, and the miraculous birth of Samuel become symbols that point to Christ, our ultimate High Priest

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12:45

The Great Shepherd, Godly Leadership, and Grace for...

The Daily Cup: Coffee with the Superintendent ·

2025/08/06

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we close out our journey through Hebrews with a rich New Covenant perspective on Hebrews 13:17–25. We explore how the Jewish understanding of leadership, obedience, and covenant is fulfilled and transformed in Christ, our Great Shepherd. We’ll see why submission to godly leadership is not about control but about mutual joy in the gospel, and how grace equips us for every good work. We’ll also reflect on the eternal covenant, sealed in the blood of

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