Podcasts by BFA Life Podcast

Christmas Special from 2023-12-08T12:11:49

Christmas is a special time around our campus, in Kandern, and in Germany. In the midst of celebrating with fun events and traditions, we cling to the hope of Jesus. On this episode, we will hea...

Because of Longevity - Family Story from 2023-11-24T14:28

One of BFA’s core values is to play a role in keeping and mobilizing families on the mission field. We have learned and continue to see that longevity is a key factor in discipleship and loving ...

SURRENDER - A chaplaincy overview. from 2023-11-10T08:30

Let's talk all about spiritual life here at BFA. On today's episode, our chaplain team gives us an overview of the programs and resources provided to students as they encounter questions...

The Choice of One Family in the Midst of Transition from 2023-10-20T10:43:39

Each family that sends their children to BFA has a unique journey. In the midst of transition and the imminent needs of their daughters, this family chose BFA. While their story is unique, they ...

Past, Present, and Future with our Head of School, Dr. Dow. from 2023-10-06T09:59

With 70 years of BFA on the horizon, our Head of School, Dr. Phil Dow, joins us for a chat about the worldwide significance of BFA's mission, the exciting season we find ourselves in, and th...

Alumni Influencing Their World - Katie in the Himalayas from 2021-12-06T10:30:22

We are connecting with BFA alumni who are influencing their world for Christ. Join us for a conversation with Katie who is working as a nurse in the Himalayas and hear how God is continuing to s...

Gregory Coles - TCKs finding a healthy sense of belonging. from 2021-10-26T14:26:20

Thanks for joining us again with this episode. Today we present Greg Coles, author, speaker, and worship leader. www.gregorycoles.com

Our New Staff: 2021 (Part 2) from 2021-09-24T09:05:22

We are so thankful for these new members of our team! Below you can see who is included in this episode as well as what time they give their testimony.

00:56 - Dustin and Emily Peck Listen

Our New Staff: 2021 (Part 1) from 2021-09-08T13:40:27

We are so thankful for these new members of our team! Below you can see who is included in this episode as well as what time they give their testimony.

02:05 - Christina Book

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Tim Shuman - Equipped, Shaped, and Prepared by God from 2021-05-31T14:17:57

Tim Shuman is the Regional Director for International Schools at ACSI and a longtime friend of BFA and former staff member. Join us as we talk through how God prepared Tim through a variety of r...

Micah and Heather Powers - (Staff Feature) from 2021-03-12T12:35:57

Micah and Heather are longtime friends and colleagues who have served at BFA in multiple capacities and at multiple times. We sat down to learn how the Lord has allowed them to invest a big port...

God in the midst of cancer - Stu Henderson (Staff Feature) from 2021-02-12T10:11:59

In this episode, we sit down with Stu Henderson and talk through his journey with cancer, joy in the middle of pain, and what it means to shine for Christ list a Honey Cake Horse. Confused about...

Three Schools. Three Continents. One Mission. from 2020-12-01T15:20:17

In this episode, we called up our friends at Rift Valley Academy and Grace International School for a chat about all things missions and education. Be sure to check out their websites!
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How did we get here... during a pandemic!? - Veronica Gerace and Preston Flynt from 2020-10-23T09:36:32

We are starting off this story with two of our HR team members. In this episode, Veronica and Preston walk us through how God brought staff and students here to BFA in the midst of COVID-19 rest...

Our New Staff: 2020 (Part 2) from 2020-09-25T10:42:06

A second group of our new staff share stories of how they made it to Germany amidst the global health crisis brought on by COVID-19. God's hand moved mightily to bring them here and we hope thes...

Our New Staff: 2020 (Part 1) from 2020-08-31T11:34:34

We are back at the beginning of this school year with stories of how our new colleagues made it to Germany amidst the global health crisis brought on by COVID-19. God's hand moved mightily to br...

God in Disappointment - Jiska (Student Feature) from 2020-03-23T13:13:30

Jiska is a senior this year and a leader of the worship team here at BFA. She recently shared the disappointments she's experienced since the beginning of the COVID-19 response and the beauty of...

Bayley (Student Feature) from 2020-03-03T14:59:04

Listen to Bayley's profound appreciation for the role BFA has had in her life.  Join the discussion about TCKs and MKs at Listen

Athletics at BFA from 2020-01-16T13:54:08

Nathan chats with Caleb, Lisa, and Sam about the ways BFA's athletics programs raise the value of the BFA student experience.

Citizens of the World - A conversation about MKs and TCKs with Michèle Phoenix. from 2019-11-27T14:50:58

Listen to this compelling conversation with a leader in the field of educating, training, and caring for missionary families and their children. We talk about the unique perspectives and challen...

"Transitions and God's Faithfulness Therein" with Art and Beckie Melli from 2019-11-13T13:52:24

Listen as Josh and Nathan glean wisdom and insight from these two long-time BFA former staff members. We will talk about the origin of some of BFA's core programs, transitions in vocational mini...

Enriching Experiences - A Synopsis of Class Trips at BFA from 2019-10-30T15:40:57

Each year students get to visit WW1 trenches, a WW2 concentration camp, the beaches of Normandy, Florence, Rome, and Venice. Listen to students and staff reflecting on the field trips that contr...

Introducing the New Staff of 2019 from 2019-09-26T11:38:51

We gathered as many testimonies as we could with our new staff sharing about their journeys that ultimately brought them to BFA this year. 

Andi Custer, Jen Custer, and Shawn Newby (Alumni Feature) from 2019-09-20T13:42:46

For the last 3 years, Andi Custer and Shawn Newby have served BFA during our annual Spiritual Emphasis Week. Andi has been the speaker and Shawn has brought a worship team with him to lead our c...

Spiritual Life at BFA - Get to know the chaplain team. from 2019-09-11T14:18:20

Josh sits down with our chaplains for the 2019-2020 school year to get insight into how God is reaching BFA students, and how they've been called to partner with Him. 

Micah and Emma (Student Feature) from 2019-08-05T09:00

In this episode, get to know these sisters as they reflect on their upbringing, navigate transition, and dream about the future. 

Kat (Student Feature) from 2019-07-15T09:00

In this episode, we sit down with Kat. She has a love for God, her friends, her family, and her island. 

Gavin Brettenny (Staff Feature) from 2019-06-24T09:00

He grew up as a white, christian male in apartheid and has given his life to reaching the world for Christ through education. Get to know the new Black Forest Academy Head of School who began hi...

Graduating From BFA - A Conversation With Liz and Abby from 2019-05-28T10:22:10

In this episode we unpack the meaning of graduation here at Black Forest Academy. Our guest speakers are Abby, class of '17, and a current senior named Liz. 

Service Project Trips - Student Reflections (Part 2) from 2019-05-08T09:36:15

In this episode, the students who participated in Service Project Trips unpack their experiences and process how life might change as a result. 

Boarding at BFA - Introducing The New Directors of Boarding from 2019-04-29T08:54:20

BFA has been blessed for many years with Rich and Lynn Peachey as directors of our boarding program. In this episode we get to know the amazing new directors who will be stepping in at the begin...

Service Project Trips - Student Reflections (Part 1) from 2019-04-24T09:08:13

BFA offers annual springtime opportunities for students to participate in a service project in locations all over the world. In this episode we ask six of our students to reflect on their experi...

Becca (Student Feature) from 2019-04-23T13:02:27

From the tribe to the classroom. In this, our first episode, we give you an inside peek into a life of a BFA student.