Veils Torn and Voices Tested: From the Mercy Seat to the Mission Field

In this episode of Coffee with the Superintendent, we begin our morning with The First Pour, diving deep into Hebrews 4:14–16 to explore Christ as our Great High Priest. We’ll look at how Jesus perfectly fulfills the priestly role—not just as intercessor, but as the One who tore through the veil to make the mercy seat of heaven accessible to sinners like us. Through old-time storytelling and theological depth, we’ll see that our confidence to approach the throne is grounded not in our worth, but in His work.

In The House Brew, we remember the day the Salvation Army was born in 1887, and how William and Catherine Booth’s gospel-centered ministry to the poor still echoes James 1:27. Plus, we celebrate student birthdays and remind everyone about upcoming VBS. This mid-show segment calls us to reflect on ministry that touches body, soul, and spirit—the full work of the gospel.

Then in One Last Cup, we confront a viral internet list about “becoming dangerous in a good way.” But is it biblical? From a New Covenant lens, we test these mantras—like “you speak less and observe more” or “you protect your energy”—against Scripture. The real power isn’t in self-help stoicism or emotional distance; it’s in Christ’s sufficiency and the Spirit’s transformation. Walk away with biblical clarity and grace-filled truth.