What happens when someone decides a legacy is too important to let fade?
In this episode, David Peters shares the story behind Ten Boom Coffee and how Corrie ten Boom’s life deeply shaped his family.
What began as a vision for a coffee shop in Jerusalem became something much bigger: a mission centered on remembrance, reconciliation, and standing with the Jewish people.
Through stories of the Holocaust, faith under pressure, and the healing power of hospitality, this conversation explores how ordinary things - like coffee and conversation - can carry extraordinary meaning.
It’s a powerful reminder that courage is never just historical. Every generation has to decide what it will do with the stories it inherits.
Key Takeaways- Corrie ten Boom’s legacy continues to impact Jews and Christians today
- Hospitality and conversation can become acts of reconciliation
- The Holocaust still shapes Jewish-Christian relationships
- Standing against antisemitism requires visible action
- Faith becomes real when it costs something
- Coffee culture can create meaningful spiritual connection
- Small acts of remembrance can carry generational impact
00:00 – Introduction and the missing coffee joke 02:00 – The vision behind Ten Boom Coffee 05:00 – Corrie ten Boom’s connection to David’s family 08:00 – Coffee, hospitality, and intentional conversations 12:00 – Supporting Israeli agricultural innovation 16:00 – Corrie’s stories from the concentration camps 20:00 – Jewish relationships and healing historical wounds 25:00 – The meaning behind the logo and Star of David 29:00 – Navigating antisemitism in today’s culture 33:00 – The future of Ten Boom Coffee and café vision
Visit https://thejewishroad.com for more conversations exploring Israel, faith, and Jewish-Christian relationships.
To learn more about David Peters and support Ten Boom Coffee, visit: https://tenboom.coffee
You can also revisit Corrie ten Boom’s story through The Hiding Place and continue carrying forward a legacy of courage, reconciliation, and love for the Jewish people.
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