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Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906–1945) was a German Lutheran pastor and theologian whose life became a lasting witness to Christian discipleship under tyranny. he showed remarkable promise early, earning a doctorate in theology in his twenties. Yet his legacy is defined not only by scholarship, but by conviction.In the 1930s, Bonhoeffer studied and traveled abroad, including time in the United States, where experiences of worship, especially in Harlem deepened his understanding of lived faith. Returning to Germany as Adolf Hitler's regime tightened control, he became an outspoken critic of attempts to reshape Christianity into a tool of nationalism. He aligned with the Confessing Church, resisting Nazi interference and affirming Christ's authority over all political claims. Bonhoeffer would go on to help lead an underground seminary.As Nazi violence escalated, Bonhoeffer became involved in resistance efforts. Arrested in 1943, he continued writing from prison, later gathered as Letters and Papers from Prison, offering profound reflections on suffering and hope. He was executed by hanging on April 9, 1945 at Flossenbürg concentration camp, weeks before the war ended. His life endures as a reminder that true faith is proven not merely by words, but by steadfast, sacrificial love.
Friends, this week we're diving into something that's been eating at me for a while now—how the architects of Christian nationalism have had the audacity to claim Dietrich Bonhoeffer as one of their own. I'm talking about Project 2025 invoking "costly grace" as if Bonhoeffer wasn't writing about them. Here's the thing: when Bonhoeffer penned those famous words in 1937, he wasn't crafting a devotional for suburban book clubs—he was running an illegal seminary under Nazi surveillance, training pastors who were forfeiting their careers, their pensions, and their safety to follow Jesus instead of the Führer. The German Christians of his day fused faith with national identity, blessed political power, and demanded loyalty to a strongman who promised to make their country great again. Sound familiar? The brutal irony is that those who now quote Bonhoeffer are functionally aligned with the very forces he resisted—they're the German Christians quoting the Confessing Church, and that's about as theologically obtuse as Caesar celebrating the cross while forgetting he's the one who put Jesus on it. Costly grace is still available, y'all—it just actually has to cost something. Read the full essay and subscribe for more at my SubStack, Process This You can subscribe to the Audio Essay podcast feed here. Join us at Theology Beer Camp, October 8-10, in Kansas City! UPCOMING ONLINE LENT CLASS: Jesus in Galilee w/ John Dominic Crossan What can we actually know about Jesus of Nazareth? And, what difference does it make? This Lenten class begins where all of Dr. John Dominic Crossan's has work begins: with history. What was actually happening in Galilee in the 20s CE? What did Herod Antipas' transformation of the "Sea of Galilee" into the commercial "Sea of Tiberias" mean for peasant fishing communities? Why did Jesus emerge from John's baptism movement proclaiming God's Rule through parables—and what made that medium so perfectly suited to that message? Only by understanding what Jesus' parables meant then can we wrestle with what they might demand of us now. The class is donation-based, including 0, so join, get info, and join up here. This podcast is a Homebrewed Christianity production. Follow the Homebrewed Christianity, Theology Nerd Throwdown, & The Rise of Bonhoeffer podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 75,000 other people by joining our Substack - Process This! Get instant access to over 50 classes at www.TheologyClass.com Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
While we often try many ways to work through life's different situations, the most powerful way is prayer and confession.
This week, Pastor Benjamin Applebee continues our series in "Membership" with his sermon called "To Be a Praying and Confessing Church"!Want to learn more about Watermark?Visit: https://watermarkoc.com/We would love to start a conversation with you!
What role do historic confessions play in the life of the Church today—and why should we care? In this episode we welcome Dr. D. Blair Smith, President and Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC and author of Reformed Confessionalism (P&R Publishing). We explore the theological, pastoral, and spiritual value of the Reformed confessions—not as artifacts of a bygone era, but as living instruments for the Church's health and faithfulness. From the Church Fathers to the Westminster Assembly, Dr. Smith draws out the continuity and vitality of confessional Christianity, highlighting how confessions serve as tools for Christian formation, doctrinal clarity, and ecclesial identity. Topics include: Why every church is a “confessing church”—whether it admits it or not The relationship between Scripture and subordinate standards How confessions function pastorally and devotionally The dangers of doctrinal minimalism in the modern church How Reformed confessions express catholicity, not sectarianism Encouragement for pastors and churches seeking to recover confessional depth Whether you're a church leader, seminarian, or thoughtful layperson, this episode offers a compelling case for embracing confessionalism as a rich, living tradition that grounds the Church in biblical truth and historic continuity. Watch on YouTube Chapters 00:07 Introduction 05:21 Writing This Book 08:06 The Confessing Church 13:32 Promoting Unity 19:59 The Relationship between Confessions and Systematic Theologies 26:19 Challenges Facing Confessional Churches Today 31:50 For the Entire Church 36:02 Examples of How the Confessions Guide the Church 42:40 The Usefulness of Confessions for Church Planting and Revitalization 49:26 Conclusion This is Christ the Center episode 926 (https://www.reformedforum.org/ctc926)
Jim Wallis, founding director of the Georgetown University Center on Faith and Justice and author of "The False White Gospel" now out in paperback, reflects on the legacy of Nazi Germany's Confessing Church in the context of MAGA's embrace of Christianity. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
Matthew recounts the story of a young, hoity-toity soft-nationalist German theologian named Dietrich Bonhoeffer who discovered the radical soul of antifascism by hanging out in a Black Baptist church in Harlem in 1930. He came to the US believing in the white Jesus of European empire, but left enthralled by the Black Jesus of the oppressed. Back in Germany, he played 78s of spirituals and gospel tunes for the students of his illegal seminaries as he and other members of the Confessing Church issued some of the earliest formal rebukes to the Reich. And then he joined a plot to assassinate Hitler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matthew recounts the story of a young, hoity-toity soft-nationalist German theologian named Dietrich Bonhoeffer who discovered the radical soul of antifascism by hanging out in a Black Baptist church in Harlem in 1930. He came to the US believing in the white Jesus of European empire, but left enthralled by the Black Jesus of the oppressed. Back in Germany, he played 78s of spirituals and gospel tunes for the students of his illegal seminaries as he and other members of the Confessing Church issued some of the earliest formal rebukes to the Reich. And then he joined a plot to assassinate Hitler. Show Notes UCLA Fires Beloved Professor Over 2024 Encampment Arrest – Poppy Press NY Mayoral Candidates Address Sanctuary, Trump and Religious Hatred at Interfaith Forum Religion and Socialism Working Group - Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) Undersold and Oversold: Reinhold Neibuhr and Economic Justice Swing Low Sweet Chariot - Fisk Jubilee Singers (1909) St. James Missionary Baptist Church of Canton: Wade In the Water (1978) Evangelische Kirche Halle Westfalen Bethge, Eberhard. Dietrich Bonhoeffer: A Biography. Translated by Eric Mosbacher, Peter and Betty Ross, Frank Clarke, and William Glen-Doepel. Revised and edited by Victoria J. Barnett. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2000. Bonhoeffer, Dietrich. The Cost of Discipleship. Translated by R. H. Fuller, revised by Irmgard Booth. New York: Touchstone, 2018. Bonhoeffer, Dietrich. Letters and Papers from Prison. Edited by Eberhard Bethge. Translated by Reginald Fuller, Frank Clark, and John Bowden. New York: Touchstone, 1997. Bonhoeffer, Dietrich. The Bonhoeffer Reader. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2013. Marsh, Charles. Strange Glory. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2014. Martin, Eric. The Writing on the Wall: Signs of Faith Against Fascism. Eugene, OR: Cascade Books, 2022. McNeil, Genna Rae, Houston Bryan Roberson, Quinton Hosford Dixie, and Kevin McGruder. Witness: Two Hundred Years of African-American Faith and Practice at the Abyssinian Baptist Church of Harlem, New York. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2014. Tietz, Christiane. Theologian of Resistance: The Life and Thought of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Translated by Victoria J. Barnett. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2016. Weil, Simone. The Need for Roots: Prelude to a Declaration of Duties towards Mankind. Translated by Arthur Wills. With a preface by T. S. Eliot. New York: Routledge, 2002. Williams, Reggie L. Bonhoeffer's Black Jesus: Harlem Renaissance Theology and an Ethic of Resistance. Waco, Texas: Baylor University Press, 2014. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we explore what it means to live faithfully during times of political and social upheaval with systematic theologian from Princeton Theological Seminary Hanna Reichel, author of "For Such a Time as This: An Emergency Devotional."Drawing on lessons from the Confessing Church's resistance to Nazi Germany, Hanna challenges us to move beyond simple answers and moral purity toward what they call "tolerance for complexity." We discuss why tradition can actually fuel progressive resistance, the difference between staying morally pure versus taking responsibility, and how joy becomes an act of resistance. Get Hanna's new book, 'For Such a Time as This': https://www.eerdmans.com/9781467470575/for-such-a-time-as-this/Want to reach out and let us know your thoughts or suggestions for the show? Send us a message here; we'd love to hear from you.The Spiritual Misfits Survival Guide (FREE): https://www.spiritualmisfits.com.au/survivalguideSign up to our mailing list:https://spiritualmisfits.com.au/Join our online Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualmisfitspodcastSupport the pod:https://spiritualmisfits.com.au/support-us/View all episodes at: https://spiritualmisfits.buzzsprout.com
What can 1920s Germany teach us about American politics today? Georgetown professor and national security expert Dr. Paul D. Miller joins host Curtis Chang to explore striking parallels between the Weimar Republic and our current moment of democratic fragility. From the rise of Christian nationalism to the erosion of institutional norms, they unpack the theological, historical, and civic fault lines shaping today's polarized landscape. Buckle up—this episode is for anyone ready to trade tribalism for truth and confront the urgent role Christians must play in defending democracy. Send written questions or voice memos for “Ask Curtis” episodes to: askcurtis@redeemingbabel.org Send Campfire Stories to: info@redeemingbabel.org Resources mentioned in this episode: Paul D. Miller's article: A Confessing Church for America's Weimar Moment Paul D. Miller's previous appearance on the Good Faith podcast: Episode 36: The Religion of American Greatness The history of the Weimar Republic The rise and fall of the Weimar Republic (video) Christians against Nazis: the German Confessing Church Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Confessing Church Karl Barth in Nazi Germany Sandy Berger's theft of classified information Pete Hegseth shares classified information Reining in "Imperial Presidency" executive orders More From Paul D. Miller: Paul D. Miller's The Religion of American Greatness: What's Wrong with Christian Nationalism Paul D. Miller on X (formerly Twitter) Paul D. Miller at The Dispatch Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook Sign up: Redeeming Babel Newsletter
It's become popular to compare our current political moment with the rise of the Nazi Party in Germany in the 1930s, but what if the better comparison is Germany in the 1920s? A new article by Paul Miller argues that to avoid the rise of authoritarianism, Christian in the United States should do the hard work now of creating an alternative political narrative rather than the easy work of demonizing one side or the other as “Nazis.” Skye talks to Lee Camp, the creator and host of “No Small Endeavor,” about creating spaces for diverse people to have important conversations and why fear is the barrier to practicing godly hospitality. Also this week—evangelicals aren't entirely opposed to science. But, just like everyone else, they reject the science that contradicts their politics. Holy Post Plus: An Evening with the Holy Post: Kaitlyn Schiess and Shane Claiborne https://www.patreon.com/posts/124791463/ Ad-free Version of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/125154482/ 0:00 - Show Starts 3:56 - Theme Song 4:15 - Sponsor - Rocket Money - Find and cancel your old subscriptions with Rocket Money at https://www.rocketmoney.com/HOLYPOST 5:25 - Sponsor - Glorify - Sign up for the #1 Christian Daily Devotional App to help you stay focused on God. Go to https://glorify-app.com/en/HOLYPOST to download the app today! 7:20 - Politics and Believing Science 21:43 - America's Weimar Moment 49:15 - The Leader's Way Podcast - Want to enrich your ministry to bring hope to the world? Listen to Christian thinkers and leaders at https://berkeleydivinity.yale.edu/podcast/holypost 50:05 - Sponsor - Bushnell University - Equip yourself to be transformative in your community! Go to https://www.bushnell.edu 50:55- Interview 57:40 - When Did No Small Endeavor Become so Broad? 1:03:02 - Hospitality vs Fear 1:15:25 - Hospitality Across the Spectrum 1:23:13 - End Credits Links from News Segment: Are Evangelical Clergy Outliers on Science? Yes and No https://religionnews.com/2025/03/20/are-evangelical-clergy-outliers-on-science-yes-and-no/?utm_medium=social A Confessing Church for America's Weimar Moment: https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/dispatch-faith/christians-confessing-church-america2/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=A%20Confessing%20Church%20for%20America%20s%20Weimar%20Moment&utm_campaign=A%20Confessing%20Church%20for%20America%20s%20Weimar%20Moment Other Resources: No Small Endeavor Tour: https://www.nosmallendeavor.com/events Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Get ready to uncover a shocking chapter in history as we explore how Adolf Hitler rose to power by manipulating Christian beliefs. This episode of Coffee with Conrad will equip you with spiritual discernment to recognize similar deceptions today. Join Conrad from conradrocks.net as he delves into the disturbing reality of how Hitler gained support from Christians in Germany. Learn about the tactics used and why it's crucial to have a faith anchored in the truth of God's Word. Key Takeaways:Understanding how Hitler used the promise of national greatness to appeal to patriotic Christians.The Nazi Party's exploitation of Christian fears of communism to gain support.The insidious nature of "Positive Christianity" and how it distorted core Christian doctrines.The rise of the "German Christians" movement and their attempt to align Christianity with Nazi ideology.The courageous resistance of the Confessing Church and key figures like Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Martin Niemöller.The Catholic Church's response, the Reichskonkordat, and instances of both resistance and silence.Hitler's private contempt for Christianity and his long-term goal to eliminate it.The historical role of antisemitism in Christian theology and how the Nazis exploited it.The power of Nazi propaganda in manipulating religious symbols and language.The impact of economic troubles in Germany on the rise of the Nazi Party.Practical takeaways for today: prioritizing Bible study, developing spiritual discernment through prayer, fact-checking teachings against Scripture, speaking out against injustice, being cautious about the mixing of patriotism and faith, and critically evaluating religious leaders.The ultimate importance of loyalty to God above any earthly leader or movement.Call to Action:Share this important message to help others learn from history.Visit Conrad's Blog for more insights and discussions.Check out the show notes for links to relevant resources.Links:Sophie Scholl: The Final Days (Movie): Watch Sophie Scholl: The Final Days | Prime Video - Amazon.comHitler's Last Days: The Death of a Nazi Regime (Audiobook): Hitler's Last Days Audiobook | Free with trial - AudibleConnect With Me:Blog: conradrocks.netSocial Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokFree Resources:Try Audible Free TrialGet Readwise Free TrialStart Amazon Prime Free TrialMy Work:Books: Open Your Eyes | Night TerrorShop: Team Jesus T-ShirtsSupport: PayPalFor Creators: Get $10 off StreamYard840
In this next teaching on Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Leah explores his leadership in the Confessing Church and his efforts to disciple Christian resistance in Nazi Germany. She shares how Bonhoeffer trained young pastors in an underground seminary, centering their faith on intentional community and the radical teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. His writings from this period, Discipleship and Life Together, challenge us to embrace “costly grace” —a faith the resists injustice rather than conforming to empire. Leah also reflects on the story of Martin Niemöller, a pastor who initially supported Hitler but later repented and spoke out, reminding us that resistance can take many forms. This teaching invites us to examine our own discipleship, the communities that shape us, and how we are called to live out faith in ways that challenge oppression.Review Leah's notes here and listen to or watch the teaching below.
It's Christmas time so it's time for a more light-hearted episode! In this potpourri I work through: my favorite and least-favorite Christmas music, my favorite and least-favorite Christmas food, my best-ever Christmas present, Jesus' first-century audience and their worldview, the snare that the Democrats laid for themselves and then walked into, what I think about the college football playoffs and who I'm rooting for, the massive cultural shift we are witnessing and how it came about, the many businesses that are forsaking DEI in their HR offices, and describe what is happening to DEI on college campuses. I also variously explain what a Confessing Church is, tell a Christmas joke, and narrate the recent assassination of a Russian general and what that was all about, or what might happen in and through that. And there's even more. Come laugh and think and reflect and pray with me!
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was born in 1906, and was a German Lutheran pastor, a figure noted in the theological world for his neo-orthodox views, and his most popular book, The Cost of Discipleship. Bonhoeffer is more widely remembered as an anti-Nazi dissident who was a key founding member of the Confessing Church which opposed the Nazis. In the 1940s, Bonhoeffer joined the German underground, but was arrested and incarcerated at Tegel Prison, where he remained for over a year. However, In 1945, documents were discovered that named Bonhoeffer among the dissidents and orders for his execution were made directly by Hitler himself. Bonhoeffer received no fair trial and had no lawyer to defend him. To humiliate him, Bonhoeffer was marched in the nude to his gallows with a few other victims, although the time for execution may have been drawn out and all the more traumatic. According to one source, Nazis were known to interrupt a hanging, revive the victim, and then continue the process repeatedly before final execution. Today Dietrich Bonhoeffer is considered a hero. The question posed in this brief episode is, why is Bonhoeffer a hero for so many, but John Brown is not?
Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with film producer John Scanlon. The conversation is focused on the feature film — "Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin" which premieres in theaters on Nov. 22, 2024. americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 Twitter: @john_scanlon307 @ileaderssummit @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 65 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm
In this sermon by Chris Romig, the focus is on Reformation Sunday, commemorating Martin Luther's decisive act on October 31, 1517, when he nailed his 95 Theses to the church door in Wittenberg, challenging the medieval church's practices. Romig highlights the enduring relevance of Luther's courage, drawing a direct line to contemporary Christian responsibility. Romig invokes the memory of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, whose sermon in 1932 called the complacent church to action against the rising tide of antisemitism and Nazi ideology in Germany. Despite immense risks, only a minority of 3,000 pastors out of 18,000 joined the Confessing Church in resisting Hitler's regime. This historical context serves as a somber reminder of the cost of standing for truth and righteousness. The sermon emphasizes the biblical call for Christians to be "salt and light," based on Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount. Romig underscores the necessity of Christians engaging in societal and political arenas, notably through the act of voting and addressing morally complex issues such as abortion, always grounded in biblical principles. Through poignant testimonies, such as Leana Rebolledo's decision to choose life for her child under harrowing circumstances, Romig illustrates the transformative power of God's grace. These stories call Christians to balance personal freedoms with moral obligations, advocating for the voiceless and standing firm in the truth. Romig also references historical figures like William Wilberforce to stress the importance of speaking out against injustice. The sermon concludes with a solemn prayer for wisdom and strength, urging believers to faithfully bear God's light and truth in a challenging world. Romig's message is a powerful call to honor the legacy of the Reformation by engaging courageously and faithfully in the moral battles of our time.
Join America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio co-hosts Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy with Emmanuel and Camille Kampouris, producers of the feature film presenting the life and legacy of an iconic leader — Bonhoeffer: Pastor.Spy.Assassin. Emmanuel and Camille Kampouris share about the forthcoming feature film Bonhoeffer: Pastor.Spy.Assassin arriving in theaters on November 22, 2024. The project in the making for some 12 years, brings to the forefront the life and legacy of a German pastor and theologian who joined a high-level group with plans to remove Adolf Hitler from power. Angel Studios, the studio behind the global blockbuster Sound of Freedom, acquired worldwide rights to the feature film Bonhoeffer: Pastor.Spy.Assassin. From Angel Studios: "As the world teeters on the brink of annihilation, Dietrich Bonhoeffer is swept into the epicenter of a deadly plot to assassinate Hitler. With his faith and fate at stake, Bonhoeffer must choose between upholding his moral convictions or risking it all to save millions of Jews from genocide." “Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.” ― Dietrich Bonhoeffer Official Trailer of the Film | Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZM90izJ8sI americasrt.com (https://americasrt.com/) https://ileaderssummit.org/ | https://jerusalemleaderssummit.com/ America's Roundtable on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/americas-roundtable/id1518878472 Twitter: @bonhoeffer2024 @ileaderssummit @NatashaSrdoc @JoelAnandUSA @supertalk America's Roundtable is co-hosted by Natasha Srdoc and Joel Anand Samy, co-founders of International Leaders Summit and the Jerusalem Leaders Summit. America's Roundtable (https://americasrt.com/) radio program - a strategic initiative of International Leaders Summit, focuses on America's economy, healthcare reform, rule of law, security and trade, and its strategic partnership with rule of law nations around the world. The radio program features high-ranking US administration officials, cabinet members, members of Congress, state government officials, distinguished diplomats, business and media leaders and influential thinkers from around the world. Tune into America's Roundtable Radio program from Washington, DC via live streaming on Saturday mornings via 65 radio stations at 7:30 A.M. (ET) on Lanser Broadcasting Corporation covering the Michigan and the Midwest market, and at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk Mississippi — SuperTalk.FM reaching listeners in every county within the State of Mississippi, and neighboring states in the South including Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. Listen to America's Roundtable on digital platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Google and other key online platforms. Listen live, Saturdays at 7:30 A.M. (CT) on SuperTalk | https://www.supertalk.fm
Join us in this enlightening interview with Dr. Aaron Simmons as we delve into the life and legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pivotal figure in Christian theology known for his profound resistance against oppressive powers. Dr. Simmons shares insights into Bonhoeffer's influences, his relationship with Lutheranism and the Confessing Church, and his enduring views on sacrifice and ethical resistance. This discussion explores how Bonhoeffer's teachings can inspire us to stand up to positions of power and advocate for the oppressed, highlighting his significant impact on modern Christian thought and activism.Support the Show.--------------------------If you would want to support the channel and what I am doing, please follow me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/christianityforall Where else to find Josh Yen: Philosophy YT: https://bit.ly/philforallEducation: https://bit.ly/joshyenBuisness: https://bit.ly/logoseduMy Website: https://joshuajwyen.com/
Welcome to day three of Camp My Seminary Life, campers! Today, we have a guest counselor here to speak to us about Heremeneutics. Joshau Noel, the host of Systematic Geekology, Dummy 4 Theology, and The Whole Church Podcast, has three reasons why he thinks Hermeneutics is important. Hermeneutics has played a role in his life story, feeds his quest for understanding why we believe what we believe, and...gives him lots of poop jokes? Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodAMP: https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm/The Confessing Church: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562080810420Going Collecting: @goingcollecting
Welcome to day three of Camp My Seminary Life, campers! Today, we have a guest counselor here to speak to us about Heremeneutics. Joshau Noel, the host of Systematic Geekology, Dummy 4 Theology, and The Whole Church Podcast, has three reasons why he thinks Hermeneutics is important. Hermeneutics has played a role in his life story, feeds his quest for understanding why we believe what we believe, and...gives him lots of poop jokes? Shop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comFacebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodAMP: https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm/The Confessing Church: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562080810420Going Collecting: @goingcollecting
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a famous twentieth century Christian, was a dynamic and occasionally controversial theologian who became a household name because of his character and courage. When it mattered the most, in a time when many of his fellow Germans—including pastors and priests—embraced Hitler and the Nationalist ideas of the Third Reich, Bonhoeffer stood with conviction. After the Nazi rise to power in 1933, the bulk of German Protestant groups submitted to the oversight of pro-Nazi leaders. These so-called “German Christians” compromised the eternal truths of God to a racist, statist, and eugenicist totalitarian regime. Because of their compromise, they were left free to practice their faith, as long they did not transgress Nazi doctrine. Bonhoeffer, with others such as Martin Niemöller and Karl Barth, did transgress. They also stood against compromising churchmen. Bonhoeffer helped found the dissident Confessing Church and underground seminaries and was among those who published the defiant Barmen Declaration. Rejecting his earlier pacifism, he took on an active role in resistance to Hitler's tyranny, eventually joining the plot to assassinate the madman. Though Bonhoeffer has been rightly praised for his faithfulness and courage in each of these activities, his most courageous act may have been simply going home. In the early years of the Nazi terror, Bonhoeffer went first to the United Kingdom and then the United States, taking up teaching positions in a free, safe part of the world. His conscience, however, did not let him remain in safety while his nation was facing and committing such evil. In 1939, just weeks before the war began, Bonhoeffer returned to Germany. Writing to the American theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, he explained, “I will have no right to participate in the reconstruction of Christian life in Germany after the war if I do not share the trials of this time with my people.” Despite his courage, Bonhoeffer wasn't perfect. His theology, at times, strays and is puzzling. In fact, one of his most important co-laborers, Karl Barth, had his own theological complications and moral failings. This is a theme that frequently emerges in Christian history. Figures as prominent as Martin Luther and Martin Luther King, Jr., though used by God in incredible ways, were flawed in behavior and belief. This fits well with the heroes described in Holy Scripture. The author of Hebrews, in chapter 11, offers a list of champions for God that is rightly described as the Bible's Hall of Faith. Even the best of the list, men like Abraham and Moses, are as famous for their flaws as their victories. In the cases of some who are included, like Samson, Gideon, and Jephthah, it's difficult to understand how they are even heroes. Yet there they are included among the others. The danger in refusing to honor the imperfect isn't just the temptation to whitewash others' sins while excusing our own. It's also the temptation to wait for an imaginary tomorrow when everything is just right rather than working today to oppose what's wrong. And it is here that we can learn another lesson from Bonhoeffer. In his book Ethics, he called on Christians to be faithful in the here and now, writing, Do and dare what is right, not swayed by the whim of the moment. Bravely take hold of the real, not dallying now with what might be. Not in the flight of ideas but only in action is freedom. Make up your mind and come out into the tempest of living. For Bonhoeffer, the Christian faith must be lived in the time and place in which God places us. In that sense, courage and faith are inseparable. We must do the right thing, even if the cost is great and even if we feel inadequate for the task. God has called you and me into this tempest of the living. As James instructs, Christianity is not merely believing the right things but doing them, empowered by the Spirit given to us in Christ Jesus. This will mean risk. It may mean failure. But it's through the imperfect faith of His people that God is at work renewing His world. This Breakpoint was co-authored by Dr. Timothy Padgett. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Sermon by Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary student and intern, Mr Joshua Morrison.
This is the 3rd and last installment in our fullsome review of Erwin Lutzer's Hitler's Cross. In earlier episodes, we saw what Hitler's intention way. He was being deception, pushing the church out of the picture. Most of the church cooperated. Some did not. They were called “The Confessing Church.” Many of those pastors couldn't […] The post The Churches' Experience in Hitler's Time : Losing or Finding Life appeared first on Jesus Pattern Son.
Episode 175 In response to Hitler's "cancelling" of Jewish people from full participation in German life, Deitrich Bonhoeffer helped to draft the Barmen Declaration. This document served to draw a clear line in the sand between the National Reich Church that was subservient to Hitler, and the Confessing Church which was fully submitted to Jesus Christ as its Head. What was shocking was that most pastors refused to sign the document! They suffered from either a lack of theological clarity or a lack of moral courage, or both! They chose to sit on the sidelines and do nothing. Only 3,000 pastors had the courage to stand against the Nazi regime. Twelve thousand pastors decided to stay out of "politics" and go on with business as usual. The result was the Nazi holocaust. What lessons are there to be learned for the Church in America today? That is the focus of this podcast. Find out more at https://ron-johnson-discipleship-podca.pinecast.co
Sermon based on Matthew 10:32-39
The Confessing Church was formed in Germany in May 1934 as an alternative to the German Nationalist Church which was complicit with Nazism. Dietrich would play a key role in its formation and work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allan-r-bevere/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allan-r-bevere/support
Have you ever heard about that famous German pastor who was pitted against Hitler in the 1930s? Now I'm not talking about Dietrich Bonhoffer—no, I'm talking about Pastor Paul Schneider, one the greatest witnessers of a German to his nation…or, for that matter, to the whole world! Tortured and martyred by his fellow German citizens—the Nazis—just what is Schneider's story? And what does that story mean to us about the focus and risk of a robust Christian life? Join Kevin as we take a sobering—and exhilarating—look into the life and death of Pastor Paul Schneider! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906 – 1945) was a German Lutheran pastor, theologian, and anti-Nazi dissident who was a key founding member of the Confessing Church. His writings on Christianity's role in the secular world have become widely influential and his book The Cost of Discipleship is described as a modern classic. To learn more about his life and renewal legacy, hear from Pastor Nicholas Abraham, Lead Pastor of Reformation Bible Church in Navarre, Ohio, and author of Living Together in Unity with Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Lexham Press, 2023).
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Paul House and Angela Ferguson about a few female figures in the Confessing Church and their ministry.
Co-hosts Doug Sweeney and Kristen Padilla talk to Paul House and Angela Ferguson about a few female figures in the Confessing Church and their ministry.
Title: A Confessing Church Text: Acts 4:1-31 Series: A Revealing Church Preacher: Rev. Shawn Slate
The Confessing Church (Matthew 16:13-28) | 021223 by One Ancient Hope Presbyterian Church
Psalm 84; 1 Kings 17; Magna et Mirabilia --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/christanglican-hotsprings/support
As we end our series through the Apostles' Creed, we look back on how our beliefs should change how we live in this world. From 1 Timothy 3:14-16, we see that Jesus is worthy of our faithful confession and fruitful conduct.
Many folks assume that after 50 years at Sojourners, they know what Jim Wallis will say. In this excerpt and the full version that is part of the podcast "Imagination Restor(i)ed," you will hear Jim fully identify as an Evangelical, call this a Bonhoeffer moment for a new Confessing Church, and note that we must go "neither left nor right but deeper." For the subscription to this and one full year of podcasts like this subscribe for 9.95 at https://poynt.godaddy.com/checkout/415bf8c0-3554-4af3-a592-a5934c760734/ImaginationRestoried.
Pastor Kevin Hancock Exodus 1:1-22, 2:23-25
Folly(ies) of the week, Dietrich's defense to his accusers, the posing "threat" of the Confessing Church, and why Dietrich is being persecuted. "Hope refuses to be put to shame."
‘Been here, done that' is a mini-series reflecting on five stories from church history and their wisdom for today. On this final week we look at the German Confessing Church. Taking place during the lead-up to World War II, this story is one of courageous fidelity to Christ and examples of costly discipleship amongst great pressure to compromise. As it's still level 3, we're sending it with love for you to enjoy on Sunday, written and read by Dan Sheed.
Deitrich Bonhoeffer (1906—1945) was a pastor, theologian, spy and conspirator against Hitler's Third Reich. Bonhoeffer guarded, proclaimed and lived out the Gospel when the fate of Western Civilization hung in the balance. He was executed by the Nazis just weeks before their official surrender in WW2. Bonhoeffer understood that following Christ meant opposing evil, preaching truth, and living fearlessly––and his integrity and insight impact us today.LinksVisit our website: https://www.wellreadchristian.comCheck our our blog: https://www.wellreadchristian.com/blogFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellreadchristianInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellreadchristianTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/WellReadChrist1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGxz4OH1-hVD0fL9AWR4Xg
What is Confessional Christianity? In this episode I try to dig into the topic of how following Jesus is not easy-going like how so many people are saying. Ok, Let's get it. Please share and follow Bibletheory on Spotify, ITunes, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Google Podcast. Follow me on Twitter @thechicanoknox
What is Confessional Christianity? In this episode I try to dig into the topic of how following Jesus is not easy-going like how so many people are saying. Ok, Let's get it. Please share and follow Bibletheory on Spotify, ITunes, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Google Podcast. Follow me on Twitter @thechicanoknox
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a Lutheran pastor, theologian, anti-Nazi dissident, and key founding member of the Confessing Church in Germany during the time of Adolf Hitler. He was ultimately arrested by the Gestapo in 1943 for his outspoken views based on God's Word. He was hanged and martyred for his faith on 9 April 1945 as the Nazi regime was collapsing. Bonhoeffer coined a term called “Cheap Grace.” He said that Cheap Grace “is the deadly enemy of our Church. We are fighting today for costly grace.” Now, obviously while God's Grace is a free unmerited gift and a gift of the highest value and price. Sadly, too many that call themselves Christians treat it of something of little value. Bob talks today about how the Western Church has been ineffective because of holding to “Cheap Grace.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bob-biermann/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bob-biermann/support
In this episode, Helen and Matthew speak with historian Frank McDonough, about the crackdown on the Confessing Church in Germany in the year 1937. Dr McDonough is Professor of International History at Liverpool John Moores University. The new volume of his book The Hitler Years is available here
Show Notes: In this episode, Will and John discuss what it means to be free, positive and negative freedom, the relationship between freedom and responsibility, and the historical stand against Hitler by the Confessing Church. Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric Metaxas
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