Feb 24 2025 61 mins 9
In this episode, Tripp & Jeff sit down with esteemed scholar Stephen Haynes, author of The Battle for Bonhoeffer, to explore the complex legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. They discuss Bonhoeffer’s early influences, his pivotal works, and his controversial political stances. Haynes also sheds light on common misconceptions about Bonhoeffer, especially in the American evangelical context, and critiques the portrayal of Bonhoeffer by figures like Eric Metaxas. The conversation spans Bonhoeffer’s theological journey, his resistance to Nazi ideology, and the implications of his teachings for contemporary Christian thought. This discussion is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the multifaceted life and impact of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
Stephen Haynes is the Albert Bruce Curry Professor of Religious Studies at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee and Theologian-in-Residence at Idlewild Presbyterian Church. He is a Dietrich Bonhoeffer scholar and author or editor of over 14 books including The Bonhoeffer Phenomenon, The Bonhoeffer Legacy, and The Battle for Bonhoeffer: Debating Discipleship in the Age of Trump. In this book, Haynes examines “populist” readings of Bonhoeffer, including court evangelical Eric Metaxas’s book Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy.
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