Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Reality of God
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On 9th April 2025, we mark the 80th anniversary of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's execution for his role in the plot against Hitler. A German pastor, theologian, and anti-Nazi dissident, Bonhoeffer is widely known for his writings on Christian discipleship and his courageous resistance to tyranny.
To mark this day, host Denis Nowlan is joined by Andrew Dawson, Visiting Scholar at the University of Divinity in Melbourne and author of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Formation Through The Oxford Group. Andrew shares how Bonhoeffer’s engagement with the Oxford Group movement shaped his spiritual and ethical convictions, offering insights into his theological development and how these influences strengthened his resistance to Nazism.
Together, they reflect on Bonhoeffer’s legacy and what his life can teach us about faith, courage, and moral responsibility in today’s world.