Bonhoeffer, Discipleship, & Unconscious Christianity
Don't miss the new Advent Class starting Monday!
Hey Theology Nerds,
I just released two zesty Homebrewed interviews on the subject of Bonhoeffer featuring Dr. Andrew Root and Dr. Eleanor McLaughlin that you don’t want to miss. Scroll to watch or listen!
Plus, we’re starting a new Advent class on Monday called “Breaking into the Broken World: Advent & Christmas in Crisis Theology” that dives deep into the Advent and Christmas sermons of some of the 20th century’s most provocative theologians: Karl Barth, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Paul Tillich, and Rudolf Bultmann. Learn more and register here.
And…Dr. Andrew Root and I have a few spots left in our 2025 travel-learning experience to Berlin where we’ll be exploring theology, culture, and Christianity through the lens and story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
Rock on!
Tripp
P.S., If you haven’t jumped in on the Rise of Bonhoeffer online class and audio-docuseries, the feedback has been UNBELIEVABLE. There’s still time to join in!
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Andrew Root. We discuss Dietrich Bonhoeffer and his time in the experimental underground seminary at Finkenwalde. This community became a site for him to enact his broader theological and ethical intuitions in community. We unpack the significance of Bonhoeffer’s relational theology, the establishment of illegal seminaries, Bonhoeffer’s radical commitment to living out the gospel in dire times, and his enduring legacy. The conversation also touches on Bonhoeffer’s formation of deep friendships, notably with Eberhard Bethge, and the practical implications of his ideas for contemporary theological education and church life.
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Eleanor McLaughlin, author of Unconscious Christianity and Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Late Theology. We discuss Bonhoeffer’s influence on modern theology, the concept of unconscious Christianity, Bonhoeffer’s changing views, and the relevance of his work today. Eleanor shares her journey into Bonhoeffer studies, the challenges of interpreting his work, and her insights into his lesser-known fiction and poetry. The conversation also touches on topics like the theology of the cross, religionless Christianity, and Bonhoeffer’s ethical commitments in facing the challenges of his time.
SUBSCRIBE to the Rise of Bonhoeffer Podcast and listen for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on www.BonhoefferPodcast.com.
Join Our Online Advent Class Now!
Each week, Dr. Tripp Fuller will be joined by a fellow scholar who specializes in that week’s theologian, providing a dynamic, engaging introduction to the thinker’s life, theology, and Advent preaching.
Each session will combine lecture, lively dialogue, and interactive Q&A, ensuring that you not only gain historical and theological insight, but also feel empowered to consider how these thinkers can speak to our present moment.
Whether you’re new to theology or a seasoned reader, this Advent journey promises to deepen your understanding of Christmas—and the God who arrives when the world is most in need.
4 Lectures On Each Advent Topic & Theologian
Watch each 30 minute lecture and read the accompanying pdf to help you engage with the subject and theologian on a deeper level.
"The Radical God of Advent" - Karl Barth
"Incarnation as Resistance" - Dietrich Bonhoeffer
"Courage to Be in the Face of Advent" - Paul Tillich
"Demythologizing Advent" - Rudolf Bultmann
4 Livestreamed Sessions with Tripp and Our Scholars
Watch and engage in livestream sessions where Dr. Tripp Fuller will be joined by a fellow scholar who specializes in that week’s theologian, providing a dynamic, engaging introduction to the thinker’s life, theology, and Advent preaching.
Livestream Schedule: Mondays (11am PT / 2pm ET) - December 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd with replays available.
Question and Answer Time During Livestreams
Interact directly with Tripp and featured scholars during the livestreams.
Receive personalized responses to your questions, fostering a deeper understanding and connection with the course material.
Online Community
Join a supportive and vibrant online community, connecting with fellow participants who share similar experiences and questions.
Foster meaningful relationships, share insights, and grow together in a space that values diverse perspectives.
ASYNCHRONOUS CLASS: You can participate fully without being present at any specific time. Replays are available on the Class Resource Page.
COST: A course like this is typically offered for $250 or more, but we invite you to contribute whatever you can (including $0) to help make this possible for everyone!
Let’s Go to Berlin Together in June 2025!
RISE OF BONHOEFFER: Travel-Learning Experience
June 21-26, 2025 (Berlin, Germany)
Explore theology, culture, and Christianity through the lens and story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
Dr. Andrew Root & Dr. Tripp Fuller will guide us through an integrative mix of lectures, tours, conversations, and experiential learning.
Register Now for the Online Class!
An Original 8-Part Audio Docuseries
Our audio docuseries will guide you through Bonhoeffer's life, giving the details needed to read his texts in a historical context.Interviews with Prolific Bonhoeffer Scholars
Extended interviews with many of the prolific living Bonhoeffer scholars will deepen your understanding of his life.9 Livestreams With Dr. Pugh & Dr. Fuller
Our hosts Dr. Jeffrey Pugh and Dr. Tripp Fuller will unpack the selected readings and Bonhoeffer scholarship.Class Resource Page With Access to Replays
Can't make one of the livestreams? All replays will be available on the Class Resource Page, and you can go back to listen anytime during the class.Private Online Community to Connect and Share
Join the private Facebook group to connect with other participants and access all lectures and livetream replays.Answers to Your Questions
Dr. Jeffrey Pugh and Dr. Tripp Fuller will answer questions from class members during the livestreams.
COST: A course like this is typically offered for $250 or more, but we invite you to contribute whatever you can to help make this possible for everyone - including the option to donate $0!
ASYNCHRONOUS 100% ONLINE - You can participate fully without being present at any specific time. All lectures, livestreams, and replays are available on the Class Resource Page.
