In this episode, host Rob Schenck talks with Martin Doblmeier, the leading documentary filmmaker in the world of religion, faith, and spirituality. Having produced more than 30 feature-length documentary films, Martin Doblmeier has many awards, degrees, honors, and recognitions for the work that he has created. In 2003, Doblmeier released a documen…

In this Bonhoeffer in the Arts Series episode, host Rob Schenck talks with composer and librettist Hugh M. McElyea, whose staged oratorio, “Tenebrae - The Passion of Dietrich Bonhoeffer" explores the inner world of our Institute’s namesake. Hugh grew up in Central Florida in an abjectly racist culture. However, his college experience, later travels…

In this episode of Schenck Talks Bonhoeffer, TDBI President Rev. Rob Schenck talks with a scientist who writes under the pen name of Glory White. The author explains how her examination of common core questions answered by the world’s religions grew out of discussions with religious colleagues. Resources: TDBI on Facebook TDBI on Instagram Visit th…

TDBI President, Rev. Dr. Rob Schenck, talks with an extraordinary advocate of religious freedom and universal human rights, Dr. Aykan Erdemir, about increased anti-Semitism in the U.S. and globally. Rob and Aykan have known each other since they met at a symposium in Oxford, England, seven years ago. Dr. Aykan Erdemir is a former member of the Turk…

Interview with Michelle Warren

In this episode, Rev. Rob Schenck talks with Michael Hanegan. TDBI Senior Fellow Michael Hanegan developed our approach to the World Council of Churches, asking for the suspension of Patriarchate Krill. Hanegan is an interdisciplinary thinker, moral theologian, writer, and teacher. He holds Masters Degrees in Religious Education and Theological Stu…

Epi 74 – Interview with Mike Goldsworthy In this episode, the Rev. Rob Schenck speaks with Mike Goldsworthy, a ministry leader working in the spaces of deconstruction and reconstruction in post-evangelical communities. For 19 years, Mike served on staff with Parkcrest Christian Church in Long Beach, CA, with the last 11 of those years as the Lead P…

In this episode, the Rev. Rob Schenck discusses the interconnecting network of faith leaders working towards gun violence prevention, the nonviolence of Bonhoeffer, and the importance of depolarization within American society with Mark Beckwith, longtime friend of TDBI and co-chair of Faith Leaders for Ending Gun Violence. Mark has been working in …

In this episode, Rev. Rob Schenck speaks with manager of the Equal Justice USA Evangelical Network, Sam Heath. Sam uses his broad faith background to tell stories of justice and injustice in a holistic, truthful manner. Equal Justice USA works at the intersection of criminal justice, public health, and racial justice to elevate healing over retribu…

In this podcast, Rob talks with Reverend Dr. Katharine about her fascinating family background, which includes visits to her home from Dietrich Bonhoeffer's twin sister, Sabine, and her Jewish husband, Gerhard Leibholz, whom Dietrich helped escape to safety in England. Rob and Katharine also explore where she sees Christians and the church during t…

In this episode of Schenck Talks Bonhoeffer, Rev. Dr. Rob Schenck talks with an important person in his life, Gary Waldron. Gary lives in a Catholic Worker home in Tacoma, Washington, where he is actively engaged in ministry to marginalized people. The Tacoma Catholic Worker community is an intentional community that provides transitional housing a…

Keeping with the life, times, and interests of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Rob Schenck talks with Glen Bloomstrom of LivingWorks Suicide Prevention Centre about a critical subject that touched Bonhoeffer personally. Bloomstrom discusses how suicide has historically been dealt with and how faith leaders can thoughtfully and sensitively approach the topic. …

Russian Orthodox supreme head, Moscow Patriarch Kirill, has enabled Putin’s aggression against Ukraine by styling the military campaign as a religious crusade. Cerny believes the World Council of Churches should eject Kirill and the other members of the patriarchate for violating the moral and spiritual obligations to do good to all people.…

In this episode of Schenck Talks Bonhoeffer, Rev. Dr. Rob Schenck talks with ethicist, pastor, author, and advocate, Dr. David P. Gushee about his history in evangelicalism, his abandonment of the moniker, and his book Introducing Christian Ethics. Dr. Gushee discusses the profound impact Dietrich Bonhoeffer has on his ethics, as well as his hopes …

In this episode of Schenck Talks Bonhoeffer, Rev. Dr. Rob Schenck talks with Chrissy Odean RN, BSN who recently graduated from nursing school into the COVID-19 pandemic. Odean describes her experience as an ICU nurse considering the heightened stress environment of the pandemic and varying responses from Christians. Chrissy Odean is a second career…

TDBI Senior Fellows read from Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s 1943 letter, After Ten Years. Read “After Ten Years”: https://www.fortresspress.com/store/product/9781506433387/After-Ten-Years After Ten Years: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Our Times by Victoria J. Barnett copyright © 2017 Fortress Press. Posted by permission. No further transmission of this material …

In this podcast, TDBI President and Founder, Rev. Rob Schenck talks with Adam about his outstanding book, A More Perfect Union: A New Vision for Building the Beloved Community, intriguing background, and work at Sojourners, a committed group of Christians who work together to live a gospel life that integrates spiritual renewal and social justice. …

In this episode of Schenck Talks Bonhoeffer, Rev. Dr. Rob Schenck talks with TDBI Senior Fellow, Bishop Van Gayton, about the significance of his Pentecostal tradition and how God’s calling has manifested in his life. Dr. Van Gayton has over 40 years of experience as a professor, pastor, and conference speaker, teaching and training students and le…

In this special episode of Schenck Talks Bonhoeffer, TDBI’s President, Rev. Dr. Rob Schenck, and Executive Director, The Rev. Hope Christensen, sit down with “Mass” filmmaker, Fran Kranz, and renowned actor Ann Dowd to discuss their new, truth-telling film, “Mass.” The filmmaker and actor give us behind-the-scenes insight of decisions made on and o…

In this episode of Schenck Talks Bonhoeffer, TDBI Founder and President, Rev. Dr. Rob Schenck, introduces newly named Senior Fellow Dr. Joel Looper and his new book, Bonhoeffer's America: A Land without Reformation. As Coordinator for Shalom Mission Communities, a peace church fellowship near the southern border, Joel, his wife, Anali, and their ne…

Long-Time Evangelical Leaders Leave Mega Church Post Over Trump Loyalty Oath

Dr. Cremer specializes in religious nationalism, particularly western forms that include white supremacy, chauvinism, and Christian language, symbols, and monikers. He is working with colleagues at Oxford, Pembroke College, his alma mater, Cambridge, and numerous other institutions to address these issues. In this conversation with TDBI President, …

In these introductory episodes to TDBI's series on Christian Nationalism, President Rev. Dr. Rob Schenck talks with German church historian and Holocaust scholar Dr. Robert Ericksen of Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington Professor Ericksen is the author of several books on the German Church Struggle, including Theologians Under Hitler…

In these introductory episodes to TDBI's series on Christian Nationalism, President Rev. Dr. Rob Schenck talks with German church historian and Holocaust scholar Dr. Robert Ericksen of Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. Professor Ericksen is the author of several books on the German Church Struggle, including Theologians Under Hitle…

RS and Nikki Toyama-Szeto discuss her life, The Japanese American Church and Christians for Social Action.

RS Talks with Jewish and Israel Relations Expert Shai Franklin.

RS and christian conservative dissenter David French discuss the crisis of christian nationalism.

RS and Dr. Stephen Plant discuss Plant's unique contribution to DB scholarship; his book "Letters To London".

RS and Rabbi Jack Moline discuss the Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam and how it applies to the time we are living in now.

RS and Connie Rice discuss CS Lewis and using fairy tales to tell spiritual stories.

RS and Rabbi Shaul Praver discuss the Sandy Hook Shootings and the more recent appearance of The Proud Boys.

RS and Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook discuss Bonhoeffer and the Black Church in Harlem.

In response to increased awareness of racial violence, especially those acts perpetrated by authorities, toward black and brown people in the United States, TDBI presents this candid and important conversation between Rev. Rob Schenck and Dr. Walter McCray.

RS and Pastor Bob Melone discuss his new collection of Sermons titled "Sermons From the Days of Trump".

TDBI president Rob Schenck discusses religious nationalism with renowned Bonhoeffer scholar and historian on the Nazi-era German Protestant Church, Dr. Victoria Barnett.

RS and Dr. Matthew Rowley discuss his book "Trump and The Protestant Reaction to Make America Great Again" and the Protestant influence on Christianity in America.

Schenck and Doug Pagitt explore the work Pagitt is doing with “Vote Common Good”. A non-partisan organization meant to give Evangelicals an allowance to think a bit out of the normal when it comes to politics.

Rob Schenck and Dr. Mae Cannon discuss her life and books “Social Justice Handbook” and “Just Spirituality”.

Rev. Schenck and Prof. Garcia discuss the choice name for his firm, Logos Consulting, his life and newest title “The Power of Incendiary Language and How To Confront It”.

Rob Schenck and Rev. Amanda Henderson discuss her personal story, interfaith religion and her new book “Holy Chaos: Creating Connections in Divisive Times”.

Rev Schenck and Abe Bonowitz discuss the ethical questions around the death penalty.

Rev. Schenck discusses with Dr. Ron Sider his book; The Spiritual Danger of Donald Trump

Rev. Rob Schenck talks with Dr. Reggie Williams about Bonhoeffer's Harlem experience and his connection to the Abyssinian Baptist Church.

Interview with Dr. Mike Austin

Interview with Laura Fabrycky

Interview with Donna Claycomb-Sokol

Listen to this intriguing interview with TDBI Senior Fellow and U.S. Army Chaplain, Col. Timothy Mallard

Interview with Rev. Al Staggs.

Rev. Rob Schenck talks with Joel Edward Goza about his new book, America’s Unholy Ghosts: The Racist Roots of Our Faith and Politics.

In this new episode of Schenck Talks Bonhoeffer, recorded at the Christian Unity Conference in Hampton, VA, Rev. Rob Schenck talks with Paul Alan McAllister about the real need for racial, ethnic, and Gospel unity in the Christian church in the United States.