Eric Metaxas on Bonhoeffer’s Faith Journey #241

November 28, 2024

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Host Joel Rosenberg welcomes esteemed author Eric Metaxas for a compelling discussion about a groundbreaking film on Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German theologian who courageously opposed Nazi tyranny. This high-quality production, created with input from Hollywood elites, including Clint Eastwood's team, aims to appeal to a wide audience by subtly integrating themes of faith without excluding those of different political or theological views. The conversation delves into Bonhoeffer's transformative experience in African American churches in Harlem, a turning point that shifted his faith from intellectual belief to active practice. This journey is vividly portrayed as Bonhoeffer returns to Nazi Germany to stand against injustice, drawing striking parallels to modern societal issues. Listeners will gain insight into the 12-year endeavor to bring this film to the screen, the cultural resistance faced, and the significance of its timely release amid rising global antisemitism. Emphasizing the importance of box office support, this episode underscores Bonhoeffer’s enduring message: the necessity of standing against tyranny and injustice in every era.

(00:10) Incredibly good book; excited for the film.
(05:28) I want to make competitive, non-faith-based films.
(09:39) Unknown actors enhanced authenticity in a spy thriller.
(10:49) Bonhoeffer discovers personal faith in a black church.
(13:42) Black Christians' faith inspires resilience against injustice.
(22:28) Podcast discusses Israel's challenges and rising antisemitism.
(25:50) Bonhoeffer opposed Nazis, defended Jews, and faced backlash.
(27:24) Movie highlights standing with marginalized groups.
(31:32) Living in wartime Jerusalem, loving your work.

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Verse of the Day: Psalm 9:1 - I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.

Psalm 16:7 - I will bless the LORD who counsels me — even at night when my thoughts trouble me

Prayer
Pray that God’s word is what people dwell on at this time and that we will give thanks despite the thoughts that trouble our hearts.
Pray for the people and believers in the epicenter that the Lord’s light will go forward in strength.

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Meet Your Hosts

Joel C. Rosenberg is a New York Times bestselling author & Middle East expert. He has spent 20 years bringing a uniquely Biblical view on the Epicenter; this podcast will share insights from his private meetings with presidents, prime ministers, kings, and clerics.

Dr. Carl Moeller is the Executive Director of The Joshua Fund. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Penn State, a Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Utah.