How Did Bonhoeffer Become Bonhoeffer? A Conversation with Dr. Charles Marsh (Part 1)


March 21, 2025

How did Dietrich Bonhoeffer become the theologian and pastor we remember today? In this first part of our conversation with Dr. Charles Marsh, author of Strange Glory: A Life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, we explore Bonhoeffer’s early intellectual influences, his break with academic theology, and his journey toward a lived, Christ-centered faith. Dr. Marsh shares insights on Bonhoeffer’s upbringing, his experiences abroad, and the decisive moments that shaped his theology.

Listen to the podcast here.