In this discussion, Reggie L. Williams, Stephen Haynes, and Gary Dorrien explore Dietrich Bonhoeffer's transformative year in New York City. Williams highlights Bonhoeffer's engagement with the Harlem Renaissance, reshaping his views on race and solidarity. Haynes reflects on Bonhoeffer's peace ethic and friendship with Jean Lassere, while Dorrien emphasizes the impact of his time at Union Seminary. Together, they uncover how Bonhoeffer’s encounters dismantled his nationalist beliefs, leading him towards a more profound and inclusive Christian identity.

In deze aflevering praten Reggie Williams, professor in christelijke ethiek en auteur, en Henk Bakker, theoloog en Jezus-kenner. Ze onderzoeken de rol van christenen in tijden van oorlog en de relevantie van Dietrich Bonhoeffer's ethische inzichten. Hoe kunnen jongvolwassenen geïnspireerd worden door zijn ideeën? Ze verkennen de impact van persoonlijke ervaringen op morele overtuigingen en discussiëren over de complexe ethiek van oorlog, waarbij de verschuiving van Bonhoeffers opvattingen van oorlogrechtvaardiging naar pacifisme centraal staat.

Dr. Reggie Williams, an associate professor of Black theology and Bonhoeffer expert, joins Dr. Jeffrey Pugh for a thought-provoking discussion. They explore Dietrich Bonhoeffer's theological evolution influenced by the Harlem Renaissance, emphasizing the ongoing relevance of his critiques in today’s sociopolitical climate. Topics include the role of Black church traditions in social justice movements, the ethical challenges faced by faith leaders, and the importance of personal narratives in confronting systemic injustices, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.