Audio Episodes
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Life Together: Introduction
Jun 2, 2021 • 34:38
Pastors Clint and Michael introduce a new Podcast series covering the classic 20th century book Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. In this introduction, the pastors survey Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s life and explain what makes him such an enduring theological figure. Due to his exceptional intellect and thoroughgoing faith captured so brilliantly…
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Life Together: Community
Jun 9, 2021 • 52:43
Pastors Clint and Michael discuss the first chapter of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s book Life Together. In this conversation, the pastors discuss how Christians define “community” and what makes Christian community different from other communities. Although this may appear, at first glance, to be simple, Dietrich Bonhoeffer shows us that real Christian…
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Life Together: The Day with Others
Jun 16, 2021 • 53:47
The second chapter of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s book Life Together offers a powerful glimpse into how the rhythms of each day can be an opportunity for Christians to grow deeper in their relationship with God and others. In this chapter, Bonhoeffer explores how every moment from daybreak to sunset is ripe…
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Life Together: The Day Alone
Jun 23, 2021 • 45:30
The third chapter of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s book Life Together gives Christians a glimpse into how the spiritual practices of meditation, intercession, and even silence can be invaluable tools for Christian discipleship and, ultimately, community. A surprising chapter for a book expressly about community, Bonhoeffer shows us how even our “individual” lives shape…
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Life Together: Ministry
Jun 30, 2021 • 51:17
The fourth chapter of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s book Life Together “Ministry” explores how every Christian is called to active ministry within their Christian community. Bonhoeffer explores how the practices of silence, humility, and scriptural correction provide ample opportunities for life-long discipleship and Christian formation. As Bonhoeffer conceives of it, ministry is ultimately the…
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Life Together: Confession & Communion
Jul 7, 2021 • 39:51
The fifth and final chapter of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s book Life Together “Confession & Communion” illustrates the central important that confession plays in the Christian life. Bonhoeffer explains that the deepest human temptation to sinfulness lies in our inner pride. He argues that in order to live fully in the life of Christ,…
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Life Together: In Conclusion
Jul 14, 2021 • 30:27
In this concluding episode, Pastors Clint and Michael survey the major themes of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s book Life Together and explore how his understanding of the Christian community can shape our own Christian faith. Be sure to stay tuned for our next series about the mission of the church that will…