Dietrich Bonhoeffer was executed by the Nazi regime in April 1945. But his death was only the beginning of his extraordinary influence.In the final episode of this three-part series, Mike Bird talks to Bonhoeffer expert John McCabe about what happened after his execution, why many Germans initially regarded him as a traitor, and how his writings eventually made him one of the most influential Christian thinkers of the 20th century.They explore Bonhoeffer’s continuing influence on Christians confronting authoritarianism, apartheid and political oppression, including his surprising legacy among pro-democracy campaigners in Hong Kong.As Mike observes, tyrants eventually disappear, but the testimony of martyrs can endure.John McCabe is the author of Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The Last Eight Days.The episode centres especially strongly on Bethge’s striking observation that as Bonhoeffer’s freedom was progressively removed, his thinking gained power. After his death, “he began to speak more loudly than ever before”.Subscribe & Support👉 Support thought-provoking conversations and help keep the show going at www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donate💡🎧 Never miss an episode! Subscribe to the History's Last Stand podcast at https://www.premier.plus/historys-last-stand-with-michael-bird🎙️🔗 Get bonus content, updates, fascinating articles, and early access to new episodes - absolutely free! Join now at www.premierunbelievable.com/ 📢 Follow usInstagram: https://instagram.com/premierunbelievableFacebook: https://facebook.com/premierunbelievableTik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@premier.unbelievableX: Premier Unbelievable? (@UnbelievableFE)
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Released on 17 Sep 2026