The Bleak Theology Podcast

An ongoing pessimistic and anxious conversation hosted by Burke Gerstenschlager about God and the human condition in culture, academia, and the arts. Episodes feature theological reflections, as well as interviews with scholars, writers, and artists. Prepare for despair!

Host

Burke Gerstenschlager

Burke Gerstenschlager is a writer, theologian, and freelance publishing consultant. For ten years, he was an acquisitions editor in the academic publishing industry. At Yale Divinity School, he earned a Master of Divinity and a Certificate from the Institute of Sacred Music. Currently, Burke is writing a book on Joy Division and theological lamentation. He lives in Brooklyn, NY with his wife, his son, Søren, and two cats.