Broken to Beloved Podcast 067: Renewing Your Relationship With Scripture with Zach Lambert
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Aug 12, 2025 Zach Lambert, Lead Pastor and co-founder of Restore in Austin, Texas, dives deep into renewing the relationship with scripture. He shares his personal journey and insights from his book, 'Better Ways to Read the Bible.' Zach discusses the impact of harmful interpretations of scripture and emphasizes the importance of reading with healing and wholeness in mind. He explores how vulnerability and mentorship can reshape faith perspectives, while advocating for a holistic understanding of the gospel that promotes social justice and radical inclusion.
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Re-Enter Faith Slowly
- Do re-engage faith at your own pace: go slow and give yourself grace when returning to church.
- Seek communities that respect boundaries and avoid pressured "push back" into faith.
A Mentor Who Made Time
- Pete mentored Zach by encouraging questions and investing time without obvious return.
- He reviewed Zach's recorded sermons and gave feedback, modeling selfless pastoral care.
Read In Diverse Community
- Recognize your social location and read with diverse communities to enrich interpretation.
- Bring different identities into dialogue to counter "normative" default readings.
