

Zach Lambert
Lead pastor of Restore, a church in Austin, Texas, and co-founder of the Post-Evangelical Collective. Author of Better Ways to Read the Bible, focused on transforming scripture from a weapon of harm into a tool of healing.
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Aug 12, 2025 • 55min
Ep. 331 Zach Lambert - Better Ways to Read the Bible
Zach Lambert, lead pastor and founder of Restore in Austin, discusses transformative approaches to reading the Bible. He emphasizes the dangers of literalist interpretations and encourages a Jesus-centered perspective that cultivates love, justice, and humility. Lambert shares his personal journey of questioning faith within a Southern Baptist context and highlights the contemporary relevance of Scripture. He advocates for empathy and understanding, reminding listeners that engaging with the Bible can lead to personal growth and deeper connections across diverse beliefs.

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Aug 4, 2025 • 52min
[Faith] Episode 62: Zach W. Lambert - The Lenses Through Which We Read the Bible
Zach Lambert, the lead pastor of Restore in Austin and co-founder of the Post-Evangelical Collective, shares his journey from biblical literalism to a more liberative reading of scripture. He discusses the dangers of harmful interpretive lenses like literalism and apocalypse, advocating for healthier alternatives that focus on Jesus and community flourishing. Zach highlights how different biblical interpretations can influence personal behavior and the importance of context to promote compassion and healing.

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Nov 18, 2025 • 1h 12min
128: Zach Lambert's Better Ways to Read the Bible
Zach Lambert, pastor of Restore Church and author of 'Better Ways to Read the Bible', shares his journey from Southern Baptist roots to advocating for inclusion and healing through scripture. He discusses the complexities of biblical interpretation, emphasizing the harmful effects of a literal approach and the importance of diverse lenses. Lambert challenges inerrancy claims, critiques exclusionary practices, and illustrates how to foster a flourishing church that embraces all people. Through engaging anecdotes, he redefines faith as a journey rather than a certainty.

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Aug 12, 2025 • 49min
067: Renewing Your Relationship With Scripture with Zach Lambert
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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Dec 9, 2025 • 51min
Zach Lambert: Better Ways to Read the Bible
Zach Lambert, the lead pastor and founder of Restore Austin, dives into transformative ways to read the Bible. He discusses the harmful interpretations that have marginalized communities and shares insights from his book, emphasizing healing over judgment. Zach introduces four healing lenses for scripture that prioritize compassion and context. He shares powerful stories of individuals moving from anger to healing and urges readers to engage with scripture in diverse, humble communities. This conversation is a thoughtful exploration of reclaiming the Bible's life-giving message.


