
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 • 53min
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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Aug 12, 2025 • 50min
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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Sep 8, 2025 • 44min
Are There Non-Harmful Ways to Read the Bible?
Zach Lambert, a pastor of Restore Austin and author of "Better Ways to Read the Bible," discusses his transformative journey from exclusion in youth groups to leading an affirming church. He explores how the Bible has often been weaponized against marginalized communities, advocating for inclusive interpretations that promote love, justice, and community. Lambert highlights the dangers of moralism and Christian nationalism, offering a hopeful perspective for a compassionate faith that uplifts diverse identities.

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Aug 28, 2025 • 1h 26min
Episode 293: Better Ways to Read the Bible feat. Zach Lambert
Zach Lambert, lead pastor and founder of Restore Austin, shares insights from his book to help those feeling lost in their relationship with the Bible. He discusses how scripture can transform from a source of shame to one of healing. Lambert also advocates for compassionate interpretations, particularly regarding women's experiences in faith. The conversation addresses the need for trauma-informed approaches and critiques rigid biblical inerrancy, emphasizing love and empowerment over legalism.