Is reading scripture hard for you?

Understandably, weaponized scripture makes it hard to want to pick up the bible ever again. But if you are at a place where you want to renew your relationship with scripture, in this episode, pastor and author Zach Lambert talks us through how we can read the bible in ways that lead to healing and wholeness. Zach talks to us about his brand-new book, Better Ways to Read the Bible, beginning by sharing his personal story. He shares how to be aware of the lenses we read scripture through and ways to replace harmful interpretations with healthy ones. 

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Guest Spotlight ✨ 

Zach is the Lead Pastor and co-founder of Restore. Born and raised in Austin, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication, a Master of Theology, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Ministry at Duke Divinity School. He is also the co-founder and board member of the Post Evangelical Collective—a group of pastors, artists, and leaders committed to full inclusion, holistic justice, deep and wide formation, a gracious posture, and the Way of Jesus.

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Links & Resources 🔗

• Searching for Sunday by Rachel Held Evans | Amazon | Bookshop
• Knock At the Sky by Liz Charlotte Grant | Amazon | Bookshop
• I’ve Got Questions by Erin Moon | Amazon | Bookshop

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