The Bible has often been misused to wound and exclude, with distorted interpretations justifying harm. Drawing on his own experiences of being rejected by faith communities, Pastor Zach Lambert wrote "Better ways to read the Bible: Transforming a weapon of harm into a tool of healing" to share how to reframe Scripture as a source of restoration and hope and how to read the Bible through a lens of healing, inclusion, and love.
Guest: Pastor Zach Lambert
- Zach Lambert is the lead pastor at Restore, a United Methodist Church.
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This episode posted on Nov. 7, 2025.
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