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Zach W. Lambert

@zachwlambert.bsky.social
8.8K followers 127 following 344 posts

born/raised in Austin. pastor Restore Austin. cofounder Post-Evangelical Collective. doctoral student Duke University, author of Better Ways to Read the Bible (coming soon)

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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
“God used immoral leaders throughout Scripture, so why can’t God use Trump too?” I absolutely believe God is using Donald Trump—God is using him to expose how so much of white evangelicalism has completely abandoned the way of Jesus.
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Genuine question for all my Christian friends who support Donald Trump: Are y’all ok with this?
Pictures of Trump pretending to be divine.
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RNS | Covering the world of religion. [Unofficial] @religionnews.com.web.brid.gy · 28/07/2026
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Booted from evangelicalism, a progressive, ‘post-evangelical’ church blooms in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (RNS) — Led by Zach Lambert, Restore church is part of a small but growing countertrend.
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Kathryn Post @kathrynpost.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Evangelical exiles are filling Restore Austin, a church for people seeking “an alternative to Christian nationalist, right-wing churches,” says Pastor Zach Lambert (@zachwlambert.bsky.social).
religionnews.com
Booted from evangelicalism, a progressive, ‘post-evangelical’ church blooms in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (RNS) — Led by Zach Lambert, Restore church is part of a small but growing countertrend.
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
“I bet we’re still 90% people who have had bad church experiences,” said Zach Lambert, lead pastor and founder of Restore. “More and more people, I think, have seen a need for a church like ours to be an alternative to Christian nationalist, right-wing churches.” religionnews.com/2026/07/28/b...
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Booted from evangelicalism, a progressive, ‘post-evangelical’ church blooms in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (RNS) — Led by Zach Lambert, Restore church is part of a small but growing countertrend.
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Maybe the only way to truly love America is to tell the truth about this nation’s flaws, both past and present, while tirelessly working for the day when America finally becomes what it has always promised to be. Happy July 4th, my friends. We have work to do. open.substack.com/pub/zachwlam...
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Loving America Enough to Tell the Truth
The tension of 250 years of hard-fought progress and unfulfilled promises on July 4th
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Vote Blue 🌵🗳️💙🦋🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇦🇲🇽🇵🇦🇩🇰🇬🇱 @lflorepolitics.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
The hypocrisy is STAGGERING.
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Fighting for kids to receive state-mandated Bible instruction while fighting against those same kids receiving free lunch is exactly the kind of religious hypocrisy Christians should stand against. This is what it looks like to take the Lord’s name in vain.
News article of Greg Abbott vetoing federal funding for free lunch.
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PFalcon aka b-RAD @pfalcon.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
✨️ if you follow me, please read this article 🙏 thank you ✨️
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Yesterday I posted that I am against the new Texas law requiring the Bible to be taught in public schools. I got some genuine questions about why a Christian pastor would be against state-mandated Bible study. So, I decided to write this article about it. zachwlambert.substack.com/p/this-lifel...
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This Lifelong Texan and Christian Pastor Knows that Mandated Bible Study in Public Schools is Wrong
Texas is making a huge mistake with state-mandated Bible instruction.
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
If you’re a Christian genuinely wondering why it’s bad for the state of Texas to require Bible study in public schools, imagine how you’d feel if your family lived in New York City and Mamdani required Quran study in public schools.
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Since Better Ways to Read the Bible released almost a year ago, people have been asking me about a virtual book club… and it’s finally here! Next month I’m hosting a free three-part online book club on 7/16, 7/23, and 7/30 from 7-8:30pm CT on zoom 📚 open.substack.com/pub/zachwlam...
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Join us for the Better Ways to Read the Bible Virtual Book Club!
✨Click for details and sign up link✨
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
What does Scripture teach us about “just war” and are Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth correct in their assessment of God’s divine support for the war in Iran? Spoiler alert: No they are not. open.substack.com/pub/zachwlam...?
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Does God Ordain War?
Trump, Hegseth, and the dangers of violent theology.
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
The height of hypocrisy is Donald Trump demanding metal detectors, armed guards, and locked-down ballrooms for his own safety, while refusing even the most basic gun control for classrooms full of vulnerable kids.
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
“You shall take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.” Exodus 20:7
Hegseth claiming the military strikes were “divine providence”
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to Donald Trump regarding the temporary ceasefire: "Spain will not applaud those who set the world on fire just because they then show up with a bucket."
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Many of the Christians who were declaring, “He is Risen, Indeed!” on Easter morning are now justifying the murderous threats of someone who has previously stated that he has never asked for forgiveness from God because he hasn’t done anything wrong. zachwlambert.substack.com/p/easter-sun...
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Easter Sunday is Over
And we are hungry for war.
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
It’s Holy Week and ICE is currently detaining a pastor with no criminal record who is legally in the United States seeking asylum. They have also refused to give him a Bible. substack.com/home/post/p-...
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A Pastor in ICE Detention on Good Friday
And they won't even give him a Bible.
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Pam Bondi will go down in history as the Attorney General who viewed thousands of videos and pictures of men sexually assaulting children and chose to protect the abusers.
Pam Bondi with Epstein survivors
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DE Riley @deriley.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Amen! Amen!
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
This Palm Sunday, let’s remember... Jesus chose a donkey of peace instead of a horse of war. Jesus disarmed his followers instead of forming an army. Jesus exposed the evil of violence instead of partnering with it. Jesus laid down his own life instead of taking anyone else’s.
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
No justice movement is immune from the corrupting effects of power. This is absolutely devastating and my hearts breaks for all of César Chávez’s victims. Honoring the UFW legacy and pursuing justice for these survivors are not in conflict—they belong together. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/u...
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Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon, Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
You pray for the hungry. Then you feed them. This is how prayer works. — Pope Francis
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Randolph Lee Welty @randolphleewelty.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
“Lust, which is best defined as the sexual objectification of someone else, is condemned through Scripture, but the blame always rests upon the one who lusts, not the one being lusted after.”
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Brazos Press @brazospress.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Congratulations to @bethallisonbarr.bsky.social @zachwlambert.bsky.social and @kaitlincurtice.bsky.social for their books being named Foreword 2025 INDIES Finalists in the Religion category! We are so proud to be publishing partners with these amazing authors! www.forewordreviews.com/awards/final...
A graphic with gold confetti in the background. The book covers for three books are shown. The three books are Becoming the Pastor's Wife, Better Ways to Read the Bible, and Everything Is a Story. The headline reads, Finalists 2025 Foreword Indies Award.
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
It feels like every other week some pastor loudly decries yoga pants and misquotes the Bible about modesty all over social media. If you’ve ever wondered why they do this, and why it’s contrary to how Scripture addresses modesty, I wrote this for you. zachwlambert.substack.com/p/biblical-m...
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Biblical Modesty: It's Not About Sex
It's not even about yoga pants!
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Laura L @lalalowe.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
This is the guy who leads Pete Hegseth’s church and spoke at the pentagon. It’s a cult.
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
If you want to know why so many of us have been sounding the alarm on Doug Wilson for years, and turning up the volume recently as he is given access to the highest levels of our government, watch this.
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
“The only Christian option” according to 80% of white evangelicals…
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
History will remember where Christians stood in this moment. Our children will ask us what we did when fascism came to America wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross. zachwlambert.substack.com/p/you-cannot...
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You Cannot Follow Jesus and Defend ICE
History will remember where Christians stood in this moment.
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
"Do not be too quick to condemn the man who no longer believes in God, for it is perhaps your own coldness and avarice, your mediocrity and materialism, your sensuality and selfishness that have killed his faith." - Thomas Merton
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
If your pastor is an ICE agent, it's time to find a new church.
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
All these politicians tweeting MLK Jr. quotes after they voted to ban his books from public school classrooms is a masterclass in hypocrisy.
Dr. King sitting
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
We all watched the videos on January 6th, 2021. We all watched the videos on January 7th, 2026. Don’t let them gaslight us.
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Maybe I'm "woke" but I don't think we should tolerate masked men arresting people without due process and shooting innocent bystanders.
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
I vividly remember watching it live on CNN and hearing Jake Tapper say something like "don't ever forget what you are watching right now because someday soon Trump and his sycophants will tell you it didn't actually happen."
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
“If you're going to vote for politicians who bomb countries and topple governments, you better take in the refugees you've created. Anything less is plain evil.” @joashpthomas.bsky.social
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
“They got money for wars but can't feed the poor” - Tupac Shakur
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Wow—what an honor to be on this list, especially right next to Michelle 🙏🙌
Obama’s top books of 2025
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d write a book that Barnes and Noble would feature in between C.S. Lewis and Jimmy Carter 🤯 Thanks to a very kind reader who sent this to me 💙
Better Ways to Read the Bible at Barnes and Noble in between C.S. Lewis and Jimmy Carter 🤯
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Ok I’ve seen enough… I’m going to return my Clinton Bible, throw away my Clinton mugshot shirt, burn my Clinton hat, unplug my Clinton yard inflatable, and sell my Clinton crypto coins.
Picture of Bill Clinton in the Epstein
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
People on Twitter are saying the Epstein files are more blacked out than Pete Hegseth at happy hour and I’m dying.
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Them: “Keep Christ in Christmas!” Me: "Ok! Let's spend the holidays feeding the hungry, giving water to the thirsty, welcoming immigrants, supporting the poor, providing healthcare for the sick, and visiting those in prison." Them: “Wait... No. Not like that.”
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David @walterrothbard.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
THEY DENIED HIM COMMUNION FROM HIS CLERGY!!!!
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
I spent the morning at an ICE Detention Center and I don’t think I will ever be the same. If you’d like to read it in full, I’ve put it in the comments below. My Day at an ICE Detention Center: open.substack.com/pub/zachwlam...
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My Day at an ICE Detention Center
“Do not mistreat or oppress an immigrant." Exodus 22:21
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Brazos Press @brazospress.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Tis the season for "Best Books of 2025" lists! 🏆🎉 We are excited to see so many Brazos Press authors on this list from @jtcochran.bsky.social! Read the whole list here: www.patheos.com/blogs/anxiou...
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Best Books Of 2025
In keeping with past tradition since joining the illustrious team of historian at the Anxious Bench, I am once again sharing my best books...
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Tim and Amie Van Liew @tim-amievanliew.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
While reading "Better Ways to Read the Bible" by @zachwlambert.bsky.social, I was reminded of this quote by Jordan Harrell. I am not a "little bible", I am a "little Christ"/Christian... I follow Jesus. Be wary of those who quote the Bible but do not follow Jesus' way.
Quote from Jordan Harrell states: "Genocide is biblical. Loving your enemy is biblical. But only one is Christlike. Slavery is biblical. Chainbreaking is biblical. But only one is Christlike. Patriarchy is biblical. Counter-cultural elevation of women is biblical. But only one is Christlike. Retributive violence is biblical. Grace-filled restoration is biblical. But only one is Christlike. Segregation is biblical. Unity is biblical. But only one is Christlike. Christ transforms, not the Bible. Be wary of those who know one but not the other."
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
“Silence is political. You are not actually avoiding the difficult terrain of politics by not saying anything. Refusing to speak simply becomes tacit approval of the status quo.” Jemar Tisby
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
“Excuse me. I heard someone over here isn’t caring for the poor and welcoming immigrants.”
Pope Leo with a bat
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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Thanksgiving in Texas.
Hilarious chip and dip bowl shaped like a swimming pool
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