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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 6d

Can’t wait to start responding to all online my trolls with “this is Actually Romantic 😊”

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PolitiConscience @supernovaskr.bsky.social · 8d

Ding ding ding!

Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 8d

Empathy isn’t sinful or weak, it is a core value of Christianity and a foundational pillar of democracy.

That’s why authoritarians are so intent on demonizing it.

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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 8d

Empathy isn’t sinful or weak, it is a core value of Christianity and a foundational pillar of democracy.

That’s why authoritarians are so intent on demonizing it.

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Brazos Press @brazospress.bsky.social · 10d

'Are There Non-Harmful Ways to Read the Bible?'

Listen to the conversation between @bradleyonishi.bsky.social and @zachwlambert.bsky.social, author of Better Ways to Read the Bible.

www.straightwhiteamericanjesus.com/episodes/are...

Are There Non-Harmful Ways to Read the Bible? – Straight White American Jesus

www.straightwhiteamericanjesus.com

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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 16d

Thanks so much for sharing all of this! So glad Better Ways To Read The Bible was helpful 😊

MrHull @mrhull.bsky.social · 16d

@zachwlambert.bsky.social, I don't think we've interacted directly before, but I've been following you (on socials, and watching some of your sermons on YouTube) for a couple of years now. My wife and I excitedly pre-ordered your book and have been reading a chapter of #bwtrtb each week.

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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 16d

Guns are the leading cause of death for children and teens in America.

And yet they are trying to restrict access to Tylenol, but not to guns.

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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 20d

“Early Warning Signs of Fascism” from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

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Rev. William R Horne @williamrhorne.bsky.social · 21d

@zachwlambert.bsky.social your book finally arrived! Looking forward to the read

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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · 22d

“The countries where comedians can't mock the leader on late night TV are not really ones you want to live in.” Chris Hayes

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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · Sep 3

"To be clear, the only motive for opposing this bill would be to conceal wrongdoing. You have a choice. Stand with the truth or with the lies that have protected predators for decades." - Epstein survivor Anouska de Georgiou

Release the files.

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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · Aug 29

In America, it's easier to get assault rifles than food stamps.

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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · Aug 27

Suppose someone's child is gunned down. If one of you says to them, "Here are my thoughts and prayers," but does nothing else, what good is it?

In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.

- James 2:15-17 (with a modern update)

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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · Aug 23

Slavery wasn’t that bad, BUT THE CRACKER BARREL LOGO REDESIGN IS AN ATTACK ON THE VERY SOUL OF OUR NATION.

Am I doing this right?

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Dan McClellan @maklelan.bsky.social · Aug 22

Very privileged to receive a copy of Better Ways to Read the Bible from @zachwlambert.bsky.social Really appreciate the way he frames the discussion around the unhelpful as well as the helpful lenses to which we can appeal to guide our interpretations.

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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · Aug 19

Elephants are born weighing 250 lbs.

They are the biggest babies on earth except for the people mad about male cheerleaders in the NFL.

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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · Aug 9

Doug Wilson isn’t just a “provocative pastor.”

He’s a purveyor of patriarchy, white supremacy, and spiritual abuse dressed up as biblical fidelity.

If your theology looks like Jesus, it will never look like Doug Wilson.

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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · Aug 8

It's baffling to me that someone could ask themselves, "what would Jesus do?" and come up with an answer that includes mocking, degrading, and exploiting other people.

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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · Aug 8

Thanks so much bro!

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Andrew Whitehead @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social · Aug 7

I just started reading @zachwlambert.bsky.social's new book "Better Ways to Read the Bible" and can already tell (20 pages in) it's going to be really helpful.

@brazospress.bsky.social is offering it for pre-order at a 40% discount. Tough to beat that.

bakerbookhouse.com/products/617...

Better Ways to Read the Bible

Pastor Zach Lambert dismantles four common lenses for reading the Bible that almost always lead to harm, then offers four revolutionary lenses that promote healing and wholeness.

bakerbookhouse.com

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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · Aug 5

Thanks, Bethany!!

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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · Aug 5

Thanks so much, Stephen!

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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · Aug 4

LOVED being on the Bible For Normal People podcast. The episode just dropped today!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJkx...

[Faith] Episode 62: Zach W. Lambert - The Lenses Through Which We Read the Bible

YouTube video by The Bible for Normal People

www.youtube.com

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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · Jul 26

If your version of Christianity can justify the forced starvation of children, it’s not from Jesus.

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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · Jul 23

"You don't want the Epstein files released because there are liberals in there too."

Incorrect! I'm not in a cult, buddy.

I want absolutely everyone brought to justice.

Release them ALL.

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Zach W. Lambert @zachwlambert.bsky.social · Jul 22

🔥 from @jamestalarico.bsky.social

“The only thing worse than a tyrant is a tyrant who thinks they are on a mission from God.” James Talarico

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