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Zach W. Lambert

@zachwlambert.bsky.social

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)

8,670 Followers  |  125 Following  |  322 Posts  |  Joined: 05.05.2023
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This is the guy who leads Pete Hegseth’s church and spoke at the pentagon. It’s a cult.

20.02.2026 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

20.02.2026 11:58 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 4
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β€œThe only Christian option” according to 80% of white evangelicals…

06.02.2026 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

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26.01.2026 03:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is your profile picture AI?

26.01.2026 00:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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You Cannot Follow Jesus and Defend ICE History will remember where Christians stood in this moment.

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...

25.01.2026 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 56    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

"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

24.01.2026 01:34 β€” πŸ‘ 85    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1

If your pastor is an ICE agent, it's time to find a new church.

19.01.2026 23:04 β€” πŸ‘ 118    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1
Dr. King sitting

Dr. King sitting

All these politicians tweeting MLK Jr. quotes after they voted to ban his books from public school classrooms is a masterclass in hypocrisy.

19.01.2026 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 52    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

We all watched the videos on January 6th, 2021.

We all watched the videos on January 7th, 2026.

Don’t let them gaslight us.

09.01.2026 03:55 β€” πŸ‘ 71    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

Maybe I'm "woke" but I don't think we should tolerate masked men arresting people without due process and shooting innocent bystanders.

07.01.2026 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 96    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

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."

07.01.2026 03:15 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œIf 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

05.01.2026 02:27 β€” πŸ‘ 87    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œThey got money for wars but can't feed the poor” - Tupac Shakur

03.01.2026 21:23 β€” πŸ‘ 60    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Obama’s top books of 2025

Obama’s top books of 2025

Wowβ€”what an honor to be on this list, especially right next to Michelle πŸ™πŸ™Œ

01.01.2026 00:24 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Beth is the best!

29.12.2025 03:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Better Ways to Read the Bible at Barnes and Noble in between C.S. Lewis and Jimmy Carter 🀯

Better Ways to Read the Bible at Barnes and Noble in between C.S. Lewis and Jimmy Carter 🀯

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 πŸ’™

29.12.2025 00:52 β€” πŸ‘ 96    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Picture of Bill Clinton in the Epstein

Picture of Bill Clinton in the Epstein

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.

20.12.2025 21:36 β€” πŸ‘ 69    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

People on Twitter are saying the Epstein files are more blacked out than Pete Hegseth at happy hour and I’m dying.

19.12.2025 23:46 β€” πŸ‘ 51    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

Them: β€œKeep 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: β€œWait... No. Not like that.”

19.12.2025 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 74    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

THEY DENIED HIM COMMUNION FROM HIS CLERGY!!!!

17.12.2025 22:07 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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My Day at an ICE Detention Center β€œDo not mistreat or oppress an immigrant." Exodus 22:21

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...

17.12.2025 00:47 β€” πŸ‘ 63    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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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...

Tis the season for "Best Books of 2025" lists! πŸ†πŸŽ‰ 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...

08.12.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

So glad to hear it!

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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."

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."

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.

03.12.2025 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œSilence 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

05.12.2025 03:47 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Pope Leo with a bat

Pope Leo with a bat

β€œExcuse me. I heard someone over here isn’t caring for the poor and welcoming immigrants.”

29.11.2025 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 196    πŸ” 66    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3
Hilarious chip and dip bowl shaped like a swimming pool

Hilarious chip and dip bowl shaped like a swimming pool

Thanksgiving in Texas.

27.11.2025 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I wish Christians in America would worry a lot less about our nation being Christian and a lot more about our actions being Christlike.

19.11.2025 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 253    πŸ” 44    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 9

I don't read the Bible anymore, but I still really enjoyed talking about it with @zachwlambert.bsky.social and I'm glad he's actively working to de-weaponize it (is that a word?). I hope you connect with this conversation as much as I did.

18.11.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0