I’ve seen the Bible used countless times as something far from the “Good Book”—both in my own life and in the experiences of others. I have seen the Bible weaponized to subjugate women, justify racism, bash LGBTQ+ people, cover up abuse, and exclude people who speak out against these injustices.

In Better Ways to Read the Bible, I invite readers into healthier readings of Scripture by dismantling four common interpretive lenses that lead to harm—Literalism, Apocalypse, Moralism, and Hierarchy—and replacing them with four new lenses—Jesus, Context, Flourishing, and Fruitfulness—that promote healing and wholeness. This book helps transform the Bible from a weapon that condemns, oppresses, and excludes into a tool that liberates.

It’s also a great resource for small groups, Bible studies, and book clubs! You can find discussion questions for each chapter here.