
Upcoming events.

Preaching at Restore Austin
On August 10th, Zach will be preaching about his book at Restore. There will be books available for purchase and he is happy to sign copies as well!

Better Ways to Read the Bible Book Launch
Join us for the official launch party of Better Ways to Read the Bible!
Register here: https://bookpeople.com/event/2025-08-12/zach-w-lambert-better-ways-read-bible

Bible for Normal People Class
Join Zach for a Summer School 2025!
The Bible has too often been used as a weapon to subjugate women, justify racism, harm LGBTQ+ people, and cover up abuse. In Anti-Apologetics 101: Better Ways to Read the Bible, Zach W. Lambert invites us to read the Bible differently by dismantling four harmful interpretive lenses—Literalism, Apocalypse, Moralism, and Hierarchy—and replacing them with life-giving alternatives—Jesus, Context, Flourishing, and Fruitfulness—offering a more Christlike, justice-centered approach to Scripture that leads to healing and liberation instead of harm.
Topics We’ll Cover:
- What is the Bible, really?
- Identifying and dismantling harmful interpretations of the Bible
- Discovering and implementing healthy interpretations of the Bible
- Engaging with difficult biblical texts like the Canaanite Genocide or the admonition in 1 Timothy 2:12, “I do not permit a woman to teach.”

Houston Book Talk and Signing
Join Zach as he discusses his new book Better Ways to Read the Bible on Friday, August 22 at 7pm!
Are you someone who has experienced the Bible used as a weapon or to exclude others but want to find a better way to read Scripture in a Christlike, contextual way without giving up your faith? This book is for you and a copy is included with your registration!
Register here for an evening with Zach filled with meaningful conversation!

Wild Goose Festival
Zach will be leading two sessions at Wild Goose Festival this year in North Carolina.
Get all the info and sign up here: https://wildgoosefestival.org/

Preaching at Church on Morgan
Zach will be preaching at both services (9am and 11am) on Sunday, August 31st. After church, there will be a lunch, Q&A, and book signing. You can also stream online.

Post Evangelical Regional in Dallas
Zach will be in the Dallas area doing a half-day workshop on Better Ways to Read the Bible alongside the Post Evangelical Collective. All are welcome!

Preaching at Denver Community Church
Zach will be preaching DCC on Sunday, October 12th. After church, there will be a Q&A and book signing. You can also stream online.

Preaching at Open Table Collective in Detroit
Zach will be preaching Open Table on Saturday, November 1st at 6:30pm. After church, there will be a Q&A and book signing. You can also stream online.

Progressive Youth Ministry Conference
Zach will be leading a Worship Session at the Progressive Youth Ministry Conference this year in Austin, TX.
Get all the info and register here: https://www.progressiveyouthministry.org/conference2025

Preaching at Lovers Lane UMC
Zach will be preaching Lovers Lane UMC on Sunday, November 30th. After church, there will be a Q&A and book signing. You can also stream online.
https://llumc.org/

Post Evangelical Collective - National Gathering
I will be speaking at the Post-Evangelical Collective - 2025 National Gathering in Nashville on April 29-30th, including a 2-hour pre conference session about Better Ways to Read the Bible.