Public Theology with Zach W. Lambert
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Using the Bible in Blasphemous Ways (opens the original)
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All of the content available at Public Theology is for those who identify as Christian, as well as those who might be interested in learning about a more inclusive, kind, thoughtful Christianity. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Subscribe nowWe are happy to cover subscription costs for anyone who needs it but can’t afford it at this time. If you would like to join the Public Theology community and gain access to our paid subscriber cont
The Imago Dei (opens the original)
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I preached this sermon a few weeks ago and Amy planned to share it here the following week. However, my dad’s cancer took a turn for the worse and the past couple of weeks have been a blur of his final days and funeral. Losing my dad and his brother just weeks apart has brought up many feelings for me, but these words feel more true to me today than they did when I originally preached them. I hope they ring true for you, too.Subscribe nowAll of the content available at Public Theology is for tho
“When we were told to ‘love everybody’ I had thought that meant everybody.” (opens the original)
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All of the content available at Public Theology is for those who identify as Christian, as well as those who might be interested in learning about a more inclusive, kind, thoughtful Christianity. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Subscribe nowIntroducing our September Book of the Month!The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin<a class="image-link image2 is
Rethinking Women in Ministry (opens the original)
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I never thought much about women in ministry. I was raised in churches where women were limited in the ways they could express their talents: they served as secretaries, pianists, volunteer cooks (I can still taste those Wednesday night beef tips), community organizers, kids’ teachers, and men’s cheerleaders. They could read a Bible story to the kids during the “Children’s story” portion of the Sunday service and close in prayer, but they weren’t allowed to pray or teach the congregation at larg
A Better Dream for America (opens the original)
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