"Do you have any book recommendations?"

Yes we do! Introducing the Public Theology Community Book List

Public Theology is based on the work of Zach W. Lambert, Pastor of Restore, an inclusive church in Austin, Texas. Zach’s first book, Better Ways to Read the Bible, will release on August 12, 2025 and is available to preorder today. 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. We’re glad you’re here.

Also, we are happy to cover subscription costs for anyone who needs it. If you would like to join the Public Theology community and gain access to our paid subscriber content (which we keep behind a paywall for the privacy and connection of our community) but cannot afford to do so, please message Amy Lambert directly.

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Since we started Public Theology, we’ve been asked the same questions on repeat:

“What should I be reading?” or “Do you have any book recommendations?”

Thanks to your persistence, we are so excited to be launching the Public Theology Community Book List! One of the gifts of this community is being able to support each other on our journey through both relationships and resources.We’re starting with Zach’s recommendations, and we’ll add your suggestions as you leave comments with what has moved you, and what you think will help others on their journey toward a healthier, more holistic faith experience.

We’ve broken this list into the following categories:

Deconstruction and Reconstruction, Jesus, the Bible, Social Justice, Racial Justice, LGBTQ+ Inclusion, Universal Reconciliation, Christian Nationalism and Politics, Church Abuse and Trauma, Women’s Leadership and Roles, Relationships and Parenting, Memoirs and Biographies, and Devotionals.

Without further ado, here is our Public Theology Community Book list!