Episode 73: A Conversation w/ Zaki Harb
Zaki Harb was born in 1988 in Zarqa, Jordan, to a Palestinian family with deep roots in the region. Growing up in a Palestinian refugee camp for 16 years, Zaki developed resilience and a strong sense of community. In 2004, he moved to Santa Barbara, California, where he attended Santa Barbara High School (SBHS) and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Automotive Technology. A proud Muslim, Zaki is an active member of the Islamic Society of Santa Barbara, where he contributes to fostering unity and understanding within the community. His journey reflects a unique blend of cultural pride, perseverance, and dedication to growth.
ABOUT YOUR HOSTS:
David is a University of California Santa Barbara alum and leads Santa Barbara’s Beloved Community Church, and also Jesus Collective, an online community which exists to foster wholeness and equity by healing relationships and cultural divides, honoring the dignity of all peoples, and protecting the biodiversity of our planet, through actively listening, understanding, partnering, and serving. He is the author of Making America Great Again: Fairy Tale? Horror Story? Dream Come True? Learn more at www.davidnmoore.com
Kerry Connelly, (she / her) MDiv, CCLC is the author of Good White Racist? Confronting Your Role in Racial Injustice and Wait, Is This Racist? A Guide to Becoming an Antiracist Church. Kerry holds her Master of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, where she is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Ministry. She is a Certified Coach with additional certifications in DISC personality styles, conflict resolution (Cornell University), + she is a NYC Leadership Fellow. Passionate about all things spiritual, she is also trained in a number of intuitive energy healing modalities, including traditional Usui Reiki and Angel Reiki. When she is not consulting with predominantly White churches to help them deconstruct White pseudosupremacy in their daily operations, she is working 1:1 with clients to help them connect with their own higher guidance and to live deeply intuitive lives. You can learn more about Kerry at www.kerryconnelly.com.