E4: Applying Jesus to Hard Conversations - Community, Competency & Crisis BiasToday’s episode finds Amy visiting with a good friend and fellow author, Rev. Omar Al-Rikabi, discussing 3 new biases in the only way they can - through lots and lots of conversation!. The definitions of these biases will be explored and can be found in more detail in Brian McLaren’s book Why Don’t They Get It? and can be found on his website: https://brianmclaren.net/.About OmarOmar’s speciality is telling stories, which he does in his two published works: The Advent Mission and Between You and Me. You can find both of those resources at www.seedbed.com.When not telling stories, Omar likes to watch movies with his wife Jennifer, read books with his three daughters, and work in the kitchen cooking and grilling for family and friends. You follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @omarrikabi or visit his blog omarrikabi.com. His latest project, a new podcast, will be launching in 2022 so stay tuned for that!He also has a major obsession with space, Star Wars and all the wonders of the Heaven.Find him @omarrikabi everywhere!Scripture mentioned is John Applying Jesus is hosted and produced by Amy Vogel, Director of Spiritual Growth for Upper Room Heights and our Technical Director is Xach Blunt. We record at the Chapelwood UMC Digital Studio in Houston, TX. We hope something you heard today deepened your faith, opened your eyes and led you to not only knowing God in a more expansive way, but shifts how you connect, especially with those who are easy to overlook. To find out more about Amy and our church community, go to www.urheights.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram & Youtube. Remember we love you – and there is nothing you can do about it!