Gen-Z & Social Justice – Ep. 53

•September 6, 2022

A major focus of Gen-Z is getting behind causes especially in the realm of social justice. In this podcast we interview two Elijah Rising Staff Members, Sage and Janae, they work in our Restorative Care Program and they are passionate about anti-trafficking work and sharing the Gospel. We talk about social justice, ministry, and the hyper-sexualized culture which targets this generation.

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