In this episode, Abeer speaks with Dr. Beth Seversen about her research on re-engaging young adults, her insights into cultural sensitivity in activism, and her work with Palestinian Christian young adults navigating discrimination.

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Beth holds a PhD in Intercultural Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. She has served as Associate Professor of Youth and Christian Ministries at North Park University and Director of Evangelism for the Evangelical Covenant Church. Currently, she serves on the Board of the American Society of Missiology and as Vice President and Associate Editor of the Great Commission Research Network and Journal. She is the author of Not Done Yet: Reaching and Keeping Unchurched Emerging Adults.

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Show Notes: Beth’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Done-Yet-Reaching-Unchurched/dp/0830841571

Beth’s Publications: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ZJtnGnoAAAAJ&hl=en

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