Sabrina's Story
I write because its 2013, and I'm still pretty torn up.I went on a mission trip with GE in 2011. But who knew one month of my life could hurt me so much?!Right when I think I'm over it, I can see and...
View ArticleIf You're Working in "The World", You're Doing it Wrong.
HA Alumni I-20 plan - Working in the Secular Work PlaceNote: This is a response to a video made by an intern and aimed at interns, about how to work as a Christian in a non-Christian job. I'm hoping...
View ArticleLindsay's Story
Ever since I saw the Mind of Mania broadcast and found this blog, I’ve considered posting, but never did until now. I suppose it is because I am embarrassed to say I ever had anything to do with Teen...
View ArticleFilmspiration: Paradise Recovered
“There has to be a better way to love God and feel free.”-Esther, Paradise RecoveredParadise Recovered is an independent film that follows a fundamentalist believer’s journey to freedom. The Parable of...
View ArticleDavid Hasz Hired by Bethany College of Missions
After leaving Teen Mania last year, David Hasz went to work at a company in the Houston area that was staffed by many Honor Academy alumni. Now, he has moved on to another "ministry" job. After serving...
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Youth Without Youth
"Hangman we played double dutch with a hand grenadeBehind the church, hiding place. Apathetic to the devil'sFace. Wear the sheriff's badge put your toys awayThey let us go saying let us pray!"Time...
View ArticleMegyn's Story
Since I came to Teen Mania as a staff member instead of an intern, my story is a little different than most here. I graduated from Bible College in the early 90's and struggled with what I was supposed...
View ArticleMark's Story
Hmm. Where to begin? I guess that my name is Mark. I was very recently at Teen Mania as an intern and also as a Core Advisor. In this story(or rant) I will be, for the first time, recounting some of my...
View ArticleVH1 Show about Ex-Cult Members
I was recently contacted by a casting agent for a new VH1 show. I do not know enough about the project to endorse it, but if feel like this would be a good idea for your recovery and are interested in...
View ArticleBreaking News: Teen Mania Campus in Foreclosure
Teen Mania announced today that they can no longer afford their compound in East Texas and are entering a “friendly foreclosure” with the bank, which allows them to take less of a hit on their credit...
View ArticleAn Open Letter to Ron Luce From Another Alumnus
A member of the Recovering community notified me today of a new voice that is raising concerns about Teen Mania's recent problems and specifically with the leadership of Ron Luce.In "An Open Letter to...
View ArticleReaction to Teen Mania International Alumni Conference Call
Teen Mania International setup a conference call for Ron Luce to explain why the ministry is in foreclosure and what their future plans are. The call lasted about an hour and can be heard here:I will...
View ArticleRon Luce's Former Assistant Says Reckless Spending is Cause for Teen Mania's...
The Great & Powerful Oz: Behind the Curtain of Teen Mania MinistriesIt was February 2008 and I was standing in an expansive crowd at the New York City BattleCry. I was surrounded by thousands upon...
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Teen Mania College Credits Are Nearly Worthless
Teen Mania has been seeking legitimate college credit for quite some time. If interns could receive actual college credit during their year it would be easier to recruit more of them. Now, in their...
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Breaking News: Ron Luce Fires Teen Mania's Communications Director for...
Yesterday, Teen Mania's Communication Director officially retracted her statements regarding Teen Mania's foreclosure. She originally stated the following in a comment on the Charisma News...
View ArticleTeen Mania No Longer Accredited by ECFA
Last month, Teen Mania lost their accreditation with the ECFA. The ECFA (Evangelical Center for Financial Accountability) "provides accreditation to leading Christian nonprofit organizations that...
View ArticleRon Luce's Former Assistant: The Executive Office is a Toxic Environment...
It was the summer of 2007 and I was in Tijuana, Mexico building homes on a Teen Mania mission trip with nearly 600 teens from around the country. A young girl on my team was a current intern at Teen...
View ArticleWorld Magazine Reports on Teen Mania's Unethical use of Donations
World Magazine just published an in depth report on some of the circumstances that have led to Teen Mania's foreclosure. The entire article is fascinating and covers both things mentioned here as well...
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Teen Mania is 6th Most Insolvent Charity In the Nation
Charity Navigator reports that Teen Mania is the 6th most insolvent charity - IN THE ENTIRE NATION!
View ArticleHonor Academy Director Plagiarizes Author
In a recent blog post, Honor Academy Director Jeff Pruett purposely plagiarizesCBN's story on author John Hagees crazy blood moon prophecy theory. (And then hints that a nuclear holocaust may happen in...
View ArticleWorld Magazine Follow Up: Teen Mania Turmoil Continues
After Ron Luce accused World Magazine of making false statements in their last article, World Magazine has responded by releasing a scathing report by independent auditors. Of particular note, in the...
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Teen Mania Raises Prices Over 50% After Indicating That They Wouldn't
Dear Incoming Class of August 2014 Interns,You were probably told that when you arrived at Teen Mania in only two months, your total yearly cost would be $8,400 and that would include you living in a...
View ArticleTeen Mania International Info
There is a new website that compiles some of the most relevant information about Teen Mania International. It gives an overview of the media's coverage and might be a bit more accessible for people...
View ArticleRon Luce Changes Story About Teen Mania's Missed Mortgage Payment
After months of insisting that Teen Mania NEVER missed a mortgage payment (including in an hour long conference call with alumni shortly after the announcement), Ron Luce has finally admitted that they...
View ArticleTeen Mania is Dead
Teen Mania International announced today that they are cancelling this years internship program - giving prospective interns and their families only a few weeks notice to make other plans (and likely...
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