Today we revisit the purpose of this blog. The very first post talked about the purpose, but it changed over the years. Once again things have changed, so it makes sense to refocus the goal of this blog.
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Honor Academy interns from 1995-2012 have shared their stories on the blog. No matter the year, the underlying issues seem to be the same: a controlling and fear based environment that leads to condemnation/feelings of worthlessness and an overwhelming neglect of the health and safety of interns.
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It has been a hot minute! One of the most recent posts was in February 2014 and things were slowing down given the semi-recent foreclosure. A lot has happened since then, and not just Teen Mania related, but with the United States and the climate of evangelical Christianity. This post is to serve as a
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 the near future.)I say purposely because he often changes only one word in a sentence like saying that particular events in Israel’s history
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Last month, Teen Mania lost their accreditation with the ECFA. (2021 Update: The former member page covers only the prior 12 months of a given year. So the link points to the Wayback Machine showing Teen Mania’s termination March 10th 2014.) The ECFA (Evangelical Center for Financial Accountability) “provides accreditation to leading Christian nonprofit organizations that faithfully
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June 25, 2013 VH1 Show about Ex-Cult Members 6/25/2013 Recovering Alumni 3 comments 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 participating,
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(disclaimer: I’m not endorsing the United Methodist church–I just think this is a good message.) Christmas is complicated. At least, that’s my experience, but I would guess it’s a hard time of year for others in the community as well. In my case, the holidays stir up a deep loneliness and longing for family. Some
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In an absolutely horrific tragedy yesterday, 4 people were killed in a plane crash. One of them was a Teen Mania staff member. I’m told that as of right now, Hannah Luce is the only survivor and she is in critical condition with burns on about 1/3 of her body. If you are still the
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According to the Random Number Generator, the contest winners are: WandererMouseSavedbyGraceCarolTommyWilson Please send me your mailing address at recoveringalumni at recoveringalumni dot blog. If you’d prefer one book over the others, let me know, otherwise you’ll get a surprise! 1 comments: Anonymoussays:May 2, 2012 12:02 AMReply What were their words?
I’m clearing off my bookshelves and I have 5 books to giveaway. At midnight, I will randomly select five commenters (so pick a name – don’t be anonymous!) to win! The books are: 1) The Misunderstood God2) 12 Christian Beliefs that Can Drive You Crazy3) Emotionally Healthy Spirituality4) Twisted Scriptures5) The Ragamuffin Gospel Based on
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A group of Honor Academy alumni have written an “Open Letter to Those Considering the Honor Academy.” I am not an author of this document nor was I involved in putting up this website, but I do support it. At the time of this writing, the document has over 70 signatures from alumni and staff all across
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To the individual or individuals who are not responding to information on this site from a Godly perspective please know that I (David Hasz) nor Teen Mania in ANYWAY condone violence as a way of resolving conflict or bringing restoration to any individual. Your threats of violence are deplorable and do not reflect a Godly
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A person calling themselves “Ojos Asi” has repeatedly issued threats since the airing of the MSNBC documentary. They have sent me pictures of my home with the caption “We are watching you. Lock your doors.” Now, they have escalated to a death threat by saying “My Days are Numbered.” If anyone knows someone who goes
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I’ve got a HUGE announcement to make so check back here tomorrow for all the details. Its something that has been in the works for several months and I’m excited to finally be able to share it with you! 12 comments: Phil Boltz says: October 31, 2011 7:26 AM I am so very excited! LizBR
Were you financially dismissed? Do you know someone who was? I’d like to talk to interns that were kicked out of the Honor Academy for inability to give their required donation. Contact me at recoveringalumni at recoveringalumni dot blog 3 comments: Anonymous says: August 18, 2011 2:19 PM I knew a guy once that was
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ORU, birthplace of Teen Mania in so many ways, announced a new written Amnesty and Restoration policy for students who have violated the Honor Code. Clarence Boyd, dean of spiritual formation, explained that fear of the consequences of confession used to prevent students from ever seeking help with their private struggles. “The perception was that
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I’ll be on blog vacation for the rest of the month. New posts will resume on August 1st. In the meantime, feel free to check the archives! 5 comments: Katydid says: July 11, 2011 5:44 AM Have an awesome blog vacay!! You deserve it! Shannon Kish says: July 11, 2011 10:23 AM NOOOOOOOO. I can’t
1) Alumnus and sometimes commenter Brad Kelly is coming out with his first album. To celebrate, he’s giving away a free download of his song Kaby Lake, and its pretty good! It’s got kind of a U2 vibe to it so go check it out. Brad said, “Music for me has always been something I’ve enjoyed,
I’ve heard from parents of Honor Academy alumni who feel incredibly guilty and remorseful about sending their child to Teen Mania. After seeing how it affected their child, they feel like they should have known better and now they live with the constant pain of regret. On the other hand, many parents are still clueless
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If you attempt to post my personal contact information, I will get your IP address. You will be in violation of Internet Harrassment and Cyber Stalking laws: A person commits an offense if the person sends an electronic mail, instant message, text message, or similar communication that references a name, domain address, phone number, or
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If you are new here, it is important to understand how Teen Mania has responded to the many concerns we have raised here on the blog. As you will see in the synopsis below, I have done everything in my power to facilitate constructive dialogue and move towards reconciliation. At every turn, Teen Mania has
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I know that while I was at Teen Mania, I judged, condemned and generally hurt other people. Sadly, I can’t remember every name, face and incident. To all of my fellow interns 97-99: If I confronted you for something stupid, I want you to know I’m sorry. If I shunned you, I’m sorry. If I
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Ok, I finally figured out why the forums were rejecting so many people. I accidentally banned anyone with a hotmail or gmail account. Woops! Should be fixed now. Come on in! (2021 Update: The forum has gone under and did not survive the migration to this domain.) 1 comments: Shiloh said… Thank you Jesus. Everyone
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I’m often asked why I’ve chosen to remain anonymous. I think its a good question and one that deserves to be answered. Since the start of this blog I have attempted to remain anonymous for the following reasons: I want the focus to be on the message not the messenger. If I were to give
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Glossary 9/15/2010 Recovering Alumni Glossary of Terms and Acronyms Alternate – Stands for “Alternate Exercise” for those who are too weak or injured for regular corporate exercise. Alternate participants are often considered lazy. AP – Accountability Partner ACA – In charge of their particular room (4-5 interns). Reports directly to CA. ATF – Acquire
