Teen Mania captivated a generation of Millennial kids with religious experiences through Acquire the Fire rallies; but beneath the surface lurked boot camps, staged martyrdom drills and fascism disguised as faith, transforming teens into soldiers.
EPISODE 1
Meet The Duggars
In 2008, the Duggars and their 19 biological children made their mark on reality tv, presenting a positive image. However, in 2015, a police report reveals that Josh, the oldest child of the Duggars, had molested several of his sisters.
EPISODE 2
Growing up Gothard
Patriarchy and abusive authority is at the core of Bill Gothard and Jim Bob Duggar's power and as the homeschooling empire grows, this fact becomes even more evident.
EPISODE 3
Under Authority
Bill Gothard and Jim Bob Duggar grow their shared vision into an international empire on the backs of young people.
EPISODE 4
Arrows Activated
Despite Gothard's demise and Josh Duggars' disturbing new crimes, the movement goes on; fundamentalists work on reshaping the society as per their vision.
Acquire the Fire
Exploring the rise of Teen Mania, an evangelical youth movement led by charismatic leader Ron Luce; following an interview with Amy Duggar in which she talks about the first season's revelations about religious abuse.
Consumed by the Call
Teen Mania's Honor Academy, led by Ron Luce and Dave Hasz, operates as an intense religious training ground. The interns undergo rigorous physical, emotional and spiritual challenges and participate in life transforming events.
Julia Willoughby Nason
Olivia Crist
Cori Shepherd Stern
Jody McVeigh-Schultz
Mike Gasparro
Jenner Furst
Blye Pagon Faust
