Oct. 1, 2025

Discipline and Duty: Teen Mania Ministries with Timothy Heffelbower

Discipline and Duty: Teen Mania Ministries with Timothy Heffelbower
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Discipline and Duty: Teen Mania Ministries with Timothy Heffelbower

In this episode, Rachel Bernstein welcomes Timothy Heffelbower to discuss his experiences with Teen Mania Ministries and the Honor Academy. Timothy shares his journey from being heavily involved in the organization to the challenges and realizations he faced after leaving. They touch on the pressures of maintaining strict schedules, the emphasis on sacrifice and delayed gratification, and the impact such an environment has on one's mental health and life decisions. Timothy also opens up about his personal life, including his family dynamics and career struggles, highlighting the ongoing effects of his time with Teen Mania. This episode provides a deep dive into the complexities of life after a high-control group and the path towards healing and self-worth.


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