{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6ac3c2599610f265be0022ef/6ac3c387aef044650557d852?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why Fanatical Worldwide MINISTRIES Was Terrified of Silenced Alumni Speaking Out","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6ac3c2599610f265be0022ef/0ab6ddf8092c80181a5d6f61f2367749.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Mica Ringo was heavily invested in Teen Mania and went through the whole program completely ignoring xyr inner voice of authenticity. Being yourself was never an option in a group that specifically molds teens to be extremist warriors for Jesus. The program was grueling and even abusive in an attempt to break down the character of teens coming in.&nbsp; Mica would go on to create the Recovering Alumni blog which would lead to the fall of Teen&nbsp; Mania Ministries!</p><p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/Sa6bjjPBcK8\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to watch on YouTube</a></p><p>Find Mica on social media:</p><p>IG: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/mx.micaringo/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/mx.micaringo/</a></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://www.micaringo.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.micaringo.com</a></p><p><a href=\"https://youtu.be/KdocBKYfeXk?si=2_VrcRchnrY6bDBG\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Watch the interview with Cindy Mallette, the person hired to silence Mica</a></p><p>Subscribe to our<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@CultstoConsciousnessClip\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> C2C \"CLIPS\" Channel!</a></p><p>Support C2C - Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast.</p><p><a href=\"https://cults-to-consciousness-shop.fourthwall.com/en-usd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find our FULL (uncensored) merch store here!</a></p><p>Patreon <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness</a></p><p>Venmo @sheliseann</p><p>Find us on Social media!</p><p>Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cultstoconsciousness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cultstoconsciousness</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Host Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sheliseann/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@sheliseann&nbsp;</a></p><p>Co Producer / Host <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.rosales_\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@jonathan.rosales_&nbsp;</a></p><p>TikTok <a href=\"http://cults.to.consciousness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cults.to.consciousness&nbsp;</a></p><p>Twitter <a href=\"https://twitter.com/cultstocon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@cultstocon</a>&nbsp;</p><p>**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**</p><p>Chapter Marks</p><p>00:00:00 intro</p><p>00:05:46 Mica's upbringing</p><p>00:09:38 Things that lead Mica on the path towards Team Mania</p><p>00:15:27 Navigating Mica's s*xuality within purity culture</p><p>00:17:53 Mica's involvement in Team Mania</p><p>00:27:36 The Honor Academy</p><p>00:45:09 Mica's blog</p><p>00:56:55 Mica's Marriage &amp; deconstruction</p><p>01:09:44 Mica goes to the press</p><p>01:15:04 Linda, listen</p><p>01:16:12 What brings Mica joy now</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href=\"https://art19.com/privacy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href=\"https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>","author_name":"Shelise Ann Sola, Jonathan C Rosales"}