37. Teen Mania and Christian Nationalism: Inside Shiny Happy People Season 2

The Tim & April Show

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🗓️ 28 July 2025

⏱️ 67 minutes

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In today's episode, Tim and April interview guest Dani Rocca delve into her experiences with Teen Mania and the Honor Academy, exploring the complexities of faith, community, and trauma within evangelical spaces. They discuss the impact of the docuseries 'Shiny Happy People', the dynamics of fundraising and labor in the Honor Academy, and the radicalization that can occur in such environments. Dani on Instagram | @Daniroccamusic Chapters 12:40 The Culture of Teen Mania 18:36 Experiences of Trauma and Resilience 21:49 The Impact of Leaving Teen Mania 30:22 The Journey of Self-Discovery 39:10 Reflections on Christian Nationalism 45:02 Feedback and Responses to the Docuseries ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals Tim on Instagram | @Timwhitakerspeaks April on Instagram | @Aprilajoy The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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