Episode guide
Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy War
3 episodes · premiered Jul 23, 2025
Teen Mania captivated a generation of fervent evangelical Millennial kids with adrenaline-fueled, ecstatic religious experiences through "Acquire the Fire" rallies. But beneath the glittering surface lurked sadistic boot camps, staged martyrdom drills, and fascism disguised as faith - transforming innocent teens into fanatical soldiers, with devastating consequences still unfolding today.
- Episode 1: Acquire the Fire Jul 23, 2025 · 48m In the explosive opener, Teen Mania emerges as millennial America's radical evangelical youth movement. Charismatic founder Ron Luce dazzles with "Acquire the Fire" - pyrotechnic stadium…
- Episode 2: Consumed by the Call Jul 23, 2025 · 50m Teen Mania's Honor Academy subjects its eager young recruits to brutal bootcamp tactics and endless hours in a massive call center as teenage telemarketers for Jesus, facing crushing…
- Episode 3: BattleCry Jul 23, 2025 · 53m Teen Mania goes to new extremes with BattleCry, a hyper-militant culture war campaign. An evangelical pied piper, Luce leads the children into politically volatile protests. Meanwhile…