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Michael Longbons was 16 years old when his parents enrolled him into TCAR in 2009. He had rejected God, mainly to rebel against his parents and to allow himself to continue self-destructive habits and behaviors. “I knew God was real. I’d even felt His presence at different points, but I wanted to satisfy my flesh […]

Jorge Bayona’s family migrated to America from Colombia when Jorge was a child. When Jorge was 15, his dad died from injuries sustained in a bar fight. After dad died, Jorge spun out of control. He started making friends that led him a negative direction. Jorge says, “After my dad passed away, I rebelled against […]

Adventure therapy is a powerful approach that has gained popularity recently for helping troubled teens overcome personal challenges and develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed. One organization that has been particularly successful in using adventure therapy to help troubled boys is the Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch. The Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch is […]

Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch is a residential program helping troubled boys overcome addiction and other behavioral issues. Through counseling, education, and outdoor activities, the program aims to instill discipline, self-confidence, and life skills in its participants. The ranch is located in a beautiful and serene natural setting, providing a peaceful and supportive environment for the […]

Growing up as an immigrant in the United States, Vladimir Gordiyenko felt like an outsider. Struggling to fit in and find his place, he turned to drugs and alcohol to connect with others. “Coming to the U.S. made me realize I was different. I didn’t fit in. We started going to a Russian church, but […]