When I recently interviewed for a position teaching adult education, I expected to talk about my thirty years of experience in the classroom. Instead, one of the most meaningful conversations centered on Discovery. I shared how Discovery transformed my life and how its mission to inspire others to live with greatness gave me a renewed passion for helping people recognize their own value and potential. The interview team told me they could feel that passion as I spoke. They sa

Today is a great day! More and more people from around the USA are discovering Discovery and are flying to Austin to attend the workshop. Discovery is growing! A powerful symbol in the experience is the beautiful rose. The song, "The Rose" by Bette Midler is played several times during the Base Camp weekend and also at the weekend's final ceremonies. The words to the song express a major part of what Discovery is all about. It reminds us that, in our struggles and darkest mom

As Discovery Austin approaches 20 years, Brenda Dachner shares the vision that will carry its mission into the future. The vision was born to bring Discovery to Austin by four friends who had gone through the program: Bob and Estrella Posey and David and Brenda Dachner. Two decades later, that same spirit of friendship, faith, and purpose continues to drive Discovery forward. IT’S TIME FOR THE SECRET TO SPREAD. The goal for Vision 2030 is to create a plan outlining the struct

For more than 15 years, JT Haun has faithfully served the Discovery community, leaving a lasting impact on hundreds of lives. A graduate of Discovery Class 41, JT has remained actively involved since 2010 because he has witnessed firsthand the transformation that occurs when people experience healing and begin walking in their purpose. Over the years, JT has connected hundreds of explorers to Discovery, encouraging them to take courageous steps toward freedom, restoration, an

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