Burning Butterflies

The Girls Were Gonna Bring Women into the Red Tent

Chapter 6, Episode 5
While the men were buzzing about the formation of an eldership, the women were… well, doing everything else. In this episode, the ladies dig into what they were actually up to while the boys were playing church politics. Plus: the shady origins of the phrase “you girls,” how it was used to diminish and what is the world is a red tent and why was it the basis for a ladies study?
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Hear Y, Hear Ye: We Shall Now Have Elders!

Chapter 6, Episode 4
Everyone who was asking problematic questions has left, but now how can Tom keep those pesky doubts from rising up again? We can have elders!
But we're not like a normal church here at Come As You Are! No! We don't do things just because that is how other churches do things. We will have elders on our own terms (aka Tom's Terms!)
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Distraction Tactics: Don't Be Upset Sweetie

Chapter 6, Episode 3
As Amanda reels from the accusation that she is the reason people are leaving the church, the pressure mounts. She’s angry, confused, and desperate for clarity—but the one thing she’s not allowed to do is sit down and talk to anyone about it. In this episode, we unpack what was the truth behind the departures and how far Tom will go to keep Amanda invested when the foundation starts to crack?
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Performative Prayers: Tom Puts On a Show

Chapter 6, Episode 2
Everyone take a sign of relief that the banquet went smoothly. Maybe, just maybe all of this staging a coup stuff will blow over. Or maybe not. 
What happens when Tom is called out before Sunday service? What was really said behind closed doors and why is it Brandi and Amanda's fault?
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The Most Awkward Banquet Ever

Chapter 6, Episode 1
In this Chapter 6 premiere, the ladies discuss the aftermath of Tom finding out that there are people attempting to stage a coup. The tensions build as the body goes into the annual banquet of 2020 and what happens when the whole group of disgruntled members show up together? 
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Chapter 6: There's No Cure For This

Welcome to Chapter 6!
When we left off, the girls had just dropped a huge bomb. What is the fall out from that? How does Tom move forward? And if you thought our time was crazy at Come As You Are up until this point, wait until a pandemic hits! 
We can't wait to take you on this wild ride as we begin to discover "There's No Cure For This."

The Time The Girls Blew It All Up

Chapter 5 Finale
As 2019 draws to a close, the cracks at Come As You Are are no longer just surface-level—they’re splitting wide open. People are starting to ask real questions about Tom: his leadership, his choices, and most of all, the church’s finances. Whispers of a rebellion start circulating. Some of the recently burned are done staying silent—and they’re ready to push back.
Then, on New Year’s Eve, under the cover of darkness, Brandi and Amanda ask for a private meeting with Tom and Charlotte. What’s shared behind those closed doors will shake the foundation of everything.
And after this night… nothing will ever be the same.
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Happy Holidays: Dishes, Worship and Lies

Chapter 5, Episode 14
As the holiday season rolls in, the Griswolds step up to host a community Thanksgiving dinner—only to hit a wall when they find out their ministry fund is mysteriously empty. The questions start flying: where’s the money?
Meanwhile, Tom is on a mission. Still reeling from the worship team fallout, he’s determined to prove he’s still got it by pulling off the greatest Christmas Eve service ever.
It’s a season of confusion, control, and carefully crafted illusions. Because at Come As You Are, even the holidays come with strings attached.
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Meetings From Hell: Tom Has An Agenda

Chapter 5, Episode 13
Fall of 2019 brings two unforgettable meetings that cause a whole lot of damage.
First up: the worship team implodes after a blow-up at practice, and Tom calls a meeting to “resolve” things. But when emotions run high and accountability is mentioned, Tom storms out—leaving Ole Reliable and Amanda to clean up the mess and play peacemaker in a room full of broken trust.
Then, in an attempt to win back the young families post–Young Gun, Tom hosts a “vision casting” session for a new family pastor. But what starts as a family style brainstorming quickly spirals into a power trip as Tom derails the meeting and declares himself the all-powerful pastor.
You won't want to miss this one!
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This Ain't Your Mama's Women's Ministry

Chapter 5, Episode 12
Charlotte starts dropping hints that she’s ready to maybe let go of the reins of women’s ministry. But like everything else at Come As You Are, it’s not that simple. Instead of a healthy handoff, Charlotte uses the opportunity to manipulate, test loyalties, and maintain control—just from behind the curtain. The illusion of empowerment becomes a new form of gatekeeping.
Meanwhile, something feels off with Barry and Miss America’s story. Details don’t quite line up, and things they once said are slowly being rewritten. Pay attention—because the cracks are starting to show, and the truth is becoming harder to pin down.
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