Welcome Back Home (Episode 2)

The second episode shifts the spotlight from Michelle to her older sister, Liz—a disciplined college student and youth leader deeply rooted in her faith. As she leads her Bible study group, Liz encourages her peers to stay firm in their convictions even when it feels unpopular. Her song, “Hold the Line,” becomes a rallying cry for integrity, perseverance, and courage in a world where faith often feels out of fashion. Liz’s confidence and conviction seem unshakable, but her strength also reveals the hidden tension between truth and tenderness.

After the study, Suzanne gently challenges Liz, asking whether “holding the line” can coexist with compassion. Their conversation exposes the differences between standing for truth and standing with people. Liz believes that love must never water down conviction, while Suzanne insists that truth without love isn’t truly truth at all. This respectful but tense exchange marks a turning point for both young women, showing how faithfulness and empathy can sometimes collide within the same heart.

Meanwhile, at home, Jeremiah praises Liz’s leadership and faithfulness, while Michelle feels overshadowed and unseen. The narrator introduces us more fully to both sisters: Liz, the model believer striving to honor her family’s faith, and Michelle, the restless dreamer struggling to find her own identity. Surrounded by friends who mock her values, Michelle’s frustration builds as she sings “Why Can’t I Do What I Want to Do?”—a song of rebellion, confusion, and longing for freedom. The episode ends with Suzanne’s heartfelt counsel, reminding Michelle that freedom isn’t doing whatever feels good—it’s knowing who you are and whose you are.

You can access a study guide for this episode here.