Double Standards: The Foundation of Come As You Are

Burning Butterflies

Chapter 4, Episode 5

In this episode, Amanda and Melissa dive into a season marked by double standards that slowly erode trust and authenticity. While the “Beer Ministry” is in full swing and builds camaraderie, it raises silent questions about what’s truly acceptable in the church. Melissa works tirelessly to convince Froggy that coming home and leaving his destructive lifestyle behind was the right call, even as he struggles with resentment. Meanwhile, Amanda slips into the role of “Tour Guide Barbie,” endlessly rallying moms around events and expectations that seem welcoming on the surface but come with unspoken rules and subtle pressures to conform. Join us as we unpack the cracks in the foundation of “Come As You Are,” revealing the double standards and underlying judgments that made this season one of tension and turmoil.

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