This film illustrates how professional ambition and obsession with personal image can lead to moral compromise and harm to others. Pastor Zach Reynolds, despite his public persona as a caring pastor, treats his reclusive neighbor James as merely a 'project' to convert rather than a person with inherent dignity. His obsession with maintaining his reputation and expanding his ministry leads him to ignore warning signs, manipulate situations, and ultimately commit a serious crime. The story demonstrates that true ministry requires genuine human connection and respect for others' autonomy, not just strategic outreach. It also highlights how unchecked ambition can blind individuals to their own moral failures and the consequences of their actions.
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>> Hey there, Zach [music] Reynolds. This is Pastor Jim with Lighthouse Church.
Actually, I guess I should say Pastor Zack Reynolds. I'm very pleased to let you know that the board meeting just [music] wrapped and they've loved your messages on loving your neighbor. We cannot wait to hear the [music] rest of the series. You've been unanimously selected for the pastor position, brother. So, say goodbye to that boring West Coast.
Hey, welcome to the beautiful Midwest.
We'll see you when you get here. God bless.
All right.
Welcome home, Reynolds family. We weren't expecting you until later tonight. Pastor Zach.
>> Hey, it's good to see you.
>> Good to see you. Here are the keys. I was just tidying up a bit. If you have any issues, just let me know.
>> Definitely.
>> You must be Amber.
>> Hi.
>> Pastor Zach told us so many wonderful things about you.
>> Pastor Zack, >> we just love your book. We gave a copy to everyone in the church. Your story, it's so inspiring. I heard you love to shop. Have you been downtown yet?
>> No, we came right here. Pastor Zach didn't want to make any stops. All business, I'm telling you.
>> What can I say?
>> Yours, too. My husband practically lives at the church. But that doesn't have to stop us girls from having any fun. Do you like shoes?
>> Um, love shoes.
>> Okay, girl. Let me tell you, you're about to find your new happy place because wooded plains may be small, but the shops here are amazing.
>> Isn't it perfect?
>> Didn't I tell you?
>> It's a dream. I mean, a beautiful home, peace, quiet, huge yard for Alex to run around and play.
Nothing could go wrong in a place like this.
How about a tour?
Okay. Now, is that your house?
>> Oh, no. We live down the street there.
>> Oh. Well, then who lives there? A potential babysitter?
>> Probably not. Um, but we do have plenty of young, eager babysitters at the church. I don't remember anyone coming or going when I was here. Thought it was vacant. Does he attend church?
>> No. Um, he's actually one of the few people in town who doesn't. Pastor James and I, we've been over there several times, but he won't answer the door.
He's a little strange, but he's harmless.
>> I'll stop by and invite him. Have a way with people.
>> Oh, well, I love your confidence. Maybe you'll be the one to finally introduce him to God. I >> hope so. Want >> to go inside?
>> [music] >> Honey, there's 14 jets in our tub. Eight for your feet. It's like a masseuse made out of water.
Hey, what are we going to do about getting the neighbor into a service?
>> Well, I think the first thing you need to ask yourself is why is it so important to you?
>> Well, it's important to me because I'm a pastor and it's a pastor's job to get people into church.
>> Oh, good. I was worried it was some macho ego thing to impress your boss.
>> No way. No, no. I I just being a good Christian neighbor who likes a little job security.
>> Well, by all means get him saved, [music] pastor. I want my grandbabies visiting me in this house.
>> I got you a little housewarming gift, [music] pastor.
>> Uh, I thought you were shoe shopping.
>> I'll be right back.
>> I'll be right here.
Zack, what is that?
>> It's nothing. It's nothing. Just go get dressed.
>> Is that real?
>> Yes, of course it's real. But you don't need to worry. It's completely safe.
>> Obviously, it just fell out of a box.
When did you get that?
>> I caught it when we [music] lived in the city.
The Southside wasn't exactly the safest neighborhood, and it's my job to protect you and Alex.
>> Okay, we're not in Southside anymore. You're a pastor. Get rid of the gun.
I don't know. We are not country [music] people. I mean, what if we get attacked by a goat or a deer or a squirrel or a dog?
>> Haha. Get rid of the gun.
>> I will get rid of the gun if you get rid of the sweatpants.
>> Deal.
>> Deal.
Hello. Anybody home?
I guess he's not here, sweetie. It's okay. We'll come back later.
>> Oh, well, hey there, neighbor. My name is Amber. This is my son, Alex. [music] We just moved in next door.
>> Hi.
>> I hope you like chocolate chip. As far as I know, everyone does, so I thought they'd be a good choice.
Oh my goodness. Do you have a nut allergy? I'm so sorry. I I should have brought fruit.
>> No, no, I I'll take them.
>> Oh, great. I hope you like them.
>> Why did you do this?
>> Well, we just moved in next door and thought it would be a nice way to get out and meet the neighbors.
>> Did your mommy make enough cookies for everyone on the street?
>> Nope. just not for you. So you can come to our church and not go to hell.
>> Cute kid. Nothing like a gift with a motive to uh start a friendship.
>> That's not Alex. That's not um entirely true. Um of course we would love for you to come to church, but we also just want to get to know you. We're neighbors.
So, uh, your husband's the, uh, new pastor over there.
>> Yes, he is.
>> I don't I don't go to church. Pastors, uh, bring me down.
>> My husband will do anything but bring you down.
>> [applause] [music] [applause] [laughter] >> God is good >> all the time.
>> Firing up a thousand people for Jesus.
Changing the world. Sitting in the hot tub with my hot wife.
Was I right about this place?
>> It's perfect. Everything here is perfect.
>> I told you. I told you. You said, "No, no, no. We're not leaving the city to move to the country." And you came here and it's perfect and it's amazing. And I told you. And I preached a sermon about how good change is this morning. You should actually check it out. You can download it cuz I am officially on a podcast. [laughter] >> Careful there, Pastor Zach. Pride comes before the fall.
>> Oh, no, no, no, no, no. This whole town is going to know that Pastor Zach and his family have arrived.
>> Quiet. [laughter] >> And that's my first project right next door.
>> He's not a project. He's a person.
>> You You get that, right?
>> You know what I mean.
Hey neighbor.
I'm Zach Reynolds. Me and my family just moved next door. I thought I'd come over and say hello.
Have you lived in wooded plains long?
>> Yes.
>> Have you ever been to Life House?
>> No.
>> You should You should come by sometime.
It's It's a great place. I'm actually about to start a sermon series based on my book. I I don't know if you've read it. It's called Cutting the Fat. It's about identifying the things in life we need to change. I think it's really important.
>> Never been there.
>> Okay. Okay. Well, if you ever want to drop by, the services are at 9:00 and 11:00. And uh let me know if you ever need anything.
>> You can send your wife back over with some more cookies.
>> Yeah, she is an amazing chef. That's why that's why I married her.
>> Um but it does make maintaining this waistline a little harder.
>> Uh but yeah, I'll tell you enjoyed them.
>> You're going to tell her to send me more, right?
You said if I ever needed anything to let you know.
Or was that an empty promise? Uh, I I'll have her make another batch. You have a blessed day.
>> Once a week, please.
On Thursdays would be nice.
And I would very much prefer for her to bring them alone in the future. Children make me uncomfortable.
I'll see what I can do.
It >> was a pleasure getting to know you, Pastor Zach Reynolds.
>> I look forward to getting to know your family much better.
>> Hey, sweetie.
I saw you talking to the neighbor. How'd it go?
>> Yeah, it was strange. Hey, listen. I don't think it's a good idea for you or Alex to go over there when I'm not around. Okay.
>> What? Why not?
>> It just seems a little off. It >> It's probably nothing. I just think it's a good idea to keep our distance until we know him a little better.
>> Well, how am I supposed to get to know him any better if I keep my distance?
>> You know what I mean?
>> Okay, I love you, but you sound a little ridiculous right now. I mean, is he strange?
Yes. But he's just lonely and needs some friends. And maybe that's why God brought us into his life.
>> I I know you're probably right. I I just >> We are called to be a light in this world, pastor. If we avoid everyone who makes us a little uncomfortable, what are we going to illuminate?
>> No, you're right. You know what? We will get to know him. Let's just do it together initially. Okay.
>> Okay. Weirdo.
>> I love you. Hey. Oh, and tell Alex him.
Oh my goodness, sweetie. Are you okay?
>> Yeah, I'm fine. [sighs] >> Is it broken?
>> No, it's just fine. [music] Thank God.
>> What happened?
>> Well, the brakes went out in the car.
Almost hit a little kid. Miraculously, everyone's okay. Oh, >> thank goodness.
Okay, well, come on. Let's get you home.
Actually, I was going to get a ride back to church with Jim if that's all right with you.
>> Hey, I tried. I know. But this guy's got preaching on his heart, and I don't think an injury is going to slow him down.
>> Okay. I want you to call me if you feel any pain or nauseous or dizzy. And make sure he ices it. And don't get home too late.
>> Okay. I won't. I promise.
>> I'll have him home for dinner.
>> You better.
>> I will. I will.
Oh, hey there neighbor. You startled me.
Oh, I'm sorry. I was just coming over to return the plate.
Thanks for the cookies. They were delicious. I I ate every one of them.
>> Oh, well, thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed them.
>> Oh, I did. I even asked Pastor Zach to tell you to to bake me some more. Did he tell you I said that?
>> He did not, but I would love to. Oh, well I I guess Pastor Zach is a busy guy.
Oh, that's a beautiful hot tub.
>> I know, right?
>> Yeah.
>> We are so blessed to be in this place.
God is good >> all the time, right?
>> Yeah.
You know, if you ever want to come hang out or take a dip in the hot tub, you're more than welcome to. I mean, God didn't bless us with this beautiful place, so we can keep it all to ourselves.
>> Wow. Really?
>> Absolutely.
>> Well, I guess it would be rude of me to turn down your invitation.
I've got to say, I've never had a neighbor be so kind to me before.
>> You know what? I was actually just about to head in.
>> Oh, really?
Well, that's sad. I was kind of hoping to run a few questions by you.
>> About what?
>> About God.
I guess I could spare a few minutes.
>> Great.
So, Pastor Zach asked me to visit the church this Sunday and and now I'm I'm I'm feeling all this kind of turmoil inside.
Part of me knows that that Christians are are rude and they're and they're clicky and they're judgmental people who who only want to make me feel bad about myself.
But then again, you two have been so gosh darn nice that I'm I'm I'm almost tempted to to give it another shot to to see if this church is different.
>> It really is. You have to just once.
I mean, everyone's just going to love on you. You've never met such a great group of people.
>> All right, I'll do it for you.
But if anyone tells me that I'm a a horrible person or that I'm going to hell, I'm holding you personally responsible for my crushed spirit.
>> Deal.
Deal.
Um, you know it. Huh. Huh. It's It's It's true what they say about a a Christian's eyes.
>> What's that?
>> Well, they say that when a person sees Jesus, the eyes become all and sparkly. Huh?
Your eyes do that. That that that's nice.
You're so beautiful.
>> That's why I married her.
>> I thought you married her cuz she could bathe. I >> married her for a lot of reasons.
>> I bet your lovely young bride asked me to join her in the hot tub. I I hope you don't mind.
Why would I mind?
>> Exactly.
What happened to your hand?
I bumped it. Hey honey, it's been a long day. What's for dinner?
>> Um, I thought I'd make some chili. Does that sound good?
>> Yummy.
>> The water's great, pastor.
Come on in.
You know your way, huh?
Please don't be angry.
Why do you think I'm angry?
>> I'm getting through to him. He wants to believe, sweetie. He's just he's nervous. He feels like Christians are always judging him.
>> Well, maybe his actions warrant the fear.
Obviously, nothing happened. He just wanted to talk about God >> in the hot tub while I'm at work. That's not okay, Amber.
>> Okay, come on. Seriously, what do you think happened?
>> I don't know. But I told you this morning not to hang out with him, and I come home to this. What am I supposed to think?
>> Wait, what?
Are you jealous?
>> No. No, I'm not jealous. I just want you to listen to me.
>> No, I think you're a little jealous. Are you worried that I'm into the creepy hermit type?
>> Well, you were into me and the big fat guy, but you're married now. No more pity crushes.
>> Pity crush?
That was no pity crush. I fell in love with you because I saw the man inside underneath all of that.
I didn't [music] care what you looked like.
>> Well, they say that love makes you blind as a bat.
Maybe I should be worried.
>> I wouldn't be worried.
>> I'm blind as a bat and faithful as a penguin. You're stuck with [music] me, pastor.
[snorts] >> Just don't hang out with him when I'm out of home. Okay.
>> Okay.
>> [music] [music] >> Oh, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to startle you. I'm baking zucchini bread.
I wanted to see if you and Alex wanted to join me. Oh, hi Evie. Sorry. I'm just a little jumpy today. I thought you were um the boogeyman.
>> No, it's silly. It's just um Pastor Zach's a little uncomfortable with the man next door and asked that I not let him come around when he's at work. Oh, >> that's good advice for any married woman, but I hope he didn't say anything in front of the neighbor.
>> Oh, no, of course not. It's a non-issue.
Really?
>> Good. Well, whatever it is, I hope it doesn't distract him from being an extension of God's love. After all, that is our true calling.
You will always [music] [music] I don't want my own hair.
You never could have me.
He did that.
Hey neighbor.
>> How's it going? Glad you made it.
>> What' you think of the service?
>> Interesting. A little showy perhaps.
>> So, you really believe that God can change people?
>> Absolutely. In fact, I think God is the only one who can. See, I have a problem with that. If God has the power to change people, then why doesn't he just do it in instead of waiting around for us to destroy each other?
>> Pastor Zach, I'm so sorry to interrupt, but I've got Dr. Riley on the phone, and he has a terminally ill patient that's requesting a visit from you this afternoon. He's not expected to make it through the evening. Would you be a deer and be able to stop by?
>> Absolutely. Yeah, I'll be there. You're amazing, >> Dr. Riley.
>> Here's she >> Oh. Uh, that's Britney, my assistant.
I'm pretty sure I told you about her.
>> I don't think you have.
>> Really? She's great.
>> Hey, so we should set up a meeting this week.
>> Yes, maybe we can meet at your house.
Maybe Amber can cook us dinner. You're an amazing cook, I bet.
>> I do know my way around the kitchen.
>> I [clears throat] bet.
>> You know, I think my office might be more appropriate. Let's do it there.
>> Okay. Uh, well, it's a very busy week.
Okay, I I can meet on Tuesday.
>> Zack Hunt, they're losing him. We need you now.
>> Okay. Um, book it. Set it up. I will be there.
>> I swear, Mr. Popular, right?
>> Can be so hard to get him to do what I want sometimes.
>> That's reassuring.
Guess what day it is.
>> It's a beautiful day.
>> It is a beautiful, wonderful, amazing day. I just got back from watching someone slip into eternity with full certainty of where they are going. It was amazing. It was peaceful.
It was intoxicating.
I love my job.
>> Congratulations.
>> What's wrong?
Is this about dinner? I'm sorry that I missed dinner, but babe, I I if someone's dying, I have to be there.
>> No, I get it. Your job is important.
Whatever.
>> Then what is it?
Tell me about Britney.
>> Britney?
She's my assistant.
>> Is she why you took the job?
>> I took the job to save souls. That's it.
Why would you even go there?
>> I don't know. Maybe because she's blonde and hot and into you.
Babe, babe, I love you. You're the only [music] one for me. You have my heart. You have my soul forever.
>> Okay.
>> You don't seem convinced.
You want me to fire her?
Yes.
>> Okay, babe. Listen.
>> No, of course not. I love you.
>> Of course you do. I'm amazing.
[laughter] >> I'm the most humble pastor in the history [music] of life.
>> Do you know what? That might be true.
And speaking of unparalleled amazingness, guess who got our neighbor to go to a [music] meeting at church this Tuesday night?
>> Not you.
>> Yeah. No, it was me. Tuesday night.
>> Yes.
>> Our anniversary.
>> Oh, >> we have dinner reservations. I have a sitter lined up.
>> Hey, baby. I I'm sorry. I can't back out on this. This is really important. He may never come back again. This might [music] be my only chance to reach him.
Uh, we can do it Wednesday. No, I have Wednesday. You mean service?
Thursday. Thursday. I will take you out Thursday. We're going to celebrate.
>> Okay. Listen, I I I don't know [music] when we're going to do it, okay? But I promise we will. And it's going to be amazing. We're going to celebrate.
>> Yeah.
>> Maybe next year.
>> Oh, look at that. It is your book.
>> Yeah, that's it.
It's amazing how many lives are being touched by those words.
I put my heart and my soul in this project.
>> Yeah, I read it.
>> Really? What' you think?
>> Ah, I didn't like it. It was too preachy for me. Not that I'm saying you're a bad writer. It's just I don't like bad books.
I did however find the parts about you and Amber intriguing.
How she loved and supported you even though you were fat and unappealing.
It's so hard to find a woman that cares so deeply regardless of a man's size.
Well, I had some other things to offer, too.
>> Oh, yeah. Like what? Rage? Because you were a a pretty angry man back in the day before Jesus magically transformed you into a sweet [music] and loving pastor?
Do you still wrestle with it just just once in a while?
>> You know what? I share some pretty [music] personal things in the book and I think it's important because >> because because anger anger is a tricky beast, you know, you can suppress it.
You can you can cover it up, but it never really goes away.
It just lies there dormant, waiting for another reason to explode.
>> Yeah. Well, mine's gone. God healed me, and I believe [music] he can do the same for you.
>> Who said I'm angry?
>> No one.
>> But we've all got stuff.
Do you know [music] what I see when I look at you?
>> No. Tell me.
>> I see someone who's [music] hurting.
Someone who's tried to do the right thing, but came up shortly. We missed it.
>> That's what darkness does. Blinds to the truth. who he really is and how much he does love us. Even when we make mistakes, he's a loving and forgiving God and wants to be in a relationship with you.
Would you like to begin that channel?
>> So, you met Amber in college? No.
>> Yeah. We were in a theology class together and she was always asking [music] these deep, profound questions about God and life. And I wanted to [music] be with her. I want to spend every day and hour with her.
>> So the real reason you married her was for her spiritual depth, the baking and the beauty were just [music] nice perks [snorts] >> pretty much.
>> Speaking of spiritual [music] depth, you asked an interesting question yesterday at church.
>> Do you still love her that way?
What >> do you still long to be with her every second of the day?
Because some men when they get married, they they run off. They build a life for themselves and they they they they completely for forget the treasure that they have at home.
You're You're not one of those guys, are you? [music] >> We both have our responsibilities, but don't think for a second that means I don't love her more every single day.
>> Well, that's good to hear, [music] cuz a woman like Amber [music] deserves to be loved more than anything in the world.
This guy's a waste of my time. I'm moving on.
>> I don't think that's an option for a pastor.
>> He doesn't want to talk about God, Amber. He wants to talk about you.
>> You're asking him to open up about himself to you. That's a big deal. It takes time. I don't know what your problem is with this guy, but it ends now.
>> You are a pastor.
>> You're supposed to be the one person he can't push away. Loving people is your job now.
You know, maybe you need to spend a little bit less time writing your sermons and a little bit more time listening to them. Did you know you can do that? Now you're on a podcast.
I'm beded out. I'll see you later.
>> Bye.
>> Morning, pastor.
>> Nice PJs. Don't you wear those to work?
>> Oh, I don't work. I've been unemployed for years. It's a tough market.
Fortunately for me, I came into a little inheritance when my grandma Ma passed away.
I'd give it all up to to have her back, though.
She raised me from the time I was seven years old.
>> Did I ever tell you that?
>> No. And it sounds like a super interesting story, but unfortunately I have to go.
>> That's really sweet.
She sounds like a really special woman.
>> Oh, she was.
She was into God, too. Like you, she certainly would have approved of you.
You two make such a perfect couple.
I'm sorry I made you miss your anniversary dinner.
>> How did you know of our anniversary?
>> She was really into gardening, too.
I remember planting flowers with her.
Those were happy times.
>> Well, I have to go, babe.
See you tonight.
I better get back to it.
>> You have a real gift for gardening.
Don't move.
I have something for you.
Those are beautiful.
Yeah, they're mums.
H.
My favorite kind of flower.
I think it would look beautiful right next to yours.
Does Pastor Zach help you garden?
>> Oh, no. It's It's not really his thing.
He's so busy with work and everything.
>> Yeah, I understand. My dad was the same way.
Gone all the time.
late nights at the office.
Of course, it turned out he was having an affair with his secretary.
But I'm sure Pastor Zach is not like that. You have nothing to worry about.
We should have seen it coming.
He showed us all the signs. He he was he he he just became very mysterious and and and angry.
Always uh accusing mama of having an affair.
Well, you know what they say. If you're hung up on the idea of someone cheating, it's probably because you are.
The fact of the matter is the board once read, so it's out of my [music] control.
Hey, can I call you back?
Amber.
>> Oh, hey.
>> Hi.
>> You me anniversary dinner 10 minutes. Go get dressed.
Hello, Pastor Zach.
>> How do you like Amber's garden?
>> You know what? I didn't even notice it.
It looks beautiful.
>> How do you like the mugs?
>> They look great.
>> Thanks.
We spent all afternoon together working on them.
>> Well, looks great.
>> Thanks.
So, uh, you two look fancy. What's the occasion?
>> You know, I think you already know.
>> Wow. Really? You mean I can't believe it. I'll get my tie.
Just >> Whoa. Whoa.
It's really weird that you would think it's okay to invite yourself to our anniversary dinner. Besides, don't you think you're a little underdressed?
Why don't you go plant some beonas in your own yard?
Don't weigh up.
>> That's what darkness does. Dark blinds blinds us to the truth of who really really is. how much how much he does love us even when we make mistakes.
He's a loving and forgiving God and wants to be in relationship with you.
>> Would you like to begin my journey?
>> What time [snorts] is it?
>> 6:30.
Why?
>> Good morning, Pastor Zach. Did I wake you?
>> Oh, [sighs] I'm sorry. I know you were out to 1:37 this morning, but you're usually up by now.
>> That is really weird that you know that, man.
>> Yeah. I wanted to apologize for you yesterday. I hope I didn't ruin your anniversary dinner by asking to come along.
>> Nope. Don't worry about it. Just just go back to bed.
>> It's just that yesterday was a it was a special day for me, too.
>> Really?
>> Yeah. It was the 10year anniversary of my grandma's passing.
>> I'm so sorry.
>> It's okay. It's okay. There's, you know, there's no way that you two could have known. And I feel bad. And I I want to give you something.
>> Listen, Abby, we we can't take anything from you.
>> Oh, no. Please, I would want you to have it. You know, Grandma Ma would have loved the two of you and she would want you to have this. I want to do this for her. Will Will you be home um this this afternoon?
>> Uh well, we have church at 7:00, but yeah, we should be home most the afternoon.
>> Good. Good. All right. I'll bring it over after lunch.
Congratulations on your anniversary.
That's really special.
>> Okay. Well, I'm a jerk face.
>> I'll go make coffee. Jerk face.
Hey, babe.
How's it going?
Oh, >> I just >> Why did I ever start a sermon series on loving your neighbor?
>> Do you really want me to answer that?
>> Yes.
>> Maybe because you need it.
>> It's showtime.
Hey neighbor. Sorry it took so long. It was It was pretty dusty. I wanted to shine it up before I I brought it over.
I've been working on it all day.
>> Oh my goodness. It's beautiful.
>> Yeah. Yeah. It was Grandma Ma's. Her and Pops. They were married 62 years.
You two remind me of them.
Well, the hook is damaged, so it's kind of difficult to hang, but I know how to do it. It shouldn't take me more than a half hour. What do you think, Pastor Zach?
>> Uh, it's beautiful. Um, but we we can't take your grandmother's mirror.
>> Oh, yes, you can. I I want you to have it.
>> It is amazing, but we actually just had it out the door. Could you come back after 9 sometime or?
>> Well, it's it's pretty heavy.
Um h >> why don't you just leave it here and I'll put it up uh when I have some time.
>> Um well it's it's difficult to hang. You have to you have to know exactly what you're doing or it could fall and and break.
>> Okay. Quit kidding around, Zach. We love the mirror. It's beautiful. Listen, we're on our way out, but would you be willing to hang it for us while we're gone?
>> Of course.
>> That's perfect. Come on in. Right, Zach.
Alex, time to go. Knock him dead, Pastor Zach.
Luck up when you leave.
>> We'll do.
[sighs] Here it is.
Oh my goodness. It's amazing.
>> Great. [music] So, he was in here.
>> Oh, would you stop it? Look at this. Is it not gorgeous?
>> It's pretty. [sighs] >> De Brands fine chocolates.
>> Oh, >> he's not such a bad guy after all.
>> Uh, Amber, now you can enjoy the beauty that the rest of us see in you. Not super thrilled about the note.
>> No way, honey. It's a skinny mirror. I just lost 10 lbs. Huh? Oh.
M. Mhm. I could get used to this.
Hey, good morning. Good to see you again. How did you enjoy your neighbor's message this morning?
>> I enjoyed it very much. I like this series. I think it's important to uh be a good neighbor.
And thank you for inviting me here. You were right about these people. Well, it it it feels so good to be um a part part of a a a church family. [clears throat] >> Sure thing, buddy.
>> Hey, do you mind if I grab a quick word with you real quick?
>> Sure. I'll be right back.
>> So, yeah, I wanted to talk to you about the mirror. First of all, thank you so much. It's beautiful. I know it must have meant a lot to you.
>> Well, you and Amber mean a lot to me, too.
Mostly Amber.
>> Yeah, that's what I want to talk to you about. Um, the note was What was that?
>> Oh, I'm sorry. Was there a typo? I'm a terrible speller.
>> Oh, I think you know what I mean. It's not appropriate for you to be writing flirty notes to a married woman, man.
>> Oh, I see. But it's okay for you to write flirty notes to a single woman.
>> What are you talking about?
>> I see the way she looks at you. Clearly, your many late nights have not been lonely ones.
>> I didn't go there, bro.
>> Well, I can certainly understand the attraction. She's very pretty. Very, very. [laughter] >> All right. Listen, you might not get this coming from a jacked up family.
>> But Amber and I are in love. All right.
We're in love in every way.
>> Really?
>> I will fight anyone or anything who comes between what we have.
>> Well, don't get so angry, Pastor Zach. I know how violent you can become. It's not very neighborly.
>> Oh my goodness.
>> Hi.
>> Thank you so much for the mirror. We love it.
>> Thank you. It feels so good.
>> Get away from him. Get away. You're done. You're done.
Don't touch my wife. Don't touch me.
Don't come to my house. And don't come back to church.
>> What is your problem?
>> I'm I'm sorry, Pastor Zach. I forgot that the house of God is no no place for sinners.
>> Are you okay?
My the back of my head is kind of hurting.
>> I'm trying to protect you. You have to understand that >> you're the only one who has a problem with him, Zach.
>> Maybe I shouldn't be.
Doesn't he ever give up?
>> Great. Probably wants his mirror back.
>> Eevee, where's James?
He's in a shop. I bet he'd love some company.
Here you go.
So, Zach has been very angry lately.
I mean, the man brings us a gift and the next day he kicks him out of church.
Thank you.
He's reminding me of old Zach and it scares me.
>> Why is he so upset? He has this irrational fear that there's something going on between us.
>> Is it irrational?
>> Yes, obviously. I mean, maybe the guy has a little crush on me, but I'm not attracted to him at all.
I just want to be a good neighbor.
So, you're not enjoying how this crush might be making Pastor Zach a little jealous?
>> No.
I don't know. Maybe I Zach is always a superstar. I mean, everyone loves Pastor Zach, which they should. He's an amazing man when he's not acting like a crazy person. And where am I?
In his shadow always. And nobody even knows who I am.
>> That is not true. It feels true.
>> So, I guess it was nice to be noticed for once. And I've never seen Zach jealous ever.
It made me feel wanted.
Amber, be careful about using jealousy to gain the attention of your husband.
It only backfires.
Look, I get it. As women, it makes us feel like our husbands are fighting for us. But really, it just pushes them away and sometimes into the arms of someone who they might find more trustworthy.
Okay. Why do I feel like I'm supposed to be reading into that?
How well do you know Pastor Zach's assistant Britney?
We recently found out that he's been sending her little gifts and notes on occasion.
What kinds of gifts?
Flowers, chocolates.
We did have a conversation with her and she said it hadn't gone any further than that. [snorts] James is going to have a talk with Zach.
What did the note say?
It's not important. Oh, but it is important. Are we talking [music] thanks for doing a great job or thanks for being so pretty?
Amber, guard your heart and your family.
You're on the front lines and you're doing important work for the kingdom.
And sometimes that puts you in way of attack.
All of this, it's just a distraction.
Amber, I just need my tablet.
Okay. Um Okay.
It's a beautiful bouquet.
Amber, I [sighs] we have a son, Alex.
You know that.
He's seven. He'll be eight in January.
Alex is a very sweet boy.
>> Like his daddy.
He needs his daddy.
Then I need his daddy.
You're beautiful.
There's going to be a single man out there who is very lucky to be with you.
Please don't ruin my marriage.
I won't.
We never did anything.
He sent some gifts, but it never went anywhere. I swear he's actually not flurry around me at all.
He's all business.
It's actually very confusing.
>> Thank you.
>> [music] >> Hi, Eevee.
Yeah, we spoke briefly.
Sorry. Yeah, I shouldn't have done that.
I just I [music] needed to know.
No, I understand. I appreciate your friendship.
Alex, come on inside. Time for lunch.
Alex, what? Oh, I'm sorry. I just I don't see Alex. He's He was just here.
Hey, how's it going?
>> Here you go.
>> Thank you so much.
>> Would you like cream or sugar with that?
>> Uh, no. I'm fine. Thank you, though.
>> Have a great day.
>> You, too.
Hey there, young man. Hey. Oh, hey, dude. Yeah. Can you help me out?
>> What can I do for you?
>> Cool. I got to deliver these flowers to some chick named Britney. I was wondering if you knew where she was.
>> I can take them.
>> Great.
>> Thanks, bro.
>> Yeah, you you bet.
What can I do for you, boss?
>> Hey, man. So, I totaled my car a few days ago and it was dragged here. I was wondering if I could give you a quick look at it.
any particular reason?
>> Yeah, my brakes went out and I guess in all the confusion, I didn't really get a chance to look and see if [laughter] >> you think somebody snipped them, don't you?
>> That obvious.
>> I get people in here every now and then thinking someone's trying to knock them off, but I got to tell you, brother, doesn't happen. Unless, of course, you know, you're fooling around with somebody's wife.
>> This was a bad idea. Thank you very much, >> dude. It's cool. Hey, it's right out back. If you want to look at it, we'll go look at it.
>> All right, let's do it. All right, cool.
Thanks, man.
>> Sprinkling can, where we grow memories.
This is Katie. How may I brighten your day?
>> Yeah. Hey there. This is Pastor James with Life House Church. How are you doing?
>> Oh, hi, Pastor James. How are you?
>> Good, good. Hey, I have a favor to ask of you.
>> Yeah, absolutely. I'll do what I can.
Yeah, we have a staff member, Britney, who's been getting some deliveries from a coworker, and we're going to need that to stop.
Could you please refuse any future orders from Zach Reynolds?
>> Wait, so there really is a Zack Reynolds?
>> Yeah. Yeah, he's he's the guy that's been ordering the flowers. Zack Reynolds.
>> 1010 Pleasant Oak Street.
No, they're being sent from a Zach Reynolds, but that is not the name on the credit card. [music] And I don't think that's even the right address here. Let me take a look.
>> Yeah, it's being sent from 106 Pleasant Oak Street, which is probably next door.
Do you want me to go ahead and put a block on it?
Hello?
>> Yes.
Yeah, please.
Thank you.
Step one, locate the brake line. Usually it'll be right up under here.
>> That's different. Okay.
>> What?
>> Hey, Eevee. Amber. No. Oh, no. I haven't seen her. What's wrong?
>> Well, it's uh probably nothing, but I was just talking to Amber about 10 minutes ago when she said she couldn't find Alex. She said she called me back when she found him, but I still haven't heard from her.
I just tried calling her back and she didn't answer.
>> Have you heard anything?
>> What? No.
>> Hey, boss. Uh, might you have yourself an enemy?
>> No. Why? I hate to be the one to break it to you, but uh this thing is cut clean.
>> Eevee, I got to go. Thank you for this.
>> You better stop messing around with those married women. There's a lot of crazy dudes out there.
Wow.
>> Alex.
Alex.
Hello.
Hello. Is anybody Alex?
Alex, Alex.
Alex.
I was hoping you'd come.
I I'm looking for Alex.
Oh, I wish you hadn't seen that.
But you won't tell anyone, will you?
It'll be our little secret.
>> I won't.
Have you seen Alex? Do you want to watch?
I caught some great moments of you and Pastor Zach.
[laughter] You can learn a lot about someone by watching them when they don't know it.
Pastor Zach speaks very differently of me when I'm not there.
I don't think he likes me very much, but not you.
You stand up for me.
I like that, >> Alex.
14 minutes and 37 seconds.
>> Alex, we need to go home right now.
>> But mom, we're watching the movie. Can we stay, please?
>> It's important to always know where Alex is.
They say it takes as little as six minutes alone with a stranger for a child to be abused.
>> Come up the stairs. Now, >> you know where I heard that?
>> The news.
You know how I know it's true?
Because they were talking about me.
>> [laughter] >> Isn't that funny?
>> Alex, let's go.
>> Just a minute >> now.
>> Six minutes away from my mother.
I was 6 years old at the time.
Six days away from my 7th birthday.
Six.
Six. Six.
I always figured that's why they called it the devil's number.
I don't like talking about it much, but I I feel so close to you, like I can tell you anything.
And you'll still love me.
Bye, Alex.
Come back soon.
I don't want you to ever go over to a stranger's house without me again. Do you understand?
>> He's not a stranger.
>> Don't go to anyone's house without me.
>> Why?
>> Come here.
>> I want you to lock this door and don't open it for anyone, including me. Okay.
>> But why?
>> I love you.
Who is it?
Who's there?
Hello.
>> Hi, Amber. I'm sorry I startled you.
Please open the door. We need to talk.
>> My husband's on his way home from work.
He'll be here any minute. You need to go.
>> I just really need to talk to you.
>> You really need to go home now.
Mommy, >> it's okay. Alex, >> I I I know you you keep an extra key in the kitchen, so I I made a copy while you were out. I I hope you don't mind.
>> Just please leave us alone. Okay. But but you know, Amber, I you don't have to worry. I I would never hurt you. I just want to talk.
>> I don't feel like talking. Please go now.
>> Okay. But but we were still we're still friends, right? I I hope this doesn't make things awkward between us.
>> Sure. Yes, of course.
>> Okay.
Okay. Good.
Good. I I'll leave. I'll leave.
Okay.
Oh. Um, I I did I I brought you something. It's right.
>> Yes, I'd love to come in.
Thank you.
Come on. Come on.
>> Thanks for calling the Reynolds. Please leave a message.
>> Amber. Amber, please, if you're there, pick up now.
>> Sorry, Pastor Zach. She's unavailable.
Amber, I need you to pick up the phone right now.
Okay, Amber, I'm going [music] to be there in 5 minutes. I'll be right there.
Thanks for the tip. Don't wait up.
Hey, I got a crazy idea.
You want to get married?
We can do it in the old city church where grandma ma and pops got married. They would like that very much.
You want to?
Yeah.
Me too.
Alex.
Amber. [screaming] >> Amber. Alex.
>> Daddy. Alex.
>> Oh, thank God you're okay. Where is mommy?
>> He took her to the old church.
>> Who took her?
>> It's me in next door.
>> Okay. Come on. Come on. Come on. Come on. Come on.
>> Alex, you had us a little worried.
Where's Amber? I'm going to pick her up right now. If you could watch Alex, that would be great.
>> You know what? Um, it's a little cold out here. How about we go get some hot chocolate? Okay.
Isn't this beautiful?
Come on, there's more.
Grandma used to bring me every Sunday.
This was my classroom.
I I like the stories of Jesus.
They said he loved me, [snorts] but his people didn't. They said I was strange.
Everyone except for Miss Hansen, my Sunday school teacher.
[snorts] She was nice like you.
Then she she got married.
She moved away.
I didn't want to come back here anymore.
They used to chase me down these hallways.
I can I can still No, I can still I can still hear them laughing at me.
I don't know why they didn't like me.
I guess I just didn't fit in.
[panting] Oh yeah.
Imagine what people would think if they saw me here with you. They'd be so jealous.
[laughter] You ready? You ready? Come on.
It's okay. Don't Don't worry. It's okay.
It's okay. You don't have to be scared.
>> Let it go.
Amber, are you okay? Is he hurt you?
>> She doesn't want to be with you. She doesn't want to be with you anymore cuz she doesn't like mean people.
We're going to be happy together. We're going to have a happy life. Go ahead.
Tell him.
Tell him.
Help me.
>> You [snorts] don't want to be with me.
[panting and crying] And nobody does. A You win, Pastor Zach.
You always win.
Go ahead. I'd do it if the tables were turned. There's no witnesses. No one will even know I'm gone.
>> I'm not going to shoot you.
>> Oh, come on. Drop the pastor Act. We both know who you really are.
No, you know who I was. That's not me anymore. God changed me. He can change you, too.
>> You want to change me so badly, you don't even know who I am.
>> Of course I do.
>> Really? [music] What's my name? [screaming] >> I don't think you [music] ever told me.
>> You never asked.
Nobody ever asks.
You didn't care about me. I wasn't a person. I was just a project. Just a another notch on your pulpit.
>> I'm not perfect.
You're right. That doesn't mean that God doesn't love you perfectly.
He knows your name and he loves you.
>> No, he doesn't.
>> He does. I know it doesn't always feel like he does, but it's true. No, he doesn't back.
It's okay.
It's okay.
>> No, no, no.
>> No. No. Nobody died. Run.
[screaming] [music] [panting] >> [panting] [gasps] >> Hey.
Are we getting married today or what?
[panting] Pastor Zach is out of the picture.
[gasps] There's nothing holding us back now.
>> What did you do to Zach? What did you do to him?
Zach.
Zach.
>> [music] [panting] >> Wake up. Make a friend. Come on. Please.
>> [panting] >> Do you think God is mad at me?
Come on. Come on. No. No.
[clears throat] Okay. Come on. Come on. No. Let's breathe. Let's breathe. Deep breathing.
Come on. Keep breathing. Come on. Keep breathing. Keep breathing.
[music] >> [music] [music] [music] >> Rob Thompson is gone.
This is where I'm supposed [music] to celebrate or feel some sense of relief, but I don't. I was right about him, but he was right about me, too. I didn't care [music] about him. I thought I did, but I didn't. Not really.
He was a project [music] to me.
Everyone always has been to some degree.
Do I even know how to love someone for real like Jesus?
Or has my whole life been a show?
[music] You can't keep beating yourself up forever over this.
Don't go.
Let us love you and Amber back to restoration.
>> No, I can't.
How can I teach? How can I tell them to love their neighbors after what I did?
>> And what happened that night was not your fault. You didn't have a choice, Zach.
No, but I made a lot of choices that led up to that.
I didn't love my neighbor.
I'm not a good person. Not good enough to preach.
Neither am I. None of us are. You get that? And we're all in need of God's grace.
>> I'm the pastor.
Not supposed to need his grace.
>> You're not getting into heaven without a brother.
Take it easy, faster.
[music] Break time.
What's up, brother? My name's Jonas.
>> Zack, >> what you got there, Zack? Bologna?
Man, I haven't had a baloney sandwich in years.
You know, I've been watching you, brother. You're the hardest working dude in this place, but I never see you smile or talk to anybody. What's your story?
>> I I don't really have one.
>> I doubt that. We all got a story.
You know what I see when I look at you?
>> No.
>> I see someone who's hurt it. someone who's tried to do the right thing with their life, but uh for some reason you just keep coming up short.
You know, maybe you missed the mark and now you feel hopeless and lost, like God couldn't possibly love you anymore.
Yeah, I felt that way, too.
You know, God doesn't love like we do.
He doesn't disown us. He doesn't cheat on us. He doesn't divorce us when we let him down. His love is greater than that.
>> No, you don't know me. You don't know what I've done. God couldn't use me.
>> Exactly. I'm looking at me and I'm looking at you.
I bet my peanut butter sandwich against your baloney that I've done a lot worse.
And he uses me [music] every day. You don't have to be perfect to be loved by God and to serve him. You just have to be willing and obedient.
Why you telling me this?
>> Because you're my neighbor and God's real big on his kids [music] reaching out to our neighbors.
You just got the call back, brother. The question is, what are you going to do about it?
>> [music] [music] >> Heat. Heat.
[music] Heat. Heat.
[music] Heat. Heat.
[music] >> [music] [music] >> Heat. Heat.
[music] [music] Heat. Heat.
[music] >> [music] [music] >> Heat. Heat.
>> [music] >> Heat. Heat. [music] >> [music] >> Oh wow. [music] Oh wow. [music] Oh, heat, heat.
>> [music] >> Heat. Heat.
Heat [music] [music] up here. [music] >> [music]
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