This Ain’t Your Mama’s Women’s Ministry

2025-04-10

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 a...

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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