David lets his ego overpower him in his desperation to become the new Elder at his uber-puritanical church. Daughter Rachel begins to tire of her dad's piety and is roped in by a boy who happens to have been shunned.
David digs out the church's oldest text in a bid to prove he's Elder material, while interfering in wife Fiona's new business venture. Rachel's attempts to get a mobile end up bringing her closer to the very person she's trying to avoid.
Both David and Rachel receive lessons in dealing with the opposite sex as they struggle to understand what Fiona and Josh want from them, with inspiration coming from unexpected sources.
A shock realisation sees David admit to his private, and unusual, collection of sinful imagery. Aaron struggles as his drawings are adversely interpreted. Rachel is conflicted over Josh, and mixed advice proves unhelpful.
David's attempts to bond with Aaron are impeded by his choice of accommodation on their trip away. Fiona inadvertently submits to temptation. Rachel's determination to advance herself receives multiple setbacks.
Multiple chapters of the Order meet to celebrate a new conversion. David discovers the path to acceptance lies in his faults. Rachel is served life-shattering shocks. Fiona tries to recover from embarrassing herself in front of Andrew.