Ep 2. The Good Samaritan

Miles Finer, an atheist and podcaster, continues to receive mysterious friend suggestions on his social media account that he believes are being sent by a divine being. In episode 2 of God Friended Me, titled "The Good Samaritan," Miles receives a friend suggestion for a woman named Cara Bloom, who happens to work for an online magazine called "The Revelator."

Miles decides to follow up on the suggestion and meets with Cara and her editor, Evan, to pitch a story about the friend suggestions he has been receiving. Evan is skeptical and dismisses Miles' claims, but Cara is intrigued and agrees to help him investigate. Together, they investigate the latest friend suggestion, a man named John Dove, who seems to be in desperate need of help.

As Miles and Cara investigate John's story, they discover that he is homeless and has been living on the streets for years. He is an artist and was scammed by a fellow artist who stole all of his work and left him with nothing. He has been struggling ever since and is in dire need of a break.

Miles and Cara decide to help John by setting up a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for him to get back on his feet and start creating art again. They also help him reconnect with his estranged daughter, who is shocked to discover her father's situation and agrees to help him in any way she can.

Meanwhile, Miles' father, Reverend Arthur Finer, is dealing with his own crisis of faith. He has been struggling with the fact that his son, whom he had raised as a Christian, is now an atheist and has become the subject of ridicule in his congregation. He confides in his friend and colleague, Reverend Andrew Carver, about his struggles and the two men bond over their shared experiences.

As the episode progresses, Miles continues to receive friend suggestions and becomes more convinced than ever that there is a higher power at work behind the mysterious social media messages. He and Cara continue to investigate the suggestions and help those in need, all while Miles' own faith is tested at every turn.

"The Good Samaritan" is a heartwarming episode that explores the themes of faith, kindness, and the importance of helping those in need. It is a testament to the power of human connection and the ability of strangers to become friends in times of need. Fans of the show will be delighted by the continued growth and development of the characters, as well as the ongoing mystery of the divine friend suggestions.