Ep 2. Jesus is Awesome
- TV-14
- July 4, 2010
- 29 min
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7.0 (83)
Rev. is a comedy series that follows Reverend Adam Smallbone, the vicar of St. Saviour's, a struggling inner-city church in London. In season 1 episode 2, titled "Jesus is Awesome," Reverend Adam faces several challenges as he tries to juggle the demands of his ministry with the needs of his family.
The episode starts with Adam trying to lead a successful outreach program to attract new members to the church. However, the church's makeshift cafe, which sells sandwiches and coffee, is not exactly a hit with the local community. Adam's attempts to make the church more relevant and accessible to the surrounding area are not going smoothly.
Meanwhile, Adam's wife, Alex, is frustrated with their home life. She is trying to work from home while looking after their young daughter, Rosa, but is finding it difficult with the constant interruptions. Adam is also struggling to find a balance between his work and family life, and when he tells Alex that he needs to go back to the church, she becomes upset.
Adam's best friend, Colin, who is also a vicar, comes to visit him and offers his support and some much-needed advice. Colin suggests that Adam needs to find a way to connect with his congregation on a personal level and to make the church a community hub. He also reminds Adam that he needs to take care of his relationship with Alex and his family if he wants to be an effective leader in the church.
As Adam reflects on Colin's words, he realizes that his ministry needs a "wow factor" to attract new members. Adam comes up with an idea to hold a rock concert in the church. He enlists the help of a local band and proceeds to organize the event.
On the day of the concert, things don't go as planned, and Adam's faith is tested when he has to deal with a mishap that threatens to derail the entire event. However, he manages to rally his congregation and the local community to pull together and make the concert a success. In the end, the concert helps to bring the community together and gets people excited about the church.
Overall, "Jesus is Awesome" is a heartwarming episode that explores the challenges that come with balancing work and family life. It also touches on the struggles that many churches face as they try to connect with the local community. The episode is filled with humor, warmth, and a deep sense of compassion, making it a must-watch for fans of the series.