Plot
Jake (Scott Hennelly) is a bright but socially isolated college student living in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. After the death of his mother, Jake converts to evangelical Christianity, is baptized, and joins a local church. The experience gives him a renewed sense of hope and belonging, though he continues to struggle with loneliness and difficulty forming relationships at college.
Jake's pastor encourages him to join an evangelism internship in Chicago, a summer program focused on helping establish a new church. Although Jake's father is skeptical of the decision, he ultimately allows Jake to go. Upon arriving in Chicago, Jake is introduced to a highly structured environment alongside five other interns. The group follows a demanding routine of worship, training, and personal accountability.
Initially, Jake feels out of place among the other interns, many of whom are lifelong Christians with deep familiarity with scripture. Over time, however, he becomes more confident and is gradually accepted into the group, forming close friendships and gaining a stronger sense of community. As the summer progresses, Jake begins participating in street evangelism, where he encounters a wide range of beliefs and perspectives on faith.
As the summer continues, Jake becomes increasingly committed to his faith and grows particularly focused on speaking in tongues and the urgency of saving those he considers lost. At the same time, he begins to encounter aspects of the church's beliefs and practices that he had not previously been aware of, including harsher views toward outsiders and dissent. Confronted with these contradictions, Jake starts to question the framework provided by his pastor and recognizes the need to determine for himself what he truly believes.
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