Meanwhile, Carl, who has been reading the Bible and Book of Mormon, is eager to be baptized and begins taking lessons from the missionaries.

In this time, the missionaries learn that Louis once was a preacher who lost his congregation due to alcoholism and that Holly—a struggling actress—acted in a few adult movies, her parents back home discovering and cutting off contact with her as a result.

Carl digs up his weapon and hunts down the man responsible for Todd's death with fellow gang members.

In a mid-credits scene, Louis preaches a lively sermon to a packed congregation in a meetinghouse that he acquired from a widow.

"[3] Jeff Shannon of The Seattle Times gave the film 3/4 stars, called it, "upright and thoughtful," and praised the production quality, "noble purpose," and screenwriting.

[4] Sean P. Means of The Salt Lake Tribune praised Dutcher himself, the story, cinematography, and cast (Serricchio in particular).

[5] Jeff Vice of Deseret News gave the film 3.5/5 stars, and praised the performances of Serrcchio, Emmers, and Stephens, the cinematography, writing, and the soundtrack.

[6] Carol Cling of The Las Vegas Review-Journal gave the film a C+, criticizing the pace and message of Dutcher's writing, had mixed feeling on the character development, and praised Serricchio's performance.