Love Begins at Home

Pastor Peter Johnson and the young men in his congregation are infiltrated by a man with a potent power of suggestions. The families of the congregation won’t be the same after he’s done with them.
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Tony runs away after the birthday celebration, and Blake sends a message to Devon to go look for him. Devon and Tony get closer.
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7/12/22
The Sunday sermon has at last arrived, bringing together all the men and boys of Peter Johnson’s congregation. Will Blake’s plan to thwart Tanner’s demonic influence work, or will Peter give in to his secret desires?
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7/21/23
Tanner helps the Russos celebrate Tony's birthday by joining in Russo family traditions, including gift-giving, birthday spankings, and letting the birthday boy get the first bites of cake and ice cream.
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3/23/22
The Sacred Circle Summary: The young men of the church meet Tanner and commit to the Love Begins at Home Program. Peter feels uncomfortable.
4,659
9/6/21
Tanner visits Peter at home to get information on the boys and their families. Blake has a strange encounter.
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9/24/21
The cat has told Blake that Tanner is evil and that he's been manipulating the men of his father's congregation. But if Blake is going to challenge Tanner's power, he's going to have to be willing to make a sacrifice. How far will Blake go to save his dad?
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3/29/23
The planning for the Love Begins at Home program takes an unusual turn. Peter and Blake discuss their concerns about Tanner.
5,597
9/8/21
Tanner visits the Russo family to celebrate Tony’s birthday. Tony has difficulty getting the lawn mowed.
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3/13/22
Tanner visits Peter at his home and the two enjoy a couple glasses of whiskey as they talk about their time at seminary. The mood changes when Blake comes home from work and tries alcohol for the first time.
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8/5/22
Jiang accepts an offer from Tanner but discovers it comes with some hidden costs. A run-in with an angry boyfriend gives him the opportunity to test his own powers of persuasion.
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10/18/22