A veteran performer who plays the role of the conflicted yet ultimately complicit father figure.

When a character makes a wrong choice (e.g., Fireproof when Caleb looks at internet temptation), pause the movie. Ask yourself: When have I done that? Lord, use me to stop that pattern today.

: The core of the film is Carla's desperate fear of a broken home. Her actions, while taboo, are presented as a misguided sacrifice to maintain a sense of normalcy and keep her parents together.

The protagonist in Use Me to Stay Faithful is crafted to subvert the archetype of the "perfect Christian." They are flawed, cynical, and exhausted.

The middle act drags slightly. There’s a subplot about Marcus’s gym buddy (a hilarious but distracting comedian cameo) that feels like it belongs in a different movie. Also, the final resolution is deliberately ambiguous—some will call it brave; I called my ex after watching it, so be warned. It haunts you.