This was a genuinely well done episode and story arc. I really like the overall message of Bode, I find his openness heartwarming and important. As all the best Simpsons episodes are, and great art in general, this story is very much of the moment and encapsulates the culture well. Exclusivity and tribalism are problems in America and the church right now, and Pete Holmes, who not only plays Bode but also wrote the script, tackles these issues very well with frequently hilarious results. I love how effectively he injects his own Christian upbringing and philosophy into this story; the characterizations ring all the truer because of it. He uses various characters to brilliant effect, particularly Lisa, whose own struggles with doubt and religion I've always found relatable, and also Ned, whose dogmatism I've disliked as the show has progressed in years, but who started out as a sincere and loving neighbor. This is one of the first episodes in a while that was not only funny, but poignant. Bode's is a Christian ethos I can ardently support despite my own lack of faith.