Episode 55: Esther Intro and Chapter 1 — Bright Star

2026-01-19

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Season 4 is here, and it’s time for a brand-new Bible adventure! In this episode, we zoom way back in time to a huge empire called Persia—full of fancy palaces, endless parties, and a king who loved being in charge. But behind all the sparkle and gold, something wasn’t quite right…We’re introducing the book of Esther, a true story from the Bible about God’s people living far from home—and a girl whose name means star. ✨ At first, Esther is nowhere to be seen, but the stage is being set in a big way. A powerful king makes a shocking decision, a brave queen say...

Season 4 is here, and it’s time for a brand-new Bible adventure! In this episode, we zoom way back in time to a huge empire called Persia—full of fancy palaces, endless parties, and a king who loved being in charge. But behind all the sparkle and gold, something wasn’t quite right…

We’re introducing the book of Esther, a true story from the Bible about God’s people living far from home—and a girl whose name means star. ✨ At first, Esther is nowhere to be seen, but the stage is being set in a big way. A powerful king makes a shocking decision, a brave queen says one very important word (“no”), and suddenly the entire kingdom is turned upside down.

Grab your listening ears, get cozy, and step into a story full of drama, danger, and a mystery that’s just getting started… 👀

Podcast Questions:

How many provinces made up the Persian Empire?
What was King Ahasuerus also known as?
Who was the King's wife?

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