An orphan girl, a golden crown, and a kingdom hanging in the balance. "Esther for Such a Time" tells the whole book of Esther — the great feast in Susa, Hadassah in the citadel, the scepter of favor — through whispers at the palace gate and the shadow of Haman.

Sackcloth at the gate, courage for such a time as this, the golden scepter extended, and joy at the feast of lots. Produced with AI assistance, and a human reviewed the script and audio before publishing.

In this episode:
0:00:00 — The King's Great Feast in Susa
0:28:33 — Queen Vashti and the Broken Banqueting Hall
0:56:54 — Hadassah in the Citadel of Susa
1:25:48 — The Year of Sweet Fragrance and Quiet Grace
1:47:29 — The Scepter of Favor and the Crown of Gold
2:10:37 — Whispers in the Shadow of the Palace Gate
2:34:16 — The Shadow of Haman and the Unbending Knee
2:57:55 — The Casting of Lots and the Cruel Decree
3:20:54 — Sackcloth at the Gate and the Bitter Cry
3:43:56 — For Such a Time as This
4:00:21 — The Golden Scepter
4:16:06 — The First Banquet
4:31:51 — The Sleepless Night and the Table of Truth
4:58:41 — The Light of Dawn and the Feast of Joy

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