Episode 16: Esther - Women of the Bible Series

Send a textWe are so excited to be back!  It's been a few months since we've recorded an episode of Car Chat Podcast. In the intro, Jamy shares that her husband, Todd, was in a catostrophic car accident in July that Jamy has been by his side in recovery. God has been so faithful. But, we have missed having these conversations and sharing them with you. Here's episode 16 and we are talking about ESTHER!  It's easy to romanticize the highlights of her life without having the full context in view. Through our conversation, we will focus on the entirety of her life and all the ways she bravely embraced her circumstances and grew into a woman of purpose and influence.She is a lot like me.Who God was to her, he is to you and me. Who was she? Esther:1. had grit in challenging circumstances.2. was more than her beauty.3. lived brave.We pray it encourages you.Love,Amy and JamyDISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Episode 16 ~ Esther*See episode description in the show notes. Review the book of Esther for her story.1. What did you learn for the first time about Esther? What surprised you about her?2. Even though He is not named in the book of Esther, God’s presence and intervention is a major theme of the book of Esther. What are some ways you can see this truth in the stories of the book?3. Esther’s life wasn’t an easy fairy tale. Now that we’ve looked at the story a bit deeper, what are the biggest struggles she must have had in her day-to-day life? Can you relate to any of them?4. Consider the progression of Esther’s courage in chapter 4. Why was she finally able to step out in such a courageous way and confront the king?5. To you, what makes Esther a hero?6. God reversed Haman’s plans through Esther’s courage. What are some “reversals” that you would like to see in your life? What have you learned that encourages you in these issues?7. Review the three descriptions from the podcast and discuss which one resonates the most with you. Esther:· Had grit in challenging circumstances.· Was more than her beauty.· Lived brave.8. Where are the places God is asking you to trust Him and be brave?9. “Esther is one of us. Who God is to her, He is to me.” Who was God to Esther? What does that mean to you in your life today?Let's stay connect: IG: @amyruthpetersen @jamyfisherproduced by: 4110 Ministries, LLC