The Lead Podcast

When God steps in: turning opposition into opportunity

The Lead Podcast

Show Notes

In Part 3 of her series on the Book of Esther, Amy Orr-Ewing unpacks a powerful moment of divine intervention—when God turns the plans of the enemy upside down. Haman may have schemed against Esther and the Jewish people, but his downfall was set in motion by something far greater than human strategy. Through this episode, Amy explores how God works behind the scenes to bring justice, the dangers of unchecked pride, and the hope we can hold onto when facing opposition in our own lives.

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