<p>In this episode, we zoom into the royal palace of Persia, where things are a little… awkward. There’s a king with big feelings, an empty throne, and a plan to find a brand-new queen. Enter a young girl with a secret name, a caring cousin, and a whole lot of waiting. Beauty treatments? Fancy robes? Whispers in palace hallways? Yep—all of that happens here.</p><p>But beneath the glitter and crowns, something <em>much bigger</em> is going on. Why does Esther have to stay hidden? And how did an ordinary girl end up wearing a crown? 👑</p><p><strong>Podcast Questions:</strong></p><ol><li><p>   Who was Mordecai&#39;s cousin?</p></li><li><p>   Who took a special interest in Esther before she met the king?</p></li><li><p>    What did Esther&#39;s name mean in Persian?</p></li></ol><p><strong>Recommended Resources</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.readkaleidoscope.com/collections/yoto"><u>⁠Kaleidoscope + Yoto⁠</u></a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.readkaleidoscope.com/collections/single-book-options/products/30-off-bright-star-the-story-of-esther"><u>A Bright Star: The Story of Esther</u></a></p></li><li><p>Follow us:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/readkaleidoscope"> <u>⁠Instagram⁠</u></a> |<a href="https://www.facebook.com/read.kaleidoscope.bible"> <u>⁠Facebook⁠</u></a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Leave Us a Review!</strong></p><p>One of the best ways that you can support this podcast is by rating and reviewing us! If you enjoy this podcast and want others to hear it, please take a moment to review us. It really does help!</p><p><em>Editing and support by </em><a href="http://thegoodpodcast.co/"><u>⁠</u><em>The Good Podcast Co.</em></a><br></p>