Esther and Ruth are powerful narratives of outsiders—women who, despite living in patriarchal societies, rose to lead and inspire the faith of their people. Esther, a Jew in exile within a hostile empire, and Ruth, a Gentile navigating life in a Jewish culture, both embody what it means to live faithfully from the margins. Their stories reveal how courage, conviction, and trust in God can not only sustain but empower individuals to influence communities and shape spiritual legacies.