Pastor Alison and Pastor Kent are away this week, so joining Jon and Melinda on this week's episode is Pastor Ron McClung.

Esther 4 tells the story of what happens when someone on the inside is forced to decide whether they'll use their access to protect themselves or to protect other people. After Haman's decree to destroy the Jewish people is announced, Mordecai tears his clothes, puts on sackcloth and ashes, and mourns at the king's gate. Esther – safe inside the palace – must decide whether she'll let the suffering outside the walls interrupt the comfort and security she's found within them.