How (Not) to Self-Destruct | Esther 5-7

How (Not) to Self-Destruct | Esther 5-7

June 21, 2026 · 40 min

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This episode explores the theme of self-destruction through the story of Haman in the Book of Esther.

There's something in all of us that wants to destroy us. And the terrifying part is — it usually looks like a strength. The Book of Esther introduces us to a man named Haman — one of the most psychologically precise portraits of pride in all of Scripture. He has everything: wealth, power, access, honor. And none of it is enough. Because one man won't bow. What follows is not just a story about an ancient villain. It's a mirror — a portrait of the particular kind of self-destruction that come...

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