In this episode of Renown, we dive into the book of Esther—the only book in the Bible where God’s name is never mentioned, yet His providence is everywhere. We trace the storyline from Queen Vashti to Esther’s rise, Haman’s murderous plot, and the unlikely reversal that saves God’s people and establishes the feast of Purim. Along the way we explore how Esther points us to Jesus as our intercessor, how God redeems the failures of Saul through Mordecai and Esther, and what “for such a time as this” means for our own callings today. Join us as we talk courage, fasting, faithfulness, and trusting God’s timing when He seems silent.

In this episode of Renown, we walk through Ezra and Nehemiah as the last great history books before the New Testament—tracing the return from exile, the three waves back to Jerusalem, and the rebuilding of the temple and the city walls in the face of fierce opposition. We dig into the leadership and prayer lives of Ezra and Nehemiah, how God used pagan kings to fulfill His promises, and where these stories point us straight to Jesus. Along the way, we press into discipleship themes of courage, perseverance, repentance, and the hope God holds out even when His people have blown it.

In this episode of Renown, Tobin, Josh, and Matt walk through 1 & 2 Chronicles and show how these often-overlooked books point straight to Jesus and the gospel. They unpack the difference between Kings and Chronicles, the hope given to a discouraged post-exilic people, and how the genealogies trace God's covenant faithfulness all the way to Christ. Along the way, they highlight stories like Manasseh’s radical repentance, Jehoshaphat’s dependence on God, and the unnamed faithful who abandoned comfort to follow the Lord. The guys press into themes of heart posture, obedience, costly discipleship, and worship as warfare, calling listeners to count the cost and follow Jesus with undivided hearts today.