Singing Through the Fire: Lara Silverman on Chronic Illness, Surrender, Love, and a Theology of Suffering
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Singing Through the Fire: Lara Silverman on Chronic Illness, Surrender, Love, and a Theology of Suffering
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Ep 135 // Singing Through the Fire: Lara Silverman on Chronic Illness, Surrender, Love, and a Theology of Suffering
What happens when it seems God opens the door to your dream job…and then, the door slams shut?
Lara Silverman—a Stanford-educated lawyer, jazz singer, actress, and now author—was on the cusp of a thriving career when a rare neurological illness left her largely bedridden. In this raw and hope-filled conversation, Lara shares her powerful journey through suffering, surrender, and a breathtaking love story with her late husband, Matt.
With honesty, humor, and deep faith, Lara invites us to wrestle with the hard questions: Why does a good God allow suffering? How do you keep hope alive when healing doesn’t come? Can beauty really rise from ashes?
Her new memoir, Singing Through the Fire, is not just a story—it’s a testimony of courage, intimacy with Jesus, and a love that even death cannot extinguish.
Key Takeaways:- Surrender in the Valley: What Lara learned when God asked her to release her dream job and later her health.
- Theology of Suffering: Why prosperity gospel clichés don’t hold up in the face of chronic illness—and what Scripture really says.
- A Holy Love Story: How God brought Matt into her life at the height of her illness, and the eternal hope their marriage continues to embody.
- Finding God’s Intimacy in Pain: How surrender opened space for Lara to experience God’s presence in powerful ways.
- Eternal Perspective: Why heaven reframes our questions about love, loss, and the goodness of God.
Quotable Quotes:“Trust me in confusion. Trust me when this doesn’t make sense.” – Lara Silverman“The story never ends in tragedy. Sometimes the redemption just takes until eternity.” – Lara Silverman“A wild and holy hope is what God offers—even in the middle of suffering.” – Megan NilsenResources & Links:
- Buy Lara’s Memoir → Singing Through the Fire (Available now on Amazon)
- Follow Lara Silverman on Instagram: @singingthroughfire_author
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- Website: meganbnilsen.com
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