Could you keep your creative spark even when facing life's darkest moments?

If you've ever faced a season of suffering and wondered how your faith and your creative career could possibly survive, this episode will inspire you and give you the motivation you need to overcome any challenge.

Our guest in this episode is Lara Silverman, a lawyer, singer / actress and author who has dealt with some of the most devastating losses imaginable - yet maintained her trust in God and her joy in creative work.

Lara Silverman is a bestselling Christian author, lawyer, jazz singer, and comedic actress. In 2018, Lara was working with high-profile law firms and was ascending in her career when a life-threatening illness suddenly turned her life upside-down.
Even as she remains mostly bedridden today, she anchors her unwavering hope in God and has continued to exercise her creative gifts in various projects, including writing her memoir, Singing Through Fire in August 2025.

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Feeling like you have too much on your plate, yet nothing impactful is happening?

This feeling of overwhelm is common among faith-conscious creators who want to make a lasting impact on the world and their industries, yet feel like they are spread too thin to make a difference.

In this Creator Checkup excerpt, we'll explore how keeping your mind fixed on the right things - the spiritual focus that God makes available to you - will help you maintain your creative drive even when distractions and struggles try to knock you off your game.

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Torn between marketing your work because you know it's valuable, and feeling judged because it's not specifically "ministry?"

In this honest and insightful conversation, Jake Doberenz—writer, podcast producer, and founder of Theophany Media—joins Allen C. Paul to unpack what it really means to promote your work with purpose and integrity.

You’ll discover:

• Why self-promotion doesn’t have to feel selfish when it’s rooted in stewardship
• How to balance humility with confidence in your creative calling
• The mindset shift that helps Christian creatives share their gifts without guilt
• Practical ways to talk about your work without crossing your spiritual boundaries

If you’ve ever asked yourself “Can I sell and still serve God?”—this episode will help you find peace, clarity, and the courage to show up fully as the creator you were made to be.

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Jake Doberenz is a writer, speaker, and podcast producer who just wants people to focus on Jesus—not all the other stuff. He hosts Christianity Without Compromise, a show that points back to a Jesus-centric faith. Jake writes both Christian non-fiction and middle grade fiction, combining thoughtful theology with creative storytelling. He holds two degrees in Biblical and Theological Studies.

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