In this episode, we talk with 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. Her life took yet another unexpected turn when she met and married the love of her life, only for him to pass away from a terminal illness shortly afterward.

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. She continues to explore the themes of why God allows suffering, our true goal as Christians to desire heaven, and maintaining joy in the midst of incredible sadness.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Facing Adversity: The Illness That Changed Everything
01:00 The Journey of Faith Through Suffering
01:15 Finding Joy in Creativity Amidst Grief
04:16 Love and Loss: The Story of Laura's Husband
07:03 Creating Together: The Silverman Show
08:43 Creative Expressions in Suffering
11:21 The Role of Creativity in Healing
14:01 Finding Joy Amidst Grief
17:25 Current Projects and Future Aspirations
22:46 Lessons from Suffering and Trusting God

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