When Grief Comes Again and Again: Emily Curtis' Story #christianpodcast #christianpodcasts

In this episode of Singing Through Fire, host Lara Silverman continues the Faith in the Furnace series with Emily Curtis, president of ‪@HopeintheMourning‬ compiler of Hope in the Morning: A Hope-Filled Guide Through Grief, and host of the Hope in the Morning radio and podcast. Emily shares the story of her lifelong journey through suffering—from her parents' divorce as a young child and the gift of a loving stepfather to his heartbreaking 39-day battle with pancreatic cancer. She also opens up about losing five babies through miscarriage, the physical and emotional realities of pregnancy loss, and how God met her in seasons of profound grief. Together, Lara and Emily discuss: How to trust God when suffering feels relentless Why grief is not a sign of weak faith The unique pain of miscarriage and pregnancy loss The importance of compassionate community Why some well-meaning words can do more harm than good Postpartum depression, spiritual warfare, and telling ourselves the truth Living with hope while longing for heaven Chapters 00:00 Grief Is Not Sin 00:40 Meet Emily Curtis 02:36 A Father Figure Found 04:31 Cancer Diagnosis Shock 07:31 Baby Loss Amid Grief 10:24 Another Pregnancy Ends 13:06 Facing Death With Hospice 19:48 Singing At His Passing 22:32 Heaven Minded Hope 26:47 Miscarriage Reality Check 30:24 When Losses Compound 33:45 Surrendering the Losses 34:57 When God Feels Mean 36:02 Hands Open in Trust 36:55 Finding a Why 37:34 Grief Is Not Sin 39:08 Memoir and Hope 40:19 Why Pain Sanctifies 47:09 Comforting Others Well 49:58 Faith Without Answers 52:47 No Good Thing Withheld 56:06 Spiritual Warfare and PPD 01:01:45 Does Church Prepare Us 01:06:11 Blessed Are Those Who Mourn 01:08:36 Sweet Suffering Poem 01:11:04 Singing and Farewell Welcome to the Singing Through Fire podcast! I’m your host Lara Silverman, and this is where we: Worship when it hurts Discuss hot takes from the furnace of affliction Explore a biblical theology of suffering with a side of sass and sarcasm From lamentations to laughter, this podcast is for anyone desperate for hope who has ever asked, "Why, Lord, why?” Don’t forget to follow/subscribe because I upload content every week to help other sufferers! To God be the glory! "For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all." 2nd Corinthians 4:17. Resources and Links: Emily's website: https://hopeinthemourning.org Watch the Singing Through Fire podcast on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/5n8y76dn Listen on your favorite podcast streaming platform: https://tinyurl.com/2td8xd9x Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/pu6byepy Listen on Apple podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y3nbfhbf Connect on Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/536k9x8u Connect on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/23v3mdfu Singing Through Fire Book Description: (available in kindle, paperback and audiobook!) Actress, lawyer, singer, and comedian Lara Silverman presents a modern Romeo and Juliet love story in Singing Through Fire, her No. 1 Bestselling Christian faith memoir exploring a life of faith amidst suffering, chronic illness, and deep grief. It is a hilarious and deeply personal account of her faith journey amidst grave suffering, including eight years of debilitating chronic pain, the loss of her career, and the tragic loss of her husband after being married just one year. But with God as the author of her story, Lara’s journey—though marked by suffering and loss—unfolds into an unexpected tale of faith, laughter, love, and a wild hope that refuses to die. It's a story: Where faith, courage, and music conspire against evil Where God's surprising joys are found in deep grief and nonstop loss Where love conquers death and perfect love casts out fear Ideal readers: For romantics looking for a closed door, fantastical (real life) romance For those longing for hope amidst emotional or physical pain For those facing grief after loss of a loved one, singleness, or lack of purpose in marriage For those who fear death For those facing chronic illness For those who want a good laugh reading unfiltered pages of raw heartache and humor For those needing Christian inspiration on how to persevere in suffering BUY LARA SILVERMAN'S #1 Bestselling Book, Singing Through Fire, here: https://tinyurl.com/yyxa87a6 #christianpodcast #christianpodcasts #podcasts #christianpodcasters