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In this episode of Singing Through Fire, Lara Silverman asks a question many hurting Christians have wrestled with: Is God really near when our hearts are breaking? Drawing from Psalm 34:18, she explores what the Bible says about God's presence in suffering and shares how He has faithfully comforted her through some of life's darkest seasons. From losing her dream career after developing a rare neurological illness to spending three years bedridden and later grieving the death of her husband, Matt, Lara offers personal stories of God's timely encouragement through Scripture, the Holy Spirit's gentle whisper, and the support of fellow believers. She closes by encouraging listeners to cling to God's Word, resist discouragement, and trust that Christ is with them in the fire—even when life doesn't unfold the way they hoped. Chapters 00:00 Heartbreak Questions 00:43 Prayer and Promise 01:12 Psalm 34 18 Explained 03:00 God With Us Scriptures 04:45 Furnace in Daniel 06:41 How God Speaks 09:21 Receipts and Diary 10:15 Dream Job Lost 12:45 Bedridden Comforts 18:07 Book and Hope Plug 19:17 Grief After Loss 24:00 When God Feels Silent 27:16 Practical Next Steps 30:58 Intimacy Through Suffering 32:36 Final Timely Encouragement 34:31 Closing and Sendoff 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: 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