133 – Finding Joy in the Fire with Lara Silverman
What does it look like to find joy in suffering when God doesn’t change your circumstances?
In this episode of the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy chats with Lara Silverman, author of Singing Through the Fire, host of the Singing Through Fire podcast, and a former federal prosecutor whose life changed dramatically when a rare neurological illness left her bedridden.
Lara shares how God has sustained her through the loss of her health, her dream career, and her husband, Matt, and how He has taught her that His grace is truly sufficient. Her story reminds us that joy doesn’t mean ignoring grief or pretending suffering doesn’t hurt. It means learning to trust that God is still present, still working, and still worthy of our praise in the middle of it.
In this episode, Missy and Lara discuss:
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Why Christians need a biblical understanding of suffering before difficult seasons come
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How God can use suffering to bring Him glory and advance the Gospel
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The danger of believing that unanswered healing means someone does not have enough faith
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How Lara learned to experience real joy while grieving tremendous loss
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Why God’s grace is sufficient, even when circumstances do not change
Lara also shares how God redeemed skills from the legal career she lost and is now using them through writing, podcasting, interviewing others, and sharing the Gospel from her own home.
Her encouragement for anyone walking through a difficult season is simple but powerful: do not overwhelm yourself by looking too far ahead. Trust God for the grace you need today and cling to His strength moment by moment.
Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him!
Connect with Lara:
Website: Lara Silverman
Book: Singing Through the Fire
Podcast: Singing Through Fire Podcast
Connect with Missy:
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Welcome Friends!
My name is Missy, and I love Jesus!
I am a Christ-follower, wife, mom, author, speaker, Colson Fellow, and host of the Bold Faith Now podcast. My heart is to encourage believers to live boldly for Jesus in a world that often tells us to stay quiet, blend in, or keep our faith tucked safely in the shadows.
Through writing, speaking, and podcasting, I help believers grow in bold faith, stand firm in truth, and view the world through a biblical worldview. Because following Jesus was never meant to be passive. It is a call to shine His light, speak truth with grace, and take the next obedient step.
My prayer is simple: to point others to Jesus, encourage bold faith, and remind believers that now is the time to live courageously for Him. Join the Bold Faith community and listen to the podcast for encouragement to live out your faith with conviction, clarity, and courage.
