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Back to EpisodesHow to Trust God When Life Falls Apart: Sherrie Pilkington Finding God’s Goodness in Suffering | STF Podcast Ep. 35
Description
In this episode, host Lara Silverman continues her Faith in the Furnace series on Singing Through Fire with guest Sherrie Pilkington, a speaker, blogger, podcast host, and founder of Sealed With a Hug, a monthly subscription gift box designed to help people stay connected to grievers. Sherie shares the devastating, unexpected death of her seemingly healthy 52-year-old husband from a massive heart attack after a minor car accident, and describes the shock, silence, anger, lament, and fear of not being able to trust God again.
She recounts how God met her through worship, His presence, and a message she sensed in her spirit: “Some things simply belong to me,” which helped her release her “why” questions. Sherie discusses identity beyond roles, the coexistence of grief and joy through gratitude, finding purpose through her blog and podcast, and the faith-based mission of Sealed With a Hug.
Chapters
00:00 Why Questions and Trust
00:19 Show Intro and Guest
02:42 Her Loss Story Begins
05:33 Accident and Hospital Rush
09:34 Silence Then Raw Prayer
13:38 Worship and God Downloads
16:00 Some Things Belong
22:42 Identity After Widowhood
26:41 Gods Faithfulness in Death
32:54 Cross and Daily Surrender
35:54 Pride and Surrender
36:57 Upside Down Kingdom
38:51 Why God Uses Suffering
39:40 Joy and Peace in Pain
40:34 Book Promo Singing Through Fire
41:44 Fighting for Joy
45:51 Discerning Gods Voice
48:41 Struggle Well Like Job
50:25 What God Knows Best
54:06 No Good Thing Withheld
56:57 Surprising Mercies and Gifts
59:24 Redemption Through Ministry
01:03:30 Eternity and New Purpose
01:06:19 Sealed With a Hug
01:09:02 Final Encouragement
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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?”
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"For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all." 2nd Corinthians 4:17.