In this episode of Singing Through Fire, Lara Silverman delves into the concept of Christ's upside-down kingdom and how it contrasts with worldly values. She emphasizes that while society celebrates strength, independence, and personal ambition, Christ's teachings flip these ideals on their head, promoting values like meekness, mourning, and self-denial. The episode aims to prepare Christians for inevitable suffering by realigning their perspective to see trials as opportunities for growth and deeper faith. Lara shares personal anecdotes, scripture references, and theological insights to provide comfort and hope to those questioning God's plans during their hardships. She concludes with a promise of further exploration into the reasons behind suffering in the next episode.

*Chapters*
00:00 Introduction: Embracing the Confusion
00:27 Welcome to Singing Through Fire
01:04 The Upside-Down Kingdom
01:55 Personal Journey and Realizations
03:34 Scriptural Foundations of Suffering
04:58 Living with an Eternal Perspective
05:15 The Beatitudes and Upside-Down Principles
07:26 Trusting God's Plan Amidst Suffering
14:06 Examples of Faith in Suffering
22:33 Conclusion: Preparing for the Next Episode

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PODCAST DESCRIPTION:

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.