James Nolan is a storyteller speaker, author, mentor, and the founder of Pain Through Fire. In three years, James lost his son Tyler, his father-in-law, his wife Rosilie, and his mother—walking through grief that would have silenced most people. Instead, he let God use it. His forthcoming book,
Pain Through Fire into Blessings (releasing late summer/fall 2026), is a 90-day devotional exploring how God uses pain, fire, and blessings throughout Scripture and in our own lives for His Kingdom.
His message is simple and unshakeable: Jesus never promised this life would be easy, but He never leaves us to walk it alone. A lifelong Christian, James has spent decades striving to be the best husband, father, and leader he could be. Through unimaginable loss, his faith in Jesus Christ has not wavered—it has deepened. He is currently pursuing speaking engagements with local churches to share his testimony, continuing his mission of healing himself in the midst of helping others.