Roar Rising

Heather Sudbrock

Resist the lies. Reclaim your voice. Rise in your calling. This is the podcast for Christian content creators, authors, podcasters, and entrepreneurs seeking to raise their roar and impact nations while creating an income that supports the ministries they are called to fund. If you are ready to break out of silence, fear, and spiritual stagnation, step boldly into your God-given message, voice, and platform to grow a Kingdom business. Each episode will lead you in wisdom, understanding, and activation to take the next steps to succeed. In our solo episodes, Heather delivers biblical truth, business strategy to activate your calling, and shake you free from comfort zones that keep you from scaling to the next level of growth. In guest masterclasses and interviews, you'll hear real stories of wilderness-to-promised-land journeys from those who've faced opposition, found their voice, and built powerful Kingdom businesses and platforms. You'll learn what to do—and what to avoid—on your way to building your platform and purpose. Join the Roar Rising Collective inside our Resist and Roar Community and get hands-on mentorship, visibility training, income-generating strategy, and spiritual breakthrough by learning how to create and launch podcasts and offers that work together and how to scale them to create impact and bring in high-ticket income. Join us here: https://www.resistandroar.com/ It's time to resist the darkness and raise your roar!

  1. 141: If God Said Yes, Why Do The Doors Keep Closing?

    20 HRS AGO

    141: If God Said Yes, Why Do The Doors Keep Closing?

    In this conversation, I talk about what it feels like to hit rejection and closed doors in your creative work, and why that moment is not a verdict on who you are. I share how easy it is to spiral after a no, a ghost, a decline, or a door that just will not open, and I reframe it like this: a closed door is information. It is feedback. It is not identity. It is not proof that you are behind, unqualified, or "not called." We also walk through how to interpret closed doors through a Kingdom lens. Sometimes a closed door is protection. Sometimes it is redirection. Sometimes it is simply timing. And instead of forcing what is not opening, I encourage you to slow down and discern. I give practical next steps for navigating rejection without collapsing into it, including trusting God's timing, using peace as a guide, and doing fruit tests to confirm whether a path is producing what it should. The goal is not to pretend rejection does not hurt. The goal is to keep your footing, stay faithful, and keep moving with wisdom. If you are ready to stop guessing and start building a simple but effective plan to sell your book, join The 7 Day Book Sales Reset HERE   00:00 Facing Rejection and Closed Doors 02:39 Understanding the Spiral of Self-Doubt 05:16 Reframing Closed Doors as Protection 07:41 Closed Doors as Redirection and Preparation 10:27 Practical Steps for Navigating Closed Doors 13:13 The Importance of Trusting God's Timing 15:53 The Peace and Fruit Tests 18:23 The Spiral Interruption Plan 21:17 Recognizing and Responding to Triggers 23:40 The Power of Faithfulness and Persistence 26:10 Invitation to the Seven Day Book Sale Reset

    35 min
  2. You Might Also Like: The Oprah Podcast

    20 HRS AGO · BONUS

    You Might Also Like: The Oprah Podcast

    Introducing Growing Your Passion into a Business with Oprah and Jürgen Ingels from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast Oprah speaks with global entrepreneur, tech pioneer and venture capitalist Jürgen Ingels to discuss what it takes to start a successful business as detailed in his book "Start, Grow, Sell: 50 Tips for Entrepreneurial Greatness." During this lively discussion, Jürgen shares the concrete and practical lessons he learned during his own entrepreneurial journey - which also apply to all aspects of our daily lives. Including how to take an idea from startup to success, how to focus your talents, find investors and build the right team. We hear from entrepreneurs with questions for Mr. Ingels including a woman named Sanna who was inspired to leave the corporate world to open her dream clothing store Happy on Main in Concord, MA after overcoming a personal challenge. Also Shark Tank alum Ashley whose company Tones of Melanin makes stylish athleisure for students and graduates of HBCUs - or historically Black colleges and universities. Also Shark Tank alum Ashley whose company Tones of Melanin makes stylish athleisure for students and graduates of HBCUs - or historically Black colleges and universities. BUY THE BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Start-Grow-Sell-Entrepreneurial-Greatness/dp/9401474133 00:00:00 - Welcome Jürgen Ingels, author of “Start, Grow, Sell” 00:04:50 - Jürgen’s first business venture 00:10:20 - Jürgen’s work ethic 00:11:40 - Jürgen changed payment systems 00:15:00 - Biggest business mistakes 00:18:30 - Going the extra mile 00:23:50 - Drive revenue and scale 00:28:20 - Keep your word 00:31:20 - 3 tips for scaling your business 00:34:40 - Entrepreneurs: better after 40 00:35:38 - Passion is crucial 00:37:30 - Always ask why 00:43:30 - Jürgen’s definition of a well lived life Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. 140: The New Way to Sell Your Book: Build a Simple System That Creates Consistent Sales

    FEB 4

    140: The New Way to Sell Your Book: Build a Simple System That Creates Consistent Sales

    In this episode, I want you to hear this clearly: stalled book sales don't mean you wrote a bad book. It usually means you don't have a clear marketing system that consistently brings new readers in and guides them toward buying. So many authors pour their whole heart into writing, then hope the book will "do the rest." But books don't sell themselves on hope. They sell when you build a simple, repeatable path that helps the right readers find you, trust you, and take the next step. Here's what I'm teaching you today: • Your book is not the whole journey. It's part of the journey. • Your job is to build the path around the book so your audience doesn't get lost. • Trust and authority come from consistent engagement, before and after your book is published. I break book marketing into three phases, because the strategy needs to match where you are: • Before publishing: build the platform, clarify the message, start the list, and create demand early • After publishing: keep momentum with consistent traffic, audience nurturing, and a clear next step • When sales are struggling: stop guessing, rebuild the system, and create a funnel that brings fresh readers in every week The biggest shift I want you to make is this: don't market the book as the product. Market the outcome your reader gets because of the book. When you position transformation, not just pages, your marketing gets clearer, your content gets easier to create, and your sales become sustainable. And yes, this applies whether you write fiction or nonfiction. Fiction authors, you're building relationship, identity, and belonging with your reader. Nonfiction authors, you're building trust, authority, and clarity around the problem you solve. Different angles, same system. If you're a published author and you want to learn the new way to sell your book with a simple funnel and a real system (without burning out on constant launches), get on my waitlist now. You'll be first notified when it launches. JOIN HERE

    29 min
  4. 139: Identity Before Assignment: Abide First, Build Second

    JAN 28

    139: Identity Before Assignment: Abide First, Build Second

    In this conversation, we're wrestling through identity, purpose, and belonging in a way that keeps bringing us back to one core truth: our identity is not rooted in what we do, what we've built, or what we've achieved. Our identity is rooted in who we are in Christ, and who we are with Him. We're reminded that obedience is not an add-on to faith; it's the evidence of it. And the more we abide in Jesus, the more we recognize that purpose is not something we manufacture; it's something we discover in relationship. We don't find clarity by striving harder. We find clarity by staying close. As we examine Scripture, we see this pattern repeated again and again: identity precedes assignment. God doesn't hand people a calling first and hope they figure out who they are later. He establishes belonging, then He entrusts responsibility. When we understand that we belong to God, it reshapes how we make decisions, what we say yes to, and what we can finally release. Our "why" gets purified. Our motives get exposed. Our pace changes. Our ambition gets reordered under His Lordship. Ultimately, this conversation is our call back to the center: a deeper relationship with Jesus. Not using Him to fuel our goals, but yielding our goals to His leadership. Because when Jesus is Lord, we don't have to chase identity. We live from it. If you want to go deeper with me, join the waitlist for my newest offer for Christian writers and authors: • 7 minutes a day • 7 days • 7 trainings • The old way of selling books is dead. • Learn the framework for repeatable book sales beyond Amazon. Join here If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone you think it will encourage and uplift. And be sure to follow me on Instagram at Resist and Roar for more faith-filled business leadership, plus support for writers and Christian authors who want consistent book sales. I'd love to hear from you. Feel free to DM me your thoughts on the podcast, or send over your prayer requests.

    16 min
  5. 138: How to Trust God and Still Handle Real Life

    JAN 21

    138: How to Trust God and Still Handle Real Life

    In this episode, I'm breaking down what it actually means to set your mind on the Spirit in Romans 8. Because I think a lot of believers feel this tension. We want to be spiritually minded, but we also have real responsibilities. Work, family, bills, decisions, pressure. And sometimes it can feel like choosing the Spirit means neglecting real life. I'm going to talk about why that's not what Scripture is saying. Being spiritually minded isn't escapism. It's learning to live from obedience and trust in God while still showing up faithfully in what He's already put in your hands. We're going to look at what's actually governing your decisions, how to balance faith with practical responsibility, and why living from the Spirit produces peace and purpose.   Chapters 00:00 Understanding Romans 8: Setting Our Mind on the Spirit 10:54 Living in the Spirit: Balancing Responsibilities and Faith

    11 min
  6. 137: How Cause and Effect Reveals How We Walk With God Pt. 2

    JAN 14

    137: How Cause and Effect Reveals How We Walk With God Pt. 2

    *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:b80022a5-4e39-47d9-af5f-8ff4b7303117-3" data-testid= "conversation-turn-4" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> In this episode, I'm sharing what the Lord has been teaching me about faith, stewardship, and obedience, not just in our personal walk with God, but in the way we build what He has entrusted to us. Because when God places a message on your life, it is not random. It is not small. It is not just "something you care about." It is an assignment. I believe this is especially true for Christian authors. Many authors are trying to sell their books using traditional methods, and they often feel discouraged when it doesn't work. Book signings, Amazon bestseller strategies, endless posting on social media, and even podcast tours can leave you exhausted with little to show for it if you do not understand what actually drives book sales today. In this episode, I walk you through the deeper issue beneath the frustration. Fear, hesitation, striving, and carrying the pressure alone. Then I show you the biblical foundation of sowing and reaping, and what it really looks like to be faithful with what God has entrusted to you, even when you are still building, still growing, and still becoming established. This is not just about "marketing." It is about obedience. It is about stewardship. It is about building with diligence and faith so the fruit of your message can multiply beyond you. What do I do outside of this podcast?  I help Christian authors sell their books by building a simple funnel that positions their message with authority and creates automated, consistent book sales. Join my waitlist for my upcoming $27 training and learn the new way to sell your book on automation. Join Waitlist Here

    22 min
  7. 136: How Cause and Effect Reveals How We Walk With God Pt. 1

    JAN 7

    136: How Cause and Effect Reveals How We Walk With God Pt. 1

    Scripture operates on cause and effect, and that reality does not weaken God's sovereignty. It reveals it. In this episode, I explore how God intentionally designed covenant to include choice, consequence, and responsibility. From sowing and reaping to obedience and endurance, the Bible consistently shows that what we choose produces real outcomes, both in this life and in eternity. This is not because God lacks control, but because His sovereignty includes granting humanity real agency within His plan. We will talk about why forgiveness does not remove earthly consequences, why obedience is not legalism, and why faith that remains passive does not reflect the fullness of biblical faith. God is not reacting to human decisions. He authored a world where truth responds to choice. Cause and effect are evidence of God's design. God remains fully sovereign while honoring the freedom He gave us. Covenant was never about control. It was about relationship, trust, and the formation of a people who choose Him in truth and endurance. If you have wrestled with how free will, obedience, and eternal life coexist under a sovereign God, this conversation will bring clarity without compromise.     Chapters 00:00 Understanding God's Covenant and Conditions 02:31 The Role of Choice in Obedience 05:05 Sowing and Reaping: The Principle of Consequences 07:58 Faith, Works, and Obedience 10:20 Endurance and the Promise of Eternal Life

    13 min
  8. 135: The Bitterness of the Soul: Why God Is Not Afraid of Your Pain

    2025-12-31

    135: The Bitterness of the Soul: Why God Is Not Afraid of Your Pain

    Scripture speaks often about the bitterness of the soul, yet modern Christianity rarely knows what to do with it. In Episode 135, I take you into the Word to show why bitterness of soul is not sinful, rebellious, or faithless but deeply biblical, honest, and often the very place where God meets His people. From Hannah, to Job, to David, we see a pattern: God does not reject the bitter soul; He invites it. I unpack what Scripture actually means when it speaks of bitterness, anguish, and deep distress, and why pouring out a bitter soul before the Lord is not complaining — it's consecration. It's the language of those who refuse to pretend, numb, or spiritually bypass their pain. This episode is especially for the believer who has been told to "just be grateful," "stay positive," or "speak life" when what your soul actually needs is permission to be honest before God. Because bitterness of soul, when brought to the Lord, does not harden the heart — it softens it. And if you're a Christian author or writer carrying a message forged in suffering, this episode will help you understand why your story, your voice, and your obedience matter — and how God often births impact and calling from places the world labels as weakness. God is not offended by your bitterness. He draws near to it. If you're a Christian author who feels called to steward a message shaped by pain, healing, or deep truth — and you want to create book sales, income, and impact without striving or dilution — I created a free resource to help you gain clarity.  Take the free quiz: Discover Your Authorpreneur Type This quiz will help you identify how you're uniquely wired to serve your readers, build authority, and create sustainable income from your book and message — in a way that honors God and your calling.  Take the quiz below and let clarity replace confusion. Free Quiz Here

    11 min
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Resist the lies. Reclaim your voice. Rise in your calling. This is the podcast for Christian content creators, authors, podcasters, and entrepreneurs seeking to raise their roar and impact nations while creating an income that supports the ministries they are called to fund. If you are ready to break out of silence, fear, and spiritual stagnation, step boldly into your God-given message, voice, and platform to grow a Kingdom business. Each episode will lead you in wisdom, understanding, and activation to take the next steps to succeed. In our solo episodes, Heather delivers biblical truth, business strategy to activate your calling, and shake you free from comfort zones that keep you from scaling to the next level of growth. In guest masterclasses and interviews, you'll hear real stories of wilderness-to-promised-land journeys from those who've faced opposition, found their voice, and built powerful Kingdom businesses and platforms. You'll learn what to do—and what to avoid—on your way to building your platform and purpose. Join the Roar Rising Collective inside our Resist and Roar Community and get hands-on mentorship, visibility training, income-generating strategy, and spiritual breakthrough by learning how to create and launch podcasts and offers that work together and how to scale them to create impact and bring in high-ticket income. Join us here: https://www.resistandroar.com/ It's time to resist the darkness and raise your roar!

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  • Creator
    Heather Sudbrock
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    142
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Roar Rising