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. 153: 10 Virgins: The 50/50 chance you are truly saved

    MAY 6

    153: 10 Virgins: The 50/50 chance you are truly saved

    Are you truly ready for the Bridegroom, or are you assuming you will have time to get ready later? In this episode, Heather Sudbrock takes you deep into the Parable of the Ten Virgins and asks the question many believers avoid: do you actually have oil, or are you trying to borrow readiness from someone else? This conversation is about spiritual preparation, sanctification, and the cost of being ready when the Bridegroom comes. The wise virgins were not called wise because they had lamps. All ten had lamps. They were wise because they had enough oil. They had prepared before the moment of delay, before the midnight cry, before the door was shut. Heather walks through the sobering difference between the wise and foolish virgins and what this parable reveals about half-hearted faith, delayed obedience, and the danger of assuming proximity to the Kingdom is the same as being prepared for it. This episode will challenge you to examine whether your faith is casual, borrowed, emotional, or truly surrendered. It is a call to stop waiting until the last minute to seek God, stop living on the fumes of past encounters, and stop assuming you can prepare later for what God is calling you to obey now. You will be invited to consider the cost of discipleship, the necessity of sanctification, and the eternal weight of the choices you are making in this life. This is not a soft message. It is a warning, a call to readiness, and an invitation to return to total devotion before the door is shut. Chapters 00:00 Understanding the Parable of the Ten Virgins 04:12 The Cost of Preparation and Readiness 09:26 The Journey of Sanctification 13:54 The Call to Total Devotion 19:26 The Consequences of Half-Hearted Faith 24:50 The Importance of Full Commitment 29:18 The True Meaning of Discipleship 34:19 The Eternal Perspective 39:41 The Urgency of Seeking God 43:37 Final Call to Commitment

    45 min
  2. 152: How a VA Can Help You Scale Your Book Sales Faster with Young Lions VA's

    APR 29

    152: How a VA Can Help You Scale Your Book Sales Faster with Young Lions VA's

    *]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:d64c6973-d1cd-494e-9206-f6b6ae8a5020-1" data-testid= "conversation-turn-4" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> In this episode, Heather interviews Marlena Hollis of Young Lions VA's about how Christian authors can use virtual assistants to scale their book sales, strengthen their backend support, and stop carrying every task alone. Marlena explains how faith-based VA support can help authors and entrepreneurs delegate with clarity, protect their time, and create more space for the message they are called to steward. Together, Heather and Marlena discuss practical tasks authors can hand off, how to know when you are ready for support, and why delegation is often a necessary step in building a sustainable author business. Listeners can also download Marlena's Young Lions VA Placement Readiness Kit, which includes a readiness quiz, task audit worksheet, and control and fear audit to help them decide what support they need next. Guest Links and Resources Download the assessment to see when it is best for you to hire your first VA Young Lions VA Placement Readiness Kit Young Lions VA Website: https://younglionsva.net/ Young Lions VA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577708446608 Book a Young Lions VA Interest Meeting: https://links.younglionsva.com/widget/bookings/ylvan-interest-meeting Marlena Hollis Ministries: https://marlenahollisministries.com Marlena Hollis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarlenaHollis.teachJesus Marlena Hollis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Marlena_Hollis Marlena Hollis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marlenahollis.teachjesus Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Conversation 02:57 The Overwhelm of Book Marketing 06:13 The Role of Virtual Assistants for Authors 08:54 The Fear of Delegation 12:09 Building Relationships with Virtual Assistants 15:02 The Founding of Young Lions Virtual Assistant Network 17:48 The Impact of Virtual Assistance on Lives 21:05 The Importance of Human Connection vs AI 23:58 Investing in Kingdom Relationships 27:14 The Accountability Factor 30:14 The Benefits of Hiring a VA 32:56 Networking and Community Building 36:12 Tax Benefits of Hiring a VA 39:22 Building Kingdom Businesses 40:28 The Role of AI in Business 46:07 The Power of Virtual Assistants 49:07 Common Tasks to Delegate 51:00 The Importance of Teamwork 54:02 Investing in Support for Growth 57:33 The Symbiotic Relationship of Ministry and Business 01:01:54 Effective Onboarding Processes

    1h 9m
  3. 149: Are You Building A Tower of Babel Or A Foundation That Lasts?

    APR 8

    149: Are You Building A Tower of Babel Or A Foundation That Lasts?

    In this episode, I am taking you into the story of the Tower of Babel and what it actually reveals about the way we build our platforms, our books, and our brands as Christian women creators. If you have ever felt the pull to go faster, chase a strategy that felt off, or surround yourself with people who share your ambition but not your anchor, this episode is going to help you name what that is and give you a framework to choose differently. I am breaking down the difference between a Babel build and an obedient build, why slower does not mean weaker, and how to discern which one you are actually in right now. If you are a published Christian woman author who is trying to build something that lasts, this one is for you. Come find me at resistandroar.com and take the next step. Chapters 00:00 Building with Purpose: The Tower of Babel Connection 21:11 The Tabernacle: A Model of Obedience and Glory 36:52 Nehemiah: Building with God's Blueprint 50:52 Discernment in Building: Recognizing Babel vs. Tabernacle    resources Genesis 11-12 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+11-12&version=ESV Exodus 35-40 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+35-40&version=ESV Nehemiah 1-6 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Nehemiah+1-6&version=ESV Zechariah 4:10 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zechariah+4%3A10&version=ESV Isaiah 60:22 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+60%3A22&version=ESV James 1:5 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+1%3A5&version=ESV Proverbs 16:2 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+16%3A2&version=ESV 2 Corinthians 6:14 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+6%3A14&version=ESV Philippians 4:7 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+4%3A7&version=ESV Matthew 7:16 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+7%3A16&version=ESV Proverbs 27:17 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+27%3A17&version=ESV Zachariah 4:10 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Zechariah+4%3A10&version=ESV Isaiah 60:22 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+60%3A22&version=ESV Resist and Roar Podcast - https://resistandroar.com/podcast Seven Day Book Sales Reset - https://resistandroar.com/7daybooksales The Gathering Community - https://resistandroar.com/gathering

    49 min
  4. 148:The Serpent Declared War on Her Voice First

    APR 1

    148:The Serpent Declared War on Her Voice First

    This episode explores the spiritual warfare against women in their calling, emphasizing the importance of voice, testimony, and strategic marketing to overcome enemy tactics and fulfill divine purpose. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Spiritual Warfare and Women's Voice 01:01 Why the Enemy Attacks When Building or Launching 02:10 Contentment in God's Will During Pressing Times 03:04 Genesis 3:15 and the War Declaration Against the Woman 04:02 The Enmity Between the Serpent and the Woman 04:59 Primary Enmity: The Woman as the First Combatant 06:00 The War Is First Between the Serpent and the Woman 07:06 The Significance of the War Declaration in Hebrew Narrative 07:59 The Meaning of Enmity and Hostility in Hebrew 09:31 The Ongoing War and Its Tactics Against Women 11:13 Jesus' Triumph Over the Serpent at the Cross 13:03 The Significance of the Order of Mention in Scripture 14:06 The War Is Rooted in God's Declaration from the Beginning 16:02 The Enemy's Strategy to Silence Women 17:11 The Meaning of Shoof: Trampling and Victory 19:17 Jesus' Victory Over Satan and Its Symbolism 21:06 The War Against Women in Culture and Society 21:49 Women as the First Named in the War Declaration 22:49 The Enemy's Tactics to Silence and Oppress Women 24:01 The Power of Testimony in Overcoming the Enemy 25:02 Silencing Women to Prevent Their Testimony from Slaying the Enemy 25:48 The Importance of Women Speaking Up and Sharing Testimony 27:04 Women Rising to Expose Darkness and Break Silence 27:59 The War Extends to All Mankind, Starting with Women 28:59 God's Sovereign Design and the Role of Women in the War 30:13 Jesus' Victory and Our Enforced Triumph 31:12 Cultural Silence of Women in Jesus' Day 32:10 Jesus' Example of Empowering Women to Testify 33:07 Women as the First to Receive the Gospel Declaration 33:59 Jesus' Declaration of Life and Voice Over Women 35:01 Women as the First Sent to Share the Gospel 35:59 Applying the Warfare Principles to Your Personal Life 36:56 Marketing and Publishing as Spiritual Warfare 37:59 The Power of Testimony in Book Promotion 39:02 Overcoming Enemy Attacks on Your Message 40:02 The Importance of Proper Marketing and Stewardship 40:59 Your Testimony's Power to Break Chains and Slay the Enemy 41:59 Encouragement to Share Your Testimony and Voice 42:50 The Enemy's Attack on Women's Voice and How to Fight Back 44:02 Offering Support and Resources for Christian Women Authors 44:52 Building Trust and Effective Marketing Strategies 46:00 Final Encouragement: Resist, Roar, and Do Not Be Silenced

    27 min
5
out of 5
14 Ratings

About

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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