136: How Cause and Effect Reveal Where We Walk With God Pt. 1
Roar Rising
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...
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135: The Bitterness of the Soul: Why God Is Not Afraid of Your Pain
Roar Rising
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....
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134: Fervent Prayers: When God Is Not Responding to Your Hustle, but to Your Heart
Roar Rising
What if the reason God feels silent… isn’t because you’re not praying hard enough, but because He’s inviting you to stop striving? In this episode, I unpack what fervent prayer actually means — and why it has far less to do with intensity, volume, or emotional force than we’ve been taught. True fervency isn’t spiritual hustle. It’s submission. I talk about how real fervent prayer aligns us with God’s will rather than trying to bend His hand, and how that alignment often brings peace long before it brings answers. This kind of prayer doesn’t always change the situation right...
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133: Clarity Content vs. Panic Content
Roar Rising
I’m pulling back the curtain on something most creators don’t want to admit: A lot of the content we create isn’t from calling… It’s from panic. Panic that the algorithm will forget us. Panic that we’re “falling behind.” Panic that if we don’t post today, our whole platform will crumble. I call this “panic content.” It’s the kind of content that feels rushed, forced, and heavy. You hit publish, but your soul feels… drained. Today, I want to contrast that with what I call “clarity content.” Content that comes from: Knowing who you’re called to serve Knowing...
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132: When Podcasting Works… and When It Backfires
Roar Rising
I’m going to say something that might surprise you… There are absolutely times when you should NOT podcast. Yep. I said it. Everyone online is screaming, “Just start! Just hit record!” But here’s the truth: Your podcast is a communication tool — not a diary, not a megaphone, and not a dumping ground for unprocessed thoughts. If your story isn’t clear… If your message isn’t anchored… If you don’t know who you’re talking to or where you’re leading them… You can actually confuse your audience and dilute the very assignment God gave you. In this episode, I’m...
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131: Turn Your Book Into a Business
Roar Rising
In this episode, I break down why writing a book is one of the most powerful ways to launch a business. Your book isn’t just a marketing tool; it’s an authority builder that instantly elevates your credibility and opens doors that would otherwise take years to access. I share how a well-crafted book becomes a lead magnet, fuels your sales funnel, clarifies your message, and gives you a platform to sell your offers with confidence. I also walk through simple strategies to leverage your book on podcasts, interviews, and stages so you can maximize your reach, impact, and income. If...
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130: The New Way For Christian Writers to Sell Books
Roar Rising
Most Christian writers have been told that writing a book is a marketing strategy, but that’s exactly why so many authors stay invisible and broke. In this episode, Heather breaks down the truth: A book is not a business. A book is a transformation container, and without a funnel, a platform, or a plan… it won’t sell. You’ll learn: Why writing a book first is backwards for most authors The one question your book MUST answer if you want it to sell Why authority comes from transformation, not storytelling The REAL reason podcast book tours work (and book signings don’t) ...
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129: Business Growth In Due Season
Roar Rising
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” and still not seeing the growth you know God promised… this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m inviting you into the real tension faith-driven entrepreneurs face when the doors don’t open as fast as our obedience seems to deserve. We’re talking about the wrestle between divine timing and strategic stewardship, and how to know the difference. I share the deeper purpose behind God’s “waiting rooms,” why your anointing doesn’t always equal immediate appointing, and how spiritual maturity shapes the...
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128: The Unspoken Cost Of Your Calling (What No One Tells You)
Roar Rising
If you have ever said yes to God and then wondered why everything suddenly got harder, this episode is for you. We often discuss purpose, calling, and obedience, but not nearly enough about the cost that accompanies them. The truth is, a refining process occurs after your 'yes'. The confusion, the pushback, and the discomfort are not signs that you missed it. They are often the evidence that God is shaping you for the very thing you prayed for. In this conversation, I share the unspoken side of your calling, the parts no one prepares you for. You will learn how to recognize when it is your...
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127: When Obedience In Business Feels Like Failure
Roar Rising
Have you ever obeyed God, and it looked like everything fell apart right after? In this episode, Heather Sudbrock opens up about what it really means to walk in obedience when it feels like you are losing, especially in business and ministry. From Noah building something everyone mocked, to Abraham surrendering the promise God gave him, to Moses facing backlash after doing exactly what God said, we look at the moments in Scripture where obedience didn’t look like victory but became the foundation for it. You will be reminded that the resistance, delay, and confusion you feel after obeying...
info_outlineIf you have ever said yes to God and then wondered why everything suddenly got harder, this episode is for you.
We often discuss purpose, calling, and obedience, but not nearly enough about the cost that accompanies them. The truth is, a refining process occurs after your 'yes'.
The confusion, the pushback, and the discomfort are not signs that you missed it. They are often the evidence that God is shaping you for the very thing you prayed for.
In this conversation, I share the unspoken side of your calling, the parts no one prepares you for. You will learn how to recognize when it is your flesh resisting versus when God is redirecting, and how to walk through the refining fire without losing faith in the process.
If you are in that place of tension, called but questioning, obedient but weary, this message will remind you that you are not alone and that there is purpose in the pressure.
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Chapters
00:00 The Cost of Obedience
00:48 The Battle Between Flesh and Spirit
00:50 The Nature of Obedience