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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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 away, but it does change our posture, our discernment, and our trust.

I also share a grounded, Scripture-rooted framework for practicing fervent prayer in everyday life — especially in seasons when God feels quiet, direction feels unclear, or you're tempted to push harder instead of listen deeper.

If you're a Christian author, writer, or message-carrier who feels worn down from trying to "make things happen" in your calling, your book sales, or your income, this episode is an invitation to pause, realign, and return to the heart posture God responds to.

Because God is not moved by our hustle. He responds to a surrendered heart.

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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 why you're creating in the first place

• And knowing where you're leading people next

In this episode, I'm sharing:

• The difference between panic content and clarity content

• How panic-driven posting leads straight to burnout

• Why understanding your true motivation changes the way you show up

• How clarity actually increases engagement, trust, and conversions

• Simple questions you can ask before you create anything: podcast, post, email, or video

Because here's the thing: It's not just what you post. It's the spirit you create from.

When you create from clarity instead of anxiety, your audience can feel the difference.

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• What kind of authorpreneur you are

• Why your current strategy might feel misaligned

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 breaking down:

• Why your story is your most powerful tool — but only when you tell it with intention

• The signs you need to pause before you press record

• Why every episode needs a clear message, a clear listener, and a clear call to action

• How podcasting fits into a bigger content system that actually leads people somewhere

• And what happens when you podcast without direction (hint: not pretty)

Because podcasting isn't the strategy… Your message is. Your podcast just amplifies it.

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This quiz will show you exactly which type of author you are, what's blocking your sales, and how to turn your message into momentum.

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 you're an author—or an author-in-the-making—who wants to grow book sales and create real transformation for your readers, take my free 60-second Authorpreneur Type Quiz. And discover your unique authorpreneur style and the best way to build a profitable platform and sell more books with ease.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Writing a Book for Business Launch 13:36 Building Authority Through Books and Podcasts 24:28 Creating a Clear Message and Business Model

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)

• How to build a funnel that takes readers from Book → Course → Coaching → Mastermind

• Why authors without visibility stay invisible — and how to fix it

If you want to turn your book into impact, income, and real authority, this episode will shift everything you've been taught.

At the end, Heather will show you the fastest way to discover your unique "Authorpreneur Path" so you know exactly what funnel to build next.

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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 way you lead, build, and discern your next move. If you've been praying, pushing, and showing up, but progress still feels slow, I want to give you clarity, peace, and a framework to recognize what God is doing in the background.

This episode will strengthen your endurance, sharpen your discernment, and remind you that delayed growth is never wasted. God is forming something in you that strategy alone cannot produce… and when the moment of release comes, you will be ready.

And if you want more daily encouragement, biblical wisdom, and business strategy for your calling, come hang out with me on Instagram: @resistandroar.

Pull up a chair; this one will breathe life into your calling.

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Growth and Divine Timing 02:26 Understanding God's Purpose in Waiting 04:47 The Long Way Around: Lessons from the Wilderness 07:34 The Anointing vs. The Appointing 10:19 Pressing In During the Waiting Season

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 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.

Stay connected at ResistAndRoar.com and follow me on Instagram at Resist and Roar and roarrising, or on Facebook at HeatherSudbrock for more episodes that speak to faith, obedience, and building what God has called you to lead.

Chapters

00:00 The Cost of Obedience 00:48 The Battle Between Flesh and Spirit 00:50 The Nature of Obedience