She Connects

You were created to live from a place of victory! You can live victoriously because Jesus bore your defeat. As we talked about last week, you have been given a position by God - seated in heavenly places with Jesus. It's important to remember that in all the pieces of your identity in Christ, no one can unseat you from a position given to you by God!

This week I want to encourage you no allow anything to define you but God alone! As we talk about victorious living, be encouraged to believe you are not defined by your worst moment or failure. 

You can learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises at https://www.sherisesmn.org/.

Grab one or more of Susan's books, including her newest devotional, Bold and Daring Faith, at https://www.amazon.com/Susan-Vandenheuvel/e/B08W9DS44C?ref_=pe_1724030_132998060.

You can find Susan on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.

The next piece of our identity in Christ is that we have been seated in heavenly places with Jesus (see Eph. 2:5-6). This is important because it is from this place we live, serve, worship, pray, and are in a relationship with God. We aren't working for it.

From = already given and dependant upon the finished work of Jesus.

For = working, earning, trying to achieve and dependant upon ourselves

Some things mentioned in this week's episode are taken from Susan's book, Her Heart is Free.  You can find any of her books, including her newest devotional, Bold and Daring Faith, at https://www.amazon.com/Susan-Vandenheuvel/e/B08W9DS44C?ref_=pe_1724030_132998060.

Learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at https://www.sherisesmn.org/. You can find her on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.

The topic of identity is one I am very passionate about! It is the mission of She Rises that every woman would know the truth of who they are in Christ and set aside anything holding them back from living from that truth. 

This week we're covering the piece of your identity of being fully and completely loved right now at this very moment. His love for you is perfect and unfailing. He couldn't love you any more than He does right now! Even in your imperfections, flaws, ups and downs, mistakes, and failures. 

Excited to connect with you this week! Learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises at https://www.sherisesmn.org/. 

Grab a copy of one of her books or newest devotional, Bold and Daring Faith, at https://www.amazon.com/Susan-Vandenheuvel/e/B08W9DS44C?ref_=pe_1724030_132998060.

Find Susan on Facebook or Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.

You've maybe heard the quote, "Show me your friends, and I'll show you your future." It is so true that who we surround ourselves with matters. 

In this week's episode, we will talk about our inner circle - our tribe and apply biblical support to the importance of having healthy relationships. I'll share a few specific things to look for in who you allow in your inner circle, and while it isn't an exhaustive list, these things will be a great start!

You can learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at https://www.sherisesmn.org/.

Find her books and newest devotional, Brave and daring Faith, at https://www.amazon.com/Susan-Vandenheuvel/e/B08W9DS44C?ref_=pe_1724030_132998060. 

You can find Susan on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.

This week I wanted to connect with you over the topic of forgiveness. Forgiveness is a multi-layered topic, and while I know this episode only scratches the surface, I hope it encourages you that God will help you forgive when it's hard.

This week, one major takeaway is not to allow what happened to keep you stuck in unforgiveness, bitterness, unresolved anger, or resentment. That is a prison! And God never created you to live imprisoned to events of your past! Forgiveness is a process, one that can take some time.

Learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at https://www.sherisesmn.org/. You can find her on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.

To grab a copy of the books Susan mentioned, follow this link https://www.amazon.com/Susan-Vandenheuvel/e/B08W9DS44C?ref_=pe_1724030_132998060.

"This is not a year to step back; it's a year to rise up!" -Jacie Christensen

Meet my friend, Jacie. She is on fire for the Lord, and this episode gives us a clear picture of her heart posture to worship. Jacie is an incredible woman of faith and anointed worship leader. We are thrilled to have Jacie and her team with us again at She Rises leading worship!

Tickets are still available for the Annual She Rises Women's Conference, and you can find all the details, including tickets, at the link below. See you there!

You can find Jacie on Facebook and Instagram.

You can learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at https://www.sherisesmn.org/

Find Susan on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel. 

This week we are joined by my friend, Monica DeLaurentis. We cannot be more excited to have Monica with us this year at She Rises! Her passion for the Lord, reaching people with the love of Jesus, and living her one life with intention are inspiring and will spur anyone on in their faith.

If anyone feels discouraged at the world's current reality, if the Lord is at work, or if people who seem opposed to the gospel can be changed, this episode is for you!

After many years of addiction, Pastor Monica found the love of God and was compelled to go to the streets with it. She worked in homeless shelters while attending North Central University. It was here that she began to grasp a vision of how God can meet the needs of hurting people by providing a place of refuge, fellowship, and healing.

Pastor Monica put her vision into action as she started, the ICCM Life Center, in 1993 from her home in the poorest and most crime-ridden neighborhood in the Twin Cities.

Pastor Monica and her husband Pastor Chris have dispatched launch teams to plant churches in Miami, New York, and Seattle and have pioneered inner-city churches in Chicago, St. Paul as well as a Hispanic church.

Pastor Monica has been married for 30 years and has two adult children. Pastor Monica’s passion is to see lives changed through the power of Jesus Christ.

Learn more about ICCM at http://www.changingourcity.org/.

Learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at https://www.sherisesmn.org/. You can find her on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel. 

My fiery friend, Karen Hagan, joins us this week. Karen is one of the guest speakers at She Rises 2022 and I invited her to share some of what she hears the Lord saying in this hour not only to us as women, but to the Body of Christ. 

This is such a powerful episode! Stay tuned for the other She Rises 2022 guest speaker, Monica DeLaurentis, and worship leader, Jacie Christensen in upcoming episodes as well!

Details and tickets for She Rises 2022 are at https://www.sherisesmn.org/

Now through March 31st, when you buy one ticket, you can get a second one 20% off! Because you know, it's fun attending with someone! Use promo code RISE22 at checout.

Karen Hagan is a speaker, writer, mentor, and coach, not to mention

Learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at https://www.sherisesmn.org/. Find her on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel. 

Joining me this week all the way from Alaska is my friend, Andrea Sandefur. Andrea has been on the show in the past and just like our last conversation, this one has such depth and transparency. I so appreciate that!

Let's choose to be women who see value and joy in the seemingly small things in life because they matter too! Let's choose to be women who want to hear "Well done" by the Lord, not the applause of the crowd.

Andrea Sandefur is a civil engineer turned stay-at-home mom and singer-

Andrea plays piano, leads worship at her church, and enjoys writing songs about what God is revealing of Himself as she meditates on His word. One

The resource Andrea mentioned can be found here: https://www.omaritani.com/blog/task-management-system

Learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at https://www.sherisesmn.org/. Find her on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.

In this week's episode, I want to share with you a dream I had a couple of weeks ago that I know was from the Lord.

I wholeheartedly believe the Lord is calling us higher and forward! A people who won't shrink back at the first sign of setback or resistance. A people who will be audacious enough to allow His Spirit to bring radical transformation that shakes us free from comfort zones, the limits we've placed upon ourselves, or on God.

Let's go, sister! Push play, I can't wait to connect with you this week!

Learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at https://www.sherisesmn.org/. Find her on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.