She Connects

Have you ever felt alone in a room full of people? Wondered how, or if, you belong? Me too. And my friend, Lisa Goins has, too. 

Lisa joined me a while back to talk about community, and let me just say, Lisa has so much wisdom to share on this topic! In this episode, she shares that we can go deeper with Jesus, go farther in life, and go faster in community.

Deeper. Farther. Faster. Together.

Lisa is a national speaker and author of Courageously Uncomfortable,when the real woman you want to be is on the other side of fear. Sheis co-lead pastor at Faith Church Tulsa and founder of She KnewGathering. Through her authentic and transparent writing along withspeaking messages laced with humor and heartfelt vulnerability, Lisahas a heart that connects with women and girls of all ages.

Find more about Lisa at https://www.lisajgoins.com/ and on Facebook and Instagram. You can follow her ministry, She Knew, on Instagram at @sheknewministries, and be sure to check out her book on Amazon or her website!

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

My friend, Julie Holmquist joined me again this week to talk about being women who live from the truth that we are known by our Creator. Right from the starting gate, we talk about being known versus knowing of someone. There's a huge difference!

The Lord knows you and calls you by your name! 

If you missed last week's episode with Julie, take a listen and be encouraged as we talk about identity in Christ. 

Julie Holmquist is a speaker, podcast host to “Kairos Moments,” author, and Bibleteacher. God has given her deep insight into His Word with real-life, practical application He’s also gifted her to encourage others through the prophetic.

Julie empowers women to stop playing it safe in their faith, go all-in with their calling, and boldly begin bringing their God-given dreams to life. Julie has a series of workbooks coming out that will help women get rooted in who theyare in Christ, develop an abiding and intimate relationship with God, and use their gifts to impact the world around them for Christ.“Defined” (IDENTITY in Christ)

available for purchase July 1, 2021, at https://stuffofheaven.com.

“Known” (INTIMACY with God)“Called” (Making an IMPACT through the Holy Spirit)She and her husband have four sons and have recently relocated to Charlotte, NC. You can connect with Julie at the following:Website: Stuff of Heaven (“Kairos Moments” episodes are published here. Youcan also find them on iTunes or whatever platform you use to listen.)Instagram at Stuff of HeavenTwitter at Stuff of HeavenFacebook at Stuff of Heaven (Julie Holmquist)

Connect with Susan on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel. Learn more about her ministry, She Rises, at www.sherisesmn.org

We at She Rises MN, the ministry Susan is the creator and founder of, are impassioned about helping women know who they are in Christ. The words of Jesus in John 8:32, You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free is the foundation upon which She Rises is built. 

When we as women know who we are in Christ and begin to truly live our lives from that truth everything changes! Susan is thrilled to welcome her friend, Julie Holmquist to the show to talk about the topic of identity. Julie is carrying such an important message that is needed in the world.

Julie Holmquist is a speaker, podcast host to “Kairos Moments,” author, and Bibleteacher. God has given her deep insight into His Word with real-life, practical application. He’s also gifted her to encourage others through the prophetic. Julie empowers women to stop playing it safe in their faith, go all-in with their calling, and boldly begin bringing their God-given dreams to life.

Julie has a series of workbooks coming out that will help women get rooted in who they are in Christ, develop an abiding and intimate relationship with God, and use their gifts to impact the world around them for Christ.

“Defined” (IDENTITY in Christ) available for purchase July 1, 2021, at https://stuffofheaven.com.

“Known” (INTIMACY with God)“Called” (Making an IMPACT through the Holy Spirit)

She and her husband have four sons and have recently relocated to Charlotte, NC. You can connect with Julie at the following:Website: Stuff of Heaven (“Kairos Moments” episodes are published here. Youcan also find them on iTunes or whatever platform you use to listen.)Instagram at Stuff of HeavenTwitter at Stuff of HeavenFacebook at Stuff of Heaven (Julie Holmquist)

Learn more about Susan and her ministry at www.sherisesmn.org and find her on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.

Today we are joined by my friend, Andrea Sandefur, all the way from Alaska. I really appreciated my conversation with Andrea on the topic of criticism and felt like I could have talked with her for hours!

One of the main takeaways was Andera's statement, "Criticism fades in a clearly defined mission." What a great reminder that when criticism comes to remember why we're doing what we're doing - unto the Lord.

Andrea and I are excited to connect with you this week!

Andrea Sandefur is a civil engineer turned stay-at-home mom and singer-songwriter who lives in south-central Alaska. Mom of two and wife to her high school sweetheart, she enjoys serving alongside friends in her local church bible study and worship ministries. 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 of her favorite activities is encouraging creative artists in her congregation through planning and hosting Arts for the Kingdom events, which are events that honor God through contributed expressions of art and music. Andrea enjoys life in Alaska with her family through gardening, fishing, hunting, and snow machining.

Creative WorkPodcast host for the Creatively Christian PodcastContributing singer, pianist, and songwriter in Wasilla Bible Church: PsalmsProject including original settings of Psalm 121 and Psalm 134Creator of the Sermon of the Plain scripture memorization music and bookletCreator of over 30 songs including fan favorites like:o By Grace We Have Been Savedo We Get to Shineo Hope Has Comeo October Snow (piano instrumental)Newest Music (released November 2020): Hope Has Come, a Christmas albumcontaining a simple piano and vocal arrangements of original music and familiarseasonal favorites; available through website and streaming sitesWebsite: https://andreasandefurmusic.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/andreasandefurmusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreasandefur/YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/aes82acs81

You can learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at wwwsherisesmn.org and find her on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.

We are wrapping up the series, Collaboration Over Competition, with my friend Emily Vermillion. This was such a great conversation! Emily shared a lot of wisdom and if you're discouraged by what you see someone else doing and how fast she might be doing it, this episode is for you!

You will definitely walk away feeling spurred on in your faith and value where the Lord has you right now in your ministry or stage of life.

Emily is a married mom, and Christian Life Coach. She loves personal development and reading books. Her podcast, The Thought Vault, is a Christian personal development show to help encourage others to live life with BOLD intention in faith! She loves a good chocolate chip cookie and hiking in the mountains of NC. 

You can connect with Emily at any of the links below:

www.Instagram.com/byemilyvermillion 

The Thought Vault Podcast https://thoughtvaultpodcast.com

Facebook Community, The Bold Insiders

https://boldpearls.com/insiders 

 

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

Ever have one of those conversations that leave you wishing it would have gone longer? You know those conversations that you later think of questions you would like to also ask? My conversation with Rachel Hunka was just that! 

Continuing with the series on collaboration over competition, my friend, Rachel, shares such wisdom on this topic! I know this week's episode will have you wishing the conversation had gone longer, too! Even more, I believe it will, as it does for me, spur you on to choose collaboration. 

Rachel is a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary with a masters in Global Leadership. She is a writer and content developer for Propel Women, Bloom: Women in Church Planting, and the Tribe Collective. Rachel is also the Founder and Director of the Absurd Conference, a national conference that exists to see a reconciled world thriving in a celebration of Kingdom Diversity, and co-host of the Bless Up Podcast. Rachel has led breakouts for the Jubilee Conference and enjoys preaching at 3rd Street Community Church. Her blog, Collective Confessions, has been viewed and shared in 22 countries worldwide. Rachel lives in Canton, Ohio with her husband and three daughters. She’s a proud girl mom, church planter, and Noonday Collection Ambassador.

Instagram: @rachelelyseh

Blog: collectiveconfessions.com

Podcast: absurdconference.com/go-

You can learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at www.sherisesmn.org and connect with her on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.

In this Bonus Episode, I wanted to share some encouragement with anyone who is in a challenging season. This is a message that God has been stirring in my heart for several weeks and while He has been encouraging me, I thought someone else might be encouraged as well.

Often when we're in a challenging season, especially if it's been a long season, it is easy to feel stuck and question where God is at in the middle of it. 

I want to encourage with these words - God of the breakthrough is breaking through for you! 

You can learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at www.sherisesmn.org and connect with her on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.

My conversation with Sue was so good it needed to be divided into two parts! Join us again this week for the remainder of my conversation with Sue, we're excited to connect with you! Be sure to grab the free resource Sue is offering to the She Connects listeners below!

Free Resource: https://welcomeheart.com/she-connects-podcast

Sue Donaldson and her husband, Mark, live in San Luis Obispo, California. Sue taught high school English, part of the time in Brazil with Wycliffe Bible Translators. She and her husband, Mark, have raised 3 daughters who keep them at the bank and on their knees. Sue loves connecting people to one another, to God, and to His Word, and has been speaking for the last 20 years or so with long pauses for babies, diapers, and soccer pasta parties. She blogs at WelcomeHeart: Knowing and Showing the Heart of God and hosts a weekly podcast: Make it Count: Living a Legacy Life- https://welcomeheart.com/podcast

Sue's 15 keynotes and 8 Retreat Series can be found here: https://welcomeheart.com/speaking-topic-detail

 

Sue’s books include:

Come to My Table: God’s Hospitality and Yours

Hospitality, 101: Lessons from the Ultimate Host, a 12-Week Bible Study

Table Mentoring: A Simple Guide to Coming Alongside

Say Something Special: 252 Conversation Starters, The Ultimate Guide to Stimulating Table Talk

 

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Collaboration sounds so much better than competition, doesn't it? Yet, so often, it can be challenging to walk that out in our lives. I've seen both in my own life and would prefer collaboration any day!

This week's episode is the beginning of a mini-series on this topic and I'm thrilled to have some great friends on the show to share their insights. First up is my friend, Sue Donaldson, who is joining us all the way from sunny California. My conversation with Sue was so good we recorded it in two parts, so be sure to connect with us next week for part two! And be sure to check out her free resource just for the She Connects Podcast listeners below!

Sue Donaldson and her husband, Mark, live in San Luis Obispo, California. Sue taught high school English, part of the time in Brazil with Wycliffe Bible Translators. She and her husband, Mark, have raised 3 daughters who keep them at the bank and on their knees. Sue loves connecting people to one another, to God, and to His Word, and has been speaking for the last 20 years or so with long pauses for babies, diapers, and soccer pasta parties. She blogs at WelcomeHeart: Knowing and Showing the Heart of God and hosts a weekly podcast: Make it Count: Living a Legacy Life- https://welcomeheart.com/podcast

Sue's 15 keynotes and 8 Retreat Series can be found here: https://welcomeheart.com/speaking-topic-detail

 

Sue’s books include:

Come to My Table: God’s Hospitality and Yours

Hospitality, 101: Lessons from the Ultimate Host, a 12-Week Bible Study

Table Mentoring: A Simple Guide to Coming Alongside

Say Something Special: 252 Conversation Starters, The Ultimate Guide to Stimulating Table Talk

She Connects Podcast Resource: https://welcomeheart.com/she-connects-podcast

Connect with Sue on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/suemooredonaldson/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/suemooredonaldson/

Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/welcome_heart/ 

Learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at www.sherisesmn.org

This week's episode ranks up there as one of my favorites! As women, we understand the frustration with feeling self-conscious about our appearance. For some, shame whispers their worth and value is connected to that frustration. But, there is hope! And freedom!

My guest this week is Molly Bingaman, founder of Ladybird Styling located in Kansas City MO. With over ten years of experience and having been trained by Stacey London of TLC's What Not to Wear, Molly and her team at Ladybird are on a mission to help women overcome any frustration or shame in their appearance. 

For any listener wanting more information about Ladybird Styling, visit https://www.ladybirdstyling.com/  Be sure to check out their new online program and take advantage of their promo to get 20% off by using STYLE20! You can follow Ladybird on Facebook and Instagram.

Molly has also given a TED Talk that you can watch here https://www.ted.com/talks/molly_bingaman_the_link_between_personal_style_and_identity and find Molly on Facebook and Instagram at Molly Bingaman.

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