A ministry of She Rises, She Connects helps equip women to rise in every area of their life to become all they were created to be.
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7 days ago
7 days ago
The shield of faith is the fourth piece of the Armor of God the Apostle Paul writes about in Ephesians Chapter Six. One of the things that stands out to me is that he says "...take up the shield of faith..." The words take up tell me it's something we are responsible for. In other words, there is a preparedness or readiness on our end that is required!
This episode will champion you forward and help equip you to push back the enemy when you feel opposed in your faith!
You can learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at www.sherisesmn.org. You can also find her on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
This week we're looking at what the shoes of peace are in the Armor of God. If you have felt knocked around in your faith or feel you've lost your footing, this episode is for you! Get back up, sister!
With the shoes of peace, you can take a stand and stand your ground!
Learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at www.sherisesmn.org. You can find Susan on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
This week we're continuing our series on the Armor of God with the Breastplate of Righteousness. As we look at King Solomon this week we will see that it wasn't outward pressure that harmed his leadership and the nation he led, but an inward weakness - his heart. He wasn't living a life that reflected the righteousness of God.
Righteousness and holiness still matters!
You can learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at www.sherisesmn.org. You can find Susan on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
We're in a mini-series on the Armor of God and this week, we will be taking a look at the Belt of Truth. It's important to understand what truth is and how to apply this vital piece of the armor to our faith.
You can learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at www.sherisesmn.org. You can also find her on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
We're starting a new series that will help listeners better understand spiritual warfare and the Armor of God. In this week's episode, we will lay the framework for upcoming episodes that unpack each piece of the armor.
As followers of Christ, we are in a spiritual war. Whether we understand it or even agree with it; we are in a spiritual war but through God, we will overcome!
Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode and share with someone who you know would be encouraged in this series.
Learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at www.sherisesmn.org. You can find Susan on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
My friend and returning guest, Ayana Dixon is joining us this week to talk about finding a healthy community of like-minded people to do life with. Ayana is such a joy to talk with and is one of those friends who you immediately feel at home with.
Ayana Robinson Dixon was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana where she resided until the age of 18. She then relocated to the Washington, DC area to earn a B.A. degree from Howard University.
Ayana accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized on January 4, 1981. She rededicated her life to Christ in October 1998, and since that time has been on fire for the Lord.
She answered the call to ministry in September 2001 and was licensed in May 2003 at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Herndon, Virginia. She was ordained at Mount Pleasant on June 25, 2006. Ayana earned her Master of Divinity degree at Liberty University. She loves teaching and working with children. Ayana worked with Charlotte Mecklenburg's public school system for six years. She worked as both a Behavior Modification Technician and an 8th-grade teacher.
Ayana currently serves as the Co-Pastor of Agape Global Ministries in Charlotte, North Carolina with her husband, Methuselah E. Dixon; Senior Pastor. She has owned and operated the Kumon Math and Reading Center of Charlotte-Mint Hill since April 2016. Ayana is the founder of the Circle 31 International Women’s Ministry and host of the Circle 31 Podcast. She enjoys cooking, reading, traveling, and spending time with her family. Methuselah and Ayana have three children.
Connect with Ayana in these places:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/31internationalwomensministry
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/circle31iwm/
Website: https://www.circle31internationalwomensministry.org/
Podcast: The Circle 31 Podcast
Learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at https://www.sherisesmn.org/. Find her on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
We've all been jealous at some point; perhaps you're there now. This week I am committed to bringing this topic into the open for an honest conversation with one mission - to help us not only be free from jealousy but to maintain freedom when it shows up in our lives later on!
You can 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.
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Let's be honest, sometimes relationships are hard. Sometimes it's our own expectations, insecurities, or misconceptions that make having friends difficult.
In this week's episode, we're joined by my friend, Bridgette Tomlin and together we are having an honest conversation about not only being a part of a community but creating a community around us. We're thrilled you're here and can't wait to connect with you this week!
Bridgette and her husband, Chresten, have been married for 25 years and have been in the ministry together for every single one of those years! (whew!) 24 of the 25 years have been spent in full-time evangelistic work, both stateside and overseas. They have two beautiful blonde babies--ages 18 and 13--and are based out of Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a gifted singer, musician, and speaker, Bridgette is used by the Lord and plays a major role in the couple’s ministry—both administratively and ministerially. She has a heart to see the people of God grow and mature spiritually. Bridgette ministers through speaking engagements, blogs frequently from their ministry site, and is the founder of a ministry for ministry wives, Sanctuary. Sanctuary launched a podcast for women in ministry in 2020 called Let's Talk with Sanctuary and Bridgette serves as the primary host.
When she finds time for personal hobbies, Bridgette enjoys entertaining, blogging, singing, browsing the local antique shops, and sipping on a cup of hot tea for a few precious quiet moments. Her heart is to lead others to the authentic presence of God--through worship, through Word, and through one-on-one connection.
Connect with Bridgette in these places:
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Everyone in life receives criticism. Whether through comments, in conversations, emails, text messages, or in the workplace criticism is part of life. Because we can't completely avoid criticism, it would be wise to better understand how to handle it when it comes.
In this week's episode we're going to focus on five key ways of handling criticism well, and rather than allowing it to keep us bitter, resentful, or even stuck, reframe it to learn and grow from.
You can learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at https://www.sherisesmn.org/. You can find Susan on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Have you ever thought living a Spirit-led life isn't for you or too difficult? Do you have questions about who He is? Well, this episode is for you, sister!
This week, we're joined by my friend, Jenny Randle. Jenny is like one of those friends that are so easy to talk with and you feel comfortable around them right away. In this episode, I am interviewing her about her book, Getting to Know God's Voice. If you want to grow in this area of your faith be sure to listen for how you can be the blessed winner of a copy of this book!
Speaker, author, podcaster, and Emmy®-winning editor jenny Randle has served in ministry and worked in the entertainment and creative industries for over twenty years. She encourages believers, creatives, and church leaders to navigate into a space of freedom within their personal life, leadership, and church culture. In early 2018, Jenny and her husband Matt formed Freedom Creatives, a ministry organization dedicated to developing resources that merge profound Gospel-centered truths with practical application. Whether Online or in-person, Jenny has shared hope, healing, and Holy Spirit revelation championing hundreds of thousands of people into their calling. Jenny resides in Northern Florida with her husband and two kids. For more information visit jennyrandle.com.
Website: http://www.jennyrandle.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenny.randle/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedomcreatives
Points Jenny shared at the end of the episode:
- Trust in the Lord Jesus as the Lord of your life.
- Rely on the Holy Spirit to develop your character and the fruit of the Spirit.
- Use the gifts He has given you.
- Be in community. Serve and be involved.
To learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, visit https://www.sherisesmn.org/. Find her on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.