
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.
Episodes

Aug 27, 2025
Aug 27, 2025
38 min
Susan is excited to introduce to the show her friend, Steph Tvrdik. Steph has been in leadership for some time and offers wisdom, encouragement, and biblical principles to help any woman lead well. She is a great encourager of women to lead with excellence and her commitment to biblical truth shines through.
Steph Tvrdik, Director of Collective.guide, is a farmer’s wife, mom of two boys and an entrepreneur who cares about our community and our world. She loves the Lord, loves to garden and has a heart for helping people, both personally and professionally.
Connect with Steph at:
Facebook.com/collective.guide
Instagram.com/collective.guide
Learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at www.sherisesmn.org. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.

Aug 19, 2025
Aug 19, 2025
43 min
Our first guest in this mini-series, Missy Carrigan, is such a strong woman of faith. She leads by example and models integrity, humility, and faithfulness to what God has called her to.
You'll want to listen to this episode a few times!
Missy Carrigan is a wife, mother, pastor’s wife, and the Founder and Executive Director of Real Choices Pregnancy Center, which will open in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, in Fall 2025. With a heart anchored in Jesus Christ, Missy leads this ministry with compassion and prayer. Learn more about Missy using the links below:
Real Choices Pregnancy Center: www.realchoicessallisaw.com
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/missy.carrigan.12
https://www.facebook.com/groups/9956299821132789 https://www.instagram.com/missycarrigan
You can learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at www.sherisesmn.org. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.

Aug 12, 2025
Aug 12, 2025
31 min
Week two of this series is a timely reminder for anyone who wants to serve the Lord in any capacity to count the cost. Counting the cost carries far more meaning than a financial cost. For anyone who dedicates their life to the Lord in humble surrender, they will have to count the cost in comfort, pride, agendas, and other personal attachments.
But it is always worth it! Jesus is always worth counting the cost!
Learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at www.sherisesmn.org. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.

Aug 5, 2025
Aug 5, 2025
28 min
This week kicks off the new mini-series, Leading Well, that focuses on women in leadership in any capacity. Susan begins by laying a foundation for the series, examining specific biblical examples of Jesus' views on women.
Next week, we will explore the importance of character development, refinement, and living a life of righteousness in our leadership. This series will also feature guests to the show that will add value and wisdom to this topic.
Learn more about Susan and her ministry at www.sherisesmn.org. You can follow her on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.

Jul 29, 2025
Jul 29, 2025
28 min
We've all felt the pressure of anxiety. It often comes when we are concerned about the future or an outcome of some kind. Using the Bible as her source, this week, Susan is encouraging women to face anxiousness with the promises of God's Word.
You can learn more about Susan and her ministry at www.sherisesmn.org. Follow Susan on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.

Jul 23, 2025

Jul 15, 2025
Jul 15, 2025
32 min
This week, Susan is encouraging women to take care of one of their greatest assets - their health. In the busyness of life, our health can easily take a backseat. However, even the smallest steps toward a healthier lifestyle can prove beneficial.
And you're worth it!
You can learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at www.sherisesmn.org. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.

Jul 8, 2025
Jul 8, 2025
30 min
In Part Two of "Walking in the Spirit," Susan teaches how to apply this Scripture verse to our everyday lives. Understanding these truths will help strengthen your faith to not only seek the gifts of the Spirit but also cultivate the fruit of the Spirit.
You can learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at www.sherisesmn.org. You can follow her on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.

Jun 18, 2025
Jun 18, 2025
33 min
In this two-part series, Susan teaches on who the Holy Spirit is, His role in the Trinity, and how to walk in the equipping power of the Spirit.
You can learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at www.sherisesmn.org. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.

Jun 11, 2025
Jun 11, 2025
40 min
Do you know someone in a difficult season and want to help but don't know how or what to say? This week, Susan shares practical ways to come alongside someone to help them feel less alone in their season of difficulty.
You can learn more about Susan and her ministry, She Rises, at www.sherisesmn.org. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram at Susan Vandenheuvel.
