With Grit & Grace: Living a Simply Radical Life Podcast

With Grit & Grace: Living a Simply Radical Life Podcast

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With Grit & Grace: Living a Simply Radical Life Podcast episodes

  • When Calling Meets Resistance: Listening, Discernment, and the Power of the Pause

    Have you ever stepped into your assignment with confidence, only to hit unexpected resistance? In this deeply personal and unscripted conversation, Angela and Lisa wrestle with the tension of carrying a Kingdom message in a world where conflict, offense, and division feel louder than ever.


    Together, they explore:




    • Why pushback doesn’t mean you missed God and how to discern what’s really happening in moments of resistance.




    • How listening can shift everything, even when criticism feels personal or unfair.




    • The role of different life experiences and generational perspectives in shaping how people respond to truth.




    • Why anger itself isn’t the problem but what we do with it determines whether we build bridges or burn them.




    • The necessity of rest and discernment in a culture that demands constant response.




    • What it looks like to find common ground without compromise, and to choose understanding over defensiveness.




    This episode is both a sigh of relief and a call to courage. It reminds us that authority doesn’t come from always having the last word...it comes from being anointed, discerning, and rooted enough to pause when others rush to speak.


    ✨ Key Insight:


    In a noisy world, the Kingdom doesn’t need more arguments. It needs messengers who can listen deeply, respond wisely, and carry the weight of their words with authority and love.


    🔗 Next Steps:

    Want to be part of the next Kingdom Rising: Courageous Conversations? Join the waitlist. We gather live on Zoom every month to wrestle with the hard questions and build together in fellowship.


    📌 Connect with Us:

    Connect with Angela:


    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/angela.linville.kingdomculture


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


    Be the Movement https://www.facebook.com/groups/kingdomculturerevolution


     


    Connect with Lisa:


    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lisa.vanderveen.58


    Telegram https://t.me/c/1960388454/1/1771


    Free Skool Community https://www.lisav.ca/identity



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingdomculturerevolution.substack.com/subscribe
    24 min
  • Protecting the Sacred Blueprint with Lisa Vanderveen
    💬 Episode Summary:

    What if the next step in your business isn’t to scale, collaborate or publish - but to pause?


    In this deeply reflective episode, Lisa shares the sacred (and often misunderstood) invitation to protect the message God has given you. With warmth, wisdom and peace-infused clarity, she walks through her personal journey of receiving the Savah Method in layers - how God led her backward, built the framework through deep transformation and refined the blueprint behind the scenes before releasing it into the world.


    If you’ve ever wrestled with whether to partner, promote or pivot and wondered how to stay faithful to the assignment God has given you, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.



    🔑 Key Takeaways:


    • Why protecting your message isn’t about fear. It’s about faithful stewardship




    • How Lisa built the Savah Method backwards, starting with the destination




    • The difference between pruning and punishment when your audience shrinks




    • Why not every opportunity to share your message is spiritually aligned




    • How true Kingdom partnership is built on trust, refinement and inner healing




    • What it looks like to let God mature the method before bringing it to market




    • The power of the pause and the beauty of building in secret




    • A powerful Imagination Activation to discern where God may be inviting you to wait, protect or release





    ✨ Imagination Activation:

    This episode includes a guided reflection where you’ll imagine Jesus sitting beside you in peace, helping you discern:




    • Where you’ve picked up assignments that weren’t yours




    • Where you’ve said yes to pressure instead of peace




    • Where He’s asking you to wait, guard or protect what’s still being formed




    You'll be invited to record what Holy Spirit shows you in your journal and carry it as a holy marker of trust and obedience.



    🕊 Ready to Go Deeper?

    If you’re carrying something sacred - a message, method or movement - and you know it’s time to protect it with intentional healing and deep alignment…


    The Reclaim & Renew Experience is your next step.


    We’re preparing to welcome a new round as we enter the Hebrew year 5786. For the first 5 women who join, Lisa is offering the full 12-week experience at 50% off in exchange for honest feedback and reflection.


    This isn’t a beta. This is expert, Holy Spirit-led work with space for your voice.


    → Learn more or request a private conversation here.
    (Or simply book your clarity call here)



    🙌 Join the Conversation:

    Are you navigating a season of protecting the message God has given you? Leave a comment or share this episode with a friend who’s walking a similar path.


    And if this episode brought peace or clarity to your journey, let Lisa know!


    Your words are always a gift.



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingdomculturerevolution.substack.com/subscribe
    25 min
  • Authority vs. Volume: Why Speaking Louder Isn’t the Same as Speaking With Authority
    🔎 Episode Summary:

    We live in a world that tells us to say more, post more, and be everywhere. But what if the Kingdom doesn’t need more noise? What if it needs voices that carry weight?


    In this episode, Angela Linville and Lisa Vanderveen unpack the critical difference between volume and authority...and why true Kingdom influence flows from anointing, not algorithms or applause.


    This conversation will challenge you to stop striving to be louder and start cultivating the kind of authority that shifts atmospheres at home, at work, online, and in every sphere God has called you to.



    🛠️ What You’ll Learn:


    • Why authority flows from anointing and can’t be manufactured




    • How to recognize the difference between noise and words that carry weight




    • Why consistency at home is one of the greatest tests of spiritual authority




    • Rhythms and disciplines that help you cultivate intimacy with God so your voice has staying power




    • How to live and lead with authority in your online presence, workplace, and family





    💬 Notable Quotes:

    “Volume tries to get attention. Authority commands it.”
    “You don’t have to shout to be heard when Heaven has anointed your voice.”
    “The Kingdom doesn’t need louder voices. It needs rooted ones.”
    “Without anointing, authority burns out. With anointing, authority multiplies.”




    ✨ Reflection Questions:


    • Where have you been relying on volume instead of cultivating authority?




    • What does authority (not loudness) look like in your current season?




    • What rhythms could help you move from striving for visibility into walking in Spirit-led authority?





    🔗 Next Steps:

    Want to be part of the next Kingdom Rising: Courageous Conversations? Join the waitlist. We gather live on Zoom every month to wrestle with the hard questions and build together in fellowship.


    And...Join us inside the Kingdom Rising: Courage on Fire Skool community, where these conversations continue daily through discipleship, prayer, and connection.



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingdomculturerevolution.substack.com/subscribe
    51 min
  • When Pushback Proves You’re on the Right Path: How to Fortify When Resistance Finds You
    Episode Summary

    Have you ever stepped into your assignment with confidence, only to hit unexpected resistance?


    In this first conversation of our September series, Fortifying the Messenger, Angela unpacks why pushback often shows up right after you step into your calling, what it really means, and how to stand your ground without striving or burning out.


    You’ll learn:




    • Why resistance often confirms your calling instead of disproving it




    • How to discern between spiritual warfare, natural obstacles, and distractions




    • Why fortification must happen before the pressure hits, not during




    • How to anchor your voice so you stay steadfast when the enemy tries to wear you down




    This isn’t about hustling harder. It’s about standing rooted in what God has entrusted to you...no matter what comes against you.



    Scripture References


    • Nehemiah 6:3 - “I am carrying on a great project and cannot come down.”




    • Ephesians 6:13 - “Put on the full armor of God so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground.”





    September Series Overview: Fortifying the Messenger

    This episode kicks off a powerful month where we’re unpacking the foundations every Kingdom messenger needs:




    • Week 1: When Pushback Proves You’re on the Right Path - how to fortify your voice when resistance finds you.




    • Week 2: Authority vs. Volume - why speaking louder isn’t the same as speaking with power.




    • Week 3: Protecting the Blueprint - guarding your God-given message from dilution.




    • Week 4: Assignment-Driven Visibility - aligning opportunities with divine timing instead of chasing every platform.





    Listener Invitation

    If you’ve been feeling the weight of resistance, don’t give up. You’re not off-track...you’re advancing.


    Take time this week to pause, fortify, and lean into the One who called you. Your voice matters more than you know.


     


    What if your lack of results isn’t about your strategy or method… but your alignment?


    You’ve been showing up.
    Pouring your heart into your business.
    Building offers. Posting content. Wearing every hat.


    And yet…


    The fruit doesn’t match the effort.


    Let's fix that in the next 30 days.


     


    Connect with Angela:


    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/angela.linville.kingdomculture


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


    Be the Movement https://www.facebook.com/groups/kingdomculturerevolution


     


    Connect with Lisa:


    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lisa.vanderveen.58


    Telegram https://t.me/c/1960388454/1/1771


    Free Skool Community https://www.lisav.ca/identity



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingdomculturerevolution.substack.com/subscribe
    12 min
  • Healing Isolation Wounds: When Obedience Feels Lonely

    In this deeply personal solo episode, Lisa shares what it’s like to walk in obedience while feeling completely alone. She opens up about the emotional and spiritual weight of building something you believe in...when even those closest to you don’t fully understand it.


    With stories from Scripture, vulnerable reflections, and a powerful invitation to healing, this episode will speak directly to anyone navigating betrayal, burnout, or the silent grief of being misunderstood in their calling.


    You’ll Learn:




    • What isolation in obedience feels like




    • Why trying to “prove your calling” never brings peace




    • How to trust God’s process when external support is missing




    • A simple, Spirit-led method for healing emotional wounds




    • Why your healing doesn’t have to wait for external resolution




    Resources Mentioned:




    • Kingdom Identity Network – our free Skool community: Kingdom Identity Network




    • Reclaim & Renew Summer Experience – deeper 12-week journey of healing and alignment




     


    Connect with Lisa:


    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lisa.vanderveen.58


    Telegram https://t.me/c/1960388454/1/1771


     



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingdomculturerevolution.substack.com/subscribe
    11 min
  • An Open Letter to the Wounded, the Wandering, and the Watching
    🔎 Episode Summary:

    This month’s Kingdom Rising: Courageous Conversation goes straight to the heart.


    We’re talking about reconciliation, wounds caused in the name of God, and what it really means to build with support.


    In this live conversation, Angela Linville shares a letter that’s been burning on her heart to four groups of people:




    • The Wounded – those cut by the very people meant to represent Christ




    • The Wandering – those who still love Jesus but struggle to re-engage with His people




    • The Watching – those observing from the outside, questioning if it’s real or just performance




    • The Treacherous – those who, knowingly or not, have misrepresented the Father’s heart and caused harm




    Together with live participants, we unpack what reconciliation really looks like, not as a theological concept, but as a lived reality.



    🛠️ What We Talk About:


    • Why reconciliation is the heartbeat of the gospel (2 Corinthians 5:16–21)




    • How we’ve gotten repentance backwards - making it the entry fee instead of the fruit of encountering God’s kindness




    • The difference between judgment that walls people out and invitation that opens the door




    • What it means to build with support in messy seasons - carrying one another until healing takes root




    • How Kingdom leaders can create safe spaces for people to come home





    💬 Notable Quotes:

    “We’ve made repentance the price of admission instead of the fruit of reconciliation.”
    “Repentance doesn’t earn you the embrace, it’s born out of already being embraced.”
    “When we wall people out, we wall the gospel in.”
    “The lost sheep don’t need a lecture, they need to be carried home.”




    ✨ Reflection Questions:


    • When you hear the word reconciliation, what comes to mind?




    • Have you ever experienced grace before you “had it all together”? How did that change you?




    • Where have you been tempted to withhold love until someone “proved” themselves?





    🔗 Join the Next Conversation:

    Kingdom Rising: Courageous Conversations is recorded live on Zoom every month. Want to sit at the table, share your voice, or just listen in? Register here. Follow Angela Linville and join the Kingdom Culture Revolution community to get notified and reminded about the next session.


     


    📌 Connect with Us:

    Connect with Angela:


    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/angela.linville.kingdomculture


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


    Be the Movement https://www.facebook.com/groups/kingdomculturerevolution


     


    Connect with Lisa:


    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lisa.vanderveen.58


    Telegram https://t.me/c/1960388454/1/1771


    Free Skool Community https://www.lisav.ca/identity


     


     



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    1 hr 5 min
  • The Strategic Spiritual Covering You Might Be Missing

    In this episode of With Grit & Grace: Men of Courage, Women of Valor, Angela Linville unpacks the biblical role of the Armor Bearer, and why modern Kingdom builders can’t afford to go without one.


    Far more than a helper or assistant, an Armor Bearer protects your mantle, guards your message, and multiplies your mission. Angela shares how the tools she uses, frameworks, marketing clarity, and stewardship strategy, may look like “business strategy” from the outside, but are actually delivery vehicles for something deeper: the activation and protection of Kingdom assignments.


    You’ll learn how to recognize the difference between tactical help and holy covering, why most builders don’t have true Armor Bearers, and how to start experiencing that kind of strategic support for those who want to build without burnout or compromise.


    What You’ll Learn in This Episode

    • The biblical roots of the Armor Bearer role (Jonathan, 1 Samuel 14)


    • Why “help” focuses on tasks but holy covering focuses on territory


    • The three pillars of Armor Bearer work: mantle protection, message stewardship, multiplication mindset


    • Common reasons leaders lack true Armor Bearers, and how to change it


    • How to audit your inner circle for alignment, protection, and accountability


    • Why the fastest way to find an Armor Bearer is to experience strategic covering first



    Resources & Links

    • Apply to join the X-Factor Telegram Intensive → [here]

      3 days of real-time, high-impact clarity work to uncover your unique X-Factor and map your next move. Experience strategic covering before you decide what’s next.


    • Connect with Angela Linville:




      • Facebook Angela Linville


         




      • Instagram Instagram (@kingdomculturerevolution_)






    Join the Conversation

    Who in your life protects your calling, not just your time? How do they guard and multiply what God has entrusted to you?  Share your thoughts in the comments or tag Angela on social with your reflections from this episode.



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingdomculturerevolution.substack.com/subscribe
    14 min
  • From Mourning to New Wine: Building with Support in God’s Timing

    In this special coffee‑chat episode of With Grit & Grace: Men of Courage, Women of Valor, Angela Linville and co‑host Lisa Vanderveen explore the spiritual and practical significance of the Hebrew month of Av, a season marked by both mourning and comfort, destruction and restoration.


    They share how this prophetic time on God’s calendar intersects with the challenges Kingdom builders face...especially the weight of building alone...and why stepping into new assignments often requires new structures, new relationships, and strategic, Spirit‑aligned support.


    This is a deeply honest conversation about letting go of what no longer fits, embracing the “new wine” God is pouring out, and building in community rather than isolation.



    What You’ll Learn in This Episode


    • The prophetic meaning of Av and how it marks the shift from mourning to comfort, destruction to restoration.




    • Why new wine requires new wineskins, and how this applies to your vision, relationships, and structures.




    • The spiritual and strategic cost of building alone, and how to move toward collaborative, Kingdom‑aligned support.




    • How to discern who belongs in your “wine cellar” for the next season.




    • The role of Hebrew months in discerning timing and alignment for your Kingdom assignments.




    • How God often uses strategic partnerships to multiply your impact, sharpen your discernment, and lighten your load.





    Key Scriptures & Insights


    • Luke 5:37‑38 – New wine must be poured into new wineskins.




    • Examples from Moses building the tabernacle and Nehemiah rebuilding the wall...biblical templates for collaborative building.




    • The dual themes of Av:




      • Destruction & loss – A time to release what can’t carry the next season.




      • Restoration & new beginnings – An invitation to step into covenant relationships and fresh assignments.







    Join the Conversation

    We’d love to hear:




    • Where are you sensing God calling you to release the old?




    • How have you experienced the shift from building alone to building with Spirit‑aligned support?




    • Who might God be highlighting as part of your “wine cellar” in this next season?




    Drop your thoughts, prayer requests, or reflections in the comments...we pray over each one individually.



    Resources & Links


    • Join Lisa’s Community: Kingdom Identity Network (Skool)




    • Join Angela’s Community: Kingdom Culture Revolution (Facebook)




    • Armor Bearers Waitlist: Be the first to know when we open this strategic, Spirit‑aligned support pathway for Kingdom leaders.




     


    Connect with Angela:


    Facebook Angela Linville


    Instagram Instagram (@kingdomculturerevolution_)


     


    Connect with Lisa:


    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lisa.vanderveen.58


    Telegram https://t.me/c/1960388454/1/1771



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingdomculturerevolution.substack.com/subscribe
    52 min
  • This Life Is But a Vapor: When Faith Feels Fragile but Grace Holds Firm

    This isn’t a polished, step-by-step episode. It’s raw. It’s real. It’s just Angela, talking straight from the middle of the mess. Because sometimes life throws you into a fire you never saw coming, and the only thing you can do is cling to grace and breathe through the unknown.


    From single parenting and surviving domestic abuse, to finding a love forged in the fire with my husband Thomas, to facing new battles I never asked for...this is my unfiltered story. The lessons aren’t tidy, but they’re true:



    • Faith isn’t always about feeling strong; sometimes it’s holding on by a thread.


    • Grace isn’t a concept, it’s the oxygen that keeps you standing when grief tries to knock you down.


    • This life is a vapor. And the moments we’re tempted to rush past? Those are the ones that matter most.



    If you’ve ever felt tired of being “the strong one,” if your faith feels fragile, or if you’re just longing for a reminder that you’re not alone...this episode is for you.


    What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

    • My journey from survival mode to a life built on real love, not performance.


    • The beauty and ache of slowing down and savoring life’s fleeting moments.


    • Why grief and gratitude can coexist, and how grace holds us through both.


    • An invitation to release the pressure, be honest with your heart, and let God meet you in the mess.


    • A raw reminder that Jesus doesn’t just save us...He gets us.



    Key Quote:

    “Faith isn’t about having it all together. It’s about knowing Who holds you when everything’s falling apart.”


    If You’re Walking Through It Too…

    You don’t have to have all the answers.


    You don’t have to perform to be worthy.


    You don’t have to be strong every second of the day.


    Grace is enough.


    And so are you.


    Resources & Next Steps:

    • If this episode resonated, share it with someone who needs a reminder they’re not alone.


    • Join the Kingdom Culture Revolution community where we have honest conversations like this every month: [Insert link]



    Stay connected with me on social for more encouragement rooted in grit and grace.


     


    Connect with Angela:


    Facebook Angela Linville


    Instagram Instagram (@kingdomculturerevolution_)


    Take the Become Unignorable Quiz Unignorable Quiz - Beyond the Niche


    Be the Movement Kingdom Culture Revolution: Impact & Income for Christian...



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    12 min
  • Nothing is Wasted: Healing When Realignment Feels Like Goodbye

    Realignment always precedes acceleration...but before the breakthrough, it often feels like grief.


    In this deeply personal solo episode, Lisa shares what happens when strategic realignment stirs up the ache of what was. Whether it's time that feels wasted, relationships that shifted, or a message you thought you’d carry forever, she gently unpacks the truth: nothing is wasted in the Kingdom.


    With tender insight and real-life stories, including the evolution of her friendship with Angela Linville, Lisa invites you to trust God’s timing, release what needs to be released, and receive the healing that doesn’t depend on outcomes.



    You’ll Learn:




    • Why obedience sometimes requires letting go of good things




    • How to honor relationships that shift...and bless the ones that return




    • Why the Lord never wastes your time, even if something doesn’t “work out”




    • What healing looks like when it happens before the breakthrough




    • How to trust realignment as part of your transformation





    Mentioned in This Episode:




    • Kingdom Identity Network – Lisa’s free Skool community for healing, clarity, and alignment




    • Reclaim & Renew Summer Experience – a deeper 12-week journey to release what’s no longer yours and receive what is




     


    Connect with Lisa:


    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lisa.vanderveen.58


    Telegram https://t.me/c/1960388454/1/1771


     



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kingdomculturerevolution.substack.com/subscribe
    12 min

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