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With Grit & Grace: Men of Courage, Women of Valor

With Grit & Grace: Men of Courage, Women of Valor

By: Angela Linville
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 ”With Grit & Grace: Men of Courage, Women of Valor” is more than a podcast, it’s a movement where faith meets action and men and women rise together to advance God’s Kingdom. Hosted by Angela Linville, this podcast dives deep into real conversations that challenge, inspire, and equip you to step boldly into your God-given calling. Whether you’re navigating marriage, ministry, business, or everyday life, With Grit & Grace highlights the power of standing side by side as men of courage and women of valor, strengthening one another to bring restoration and hope to a world that desperately needs it. Join Angela for solo insights and dynamic interviews with leaders who are living out this message, as she explores how we can cultivate open-minded conversations, embrace divine design, and walk in unwavering faith. Together, we’ll build a legacy of courage, wisdom, and impact. Ready to step into your calling? Grab your coffee, lean in, and let’s walk this journey with grit and grace. New episodes every Tuesday.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success
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  • Activation through Subtraction: What Walking in Purpose Really Looks Like

    Activation through Subtraction: What Walking in Purpose Really Looks Like
    Oct 6 2025

    What If Activation Isn’t What You Think It Is

    We’ve been told that “activation” means acceleration...that when God stirs something in us, it’s time to hustle harder, carry more, and prove we’re ready. But what if true Kingdom activation looks completely different?

    In this episode, Angela Linville pulls back the curtain on her own story, from running a $300K business and burning out under the weight of performance, to rediscovering what it means to live aligned with God’s rhythms. She unpacks how activation flows through subtraction, not addition, and shares the three questions that now guide every new assignment.

    This is a must-listen for anyone feeling stretched thin, called to more, or wrestling with what “doing enough” really means.

    🔥 In This Episode

    Angela shares:

    • The moment God stopped her from carrying what He never asked her to carry

    • How being good at something doesn’t always mean it’s your God assignment

    • Why timing is a form of divine protection and how God layered her frameworks over time

    • The difference between peace and confusion when discerning what’s yours to carry

    • How to filter opportunities through assignment, season, and clarity

    🧭 Key Takeaways

    • Activation isn’t about doing more, it’s about stewarding what matters most.

    • Alignment will always outlast expertise.

    • The waiting isn’t wasted, it’s where formation happens.

    • Confusion is a red flag; peace is your compass.

    💬 Favorite Quotes

    “Being capable doesn’t make it your calling.” “Sometimes activation requires subtraction before addition...alignment before assignment.” “If it’s from God, it won’t war against your spirit. It will expand your capacity while grounding your soul.”

    💫 Next Step

    Feeling the nudge to realign your own assignment? Join the waitlist for The Shulamite’s Diary: The Sound of Redeeming Love, Angela’s upcoming book and audio experience for those ready to rise from striving into stewardship.

    Discover the ancient love song that becomes a battle cry for women called to rise...from hidden and unworthy to chosen and unshakable.

    👉 Join the Waitlist Here
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    15 mins
  • Embodied Authority: Testimony, Pushback & Obedience (A Conversation with Wendy Melrose)

    Embodied Authority: Testimony, Pushback & Obedience (A Conversation with Wendy Melrose)
    Sep 29 2025
    🎙 Episode Summary Guest: Wendy Melrose, founder of Resilience Press … helping everyday visionaries transform trauma and testimony into published books. With 20+ years of entrepreneurship and six books in one year, Wendy champions Revelation 12:11: “They overcame by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.” What This Episode Is About All September, we’ve explored “the weight of your voice”…what it costs, what it protects, and what it carries. This capstone conversation moves from concept to embodiment. Wendy opens her real-time journey: navigating misunderstanding and personal attacks, guarding her message and boundaries, discerning timing, and staying obedient when visibility, finances, and relationships are tested. It’s raw, faith-filled, and deeply practical. Core Themes When your voice is under fire: Why spiritual pushback often intensifies as you advance…and how to respond without offense or retaliation. Forgiveness & release: Laying pain at the cross, forgiving without an apology, and keeping your heart clean in conflict. Anointing → Authority → Assignment: Authority flows from intimacy and obedience, not platform or volume. Obedience over optics: “Listening and doing” even when results aren’t instant; letting God open the right doors at the right time. Boundaries that protect the blueprint: Faith, family, rest, and non-negotiables (refusing to hide your faith to “fit the room”). Testimony multiplies: Why one transformed life becomes many…your story is seed for generations. Provision & humility: Tithing, repentance, and practical faith for financial pressure (trusting God as Jehovah Jireh). Redefining ‘voice’: Your voice isn’t just a post or a platform…it’s your walk of obedience, one person at a time. Standout Moments Misunderstood & opposed: Wendy shares a fresh story of character attack, how a friend intervened, and how Holy Spirit led her to forgive and release. “Listening and doing” in 2023: A cascade of God-opened doors (business sale, moves) after daily meditation on Proverbs 16:3…followed by a hard lesson in waiting well. Never deny your faith: A past instance of hiding visible faith symbols for a corporate video and the spiritual flatline that followed…her repentance and firm boundary now. Money under pressure: Practical steps Wendy took (forgiveness, tithing, building a “storehouse,” declaring Scripture) that led to rapid turnaround. Legacy over likes: Why writing your testimony…published or simply saved for family…secures generational fruit. Scripture Threads Revelation 12:11 - Testimony as a weapon. Ephesians 6 - Our battle isn’t against flesh and blood. Proverbs 16:3 (AMP) - Commit your works; let Him establish the plan. Matthew 17:20 (KJV) - Mustard seed faith. Faith as a mustard seed grows and takes ground. Malachi 3:10 - Tithing and the storehouse. Practical Takeaways Guard your heart, not your brand. Forgive quickly; don’t wait for apologies. Obedience is the strategy. Ask daily: What is God asking me to do today? Do that…then wait when He says wait. Name your boundaries. Faith, family, rest, and message guardrails…decide them before pressure hits. Document God’s works. Journal wins and breakthroughs; your testimony is future seed for others (and your children). Use both your voice and your ears. Seek understanding before defense…online, at work, and at home. War wisely. Aim your anger at the real enemy, not people; respond in the opposite spirit. Reflection Questions (for listeners & community) Where do you feel your voice is most “under fire” right now…home, work, or online? What boundary would protect your God-given message this month? Where might God be asking you to wait…and what obedience looks like in the waiting? What testimony do you need to write down…if only for your family’s future? Notable Quotes “Not everyone who hurts you will apologize. Lay it at the cross and release them.” … Wendy “Authority is never about being louder…it’s about obedience.” … Angela “One changed life is never just ‘one’…it ripples into generations.” … Wendy“Your voice isn’t just what you post; it’s how you walk.” … Wendy Meet Our Guest Wendy Melrose is the founder of Resilience Press, where she helps people transform their trauma and testimony into powerful published books. With over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience and six books published in one year, Wendy has built a streamlined, faith-driven process that empowers everyday visionaries to share their stories of victory. She believes in the power of testimony, as Revelation 12:11 reminds us: “They overcame… by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony." Download Wendy's 7-Step Quick-Start Book Checklist for Christian Women.
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    41 mins
  • When Calling Meets Resistance: Listening, Discernment, and the Power of the Pause

    When Calling Meets Resistance: Listening, Discernment, and the Power of the Pause
    Sep 22 2025

    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
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    23 mins
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