Season Finale — The Pause Before the Next Rise

As With Grit & Grace closes its first season, Lisa and Angela take a deep breath and reflect on everything God has built through this community.What began in January as a simple yes to honest conversation has become a year-long journey through survival, rebuilding, alignment, rest, and the courage to lead differently.In this heartfelt finale, the hosts look back on the messy middles and quiet miracles that have marked 2025 and share what’s coming next for the podcast, the Kingdom Identity Network, and the new Kingdom Rising: Called to Commissioned ecosystem launching in 2026.This isn’t an ending. It’s the pause before the next rise.💫 In This EpisodeLooking back at how With Grit & Grace began and how the conversations have transformed both hosts and listeners.Lisa shares the evolution of her work in community-building on Skool and how genuine connection is the future of sustainable visibility.The upcoming Skool Community Activity Leaders Network, a new space for men and women who want to build healthy, relationship-driven communities without burnout.Continued growth of Kingdom Identity Network, the free discipleship community for Kingdom-minded women.A behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Quiet Time Plan Journal, a printed devotional releasing next October to help women walk in monthly rhythm with God.Angela’s reflection on 2025: from Stop Settling for Survival to Building with Support and Discerning Your Mantle.Why she’s taking a two-month creative sabbath during November and December to prepare for the next season.A first look at Angela’s upcoming book releases and the integrated discipleship experience that ties them all together.📚 A Glimpse Ahead for 2026Angela previews the next chapter of Kingdom Culture Revolution through five connected works that form a prophetic blueprint for builders and believers:The Shulamite’s Diary — The Sound of Redeeming LoveCourageous Calling — The Framework for Living Your God-Given PurposeThe Mantle Matrix — A Map for Transforming Your Story into a MovementSalt & Light — Beyond the Culture WarsOrphaned Authority — Restoring the Ruins of a Fatherless KingdomThese aren’t just books...they’re blueprints for Kingdom builders who long to lead with integrity, clarity, and rest.All of these themes will come alive inside Kingdom Rising: Called to Commissioned, a new private-podcast-and-community experience designed to guide women through a full discipleship and activation journey in 2026.🕊 Key Moments & Quotes“You’re not the same person who started this year. You’re stronger, softer, and more surrendered—and that’s what this space was always meant to be.” — Lisa Vanderveen“God is not asking us to hustle harder; He’s asking us to build differently.” — Angela Linville“This isn’t the end—it’s the pause before the next rise.” — Lisa Vanderveen🌸 What to Expect NextNovember – December 2025: Creative pause while new content is written, recorded, and refined.January 2026: Launch of Season Two and the Kingdom Rising: Called to Commissioned discipleship experience.Ongoing: Growth of the Kingdom Identity Network, the Skool Community Activity Leaders Network, and the development of the Quiet Time Plan Journal.🙏 Final BlessingTo everyone who’s listened, shared, or quietly whispered, “This episode met me right where I was,” thank you. Your courage to heal, rebuild, and keep showing up is what makes this movement possible.Take care of your heart. Steward your season. And remember...this is only the beginning. 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