Jo Saxton and Pastor Steph Williams O'Brien
Lead Stories Podcast
Jo Saxton and Pastor Steph O'Brien are both leaders in Minneapolis. Jo is an author and speaker who has opportunities to teach around the world in various contexts. She is passionate about empowering women to realize their potential and purpose. Steph is a church planter and pastor of a church plant in the city. She coaches leaders and pastors around the country and is a professor at Bethel University. Passionate about investing in the next generation, Steph, blogs and speaks in order to equip people to live their every day life on mission for the Kingdom of God. In this podcast they share sto...
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Jo Saxton and Pastor Steph Williams O'Brien
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Jun 29, 2026
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Episodes
S20: Episode 18 - A Special Invitation For You 29.06.2026 14:18
REGISTER NOW! Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 - REGISTER NOW! (NOW PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN) Pre-intensive Nov 12th 9-3pm - Peacemaking in Polorized Times Intensive Theme - Restore & Rebuild: Leading Through Adversity Ezer Revive Retreat // Puerto Rico // January 11-15, 2027 - REGISTER NOW! Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Conne...
S20: Episode 17 - Acceptance of the Tensions 22.06.2026 36:36
REGISTER NOW! Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 - REGISTER NOW! (NOW PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN) Pre-intensive Nov 12th 9-3pm - Peacemaking in Polorized Times Intensive Theme - Restore & Rebuild: Leading Through Adversity Ezer Revive Retreat // Puerto Rico // January 11-15, 2027 - REGISTER NOW! Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Conne...
S20: Episode 16 The Tension of Competing Priorities 15.06.2026 40:40
REGISTER NOW! Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 - REGISTER NOW! (NOW PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN) Pre-intensive Nov 12th 9-3pm - Peacemaking in Polorized Times Intensive Theme - Restore & Rebuild: Leading Through Adversity Ezer Revive Retreat // Puerto Rico // January 11-15, 2027 - REGISTER NOW! Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Conne...
S20: Episode 15 The Tension of Faith and Wisdom 01.06.2026 46:11
REGISTER NOW! Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 - REGISTER NOW! Pre-intensive Nov 12th 9-3pm - Peacemaking in Polorized Times Intensive Theme - Restore & Rebuild: Leading Through Adversity Ezer Revive Retreat // Puerto Rico // January 11-15, 2027 - REGISTER NOW! Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josax...
S20: Episode 14 - The Tension of Support and Challenge 25.05.2026 36:48
REGISTER NOW! Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 - REGISTER NOW! Pre-intensive Nov 12th 9-3pm - Peacemaking in Polorized Times Intensive Theme - Restore & Rebuild: Leading Through Adversity Ezer Revive Retreat // Puerto Rico // January 11-15, 2027 - REGISTER NOW! Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josax...
S20: Episode 13 - The Tension of Platform - Leading in the Tensions 18.05.2026 50:42
The Wesley Covenant Prayer I am not my own self-made, self-reliant human being. In truth, O God, I am Yours. Make me into what You will. Make me a neighbor with those whom You will. Guide me on the easy path for You. Guide me on the rocky road for You. Whether I am to step up for You or step aside for You; Whether I am to be lifted high for You or brought low for You; Whether I become full or empt...
S20: Episode 12 Leading in the Tensions 11.05.2026 27:56
REGISTER NOW! Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 - REGISTER NOW! Pre-intensive Nov 12th 9-3pm - Peacemaking in Polorized Times Intensive Theme - Restore & Rebuild: Leading Through Adversity Ezer Revive Retreat // Puerto Rico // January 11-15, 2027 - REGISTER NOW! Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josax...
S20: Episode 11 - Defining Decades - Time & Money 27.04.2026 53:37
REGISTER NOW! Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 - REGISTER NOW! Pre-intensive Nov 12th 9-3pm - Peacemaking in Polorized Times Intensive Theme - Restore & Rebuild: Leading Through Adversity Ezer Revive Retreat // Puerto Rico // January 11-15, 2027 - REGISTER NOW! Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josax...
S20: Episode 10 - Defining Decades - Body & Health 20.04.2026 45:27
REGISTER NOW! Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 - REGISTER NOW! Pre-intensive Nov 12th 9-3pm - Peacemaking in Polorized Times Intensive Theme - Restore & Rebuild: Leading Through Adversity Ezer Revive Retreat // Puerto Rico // January 11-15, 2027 - REGISTER NOW! Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josax...
S20: Episode 9 - Defining Decades: Career & Calling 13.04.2026 39:47
REGISTER NOW! Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 - REGISTER NOW! Pre-intensive Nov 12th 9-3pm - Peacemaking in Polorized Times Intensive Theme - Restore & Rebuild: Leading Through Adversity Ezer Revive Retreat // Puerto Rico // January 11-15, 2027 - REGISTER NOW! Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josax...
S20: Episode 8 - Defining Decades 06.04.2026 50:22
REGISTER NOW! Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 - REGISTER NOW! Pre-intensive Nov 12th 9-3pm - Peacemaking in Polorized Times Intensive Theme - Restore & Rebuild: Leading Through Adversity Ezer Revive Retreat // Puerto Rico // January 11-15, 2027 - REGISTER NOW! Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josax...
S20: Episode 7 - Endurance In the Wilderness 30.03.2026 30:42
This sermon was originally preached at Mill City Church on February 8th, 2026 - YouTube Video Here REGISTER NOW! Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 - REGISTER NOW! Pre-intensive Nov 12th 9-3pm - Peacemaking in Polorized Times Intensive Theme - Restore & Rebuild: Leading Through Adversity Ezer Revive Retreat // Puerto Rico // January 11-15, 2027 - REGISTER NOW! Co...
S20: Episode 6 - Longing In The Wilderness 23.03.2026 34:19
This sermon was originally preached at Mill City Church on February 15th, 2026 - YouTube Video Here REGISTER NOW! Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 - REGISTER NOW! Pre-intensive Nov 12th 9-3pm - Peacemaking in Polorized Times Intensive Theme - Restore & Rebuild: Leading Through Adversity Ezer Revive Retreat // Puerto Rico // January 11-15, 2027 - REGISTER NOW! Conn...
Announcing: Ezer Collective 2026 & Ezer Revive 2027! 09.03.2026 27:54
REGISTER NOW! Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 - REGISTER NOW! Pre-intensive Nov 12th 9-3pm - Peacemaking in Polorized Times Intensive Theme - Restore & Rebuild: Leading Through Adversity Ezer Revive Retreat // Puerto Rico // January 11-15, 2027 - REGISTER NOW! Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxt...
S20: Episode 5 - Loving Our Enemies 16.02.2026 1:01:04
Ways to support Immigrants in Minnesota: Mill City Church Efforts - www.millcitychurch.com/respond General Notes: River Retreat Experience - Personal or Group Retreats in Minnesota! SAVE THE DATES: Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 - REGISTER NOW! Ezer Revive Retreat // Puerto Rico // January 11-15, 2027 Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @Lead...
S20: Episode 4 - The Commitment to Nonviolence 09.02.2026 47:44
The King Center - Philosophy of Nonviolence Ways to support Immigrant and Immigrant churches in Minnesota: Mill City Church Efforts - www.millcitychurch.com/respond Fund For To Support Immigrant Churches in Minnesota General Notes: River Retreat Experience - Personal or Group Retreats in Minnesota! SAVE THE DATES: Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 Ezer Revive Retr...
S20: Episode 3 - The Power of Bearing Witness 30.01.2026 1:02:52
Notes from This Episode: Practices and Principles of Political Solidarity - By Pastor Pastor David Swanson (and two immigrant pastors names withheld for their safety) Definitions: Partisan - A strong and sometimes blind adhearance to a particular party, faction, cause, or person. Political - How a community (family, church, nation, etc) expresses it's values. Ways to support Immigrant and Immigran...
S20: Episode 2 - Ezer Revive Retreat! 26.01.2026 20:14
River Retreat Experience - Personal or Group Retreats in Minnesota! SAVE THE DATES: Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 Ezer Revive Retreat // Puerto Rico // January 11-15, 2027 Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at @pastorsteph
S20: Episode 1 - Lead Stories Podcast 10 Year Anniversary!! 19.01.2026 41:37
Download your copy of Hello Goodbye 2025-2026 at LeadStoriesMedia.com/hellogoodbye River Retreat Experience - Personal or Group Hello Goodbye Retreats SAVE THE DATES: Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 Ezer Revive Retreat // Puerto Rico // January 11-15, 2027 Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton....
Season 19: Episode 23 - Hello 2026! 22.12.2025 26:07
Download your copy of Hello Goodbye 2025-2026 at LeadStoriesMedia.com/hellogoodbye River Retreat Experience - Personal or Group Hello Goodbye Retreats SAVE THE DATE: Ezer 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at @pastorsteph
Season 19: Episode 22 - Goodbye 2025 15.12.2025 29:56
Download your copy of Hello Goodbye 2025-2026 at LeadStoriesMedia.com/hellogoodbye River Retreat Experience - Personal or Group Hello Goodbye Retreats SAVE THE DATE: Ezer 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at @pastorsteph
Season 19: Episode 21 - Plowing Up The Hard Ground // Hello Goodbye 08.12.2025 28:06
Download your copy of Hello Goodbye 2025-2026 at LeadStoriesMedia.com/hellogoodbye River Retreat Experience - Personal or Group Hello Goodbye Retreats SAVE THE DATE: Ezer 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at @pastorsteph
Season 19: Episode 20 - HELLO GOODBYE 2025-2026 01.12.2025 32:01
Download your copy of Hello Goodbye 2025-2026 at LeadStoriesMedia.com/hellogoodbye River Retreat Experience - Personal or Group Hello Goodbye Retreats SAVE THE DATE: Ezer 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at @pastorsteph
Season 19: Episode 19 - The Women of Exodus 03.11.2025 35:49
This sermon was first given at Mill City Church. You can watch the sermon on YouTube here: Mill City Sermon You can watch the video from The Bible Project mentioned in the sermon here: The Exodus Way Ezer 2025 // Minneapolis // Nov 13-15th, 2025 Register Now Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Facebook: LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com...
S19: Episode 18 - It's Fall Y'all! 13.10.2025 15:17
Ezer 2025 // Minneapolis // Nov 13-15th, 2025 Register Now Revive 2026 // Ezer Retreat in Puerto Rico // January 6-10th OR January 12-16th, 2026 Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Facebook: LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at @pastorsteph
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