Jo Saxton and Pastor Steph Williams O'Brien

Lead Stories Podcast

Religion EN ↓ 509 episodes

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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Author

Jo Saxton and Pastor Steph Williams O'Brien

Category

Religion

Podcast website

leadstoriespodcast.com

Latest episode

Oct 19, 2026

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Episodes

S21: Episode 4 - Calling: An Invitation to Pay Attention 19.10.2026

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 Connect with Jo at...

S21: Episode 3 - Kairos: An Invitation to Pay Attention 12.10.2026

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 Connect with Jo at...

S21: Episode 2 - An invitation to pay attention: You and your Body 05.10.2026

zer 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 Connect with Jo at w...

Countdown to Ezer! 28.09.2026

EVERYONE WHO IS REGISTERED FOR EZER BY SEPT 30th WILL BE ENTERED INTO THE GIVEAWAY DRAWING - 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 -  RE...

S21: Episode 1 - Invitation to Pay Attention 21.09.2026

EVERYONE WHO IS REGISTERED FOR EZER BY SEPT 30th WILL BE ENTERED INTO THE GIVEAWAY DRAWING - 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 -  RE...

ANNOUNCEMENT: GIVEAWAY DRAWING! 08.09.2026

EVERYONE WHO IS REGISTERED FOR EZER BY SEPT 30th WILL BE ENTERED INTO THE GIVEAWAY DRAWING - 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 -  RE...

S20: Episode 20 - Retreat To Advance 03.08.2026

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 19 - Summer Thoughts! 13.07.2026

Support Jo and her World Vision Relay Team! https://www.teamworldvision.org/participants/462696 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 - ...

S20: Episode 18 - A Special Invitation For You 29.06.2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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