Jo Saxton and Pastor Steph Williams O'Brien

Lead Stories Podcast

Religion EN ↓ 501 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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Jo Saxton and Pastor Steph Williams O'Brien

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Religion

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Latest episode

Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

LEAD VOICES: Eugene Cho 02.04.2020

Today Stephanie talks with Eugene Cho, pastor, speaker, author, visionary and humanitarian. A son of Korean immigrants and a natural entrepreneur, Cho spends much of his time circling the globe speaking about the intersection of faith, justice, and leadership.  Eugene's new book "Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk: A Christian's Guide to Engaging in Politics" is available HERE.  Lead Stories is partnering w...

Season 08 - Episode 12 - How Are You, Really? Leading through a crisis with Jo #COVID19 30.03.2020

Stephanie and Jo check in by asking the question "How Are You Really?" Today Jo talks about how this has affected her personally  and shares her thoughts on leading through this time of cultural earthquake. Lead Stories is partnering with Abide, the #1 Christian meditation app.  Go to the Abide website to receive 25% off your Abide premium subscription of meditation and bedtime stories, for being...

Season 08 - Episode 11 - How are you really? Leading Through a Crisis with Steph #COVID19 26.03.2020

Stephanie and Jo check in by asking the question "How Are You Really?" and share what's going on with her and her thoughts about leadership during this unprecedented time.   Pre order Jo's Book - Ready To Rise and receive your free resource "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" https://www.josaxton.com/ Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Twitter: @LeadStoriesVox Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast F...

S08 - Episode 10 - How To Build Courage 23.03.2020

Courage is one of the most fundamental traits a leader needs to live life fully, step into purpose and mission and embrace one's identity.  Listen today as Steph and Jo continue the conversation with "How to Build Courage."  Recorded a few weeks ago, this episode has become a timely message for today.  Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Twitter: @LeadStoriesVox Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodc...

S08 - Episode 9 - Defining Courage 16.03.2020

Courage is one of the most fundamental traits a leader needs to live life fully, step into purpose and mission and embrace one's identity.  Listen today as Steph and Jo begin a conversation about defining courage.  Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Twitter: @LeadStoriesVox Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Facebook: LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect wi...

S08 - Episode 8 - When You Hit Rock Bottom: Steph's Story 09.03.2020

The conversation continues around hitting rock bottom.  Today, Stephanie shares her story. Lead Stories is brought to you by Jo Saxton Leadership Coaching Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Twitter: @LeadStoriesVox Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Facebook: LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at www.pastorsteph.com @pastorsteph  Subscribe on i...

S08 - Episode 7 - When You Hit Rock Bottom: Jo's Story 02.03.2020

What does the way up from rock bottom look like?  Listen today as Stephanie and Jo start a powerful conversation about a time when Jo journeyed from rock bottom to rebuild her life and step into a new calling.  Lead Stories is brought to you by Jo Saxton Leadership Coaching Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Twitter: @LeadStoriesVox Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Facebook: LeadStoriesPodc...

S08 - Episode 6 - You Don't know All That Went Wrong Till You're Gone 24.02.2020

Jo and Stephanie continue the two-part conversation today by recognizing that you don't know all that went wrong until you're gone.  Lead Stories is brought to you by Jo Saxton Leadership Coaching Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Twitter: @LeadStoriesVox Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Facebook: LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at www.pa...

S08 - Episode 5 - You Don't Know What You Got Till It's Gone 17.02.2020

Today, Stephanie and Jo begin a two part conversation talking about regret.  One of the things we can most deeply regret is not realizing what we had until it's not there anymore.  Lead Stories is brought to you by Jo Saxton Leadership Coaching Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Twitter: @LeadStoriesVox Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Facebook: LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.jos...

LEAD VOICES: Beth Moore 10.02.2020

Listen in to hear Beth on the Lead Stories Podcast where Jo Saxton and Pastor Steph talk about life, leadership, and the legacy of a leader."   Lead Stories is brought to you by  Jo Saxton Leadership Coaching Links to more information on Beth Moore: Media Center page for  Chasing Vines Beth's Website:  https://www.lproof.org/welcome Beth on Twitter:  @BethMooreLPM Beth on Instagram:  bethmoorelpm...

S08 - Episode 4 - How to Stay #ShouldIStayOrShouldIGo 03.02.2020

You've asked the right questions, you've talked to the right people and you've decided to stay.  Today Stephanie and Jo continue the series with an important conversation about "How to Stay". Lead Stories is brought to you by Jo Saxton Leadership Coaching Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Twitter: @LeadStoriesVox Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Facebook: LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo...

S08 - Episode 3 - How to Go #DoIStayOrDoIGo 27.01.2020

I think I'm supposed to go...now what? Sometimes we shut down the right decision because we don't know the "how" of the right decision.  You've answered the question "Should I stay or should I go" and today Stephanie and Jo talk about "How to Go" and the process steps you need to take.  Lead Stories is sponsored by Josaxtonleadershipcoaching.com  Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Twitter...

S08 - Episode 2 - How to Know #DoIStayOrDoIGo 20.01.2020

Today Stephanie and Jo start to peel away the layers by offering a series of questions to ask and examine to help you get the heart of the question "Should I Stay or Should I Go?"   Questions to ask: Is there some toxicity I need to address? Is there something I need to say before I go, or if I say it can I then stay? Do I need to call it out, bring it to the surface or shine a light on it? Am I t...

S08 - Episode 1 - Do I Stay Or Do I Go? 13.01.2020

Season 8 kicks off with a brand new series "Should I Stay or Should I Go?"  Have you been in a situation with a position, community, church, workplace or relationship where you've wrestled with the decision to leave or stay and stick it out? Stephanie and Jo start an important conversation around this timely question.  Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Twitter: @LeadStoriesVox Instagram:...

Preview of Season 8 - Coming January 2020! 30.12.2019

Stephanie and Jo give a brief preview Season 8!  Jo Saxon Leadership Coaching  begins Tuesday January 7 Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Twitter: @LeadStoriesVox Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Facebook: LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at www.pastorsteph.com @pastorsteph  Subscribe on iTunes to have the podcast automatically download to...

Bonus Resource - The Last 10 / The Next 10 19.12.2019

In this last episode of the decade, Jo and Stephanie are offering a bonus resource "The Last Ten, The Next Ten" giving you a chance to reflect on the last decade and look toward the next.  A bird's eye view, if you will.   Leadstoriesmedia.com/resources   Get your copy of the 2019-2020 Hello / Goodbye digital workbook here! Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Twitter: @LeadStoriesVox Insta...

How to Say Hello #hellogoodbye 16.12.2019

Today Stephanie and Jo  focus on the "hello" part as they continue with the Hello/Goodbye series.  Saying "hello" can be exciting and invigorating, but also stretching, so tune in and hear about how to manage your "hello" for 2020!  Get your copy of the 2019-2020 Hello / Goodbye digital workbook here! Hello Goodbye - the Beatles  Jo Saxon Leadership Coaching   next session begins Tuesday January 7...

How to Say Goodbye #hellogoodbye 09.12.2019

Today Stephanie and Jo  focus on the "goodbye" part as they continue with the Hello/Goodbye series.  We have to learn how to say goodbye to the old if we're going to say hello to the new!  Get your copy of the 2019-2020 Hello / Goodbye digital workbook here! LeadStoriesMedia.com/resources Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Twitter: @LeadStoriesVox Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Facebook:...

Hello / Goodbye 2019-2020! 04.12.2019

Get your copy of the 2019-2020 Hello / Goodbye digital workbook here! LeadStoriesMedia.com/resources Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Twitter: @LeadStoriesVox Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Facebook: LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at www.pastorsteph.com @pastorsteph  Subscribe on iTunes to have the podcast automatically download to yo...

LEAD VOICES: Brad and Heather Fox from HGTV's Stay or Sell 02.12.2019

Listen today as Stephanie talks with Brad and Heather Fox from HGTV's brand new show "Stay or Sell"  Josaxtonleadershipcoaching.com  Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Twitter: @LeadStoriesVox Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Facebook: LeadStoriesPodcast   Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at www.pastorsteph.com @pastorsteph  Subscribe on iTunes to have the po...

1 MILLION DOWNLOADS - THANK YOU! 25.11.2019

Jo and Steph are celebrating 1 Million Downloads! They are looking back and reflecting on what is still important for today from the things they've seen and learned since launching Lead Stories. Listen as they share three things they've learned and their three favorite episodes!.  They are also asking for three things from you:  1. TAG a friend on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter about Lead Stories....

S07: Episode 15 The Prophet #FiveFoldGifts 18.11.2019

#FiveFoldGifts  This week's episode in the series #FiveFoldGifts, focuses on "The Prophet".  What has come to be known as the Five Fold Gifts is outlined in Ephesians Chapter 4, listed for the purposes of building up the church.  Here and in other places in the Bible we see a delineation of gifts, talents and wiring. Follow this five part series for insights in how your gifts play into your callin...

S07: Episode 14 - The Apostle #FiveFoldGifts 11.11.2019

#FiveFoldGifts  This week's episode in the series #FiveFoldGifts, focuses on "The Apostle".  What has come to be known as the Five Fold Gifts is outlined in Ephesians Chapter 4, listed for the purposes of building up the church.  Here and in other places in the Bible we see a delineation of gifts, talents and wiring. Follow this five part series for insights in how your gifts play into your callin...

S07: Episode 13 - The Evangelist #FiveFoldGifts 04.11.2019

#FiveFoldGifts  This week's episode in the series #FiveFoldGifts, focuses on "The Evangelist".  What has come to be known as the Five Fold Gifts is outlined in Ephesians Chapter 4, listed for the purposes of building up the church.  Here and in other places in the Bible we see a delineation of gifts, talents and wiring. Follow this five part series for insights in how your gifts play into your cal...

S07: Episode 12 - The Teacher #FiveFoldGifts 28.10.2019

#FiveFoldGifts  Today, Jo and Steph continue the #FiveFoldGifts series with an episode focusing on "The Teacher".  What has come to be known as the Five Fold Gifts is outlined in Ephesians Chapter 4, listed for the purposes of building up the church.  Here and in other places in the Bible we see a delineation of gifts, talents and wiring. Follow this five part series for insights in how your gifts...

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