Lead Stories Podcast

This previously aired series continues with Part 3 of the "Leadership in the Valley" series, as Jo and Steph look at the Biblical theme of the movement of God in the valley through the lens of the story of David and Goliath.  They pose the question - What are the battles we are facing and how can we navigate our way through them?  Information for the Ezer Collective with registration link.  Connec...

In this previously broadcast episode, Jo and Stephanie continue the series "Leadership in the Valley" focusing on "the Valley of Grief" sometimes known as "the valley of dry bones." Throughout the Bible we see the valley as a backdrop for the movement of God amongst His people and today's conversation is particularly relevant to what's going on right now in our world.  Dwelling in the Word Exercis...

Whether you heard it last April or are just tuning in now,  this first series Jo and Stephanie began as the 2020 pandemic began is not to be missed:  Leadership in the Valley.  Throughout the Bible you'll see the theme of the valley as a backdrop or landscape for the movement of God amongst his people.  Today's focus is the"Valley of Fear".   Bible.org - The View From the Valley  Information for t...

You've asked the right questions, you've talked to the right people and you've decided to stay, at least for now.  In the final episode of this previously aired series, Stephanie and Jo wrap up with an important conversation about "How to Stay".   Information for the Ezer Collective with registration link.  Connect with Lead Stories, Jo and Steph Instagram & Facebook:  @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect...

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 in this special Summer Replay 2021, Stephanie and Jo talk about "How to Go" and the process steps you need to take.  Information for the Ezer Collective with registration link.  Connect with Le...

In this replay of the popular Should I Stay or Should I go series, Stephanie and Jo start to peel away the layers by suggesting the following questions to ask and examine that can help you get to 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 n...

Summer Replay 2021 kicks off this week looking back at a popular series from Season 8, 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? Listen again as Stephanie tackle this timely question.    Connect with Lead Stories, Jo and Steph Instagram & Faceboo...

This week's episode features Jo at Bethel University speaking about Make a Move.   Listen in on this engaging and practical talk about moving in step with the Spirit.  Order a copy of Make a Move   "Make a Move" is perfect for: -Anyone wanting to take next steps in listening to God -People in transition (I think that's all of us!) -Graduates (high school, college, masters) -Those transitioning int...

Listen today to a powerful and vulnerable message Stephanie recently gave at Bethel University on the subject of discernment.  Order a copy of Make a Move   "Make a Move" is perfect for: -Anyone wanting to take next steps in listening to God -People in transition (I think that's all of us!) -Graduates (high school, college, masters) -Those transitioning into retirement or an empty nest -Folks who...

There has perhaps never been a more relevant and important time for a book like "Make A Move: How to Stop Wavering and Make Decisions in a Disorienting World".   It is one week until the book's official launch and today Stephanie and Jo have a short conversation designed to get you ready to delve into the themes, advice and practical tools around decision making, particularly in these challenging...

Stephanie and Jo wrap up the Make a Move series with a conversation around a the very relevant topic of decision fatigue. Listen today for examples from their own leadership experiences, plus practical tools for dealing with this all too important topic for leaders.  Come to Stephanie's launch party! Sunday May 16  6:30pm-8:30pm CST at Quincy Hall in Minneapolis.  Quiz show, celebrity guests and d...

In this episode, Stephanie and Jo talk about "vocational experiments". More than just a job for which you are paid, vocation can mean all the things in your life that make meaning and purpose and fill up your days with productivity, whether you're paid for it or not.  "Make a Move" is perfect for: -Anyone wanting to take next steps in listening to God -People in transition (I think that's all of u...

Stephanie and Jo continue the "Make a Move" series this week with more conversation about decision making in this disorienting world.  This week they talk about experimenting to try and learn or determine things, sometimes revealing things you never expected to see and leaving us open to the movement of the Holy Spirit.  "Make a Move" is perfect for: -Anyone wanting to take next steps in listening...

Decisions are a constant part of our every day life and the biggest decisions of our life cause us the most stress and also the most joy.  Stephanie and Jo begin a new series exploring the themes in Stephanie's new book "Make a Move: How to Stop Wavering and Make Decisions in a Disorienting World".  "Make a Move" is perfect for: -Anyone wanting to take next steps in listening to God -People in tra...

Jo and Stephanie take a look back at this past year and reflect on what they've learned, how their perspectives have changed and what it means for their leadership contexts moving forward.   Connect with Lead Stories, Jo and Steph Instagram & Facebook:  @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at  www.josaxton.com  @josaxton Connect with Pastor Steph at  www.pastorsteph . com   @pastorsteph Subscribe o...

Lead Stories is doubling down with this special episode featuring Jo Saxton and Danielle Strickland which will air not only on the Lead Stories podcast, but on the Danielle Strickland Mind Blown Season on her podcast.  Today Jo and Danielle engage in a powerful and engaging conversation unpacking the meaning of Ezer, a critical understanding of God's role for women in scripture.   More i nformatio...

The conversation continues in honor of Women's History month.  Today Jo and Stephanie look at the question of equity and how we as individuals, as families, as organizations, as churches and as leaders can forge a more gender equal world.  They'll look at some listener responses as well as offer some practicals ways we can respond to the "equity challenge".   "Moxie" on Netflix  The Women's Histor...

Stephanie and Jo kick off a new series celebrating Women's History Month talking about what it means to be empowered as women and what it means to empower women.  Today's episode is broadcast on International Women's Day.  The theme this year is "Choose to Challenge:  How will you help forge a gender equal world?"   The Women's History Month series is sponsored by Jo Saxton Leadership Coaching.  V...

Today Stephanie wraps up the Agile Leadership conversation with Pastor Scott Ridout, President of Converge.  Scott and his wife Lisa led Sun Valley Community Church, Gilbert, Arizona, from 1998 to 2014. Sun Valley has grown from 375 to roughly 5000 attendees on three campuses under his leadership. Previously, Scott served six years as a Converge overseer, including two years as chairman. He is als...

Jo's back!  In this new episode, Stephanie and Jo continue with the Agile Leadership series.  Jo shares her experiences and reflections on the times she's led through crisis and change.  Don't miss this powerful and relevant conversation.  Jo is an author and leadership coach.  Her most recent book is Ready to Rise.   Find more information at josaxton.com The Agile Leadership series is sponsored b...

Today Stephanie speaks once again with Tod Bolsinger, Professor and Vice President for Vocation and Formation at Fuller Seminary.  A former pastor himself, Tod is a leader and equipper of pastors. Tod is the author of Canoeing the Mountains and Tempered Resilience.  More information at Tod Bolsinger The Agile Leadership series is sponsored by Bethel Seminary in conjunction with the seminary class...

Stephanie invites you to take the next step in your leadership by joining the next cohort for Agile Leadership in Times of Crisis and Change!  This course addresses timeless theological frameworks as well as current leadership theories on the topics of change and agility. The content will be applied to the timely issues in Christian leadership today and into the future. The world is experiencing p...

Today Stephanie speaks with Angela Yee, Chief Ministry Officer of the National Office of the Evangelical Covenant Church.  Her leadership there involves breaking down silos and creating collaboration and places where people can work together, as well as overall strategy.  Listen as Stephanie and Angela talk about leading a major organization through the current crisis.  The Agile Leadership series...

Stephanie continues the Agile Leadership series with a conversation with Dr. Donna Harris, superintendent of Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis.  In 2017,  a gas leak caused an explosion that killed two employees and destroyed major portions of the school.  Listen to her powerful story about leading after this devastating crisis.  The Agile Leadership series is sponsored by Bethel Seminary in conjun...

Lead Stories is back with a brand new series!  Stephanie will be interviewing expert leaders to help you learn how to respond with agility rather than simply react to change and crisis.  Today she speaks with Dr. Dwight Zscheile, Vice President of Innovation for Luther Seminary and author of "Agile Church: Spirit-Led Innovation in an Uncertain Age The Agile Leadership series is sponsored by Bethel...