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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 stories from their lives and what they've learned. Their hope is that this show will encourage, challenge and share tools with leaders and those who desire to live on mission for the Kingdom of God!
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S15: Episode 7 - Step 1 Meditate // Hello Goodbye from 2023-12-11T08:41
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Season 15: Episode 6 Hello Goodbye 2023-2024 is HERE! from 2023-12-04T08:00
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Quick Announcement - Back Next Week! from 2023-11-27T08:55
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UPDATE! from 2023-10-23T07:32
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S15: Episode 4 - Beneath the Surface of New Beginnings from 2023-10-16T07:10
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S15: Episode 4 - When You Need A New Beginning from 2023-10-09T07:47
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S15: Episode 3 - Anatomy of New Beginnings from 2023-10-02T07:41
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S15 : Episode 2- New Beginnings - Steph's Summer! from 2023-09-25T08:35
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S15 : Episode 1 - New Beginnings - Jo's Summer! from 2023-09-18T04:02
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S14: Episode 16 Last Episode of the Season - Honest Updates from 2023-05-29T03:14
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S14: Episode 15 - Capacity - Honest Leadership from 2023-05-22T16:13
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S14: Episode 14 Atmosphere's of Power from 2023-05-15T06:00
We all want to grow as leaders - but are we being honest with ourselves when it comes to our leadership? Jo and Steph discuss the honest quesitons we must ask in order to thrive as leaders.
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S14: Episode 13 - Abuse of Power - Honest Leadership from 2023-05-08T01:59
We all want to grow as leaders - but are we being honest with ourselves when it comes to our leadership? Jo and Steph discuss the honest quesitons we must ask in order to thrive as leaders.
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S14: Episode 12 - Honest Leadership from 2023-05-01T03:07
We all want to grow as leaders - but are we being honest with ourselves when it comes to our leadership? Jo and Steph discuss the honest quesitons we must ask in order to thrive as leaders.
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S14: Episode 11 - Spiritual Reset: A Different King of King from 2023-04-04T22:38
Our 2019 spiritual preactices may not fit our 2023 lives. Jo and Steph talk about what it would look like to consider a "spiritual reset" when it comes to practices.
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S14: Episode 10 - Spiritual Reset: Soul Grind? from 2023-03-21T15:01
Our 2019 spiritual preactices may not fit our 2023 lives. Jo and Steph talk about what it would look like to consider a "spiritual reset" when it comes to practices.
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S14: Episode 9 - Spiritual Reset: The Discipline of Celebration from 2023-03-14T14:08
Our 2019 spiritual preactices may not fit our 2023 lives. Jo and Steph talk about what it would look like to consider a "spiritual reset" when it comes to practices.
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S14: Episode 8 Spiritual Reset - Where our dependence lies... from 2023-03-06T04:31
Our 2019 spiritual preactices may not fit our 2023 lives. Jo and Steph talk about what it would look like to consider a "spiritual reset" when it comes to practices.
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S14: Episode 7 - Spiritual Reset: Launching In to Lent! from 2023-02-27T14:54
Our 2019 spiritual preactices may not fit our 2023 lives. Jo and Steph talk about what it would look like to consider a "spiritual reset" when it comes to practices.
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S14: Episode 6 - Spiritual Reset: ASH WEDNESDAY from 2023-02-22T19:26
Our 2019 spiritual preactices may not fit our 2023 lives. Jo and Steph talk about what it would look like to consider a "spiritual reset" when it comes to practices.
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S14: Episode 5 - Spiritual Reset: LENT from 2023-02-13T00:52
Our 2019 spiritual preactices may not fit our 2023 lives. Jo and Steph talk about what it would look like to consider a "spiritual reset" when it comes to practices.
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S14: Episode 4 - Spiritual Reset from 2023-02-06T07:02
Our 2019 spiritual preactices may not fit our 2023 lives. Jo and Steph talk about what it would look like to consider a "spiritual reset" when it comes to practices.
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S14: Episode 3 - An Unexpected Hello and Goodbye Part 3 from 2023-01-30T01:02
Pastor Steph shares the story of a unexpected Hello and Goodbye she is experiencing in her leadership. Listen in!
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S14: Episode 2 - An Unexpected Hello and Goodbye Part 2 from 2023-01-23T00:47
Pastor Steph shares the story of a unexpected Hello and Goodbye she is experiencing in her leadership. Listen in!
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Season 14: Episode 1 - An Unexpected Hello and Goodbye PART 1 from 2023-01-16T02:05
Pastor Steph shares the story of a unexpected Hello and Goodbye she is experiencing in her leadership. Listen in!
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TWO MORE THINGS BEFORE THIS YEAR ENDS! from 2022-12-20T21:11
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S13: Episode 12 - HELLO 2023! from 2022-12-19T07:02
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Hello Goodbye!
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S13: Episode 11 - GOOD BYE 2022! from 2022-12-15T13:32
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Hello Goodbye!
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S13: Episode 10 - Hello Goodbye Vibes from 2022-12-05T08:30
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Hello Goodbye!
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S13 - Episode 9 Final Thoughts on Beating Burnout from 2022-11-21T08:47
In this weekly series Jo and Steph discuss a topic that we all want to avoid: BURNOUT
We are all susceptible to this reality. What is it and what do we do about it?
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S13: Episode 8 - The Stages of Burnout from 2022-11-14T07:01
In this weekly series Jo and Steph discuss a topic that we all want to avoid: BURNOUT
We are all susceptible to this reality. What is it and what do we do about it?
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S13 - Episode 7 What do to about BURNOUT from 2022-11-07T06:56
In this weekly series Jo and Steph discuss a topic that we all want to avoid: BURNOUT
We are all susceptible to this reality. What is it and what do we do about it?
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S13 - Episode 6 - BURNOUT from 2022-10-31T07:47
In this weekly series Jo and Steph discuss a topic that we all want to avoid: BURNOUT
We are all susceptible to this reality. What is it and what do we do about it?
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S13: Episode 6 - Reflection on Made For More from 2022-10-31T06:34
REFLECTION ON THIS SERIES:
What was meant to break you...what was it?
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S13: Episode 5 - Leading Others #MadeForMore from 2022-10-24T07:31
In this weekly series Jo and Steph discuss the hard realities faced by leaders and how to continue to believe in and step in to what God is calling you towards.
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S13 - Episode 4 Vocation #madeformore from 2022-10-17T06:17
In this weekly series Jo and Steph discuss the hard realities faced by leaders and how to continue to believe in and step in to what God is calling you towards.
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S13: Episode 5 - Relationships #MadeForMore from 2022-10-10T06:23
In this weekly series Jo and Steph discuss the hard realities faced by leaders and how to continue to believe in and step in to what God is calling you towards.
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S13: Episode 4 - Self Leaderdhip #MadeForMore from 2022-10-04T03:58
In this weekly series Jo and Steph discuss the hard realities faced by leaders and how to continue to believe in and step in to what God is calling you towards.
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S13: Episode 3 - Made For More from 2022-09-26T07:58:38
In this weekly series Jo and Steph discuss the hard realities faced by leaders and how to continue to believe in and step in to what God is calling you towards.
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S13 - Episode 2 Summer in Review - Jo's Summer from 2022-09-19T14:22:45
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S13 - Episode 1 Summer in Review - Steph's Summer from 2022-09-12T06:00:12
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HAPPY ALMOST END OF SUMMER! from 2022-08-27T03:00:43
Just popping in to say hi, talk about the Minnesota State Fair and invite you to come to the fall colors in MInneapolis this November... oh and also the Ezer Collective.
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S12: Episode 16 - SWOT PT 5 BREAKTHROUGH! from 2022-05-30T07:00
The SWOT Analysis is used by business leaders, as well as non-profit and faith based organizations. Our take on the anaysis, developed orignially by our friend Mike Breen, take a bi...
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S12: Episode 15 - SWOT PT 4 Failure from 2022-05-23T07:00
The SWOT Analysis is used by business leaders, as well as non-profit and faith based organizations. Our take on the anaysis, developed orignially by our friend Mike Breen, take a bi...
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S12: Episode 14 - SWOT PT 3 - Frustration from 2022-05-16T05:37
The SWOT Analysis is used by business leaders, as well as non-profit and faith based organizations. Our take on the anaysis, developed orignially by our friend Mike Breen, take a bi...
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S12: Episode 13 - SWOT: Part 2 Battle from 2022-05-09T07:00:26
The SWOT Analysis is used by business leaders, as well as non-profit and faith based organizations. Our take on the anaysis, developed orignially by our friend Mike Breen, take a bi...
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S12: Episode 12 - SWOT PT 1 - Analyze Your Leadership from 2022-05-02T07:00:05
The SWOT Analysis is used by business leaders, as well as non-profit and faith based organizations. Our take on the anaysis, developed orignially by our friend Mike Breen, take a bi...
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S12: Episode 11 Holy Week for Leaders - A Week Later from 2022-04-25T02:43:35
Holy Week for Leaders - How can we learn from Jesus' leadership in the most challenging week of his ministry?
Today - A Week Later
S12: Episode 10 Holy Week for Leaders - Resurrection from 2022-04-16T06:00:11
Holy Week for Leaders - How can we learn from Jesus' leadership in the most challenging week of his ministry?
Today - Resurrection
S12: Episode 9 Holy Week for Leaders - Good Friday from 2022-04-14T06:01:38
Holy Week for Leaders - How can we learn from Jesus' leadership in the most challenging week of his ministry?
Today - Good Friday
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S12: Episode 7 Holy Week for Leaders - The Anointing from 2022-04-12T07:00:28
Holy Week for Leaders - How can we learn from Jesus' leadership in the most challenging week of his ministry?
Today - The Anointing
S12: Episode 7 Holy Week for Leaders - Palm Sunday from 2022-04-09T07:00:41
Holy Week for Leaders - How can we learn from Jesus leaderhsip in the most challenging week of his ministry?
Today - Palm Sunday
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S12: EZER Collective California from 2022-02-21T07:00:56
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S12: Episode 6 - Closure? - Should I Stay or Should I Go from 2022-02-14T07:35:37
Jo and Steph are revisiting a critical conversation that they first explored two years ago - Should I stay or should I go? In this episode they discuss what it looks like to pursue ...
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S12: Episode 5 - Church - Should I Stay or Should I Go from 2022-02-07T07:30:20
Jo and Steph are revisiting a critical conversation that they first explored two years ago - Should I stay or should I go? In this episode they discuss what it looks like to conside...
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S12: Episode 4 - Vocation - Should I Stay or Should I Go from 2022-01-31T12:48:23
Jo and Steph are revisiting a critical conversation that they first explored two years ago - Should I stay or should I go?
In this episode they discuss what it looks like to ...
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S12: Episode 3 - Relationships - Should I Stay or Should I Go from 2022-01-24T07:36:25
Jo and Steph are revisiting a critical conversation that they first explored two years ago - Should I stay or should I go?
In this episode they discuss what it looks like to consider this quesit...
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S12: Episode 2 - Where to Start - Should I Stay or Should I Go? from 2022-01-17T07:00
Jo and Steph are revisiting a critical conversation that they first explored two years ago - Should I stay or should I go?
In this episode they discuss where to start with three steps: Listen
S12: Episode 1 - Should I Stay Or Should I Go - Revisited from 2022-01-10T06:30
To kick off season 12 Jo and Steph are revisiting a critical conversation that they first explored two years ago - Should I stay or should I go?
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S11: Episode 13 - Season 11 Benediction from 2021-12-20T06:30
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S11: Episode 12 - Saying Hello to 2022 from 2021-12-13T06:00
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S11: Episode 11 - Saying Goodbye to 2021 #hellogoodbye from 2021-12-06T07:00
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S11: Episode 10 - Permission To Dream Again #hellogoodbye from 2021-11-29T07:00
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S11: Episode 10 - Permission To Dream Again #hellogoodbye from 2021-11-29T07:00
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S11: Episode 9 - Hello/Goodbye 2021-2022 from 2021-11-22T07:00
In today's episode, Jo and Stephanie share about their yearly tradition, "Hello/Goodbye" and reveal the theme for this year's resource!
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S11: Episode 8 - Test of Identity #howarethewomen from 2021-11-01T06:00
In today's episode, Jo and Stephanie talk about the test of identity all women leaders face. What is the identity God has given us from the beginning?
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S11: Episode 7 - True Empowerment #howarethewomen from 2021-10-25T06:30
In today's episode, Jo and Stephanie talk about what makes true empowerment, especially when it comes to women. We know what dise...
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S11-Episode 6 Reactions and Responses #HowAreTheWomen from 2021-10-18T07:00
In today's episode, Jo and Stephanie talk more in depth about responses and reactions that people have had to the way that woman have existed in the world recently as well as historically.
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Season 11: Episode 5 - How are the women? from 2021-10-11T07:00
Today Jo and Stephanie start a new conversation about women. Women as leaders, women as human beings and what's happening in and around the world today and what that means for women as well as ...
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S11: Episode 4 - Physical Rhythms of Re-Entry from 2021-10-04T06:00
As they continue to look at the Rhythms of Re-entry, today Jo and Stephanie look specifically at Physical rhythms and processes for intentionally stepping into Re-Entry body, soul and mind.
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S11: Episode 3 - Spiritual Rhythms of Re-Entry from 2021-09-27T14:00:33
As they continue to look at the Rhythms of Re-entry, today Jo and Stephanie look specifically at Spiritual rhythms using a practical framework that includes the process of Review, Respond and Re...
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S11:Episode 2 - Emotional Rhythms of Re-Entry from 2021-09-20T05:30
As they continue to look at the Rhythms of Re-entry, today Jo and Stephanie look specifically at Emotional rhythms using a practical framework that includes the process of Review, Respond and Re...
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S11: Episode 1 - Rhythms of Re-Entry from 2021-09-13T08:00
Season 11 kicks off today!! Stephanie and Jo begin a new series entitled "Rhythms of Re-Entry" which starts a conversation around what it means to recalibrate and step into something new after ...
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Summer Replay 2021 // The Prophet #FiveFoldGifts from 2021-09-06T05:00
This week's Summer Replay 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 pur...
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Summer Replay 2021 // The Apostle #FiveFoldGifts from 2021-08-30T05:30
This week's Summer Replay 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 pur...
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Summer Replay 2021 // The Evangelist #FiveFoldGifts from 2021-08-23T14:37:47
This week's Summer Replay 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 ...
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Summer Replay 2021 // The Teacher #FiveFoldGifts from 2021-08-16T05:30
In today's Summer Replay, 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 C...
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Summer Replay 2021 // The Shepherd #FiveFoldGifts from 2021-08-09T06:00
In this well received series from the fall of 2019, Jo and Steph began by talking about what has come to be known as the Five Fold Gifts outlined in Ephesians Chapter 4, listed for the purposes ...
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Summer Replay 2021 // Leadership in the Valley: Growth in the Valley from 2021-08-02T05:30
Today, Jo and Stephanie wrap up this previously aired Leadership in the Valley series with a conversation about the opportunity for growth during times in the valley. Throughout the old testam...
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Summer Replay 2021 // Leadership in the Valley: Battle in the Valley from 2021-07-26T05:30
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 t...
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Summer Replay 2021 // Leadership in the Valley: Valley of Grief from 2021-07-19T05:30
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 t...
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Summer Replay 2021 // Leadership in the Valley: Valley of Fear from 2021-07-12T06:00
Whether you heard it last April or are just tuning in now, this first series Jo and Stephanie began as the 2020 pandemic began i...
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Should I Stay or Should I Go - How to Stay // Summer Replay 2021 from 2021-06-28T06:00
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 ...
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Should I Stay or Should I Go - How to Go // Summer Replay 2021 from 2021-06-21T06:00
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 g...
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Should I Stay or Should I Go - How to Know // Summer Replay 2021 from 2021-06-14T06:00
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 t...
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Should I Stay or Should I Go // Summer Replay 2021 from 2021-06-07T06:00
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...
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S10: Episode 17 - Moving In Step With The Spirit - Jo Saxton at Bethel University from 2021-05-24T06:00
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S10: Episode 16 - Discernment #makeamove from 2021-05-17T20:00
Listen today to a powerful and vulnerable message Stephanie recently gave at Bethel University on the subject of discernment.
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S10: Episode 15 - One Week to Make A Move from 2021-05-03T06:00
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S10: Episode 14 - Make A Move Through Decision Fatigue from 2021-04-26T05:30
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 pr...
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S10: Episode 13 - Make A Move Vocationally from 2021-04-19T06:30
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 an...
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S10: Episode 12 - Make A Move Spiritually from 2021-04-12T07:30
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...
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S10: Episode 11 - Make A Move from 2021-04-05T06:00
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 theme...
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S10: Episode 10 - The One Year Mark - Leadership Lessons in a Pandemic from 2021-03-29T06:00
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.
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S10: Episode 9 - The Meaning of Ezer with Danielle Strickland from 2021-03-22T05:30
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...
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S10: Episode 8 - The Equity Challenge from 2021-03-15T06:00
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 ...
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S10: Episode 7 - Jo and Steph on International Women's Day from 2021-03-08T07:30
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...
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S10: Episode 6 - Agile Leadership for Times of Crisis and Change with Scott Ridout from 2021-03-01T06:30
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 ...
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S10: Episode 5 - Agile Leadership in Times of Crisis and Change with Jo Saxton from 2021-02-22T07:00
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 m...
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S10: Episode 4 - Agile Leadership In Times of Crisis and Change with Dr. Tod Bolsinger from 2021-02-15T07:00
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 pastor...
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Agile Leadership Opportunity! from 2021-02-10T10:00
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 f...
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S10: Episode 3 - Agile Leadership for Times of Crisis and Change with Rev Angela Yee from 2021-02-01T06:30
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 collabor...
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S10: Episode 2 - Agile Leadership for Times of Crisis and Change with Dr. Donna Harris from 2021-01-25T06:30
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 kill...
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S10 - Episode 1 - Agile Leadership For Times of Crisis and Change with Dr. Dwight Zscheile from 2021-01-18T08:00
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 s...
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S09: Episode 14 - How to Say Hello to 2021 from 2020-12-14T07:00
The conversation continues around redefining Hello/Goodbye for this extraordinary and unprecedented year. How do we say "hello" to what will likely be more of the same as we begin 2021? Lookin...
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Join us this weekend! from 2020-12-09T08:00
Free Online Event - Sunday, December 13th 7-8pm Central
Get the Hello Goodbye resource and sign up for the Online event at: LeadStoriesMedia.com/HG2020
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S09: Episode 13 - Goodbye to 2020? - Processing the Year from 2020-12-07T07:00
Today, Jo and Stephanie ask perhaps hard, but important questions like "What does it mean to say Goodbye to 2020?" "What does is look like to move on?" "What has 2020 revealed and how do we re...
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S09: Episode 12 - Hello Goodbye #redefined from 2020-11-30T07:00
Jo is back! Today Jo and Stephanie reconnect, catch up and begin the launch of Hello/Goodbye 2020-21 and ask the question "How do we redefine Hello/Goodbye"? Listen as they discuss moving into ...
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S09: Episode 11 - Tempered Resilience with Tod Bolsinger #UnprecedentedLeadership from 2020-11-23T06:30
Today Stephanie speaks with Tod Bolsinger, professor of leadership at Fuller Seminary and author of two books, on the timely topics of leading in uncharted territory and unprecedented change. ...
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S09: Episode 10 - Self Care and Self Leadership #UnprecedentedLeadership from 2020-11-16T07:00
Leadership and Self Care is a topic that's been addressed before on Lead Stories, but it felt important to acknowledge that in this unprecedented time, self-care is more critical than ever. List...
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S09: Episode 9 - Pastor Daniel Hill #UnprecedentedLeadership from 2020-11-09T07:00
Today Steph and Edrin host Pastor Daniel Hill, author of White Lies and White Awake, in a powerful conversation about race relations in the wider church and what it means to follow Jesus and lea...
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S09: Episode 8 - Compassionate Leadership #UnprecedentedLeadership from 2020-11-02T06:30
Sometimes, focused and driven leaders need to slow down and care for the people they're leading. Today Stephanie and Edrin go a bit deeper as they talk about the necessity of compassionate lead...
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S09: Episode 7 -Decision Making #UnprecedentedLeadership from 2020-10-26T07:00
Today Stephanie and Edrin offer five things to consider for decision making during this specific and unprecedented time.
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S09 - Episode 6 Questions from Leaders About Unprecedented Leadership from 2020-10-19T12:28:35
Pastor Edrin and Pastor Steph respond to listeners questions when it comes to how to lead in these unprecedented times.
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S09: Episode 5 Unprecedented Leadership - Dialogue in Divisive Times from 2020-10-12T05:30
Recognizing that division is real and a part of the brokenness of this world, Steph and Edrin talk today about how to manage dialogue in divisive times. Listen in to this timely and timeless c...
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S09: Episode 4 Unprecedented Leadership Competencies from 2020-10-05T05:30
Steph and Edrin take the conversation deeper this week by looking at the competencies and skills needed to be an unprecedented leader. They ask the questions: How do we lead our organization? ...
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BONUS Lead Voice - Eugene Cho // Engaging Politically as a Jesus Follower from 2020-10-02T18:53:07
Rev. Eugene Cho sits down with Pastor Steph and Pastor Edrin to discuss the tension surrounding how Christian leaders engage politically in these divisive times.
Eugene is the President o...
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SO9: Episode 3 Unprecedented Leadership from 2020-09-28T05:30
We've probably heard the word unprecedented more in the last year than ever before, but it true that we are living and leading in unprecedented times. Today Steph and Edrin begin to tackle some...
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S09: Episode 2 - The Necessity of Leadership // Jo Saxton, Pastor Steph and new co-host Pastor Edrin from 2020-09-21T05:30
Welcome to the Lead Stories Podcast Pastor Edrin Williams. Pastor Edrin is joining as a bonus co-host this season! Listen in to get to know Pastor Edrin and hear him discuss the necessity of lea...
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This one is for the writers! Bonus LEAD VOICES episode! from 2020-09-16T21:11:36
Your voice matters!
If you are a writer at any stage in your writing journey we encourage you to check out Hope Writers and all of their free resources as well as consider joining their e...
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S9 - Episode 1 - Big News from Jo and Steph! from 2020-09-14T06:30
First episode of Season 9 starts here! Stephanie and Jo catch you up on what's been going on with them during this time of unprecedented uncertainty and change and talk about what it means for l...
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#SummerReplay Lead Voices with Graham Joseph Hill and Grace Ji-Sun Kim from 2020-08-31T06:00
Lead Stories went global last September when recording this Lead Voices episode featuring a conversation with Grace Ji-Sun and Graham Joseph Hill, co-writers of the book Listen
#SummerReplay Lead Voices with Shawn Moore from 2020-08-24T05:30
First aired in April 2018, this very timely episode features Shawn Moore, a Church pastor, teacher at Bethel Seminary and ironman competitor as he chats with Jo and Steph about greatness, cultur...
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#SummerReplay Lead Voices with Daniel Hill from 2020-08-21T17:33:27
In this conversation recorded back in November of 2017, Daniel Hill from Chicago is talking about white supremacy, racism and his own awakening to his white cultural background. Listen
#SummerReplay STIGMAS A conversation with Kathy Khang from 2020-08-17T06:00
#Summer Replay
In this conversation from 2017, Jo and Steph speak with Kathy Khang a writer and speaker about mental health and racial stigmas.Listen
Lead Voices with Sandra Maria Van Opstal #SummerReplay from 2020-08-13T06:00
This week's #SummerReplay features a LEAD VOICES interview recorded in 2017 with Pastor Sandra Maria Van Opstal on the topic of multiethnic leadership and worship.
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#SummerReplay Managing the Changes #WhatGotYouHereWontGetYouThere from 2020-08-10T05:30
#SummerReplay Steph and Jo wrap up this series, first broadcast in the fall of 2019, with a conversation around managing change during the process of moving from here to there. The discussion i...
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Lead Voices with Osheta Moore #SummerReplay from 2020-08-06T05:30
In this Lead Voices Interview from 2017, writer and podcaster Osheta Moore is talking shalom with Jo and Steph today as they discuss what it means to be intentional about wholeness and peace in ...
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What Got You Here Won't Get You There #SummerReplay from 2020-08-03T05:30
Previously recorded in the fall of 2019, Jo and Stephanie kicked off a new series "What Got You Here, Won't Get You There" with a conversation about the need to ask God whether you need to let g...
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STIGMAS - Lead Voices with Edrin Williams #SummerReplay from 2020-07-30T06:00
#SummerReplay Jo and Steph have a conversation on stigmas and race today with Edrin Williams, who was born in South Carolina and now a pastor in The Sanctuary Covenant church in the T...
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#SummerReplay When Breaking the Mold Breaks You from 2020-07-27T05:30
The fallout of change is often 'breaking the mold' and 'breaking the mold' results in change. In this episode from the series first aired in 2018, Jo and Steph talk about the cost of...
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Lead Voices with Eugene Cho #SummerReplay from 2020-07-23T06:00
#SummerReplay - In this compelling episode recorded in the spring, Stephanie talks with Eugene Cho, pastor, speaker, author, visionary and humanitarian. A son of Korean immigrants and a natural...
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Breaking the Mold #SummerReplay from 2020-07-20T06:00
What does the phrase ‘breaking the mold’ mean? Is it a good thing? In this introductory episode to a new series, Jo and Steph talk about the limitations of molds, how we can be blind ...
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Breaking the Mold - Lead Voices with Lisa Sharon Harper #SummerReplay from 2020-07-16T06:00
Today's #SummerReplay episode features a conversation with Lisa Harper who discusses how a failure to understand the context in which the Bible was written - by writers under oppression - has wa...
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Facing the Realities of Anxiety and Stress in Leadership Part 2 #SummerReplay from 2020-07-13T06:00
In this #SummerReplay episode, Steph and Michelle Steffenhagen are talking about becoming more aware of where our thoughts automatically go when we are anxious or stressed and how to ...
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Rethinking Incarceration - Lead Voices with Dominique Gilliard #SummerReplay from 2020-07-09T06:00
This previously recorded Lead Voices episode features a conversation with Dominique Gilliard, the director of Racial Righteousness and Reconciliation, who shares ...
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Facing the Realities of Anxiety and Stress in Leadership #SummerReplay from 2020-07-06T06:00
The Summer Replay series kicks off with this previously recorded episode from the series Lead On in Season 3. Stephanie and Jo have selected a special collection of episodes that are particularl...
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S08: Episode 24 - Grow Your Grit #ReadyToRise from 2020-06-29T05:30
In today's special episode, Jo will share the chapter on "How to Grow Your Grit" from her book Ready to Rise. We all have the need to grow in our resilience, perseverance and endurance, recogni...
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LEAD VOICE: Latasha Morrison - Be The Bridge from 2020-06-25T06:00
This previously released episode of Lead Voices features author and leader Latasha Morrison. While recorded before the recent unprecedented events of C...
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S08: Episode 23 - RACE #ReadyToRise from 2020-06-22T05:30
Jo and Stephanie continue their conversations on "Ready to Rise". Today's powerful and deeply personal conversation centers on racial inequity and digs into choices and responsibilities during w...
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S08: Episode 22 - COVID-19 #ReadyToRise from 2020-06-15T06:00
Jo and Stephanie continue their important and timely conversation around Jo's new book "Ready to Rise: Own Your Voice, Gather Your Community, Step Into Your Influence" They start by asking the q...
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S08: Episode 21 - What Jesus Says About Women #ReadyToRise from 2020-06-08T07:00
Jo and Stephanie continue their discussion around Jo's book, Listen
Lead Voices with Jen Hatmaker - Race&Privilege and Being Fierce&Free from 2020-06-04T06:00
Listen as special guest and friend, Jen Hatmaker talks with Jo and Stephanie on Lead Voices about race and privilege, as well as leadership during these extraordinary times. Don't miss ...
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S08: Episode 20 - Ready to Rise from 2020-06-01T05:30
Recorded prior to the Coronovirus quarantine, Jo and Stephanie are pleased to release a series of conversations around Jo's newest book "Ready to Rise: Own Your Voice, Gather Your Community, Ste...
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S08: Episode 19 - What this means for self leadership. #COVID19andCALLING from 2020-05-25T05:30
How do we have a handle on how we're living through the increased demands right now? How do we lead ourselves through this time so that we can lead others? Today's episode wraps up the c...
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S08: Episode 18 What this means for your household #COVID19andCALLING from 2020-05-18T06:00
Nobody thought they were called to this. Jo and Steph continue the conversation on Covid-19 and Calling and what this means for your household. Whether it's a family with kids, intergeneration...
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Lead Voices: Latasha Morrison #toolsofthetrade from 2020-05-14T14:56:02
This episode is a conversation with author and leader Latasha Morrison. She is the founder of Be The Bridge and...
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S08: Episode 17 - What This Means For Your Team #COVID19andCALLING from 2020-05-11T05:30
"We're all in this together, but not in the same boat." How can we engage the teams we lead or are a part of with vulnerability, empathy and assurance. Today, Jo and Stephanie take the things t...
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S08: Episode 16 - COVID-19 and Calling from 2020-05-04T06:00
Jo and Stephanie begin a new series with a conversation looking at the things the Covid-19 crisis has unearthed and ask the question: What does our calling look like in the biggest plot twist s...
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BONUS: New Partnership - New Opportunity from 2020-05-02T04:18:53
Lead Stories Media is excited to announce our partnership with International Justice Mission.
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S08: Episode 15 - Growth in the Valley #leadershipinthevalley from 2020-04-27T05:30
Today, Jo and Stephanie wrap up the Leadership in the Valley series with a conversation about the opportunity for growth during times in the valley. Throughout the old testament, valleys are d...
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S08: Episode 14 - The Battle in the Valley #leadershipinthevalley from 2020-04-20T06:00
Today in Part 3 of the "Leadership in the Valley" series, Jo and Steph continue to look at the Biblical theme of the movement of God in the valley through the lens of the story of David and Goli...
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S08: Episode 13 - Leadership In The Valley - Valley of Grief from 2020-04-13T05:00
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 backdr...
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S08: Episode 13 - Leading In The Valley - Valley of Fear from 2020-04-06T05:30
Jo and Stephanie begin a new series - Leading in the Valley. Throughout the Bible the theme of the valley as a backdrop or landscape for the movement of God amongst his people. Today's focus i...
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LEAD VOICES: Eugene Cho from 2020-04-02T05:00
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 ...
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Season 08 - Episode 12 - How Are You, Really? Leading through a crisis with Jo #COVID19 from 2020-03-30T05:30
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...
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Season 08 - Episode 11 - How are you really? Leading Through a Crisis with Steph #COVID19 from 2020-03-26T05:30
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.
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S08 - Episode 10 - How To Build Courage from 2020-03-23T05:30
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...
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S08 - Episode 9 - Defining Courage from 2020-03-16T06:00
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 abou...
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S08 - Episode 8 - When You Hit Rock Bottom: Steph's Story from 2020-03-09T05:30
The conversation continues around hitting rock bottom. Today, Stephanie shares her story.
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S08 - Episode 7 - When You Hit Rock Bottom: Jo's Story from 2020-03-02T06:30
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...
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S08 - Episode 6 - You Don't know All That Went Wrong Till You're Gone from 2020-02-24T06:00
Jo and Stephanie continue the two-part conversation today by recognizing that you don't know all that went wrong until you're gone.
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S08 - Episode 5 - You Don't Know What You Got Till It's Gone from 2020-02-17T06:30
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.
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LEAD VOICES: Beth Moore from 2020-02-10T07:00
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S08 - Episode 4 - How to Stay #ShouldIStayOrShouldIGo from 2020-02-03T13:56:59
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". Listen
S08 - Episode 3 - How to Go #DoIStayOrDoIGo from 2020-01-27T06:30
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 g...
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S08 - Episode 2 - How to Know #DoIStayOrDoIGo from 2020-01-20T06:00
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?"
S08 - Episode 1 - Do I Stay Or Do I Go? from 2020-01-13T07:00
Season 8 kicks off with a brand new series "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" Listen
Preview of Season 8 - Coming January 2020! from 2019-12-30T07:00
Stephanie and Jo give a brief preview Season 8!
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Bonus Resource - The Last 10 / The Next 10 from 2019-12-19T07:00
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 bir...
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How to Say Hello #hellogoodbye from 2019-12-16T07:00
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 he...
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How to Say Goodbye #hellogoodbye from 2019-12-09T07:00
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...
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LEAD VOICES: Brad and Heather Fox from HGTV's Stay or Sell from 2019-12-02T06:30
Listen today as Stephanie talks with Brad and Heather Fox from HGTV's brand new show "Stay o...
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1 MILLION DOWNLOADS - THANK YOU! from 2019-11-25T07:00
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....
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S07: Episode 15 The Prophet #FiveFoldGifts from 2019-11-18T07:00
#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 fo...
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S07: Episode 14 - The Apostle #FiveFoldGifts from 2019-11-11T06:30
#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 fo...
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S07: Episode 13 - The Evangelist #FiveFoldGifts from 2019-11-04T06:30
#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...
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S07: Episode 12 - The Teacher #FiveFoldGifts from 2019-10-28T05:30
#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 Ephesian...
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BONUS Lead Voices Episode: Sarah Bessey #wewontgohome from 2019-10-23T05:30
This is a special Lead Voices conversation with bestselling author, Sarah Bessey, who talks with Jo and Stephanie about her new book "Miracles and Other Reasonable Things", as well as a powerful...
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S07: Episode 11 - The Shepherd #FiveFoldGifts from 2019-10-21T06:00
#FiveFoldGifts
Jo and Steph kick off a new series talking about what has come to be known as the Five Fold Gifts outlined in Ephesians Chapter 4, listed for the purposes of building up t...
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SPECIAL EPISODE: Stay Curious - Jo's Story from 2019-10-14T06:00
This a special cross-posted episode from the Stay Curious Podcast! Check out more conversations with like this anywhere you get your podcasts!
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S07: Episode 10 - Managing The Changes #WhatGotYouHereWontGetYouThere from 2019-10-07T06:00
Steph and Jo wrap up this series with a conversation around managing change during the process of moving from here to there. The discussion includes intentional management in five key ...
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S07: Episode 9 - Blindspots #WhatGotYouHere #WontGetYouThere from 2019-09-30T07:30
Jo and Steph continue this series by talking about blindspots or areas of our lives we are unaware of that are affecting our leadership in unhealthy or unhelpful ways.
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S07: Episode 8 - Plateaus and Comfort Zones #WhatGotYouHere #WontGetYouThere from 2019-09-23T06:00
Jo and Stephanie dig deeper into the #whatgotyouherewontgetyouthere conversation by looking at the things we can't do if we want to go from here to there. The things that need to shift or stop....
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INTRODUCING - The Stay Curious Podcast from 2019-09-19T06:00
Pastor Steph Williams O'Brien hosts The Stay Curious Podcast, alongside her book by the same name: Stay Curious - How Questions and Doubts Can Save...
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S07: Episode 7 - What Got You Here, Won't Get You There from 2019-09-16T06:00
Jo and Stephanie kick off a new series "What Got You Here, Won't Get You There" with a conversation about the need to ask God whether you need to let go of your "here" in order to get to the "th...
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S07: Episode 6 - LEAD VOICES - Grace Ji-Sun Kim and Graham Joseph Hill from 2019-09-09T06:30
Lead Stories goes global today in this Lead Voices episode featuring a conversation with Grace Ji-Sun and Graham Joseph Hill, co-writers of the book Listen
S07: Episode 5 - Level Up Your Leadership Challenge! from 2019-09-02T06:30
Jo and Stephanie have one final challenge from the series #levelupyourleadership
SPECIAL RESOURCES: get the Level Up Guide offered at the 2019 Global Leadership Summit. Just text th...
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S07: Episode 4 - Community #LevelUpYourLeadership from 2019-08-26T06:00
Jo and Stephanie wrap up the series #levelupyourleadership with a conversation about the importance of community as it relates to your leadership. As Jo says, "it really does take a village to ...
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S07: Episode 3 - Emotional and Spiritual Health #LevelUpYourLeadership from 2019-08-19T07:00
Today's episode deals with the integration and intersection of our psychological and spiritual health. Jo and Stephanie talk about the need to process the things that may be getting in the way ...
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S07: Episode 2 - Body #LevelUpYourLeadership from 2019-08-12T05:00
#levelupyourleadership
"Body", Episode 2 of the Season 7 series, Level Up Your Leadership focuses on an often underestimated aspect of our leadership journey. One of the ways we can lev...
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S07: Episode 1 - Identity #LevelUpYourLeadership from 2019-08-05T06:00
Season 7 opens with a brand new series entitled "Level Up Your Leadership" Stephanie and Jo are again diving into engaging and insightful conversation about not only growing and stretching your...
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Jo Saxton - The Leadership Cs #SummerSermonSeries from 2019-08-01T05:00
Final sermon for #summersermonseries! This is a second offering from our very own Jo Saxton teaching on "The Leadership C's" which looks at criteria and values for not only growing leaders, but ...
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Jo Saxton - Leaders Who Change The World #SummerSermonSeries from 2019-07-29T07:00
#summersermonseries
The first of two sermons by Lead Stories very own Jo Saxton. This one is "Leaders Who Change the World" where Jo reflects on the leadership foundations of the early c...
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Pastor Nicole Bullock - Where Are They Now? #SummerSermonSeries from 2019-07-22T07:00
Today's message is from Nicole Bullock, Senior Pastor at Blue Oaks Covenant Church in Brooklyn Center, MN. Listen to her powerful and engaging message from John Chapter 8.
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Pastor Rachel Billups - Fierce #SummerSermonSeries from 2019-07-15T07:00
The next #SummerSermonSeries comes from Lead Pastor Rachel Billups of Ginghamsburg Church in Ohio.
Pastor Rachel provides leadership and vision for the Tipp City Campus and partners wit...
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Pastor Gail Song Bantum - A Leftover Vision #SummerSermonSeries from 2019-07-08T05:00
Listen today as Pastor Gail Song Bantum, lead pastor at Quest Church in Seattle, gives a powerful message entitled "A Leftover Vision" or as she puts it "when God's math don't make sense". Past...
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Pastor Edrin Williams - Jesus is Disruptive #SummerSermonSeries from 2019-07-01T05:30
Today's summer sermon series features Pastor Edrin Williams, Lead Pastor at Sanctuary Covenant Church in Minneapolis. His sermon "Jesus is Disruptive" is part of an 8 week sermon series entitle...
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Pastor Mike Breen - Psalm 23 #SummerSermonSeries from 2019-06-24T06:00
Today, Mike Breen shares a deep and insightful message on the 23rd Psalm. As Mike points out, this passage is perhaps the most recognizable and well known Psalm and yet the Psalm most rarely pr...
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Keisha Polonio - The Story of God is Communal #summersermonseries from 2019-06-17T06:00
#summersermonseries
Todays special teaching comes from certified coach Keisha Polonio, Associate Director at Tampa Underground in Tampa, FL, b...
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Pastor Steph O'Brien - Jesus Meets You In Your Thought Life #SummerSermonSeries from 2019-06-10T06:30
#SummerSermonSeries
Next up, Pastor Stephanie continues in the "You are Here" series at Mill City Church with her sermon "Jesus Meets You in Your Thought Life. Further exploring the ques...
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Pastor Steph O'Brien - Jesus Meets You Where You Are #SummerSermonSeries from 2019-06-03T05:30
#SummerSermonSeries
First up in our Summer Sermon Series is a featured sermon given by Stephanie entitled Jesus Meets you Where You Are. Part of the series "You Are Here" at Mill City C...
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S06: Episode 17 - The End of Season 6 - Plan for summer and fall! from 2019-05-20T06:00
Jo and Steph look back at Season 6. Listen in to hear which ones you missed and reflect on the ones you did hear! AND… find out what is going on on the podcast o...
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Maximizing Your Writing! A conversation with Hope Writers Founder, Emily P Freeman! from 2019-05-17T14:50:52
On this bonus podcast Steph and Jo speak with Emily P. Freeman, author of 5 books and founder of Listen
S06: Episode 16 Maximizing Skills and Training from 2019-05-13T05:00
What are your God-given talents and gifts and are you unwrapping them and maximizing them? Listen in to hear Jo and Steph practically discussing how we can faithf...
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Lead Voices Episode // Beatrice Achieng Nas from Uganda from 2019-05-06T07:00
This week's Lead Voices Episode is an interview Beatrice Achieng Nas who is the founder and director of Listen
S06: Episode 15 - Maximizing Drive and Ambition from 2019-04-29T06:00
What does healthy ambition look like? Is it a God-given thing or just our own strivings? Do we have to make a choice between being ambitious and being happy? Jo a...
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Lead Voices Episode: Pastor Rachel Billups from 2019-04-25T05:30
Listen today as Stephanie and Jo speak with Pastor Rachel Billups about leadership, identity and calling.
Rachel is a visionary, leader and author. She currently serves as Pastor of Ging...
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S06: Episode 14 - Maximizing Your Leadership with Pastor Laurel Bunker from 2019-04-22T06:00
Pastor Laurel is back talking maximizing leadership with Jo and Steph. In this highly practical episode, Pastor Laurel shares from her personal experience and too...
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S06: Episode 13 - Maximizing Mentorship&Sponsorship from 2019-04-15T06:00
How do mentors and sponsors impact our leadership and how do we find them? Listen in to hear how Jo and Steph’s leadership has been helped by mentors and sponsors...
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Lead Voices Episode: Hillsong Channel's Natalie Manuel Lee from 2019-04-11T05:30
Today on this Lead Voices episode of The Lead Stories Podcast Jo and Steph talk with Natalie Manual Lee - Executive Producer and host of Now with Natalie on the Hillsong Channel.
S06: Episode 12 - Maximizing Your Tribe from 2019-04-08T05:30
Do you have a tribe? Join Jo and Steph as they talk about the why and hows of maximising your tribe and the barriers to them.
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S06: Episode 11 - Maximizing Your Leadership from 2019-04-01T05:30
Listen in today (and be moved!) as Steph shares about her recent trip to Uganda and what she encountered regarding the celebration of leadership and women there. ...
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SPRING BREAK REPLAY - Tactical And Practical: How to take Criticism and Feedback from 2019-03-28T05:30
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SPRING BREAK REPLAY - Criticism Part 1 from 2019-03-25T11:54:59
This episode originally aired in the Lead On series in November 2017.
When you lead you will be criticized. So how can we lead on in the midst of criticism? Jo and Steph talk from persona...
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SPECIAL EPISODE: Water Changes Everything - On location in Uganda with Pastor Steph from 2019-03-22T02:38:11
Journey with Pastor Steph and experience the moment when a community gets fresh water for the first time!
To help the O'Briens fund a well for a community just like the one featured in th...
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SPRING BREAK REPLAY - Comparison and Competition Part 2 #LeadOn from 2019-03-21T05:30
Spring Break Replay during the month of March! Enjoy these previously published favorites! Also, check out this link to download a copy of Listen
SPRING BREAK REPLAY - Comparison and Competition Part 1 #LeadOn from 2019-03-18T05:30
Spring Break Replay during the month of March! Enjoy these previously published favorites! Also, check out this link to download a copy of Listen
SPRING BREAK REPLAY - How to Beat The Impostor Syndrome #LeadOn from 2019-03-14T05:30
Spring Break Replay during the month of March! Enjoy these previously published favorites! Also, check out this link to download a copy of Listen
SPRING BREAK REPLAY - Imposter Syndrome #LeadOn from 2019-03-11T06:00
Spring Break Replay during the month of March! Enjoy these previously published favorites! Also, check out this link to download a copy of Listen
S06: Episode 10 - Pastor Laurel Bunker's Story #TheSacrificesOfLeadership from 2019-03-04T07:00
Join international speaker Pastor Laurel Bunker as she chats healthy and unhealthy sacrifices with Jo and Steph. Listen in to this passionate conversation to hear...
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S06: Episode 9 - Pastor Steph's Story #TheSacrificesOfLeadership from 2019-02-25T07:00
Pastor Steph grew up with parents who understood the sacrifice of leadership in full-time ministry. Listen in as Jo interviews her about what her early understan...
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S06: Episode 8 - Jo's Story #TheSacrificesOfLeadership from 2019-02-18T07:30
Steph interviews Jo on the role of sacrifice in her leadership journey. Listen in to hear Jo discuss the sacrifices she has faced since her earliest leadership, a...
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S06: Episode 7 - The Sacrifices of Leadership from 2019-02-11T06:30
What are some of the sacrifices of leadership that you can think of? Join Jo and Steph as they share some of the sometimes necessary sacrifices of leadership and ...
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S06: Episode 6 - Personality and Strengths Assessments #ToolsOfTheTrade from 2019-02-04T07:00
Embrace the positive and avoid the negative ways to engage with personality and strengths assessments as a leader. Listen in as Jo and Steph share how they can be...
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S06: Episode 5 - Personal Development Plan #ToolsOfTheTrade from 2019-01-28T07:00
Whether you want to find out how Jo says ‘aluminium’ or whether you would like to fine-tune your personal wellbeing this year, you are encouraged to listen in to ...
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S06: Episode 4 - Lead Voices // Jessica Honegger from 2019-01-24T06:30
Enjoy this new episode of Lead Voices, the companion podcast to Lead Stories, featuring our friends who will inspire, challenge, stretch and encourage you. Today's guest is Jessica Honegger, Fou...
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S06 Episode 3 - Lead Voices - Jessica Turner from 2019-01-21T06:30
Enjoy this new episode of Lead Voices, the companion podcast to Lead Stories, featuring our friends who will inspire, challenge, stretch and encourage you. Today's guest is Jessica Turner author...
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S06: Episode 2: Learning Circle (Kairos) #ToolsOfTheTrade from 2019-01-14T06:30
The Learning Circle is today’s Tool of the Trade. Join Jo and Steph to learn how you can engage with God and respond and learn from life’s ups and downs. Listen
** Special Announcement ** from 2019-01-09T18:47:47
We interrupt your regularly scheduled day to let you know there are 11 new Crafted Coaching 5 week groups open for registration until January 16th!
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S06: Episode 1 - Swot Analysis #ToolsOfTheTrade from 2019-01-07T08:00
Welcome to season 6! In this series ‘Tools of the Trade’ - there will be some tools to help with the ‘how’ of leadership.
Today’s tool: S...
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505: Episode 13 - Winter Sermon Series // Dr. Michael Binder from 2018-12-31T07:00
Today's episode is a re-broadcast of an Advent sermon preached by Stephanie's Co-Pastor Michael Binder this December entitled "The Light of the World Radiates".
The entire Advent series f...
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S05: Episode 12 - Winter Sermon Series // Pastor Steph O'Brien from 2018-12-24T06:30
Today's episode is a re-broadcast of an Advent sermon Stephanie preached this December entitled "The Light of the World Orients".
The entire Advent series from Mill City Church can be fou...
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S05: Episode 11 - Winter Sermon Series // Jo Saxton from 2018-12-17T07:00
Today's episode is a re-broadcast of an Advent sermon Jo preached this December entitled "The Light of the World Exposes".
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S5: Episode 10 - Sneak Preview of 2019! from 2018-12-10T06:30
It’s the final episode of Season 5 and Jo and Steph are looking back over 2018 and into 2019.
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Lead Voices: Katelyn Beaty - Author // Editor from 2018-12-06T07:00
Enjoy this new episode of Lead Voices, the companion podcast to Lead Stories, featuring our friends who will inspire, challenge, stretch and encourage you. Today's guest is Katelyn Beaty author ...
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Lead Voices - Nina Barnes // VP // Conflict&Enneagram Coach from 2018-12-03T08:00
Nina Barnes, Vice President of Student Life at University of Northwestern chats today with Steph about leadership, coaching and navigating conflict as a woman and...
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S05: Episode 9 - Get Ready for 2019 - Looking forward... from 2018-11-26T06:30
This week Jo and Steph are talking about looking forward to 2019 and being intentional about the rhythms we put in place. ...
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S05: Episode 8 - Get Ready for 2019! Looking back... from 2018-11-19T07:00
It’s mid-November but Jo and Steph are beginning to look back over 2018 and into 2019 before the busyness of the Christmas season overtakes us!
Lead Voices - Alli Worthington from 2018-11-12T06:30
This is a brand new episode of Lead Voices, the companion podcast to Lead Stories, featuring our friends who will inspire, challenge, stretch and encourage you. Today's Lead Voice is Alli Worthi...
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S05: Episode 7 - The Value of Coaching with Olympic Athletic Coach Chris Bates from 2018-11-05T07:30
Chris Bates chats athletic coaching and what it means to be a high-performance leader. He shares what it means to cover others as a coach, the importance of team ...
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT EDITION: Crafted Coaching and Consulting Now Offered! from 2018-11-02T06:30
Check out the 5 Week Coaching Primers for November-December 2018 by registering by November 9th while spots are available:
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Lead Voices - Tyler Reagin from 2018-10-29T06:00
Lead Stories continues its ongoing conversation around the value of coaching. Today's Lead Voice is Tyler Reagin, a husband and father and president of Listen
S05: Episode 6 - The Value of Coaching with Writing Coach and Literary Agent Rachelle Gardner from 2018-10-22T06:30
Rachelle Gardner, Literary agent, and writing, publishing and platform builder coach talks to Jo and Steph today about what coaching writers looks like for her. Listen
S05: Episode 5 - The Value of Coaching with Kathy Khang // Cultural Competence Leadership Coach from 2018-10-15T06:00
Kathy Khang, Author, speaker and leadership consultant talks coaching and cultural competency today.
They discuss ti...
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S05: Episode 4 - The Value of Coaching with Keisha Polonio // Missional Ministry Coach from 2018-10-01T07:00
Certified coach Keisha Polonio is chatting to Jo and Steph today about what it means for her to coach others. They discuss the difference between coaches, mentor...
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S05: Episode 3 - The Value of Coaching with Claire Williams // Executive Leadership Coach from 2018-09-24T11:47:42
Jo and Steph talk with Claire Williams, an Executive Coach about what coaching looks like for her and how it is ...
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S05: Episode 2 - The Value of Coaching - Introduction from 2018-09-17T07:00
Where have you been coached in life? Did you ever find yourself in a season where you weren’t being coached? Where would you like to be coached right now?<...
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Lead Voices: Interview with Bob Goff from 2018-09-13T07:00
Today we kick off a new addition to Lead Stories called Lead Voices featuring our friends who will inspire, challenge, stretch and encourage you.
Bob Goff is an attorney, adjunct profess...
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S05: Episode 1 - We're baaaaaaaaack! from 2018-09-10T07:00
Jo and Steph are back! Listen in to find out the inside stories of what they have been up to over the break. What exactly did God talk to Jo about in England? Wh...
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Summer Sermon Series Ep. 13 - How I Learned About Race with Pastor Steph O'Brien from 2018-08-29T00:36:26
In this sermon Pastor Steph shares the story of her earliest memories learning about the concept of race in her life. She gives a vulnerable account of w...
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Summer Sermon Series Ep.12 - Do Justice with Pastor Sandra Maria Van Opstal from 2018-08-20T06:00
Sandra Maria Van Opstal, a second-generation Latina, pastors at Grace Community Church on the west-side of Chicago. She is a preacher, liturgist and acti...
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Summer Sermon Series Ep. 11 - Reconciliation with Pastor Edrin Williams from 2018-08-13T07:00
Edrin Williams is the Formation Pastor at Sanctuary Church in Minneapolis, working to create spaces for adults to Connect, Grow, & Serve in ways that draw them closer to God and other people. T...
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Summer Sermon Series - Ep 10 - Deeper by Pastor Gail Song Bantum from 2018-08-06T05:30
Today's episode features Pastor Gail Song Bantum preaching on John Chapter 8 as part of a series on the book of John called Dee...
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Summer Sermon Series Ep 9 - Ezers by Jo Saxton from 2018-07-30T05:30
You already know Jo is one of the premiere voices on leadership for women today. This podcast is a recording of one of her teachings on Ezer from the inaugural Ezer Collective held last fall. ...
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Summer Sermon Series Ep. 8 - Intercession by Keisha Polonio from 2018-07-23T06:00
Lead Stories Summer Sermon Series 2018 gives you an opportunity to hear some of the premiere voices from women in ministry and leadership today. Today's guest is Keisha Polonio, Associate Direct...
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Summer Sermon Series Ep 7 - Generations by Cyon Edgerton from 2018-07-16T06:00
In this “Generations” message, Pastor Cyon Edgerton from Freedom Life Church in Hampton, VA dives into our spiritual heritage and legacy as children of God. By unpacking the story of Abraham, we...
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Summer Sermon Series Ep. 6 - Our Battle is Not Against Flesh and Blood by Pastor Steph O'Brien from 2018-07-09T06:00
Lead Stories Summer Sermon Series 2018 gives you an opportunity to hear some of the premiere voices from women in ministry and leadership today. This episode features a sermon recently given by...
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Summer Sermon Series Ep. 5 - Jesus Calls the Disciples by Jo Saxton from 2018-07-02T06:30
Lead Stories Summer Sermon Series 2018 gives you an opportunity to hear some of the premiere voices from women in ministry and leadership today. This episode features a sermon previously given ...
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Summer Sermon Series Ep. 4 - Miracles Happen by Pastor Nicole Bullock from 2018-06-25T06:00
Lead Stories Summer Sermon Series 2018 gives you an opportunity to hear some of the premiere voices from women in ministry and leadership today. Today's message is from Nicole Bullock, Senior Pa...
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Summer Sermon Series Ep. 3 - Dark Powers by Pastor Daniel Hill from 2018-06-18T06:00
We are continuing our special Lead Stories Summer Sermon series with this message from Pastor Daniel Hill of River City Church in Chicago and author of the book Listen
Summer Sermon Series Ep. 2 - The Prophetic Leadership of Jesus by Pastor Steph O'Brien from 2018-06-11T07:00
Lead Stories Summer Sermon Series 2018 gives you an opportunity to hear some of the premiere voices from women in ministry and leadership today. This episode features a sermon recently given by...
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Summer Sermon Series - Ep. 1 - Leading with Spiritual Authority by Jo Saxton from 2018-06-04T06:30
Lead Stories Summer Sermon Series 2018 gives you an opportunity to hear some of the premiere voices from women in ministry and leadership today. In this episode, Jo Saxton brings a compassionat...
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S04: Episode 21 - Announcing... The Ezer Collective! from 2018-05-21T06:30
Ending Season 4, Jo and Steph discuss what will be happening over the summer on LeadStories and also what they personally and professionally will be up to.Listen
S04: Episode 20 - The Positives of Power from 2018-05-14T06:30
What does it look like to use power in a positive way to extend the Kingdom of God? This week Jo and Steph discuss what can happen when we use power in the ways God intended us to, an...
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S04: Episode 19 - Jesus and Power from 2018-05-07T07:00
How did Jesus engage with and use the authority and power that He was given? In this episode, Jo and Steph highlight key passages in the Bible which show Jesus’ a...
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S04: Episode 18 - The Pitfalls of Power - Part 2 from 2018-04-30T07:00
Following on from last week, Jo and Steph discuss three more pitfalls of power: celebrity status, experiencing powerlessness and hoarding power. Listen in to hear why being a celebrit...
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S04: Episode 17 - The Pitfalls of Power Part 1 from 2018-04-23T06:00
Where do you have influence? In those areas you have power. The question is, what are you doing with it? In this episode Jo and Steph discuss 3 pitfalls of power:
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S04: Episode 16 - The Pitfalls of Power: Introduction from 2018-04-16T07:00
If we want to be effective and holy leaders we need to be aware of the pitfalls in our way. Beginning a new series, Jo and Steph start by defining some of the wo...
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S04: Episode 15 - Lead Voices with Shawn Moore from 2018-04-09T06:00
Shawn Moore, a Church pastor, teacher at Bethel Seminary and ironman competitor chats with Jo and Steph this week about greatness, cultural competency and how to ...
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S04: Episode 14 - Breaking the Mold On Purpose from 2018-04-02T06:00
This episode is for those who set out intentionally to bring change and breakthrough to different areas and spheres and asks the question: what does it look like to be intentional if ...
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S04: Episode 13 - Breaking the Mold By Accident from 2018-03-26T07:00
Have you ever found yourself breaking a mold and you didn’t even mean to? Have found yourself having a conversation and thinking that something was a given and realize that it wasn’t?...
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S04: Episode 12 - Breaking the Mold as a Female Pastor with Mandy Smith from 2018-03-19T07:00
Mandy Smith, the Lead Pastor of University Christian Church in Cincinnati is chatting with Steph today about what it looks like for her to be the only female Lead Pastor in her denomi...
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S04: Episode 11 - Breaking the Mold with Lisa Sharon Harper from 2018-03-12T07:00
Lisa Harper is discussing how a failure to understand the context in which the Bible was written - by writers under oppression - has warped our understanding of w...
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S04: Episode 10 - Lead Voices with Dominique Gilliard "Rethinking Incarceration" from 2018-03-05T08:00
Dominique Gilliard the director of racial righteousness and reconciliation shares ways that the church needs to rethink its attitude to the criminal justice syste...
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S04:Episode 9 - When Breaking the Mold Breaks You from 2018-02-26T12:19:34
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S04: Episode 8 - Breaking the Mold with Brian Sanders from The Underground Network from 2018-02-19T08:00
Brian Sanders talks about how the Underground Church in Tampa, Florida has been breaking the mold of what church in America looks like and how it reaches the lost.
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S04: Episode 7 - Lead Voices with Annie Downs from 2018-02-12T08:00
Annie Downs chats to Jo on today’s Lead Voices episode. Listen in to hear how author and speaker Annie Downs manages her daily life and leadership, how she manag...
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S04: Episode 6 Breaking The Mold - Jo's Story from 2018-02-05T08:00
It’s Jo’s turn to talk about how her life has unintentionally and then over time, intentionally broken molds. Jo discusses how her cultural background has meant ...
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S04: Episode 5 - Breaking The Mold Steph's Story from 2018-01-29T07:30
Steph shares stories from her life about how she has unintentionally broken the mold on many occasions by standing up for what she feels is right or following God...
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S04: Episode 4 - Breaking The Mold from 2018-01-22T07:30
What does the phrase ‘breaking the mold’ mean? Is it a good thing? In this introductory episode to a new series, Jo and Steph talk about the limitations of molds, how we can be blind ...
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S04: Episode 3 - The Dream of You Podcast! from 2018-01-15T07:00
Lead Stories listeners get the privilege of hearing one of the new ‘The Dream of You’ podcast episodes right here on Lead Stories!
In this first ...
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S04: Episode 2 - Hello/Goodbye Our Stories from 2018-01-08T07:00
Want a sneak peek into Jo and Steph’s hello/goodbye process? Listen in to hear Jo talking about what last year’s word ‘flourish’ ended up looking life for her and why she feels that ‘...
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S04: Episode 1 Hello/Goodbye 2018 from 2018-01-01T07:30
Welcome to Season 4!
In today’s episode Jo and Steph talk Hello / Goodbye and share how we can examine the past year well and embrace 2018 intentionally.
S03: Episode 22 - The Final Episode of the Season from 2017-12-18T07:30
Jo and Steph pull the curtain on Season 3 of Lead Stories by looking back over the past season and forward to the next one. Listen in to find out more! Listen
S03: Episode 21 - Lead Voices with Osheta Moore from 2017-12-13T07:30
Writer and podcaster Osheta Moore is talking shalom with Jo and Steph today as they discuss what it means to be intentional about wholeness and peace in our relat...
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S03: Episode 20 - Lead On: Practical Ways to Deal With Anxiety and Stress from 2017-12-11T07:00
Steph and Michelle Steffenhagen are talking about becoming more aware of where our thoughts automatically go when we are anxious or stressed and how to take greater control over our r...
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S03: Episode 19 - Leading On Through Failure with Sarah Bessey from 2017-12-06T07:00
Sarah Bessey is chatting to Steph about the reality of leading on in the midst of difficulty, failure and seasons on healing and resurrection.
In...
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S03: Episode 18 - Lead On: Facing the Realities of Anxiety and Stress from 2017-12-04T07:00
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S03: Episode 17 - Lead On Leader Profile with Daniel Hill from 2017-11-27T08:00
Daniel Hill from Chicago is talking white supremacy, racism and his own awakening to his white cultural background. Listen to understand: Listen
S03: Episode 16 - Lead On Leader Profile with Dorcas Cheng-Tozun from 2017-11-20T08:00
Dorcas Cheng-Tozun is a writer and speaker Author, writer and columnist and is talking to Jo and Steph today about anxiety, marriage and her new book, Start, Love, Repeat: How to ...
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S03: Episode 15 - Lead On: Tactical and Practical on Getting Feedback from 2017-11-13T07:30
How can we access whether the feedback we get (and give) is worth investing time and energy in or not? That’s where the feedback assessment tool comes in. Lookin...
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S03: Episode 14 - Lead Voices: Amena Brown from 2017-11-08T08:00
Amena Brown is laughing with Jo and Steph on the podcast today as she shares about her new book and what it means to be a businesswoman offering the service of poetry, the spoken and ...
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S03: Episode 13 - Lead On: Criticism in Leadership Part 1 from 2017-11-06T08:00
When you lead you will be criticized. So how can we lead on in the midst of criticism? Jo and Steph talk from personal experience about how they have received cri...
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S03: Episode 12 - The 100th Episode! from 2017-10-30T07:00
There is a take-over on Lead Stories today!
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S03: Episode 11 - Lead Voices with Christine Caine from 2017-10-25T07:00
Don’t miss today’s podcast as Christine shares her journey into leading A21 an anti-trafficking organization which is dedicated to abolishing this century’s moder...
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S03: Episode 10 - Lead Stories Live St. Paul! from 2017-10-23T07:00
Lead Stories is Live at Awaken Community Church in St. Paul where listeners are getting a chance to ask their questions about leading in the midst of anxious time...
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S03: Episode 9 - Lead On: The Complexity of Comparison and Competition from 2017-10-16T07:00
We need practical tools to help us thrive in a world of comparison and competition, which so often begins with our minds!
This week Jo and Steph ...
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S03: Episode 8 - Lead Voices with Steve Wiens from 2017-10-11T07:00
Steph is chatting to Steve Wiens about his new book Whole: Restoring What Is Broken in Me, You and The Entire World.
Listen in to hear their conversations ...
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S03: Episode 7 - Lead On: Comparison and Competition from 2017-10-09T06:00
Comparison and competition are as old as Cain and Abel. Rachel and Leah struggled with it and the disciples too. This week Jo and Steph dis...
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S03: Episode 6 - Lead On: How to Beat the Imposter Syndrome from 2017-10-02T07:00
Last week Jo and Steph discussed the Imposter Syndrome and this week they show you how to overcome it!
Using the letter A (because Jo has loved S...
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S03: Episode 5 - Lead Voices with Tyler Reagin from Catalyst from 2017-09-27T07:00
Jo talks leadership today with Tyler Reagin, the President of Catalyst, which runs events to support and empower leaders.
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S03: Episode 4 - Lead On: Imposter Syndrome from 2017-09-25T07:00
Jo and Steph discuss the ‘Imposter syndrome’ today, the feeling that many people have, even high achievers, that they just got lucky and are not as able as it app...
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S03: Episode 3 - Lead On from 2017-09-18T05:00
Jo and Steph present the new series: Lead On…Leading in the Midst of Anxious Times. In this series you will be equipped to step into the f...
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S03: Episode 2 - LEAD VOICES with Kristin Schell of the Turquoise Table from 2017-09-13T05:00
Today Jo and Steph are talking to the Turquoise Table lady, Kristin Schell. Listen in to hear how she unexpectedly found herself leading a...
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S03: Episode 1 - So... about this summer... from 2017-09-11T05:00
Season 3 is here!
Jo and Steph are back and are sharing what they have been doing over the summer, including some exciting news!
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S02: Episode 38 - What we are up to this summer! - SEASON 2 WRAP UP from 2017-06-26T07:00
It is the end of Season 2! Jo and Steph reflect over the different series which have been part of this past season and the podcasts that have impacted them personally.Listen
S02: Episode 37 - LEAD VOICES - Patrick Lambertz from Men Against The Trafficking Of Others (MATTOO) from 2017-06-21T07:00
In this episode Steph chats with Patrick Lambertz from Men Against The Trafficking Of Others (MATTOO), an organization working to educate men and stop the source of human trafficking....
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S02: Episode 36 - STIGMAS - Race with Kaitlin Curtice from 2017-06-19T07:00
Continuing the series on Stigmas, Jo chats to Kaitlin Curtice, a native-american Christian about her re-discovery of her heritage and how that has impacted her fa...
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S02: Episode 35 - STIGMAS - Race with Edrin Williams from 2017-06-12T07:00
Jo and Steph continue the series on Stigmas and race today with Edrin Williams, who was born in South Carolina and now a pastor in The Sanctuary Covenant church in the Twin Cities. Listen
S02: Episode 34 - LEAD VOICES with Sandra Maria Van Opstal from 2017-06-08T07:00
This week on LEAD VOICES Jo and Steph interview Pastor Sandra Maria Van Opstal on the topic of multiethnic leadership and worship.
She is a liturgist and activist who is passionate about...
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S02: Episode 33 - STIGMAS - Race with Deidra Riggs from 2017-06-05T07:00
Surely with a black family living in the White House for so many years, America is now in a post-racism era, right?! This week Jo and Steph chat race and stigmas with Deidra Riggs, a ...
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S02: Episode 32 - Lead Voices - STIGMAS - Depression, Anxiety and Race with Kathy Khang from 2017-05-31T07:00
Jo and Steph chat this week to Kathy Khang a writer and speaker about mental health and racial stigmas. Listen in to hear Kathy share her ...
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S02: Episode 31 STIGMAS - Mental Illness - OCD With Leah Adair from 2017-05-29T07:00
Continuing the conversations on the stigmas against mental illness, Steph chats with Leah Adair about her struggle against OCD and the stigmas surrounding it.Listen
S02: Episode 30 - STIGMAS - Mental Illness from 2017-05-22T07:00
This week Steph chats to Chris Frank, a clinical counselor about mental illness, and the stigmas connected with them, especially within the church. Both Steph an...
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S02: Episode 29 - STIGMAS - Strong Women Pt. 3 from 2017-05-15T07:00
Living with stigmas is exhausting. The wondering if people support you in the role you are in can be incredibly tiring - like having too many apps running in the background at one tim...
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S02: Episode 28 - Lead Voices: Jennie Allen from 2017-05-10T07:00
Jo and Steph talk the public and private life of leadership this week with Jennie Allen, founder of the If Gathering. Listen in to hear how God led Jennie to sta...
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S02: Episode 27: STIGMAS - Sharon Hodde Miller (Strong Women, Continued) from 2017-05-08T07:00
This Lead Voices episode sees Jo and Steph interviewing Sharon Hodde Miller, a mom, speaker, writer and who also has a PhD!
Listen in to hear all about Sharon’s research into w...
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S02: Episode 26 - STIGMAS - Strong Women from 2017-05-01T07:00
You spoke up and Jo and Steph respond by discussing the stigmas there are against strong women. Why is it that ‘assertive’ and ‘confident’ are desirable traits for men, but women with those same...
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S02: Episode 25: Lead Voices - JR Rozko from 2017-04-26T07:00
JR Rosko from Canton, Ohio is Jo’s guest on Lead Voices. Listen in to hear how God has led JR to create a platform for voices of those who ...
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S02: Episode 24: STIGMAS: The Stigmas of Jesus' Day from 2017-04-24T07:00
Stigmas are things which mark people as inferior. Anything which disgraces, shames or brings disapproval on others is a stigma. It may be a stigma against a grou...
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S02: Episode 23: Two Important Things from 2017-04-17T07:00
Jo and Steph have two important things to share with you today - and they want your help!
Listen in to hear how you can join in with the 6K for water with or without...
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S02: Episode 22: Lead Voices: Jenny Dyer from 2017-04-12T07:00
Jo chats with Jenny Dyer, executive director of Hope for Healing Hands based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Lis...
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S02: Episode 21: Responding to God: Resurrection Life from 2017-04-10T07:00
Welcome to Holy Week! Without the resurrection, all of Jesus’ life (and ours!) would be meaningless. Resurrection is the power of the kingdom of God and it is available for us today, ...
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S02: Episode 20: Responding to God: Community from 2017-04-03T08:00
The city was full of people and animals coming together to celebrate the Jewish feast of Passover. Jesus and his disciples are also celebrating but in the midst ...
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S02: Episode 19: Responding to God: The Kingdom from 2017-03-27T08:00
When Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey many were hoping that he would bring political change and uproot the Romans. But God’s kingdom oft...
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S01: Episode 18: Lead Voices: Natasha Sistrunk Robinson from 2017-03-22T08:00
In this Lead Voices podcast Jo and Steph chat with Natasha Sistrunk Robinson, the author of Listen
S02: Episode 17: Responding to God - Our Stories from 2017-03-20T08:00
Once we have overcome barriers to responding to God, how do we actually discern what God is saying? What does that look like practically?
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S02: Episode 16: Barriers to Responding to God from 2017-03-13T08:00
God is already moving and doing things in our lives, neighborhoods and world and He desires for us to meet Him in it. Can we recognize what He is doing and join ...
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S02: Episode 15: Wilderness Revisited- Purpose in the Wilderness from 2017-03-06T09:00
What does it look like to experience purpose in the wilderness?
This week Jo and...
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S01: Episode 14: Lead Voices: Rachael Leman from 2017-03-02T09:00
In this episode Jo chats with Rachael Leman, the executive director for CARE, a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. Their focus...
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S02: Episode 13: Wilderness Revisited- Identity in the Wilderness from 2017-02-27T09:00
Identity is one of the areas God often puts a finger on during our wilderness seasons. We may suddenly find ourselves stripped of our identities or taking on an identity in an unhealt...
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S02: Episode 12: Lead Voices: Tasha Morrison from 2017-02-22T09:00
Jo and Steph talk racial recognition, representation and reconciliation in today’s episode. Listen in to this fascinating and informative ...
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S02: Episode 11: Wilderness Revisited- Jesus in the Wilderness from 2017-02-20T09:00
Jesus has two significant experiences before His ministry begins - first His baptism and then He is driven into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted by Satan.Listen
S02: Episode 10: Wilderness Revisited- Life in the Wilderness from 2017-02-13T09:00
Re-broadcast of Life in the Wilderness.
The start of a new series of Life in the Wildernes...
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S02: Episode 9: Lead Voices - Amena Brown and Missi Burgess from Here For the Donuts Podcast from 2017-02-08T08:00
Jo and Steph chat with Amena and Missi from the ‘Hear for the Donuts’ podcast about using their voices - Amena as a traveling recording artist and Missi as a blog...
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S2: Episode 8: The Wilderness Revisited from 2017-02-06T08:00
So it turns out God had other plans! Although uncomfortable, going into the wilderness can be a place where we meet with God and are empowered by Him. Jo and Ste...
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S2: Episode 7: Lead Voices - Nicole Bullock from 2017-02-01T09:00
Jo and Steph chat leadership and speaking with Nicole Bullock.
Nicole leads a church called ‘Blue Oaks Covenant church’ in the Twin Cities but sh...
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S2: Episode 6: Vision in Real Life - Our Stories from 2017-01-30T09:00
This week Jo and Steph interview each other about vision.
Find out how hauling a 250lb t...
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S02: Episode 5: Lead Voices - Efrem Smith from 2017-01-25T09:00
Steph is chatting with Efrem Smith about his role as President of ‘World Impact Incorporated’ and how his upbringing has impacted his calling to see reconciliatio...
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S:02 Episode 4: Vision in Real Life from 2017-01-23T08:00
What is vision, how do we get it and how do we know if it is any good? Do you have vision for your life?
After Steph shares some great, although ...
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S:02 Episode 3: Courageous Leadership - Live from Bethel Seminary from 2017-01-16T08:00
Courageous leaders lead with their whole hearts. Listen in as Jo and Steph answer questions live from Bethel Seminary.
Questions include:
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S:02 Episode 2: Hello, Goodbye 2017 from 2017-01-09T08:00
Jo and Steph have been doing the 'hello, goodbye' process for years. In this podcast they vulnerably and candidly shareListen
S:02 Episode 1: Hello, Goodbye - The Backstory from 2017-01-02T08:00
It’s 2017! Today Jo and Steph are chatting about what it looks like to be intentional with looking backwards at 2016 and saying ‘hello!’ to 2017. It is not too late for you to embrace...
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Steph's Favorite Episode Rebroadcast from 2016-12-29T14:51:12
Steph's Favorite episode: Episode 36 - The Biggest Lies of Life on Mission
God is doing things all around us and is inviting us to be on mission with Him on a daily basis in our everyday ...
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Jo's Favorite Episode Rebroadcast from 2016-12-26T08:00
Follow Lead Stories Podcast to interact with Steph and Jo: Twitter: @LeadStoriesVox Instagram: <...
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S01: Episode 56: Looking Back at Lead Stories Season One from 2016-12-19T17:00
In this episode Jo and Steph review Lead Stories season 1.
You may or may not hear them singing Mariah Carey as well as find out their favourite Christmas movies, fa...
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S01: Episode 55: Navigating Conflict In Times Of Tension from 2016-12-12T17:00
The holidays are coming and that means we often have lots of opportunities to navigate conflict in testing times!
Jo and Ste...
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S01: Episode 54: Lead Stories Live from The Sheridan Story - Q&A about Leading Through Change from 2016-12-05T17:00
Jo and Steph are answering questions from a live audience on leadership and life.
Questions include:
- What key questions or conversations should I...
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S01: Episode 53: Lead Stories Live from The Sheridan Story - Interview with Rob Williams from 2016-11-28T17:00
This week Jo and Steph are live from The Sheridan Story warehouse in Minneapolis, interviewing Rob Williams, the Executive director.
After a call for help from a loc...
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S01: Episode 52: Becca Stevens Top 10 CNN Hero 2016 from 2016-11-21T17:00
Working with survivors of trafficking, addiction and prostitution, Becca Stevens developed Thistlefarms social enterprise as a way to meet the economic needs of those women. The project began w...
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S01: Episode 51: The Leader Behind the Scenes: With Amy Boucher-Pye from 2016-11-14T17:00
Meet Amy Boucher-Pye, an American writer and leader who lives in London, England.
This week Jo chats with Amy about what leadership looks like for her and why she ha...
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S01: Episode 50: The Leader Behind the Scenes: Rituals and Routines from 2016-11-07T17:00
Whether they are intentional or not, we all have routines and rituals in our lives. Positively or negatively, they shape our leadership, r...
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S01: Episode 49: The Leader Behind the Scenes - Emotional Intelligence from 2016-10-31T16:00
When you meet a leader who is positive and patient you are meeting someone who has learned to be self-aware and manage their frustrations in a healthy way. This doesn’t happen automat...
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S01: Episode 48: The Leader Behind the Scenes - With Vivian Mabuni from 2016-10-25T16:00
In this episode Jo talks leadership behind the scenes with Vivian Mabuni, an Asian-American leader. They discuss cultural clashes in life and leadership, the differences between western and east...
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S01: Episode 47: The Leader Behind the Scenes - What Those I Lead Don't Know: Part 2 from 2016-10-17T16:00
When a photographer takes a photo there is a whole lot which is not included in that one snapshot. Leadership is just like that - what is ...
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S01: Episode 46: The Leader Behind the Scenes- What Those I Lead Don't Know: Part 1 from 2016-10-10T16:00
Life as a leader is like an I-phone running lots of different apps: many things are going on but only one thing is seen at a time. Unfortunately (or sometimes fortunately?!) most people around u...
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S01: Episode 45: The Leader Behind the Scenes - With Raymond Blackledge from 2016-10-03T16:00
In this episode Steph talks leadership with Raymond Blackledge, a YMCA youth support program director, serving youth in the juvenile justice system. Talking from his experience working with le...
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S01: Episode 44: The Leader Behind the Scenes - Who Are Your People? from 2016-09-26T16:00
Leadership that is seen is just the tip of the iceberg of a leader’s life. To be people who thrive we need healthy foundations and we need other people to walk alongside us. Daniel, Shadrach,...
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S01: Episode 43: Stepping Into A New Season- Accepting the Normal from 2016-09-19T16:00
When God’s people were dragged to Babylon as exiles, God told them to accept the new normal and prosper within it. (Jeremiah 29). ‘New norm...
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S01: Episode 41: Stepping Into a New Season- Preparation from 2016-09-05T16:00
It’s September and the physical seasons are changing and so it is a great opportunity to look at how we can prepare for and embrace new seasons well.
S01: Episode 42: Stepping Into A New Season- Embracing Transition from 2016-09-05T16:00
Love it or hate it, transition happens to all of us - sometimes we are ready and waiting and at other times we struggle to embrace it. ...
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S01: Episode 40: Why Get Married? from 2016-08-29T16:00
In this episode Jo interrogates Steph and her new fiancé, JD, on your behalf, to find out all the things you want to know about their relationship and engagement!...
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S01: Episode 39: Mission In Everyday Work Life from 2016-08-22T16:00
We all have a contribution to make to society and to the kingdom of God - let’s use that as our definition of ‘work’ as we explore what Mission looks like in our ...
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S01: Episode 38: The Good News In Every Day Life from 2016-08-15T16:00
Often the way the Good News is presented to others does not sound like good news! In this Episode Jo and Steph discuss how we can be and bring true Good News to o...
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S01: Episode 37: Mission In Everyday Life from 2016-08-08T16:00
God is pursuing the people around us and He invites us to join Him. Using Jesus’ practical instructions in Luke 10:1-9 Listen
S01: Episode 36: The Biggest Lies of Life on Mission from 2016-08-01T16:00
God is doing things all around us and is inviting us to be on mission with Him on a daily basis in our everyday lives. There are, however, many lies we believe wh...
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S01: Episode 35: Calling from 2016-07-25T16:00
What is ‘calling’?
How do we handle seasons where God seems silent about our calling?
How do you step into what you think God is doing when all the...
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S01: Episode 34: Relationships from 2016-07-18T16:00
- What can I do if my partner is not at the same place spiritually as me?
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Re-release S01:Episode 27: Diversity from 2016-07-14T16:00
Racism is a curse, but diversity is a gift. How can we embrace that gift in the areas of influence that God has given us?
S01: Episode 33: Soul Care with Christine Osgood from 2016-07-11T16:00
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S01: Episode 32: Spiritual Health from 2016-07-05T16:00
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S01: Episode 31: Relational Health from 2016-06-27T16:00
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S01: Episode 30: Mental Health from 2016-06-20T16:00
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S01: Episode 29: Holistic Health- Physical from 2016-06-13T16:00
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S01: Episode 27: Diversity from 2016-05-30T16:00
Racism is a curse, but diversity is a gift. How can we embrace that gift in the areas of influence that God has given us?
In this episode Jo and Steph discuss how we...
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S01: Episode 28: Burn Out from 2016-05-30T16:00
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S01: Episode 26: Stepping into Empowerment as a Woman Part 2 from 2016-05-23T16:00
In part 2 of stepping into empowerment as a woman, Jo and Steph discuss 9 further ways to be intentional about embracing our callings.
5) Willin...
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S01: Episode 25: Stepping into Empowerment as a Woman Part 1 from 2016-05-16T16:00
What does it mean to step into empowerment as a woman? This week Jo and Steph discuss 4 ways we can embrace our callings:
1) Embracing our identi...
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S01: Episode 24: Empowering Women from 2016-05-09T16:00
Many leaders are asking how they can empower women into their callings. Today Jo and Steph discuss 5 ways:
1) Look at the assumptions we already ...
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S01: Episode 23: Interview with Evelyn Sekajipo from The Underground Network from 2016-05-05T16:00
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S01: Episode 22: Interview with Keisha Polonio from The Underground Network from 2016-05-02T16:00
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S01: Episode 21: Finding Your Voice in Leadership from 2016-04-25T16:00
Today’s episode is a practical one - how can we prepare well and find our voice as we lead others when we need to speak up? How can we prepare for a small group or a PTA meeting or to...
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S1: Episode 20: Growing In Leadership from 2016-04-18T16:00
How can we grow in our leadership? What things can take us to the next level and how can we intentionally engage with them?
In this episode, Jo a...
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S01: Episode 19: Defining Leadership from 2016-04-11T16:00
In this episode Jo and Steph discuss leadership, starting with the definition of leadership being influence.
Sharing from their own journeys into...
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S01:E18: Talking Life from 2016-04-04T16:00
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S01:E17: Resurrection in Everyday Life from 2016-03-28T16:00
Jo's Blog on What do you see when you look in the mirror: http://www.josaxton.com/2016/02/08/what-do-you-see-when-you-look-in-the-mirror/
S01:E16: Journey To The Cross from 2016-03-21T16:00
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S01: Episode 15: The Cheers and Jeers of the Crowd from 2016-03-14T16:00
Video: Failure of Nerve Summary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgdcljNV-Ew
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S01: Episode 14: Q&A Part 2 from 2016-03-10T17:00
Continuing to answer your questions on life in the wilderness, Jo and Steph discuss the diversity of different wilderness seasons, from becoming parents to infertility, singleness, un...
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S01: Episode 13: Q&A Part 1 from 2016-03-07T17:00
Jo and Steph take some time to answer your questions relating to the wilderness.
Questions this week include:
- What do you... Listen
S01: Episode 12: Purpose in the Wilderness from 2016-02-29T17:00
What does it look like to experience purpose in the wilderness?
This week Jo and Steph look at key men and women in the Bible who were given a ca...
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S01: Episode 11: Interview With Steve Wiens from 2016-02-27T17:00
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S01: Episode 9: Jesus in The Wilderness from 2016-02-22T17:00
Jesus has two significant experiences before His ministry begins - first His baptism and then He is driven into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted by...
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S01: Episode 10: Identity in the Wilderness from 2016-02-22T17:00
Identity is one of the areas God often puts a finger on during our wilderness seasons. We may suddenly find ourselves stripped of our identities or taking on an i...
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S01: Episode 8: Life in the Wilderness from 2016-02-09T17:00
It is the beginning of Lent, a season where the church has traditionally laid aside things in order to create space for God.
The start of a new series of Life in the...
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S01: Episode 7: Leaders on Mission from 2016-02-01T17:00
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S01: Episode 6: Leaders and Investing in Others from 2016-01-25T17:00
Jo and Steph continue on in part two of three episodes on the topic of leadership. The focus for this episode is on how leaders must look for those who will inves...
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S01: Episode 5: Gwen Adams from Priceless Alaska from 2016-01-20T17:00
In this episode, Steph has the opportunity to interview a friend of her and Jo named Gwen Adams. She is the executive director of a ministry called Priceless that...
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S01: Episode 4: Leaders and Their Walk With God from 2016-01-18T17:00
Jo and Steph begin part one of three conversations on Leadership. The focus for this episode is on how deeply leaders must rely on their relationship with God if ...
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S01: Episode 3 Hello 2016 - Goodbye 2015 (Pt.2) from 2016-01-11T17:00
A new year is a chance to step into new invitations that God has for each of us. It's time to say "hello" to 2016. To do that, we may need to say "goodbye" to som...
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S01: Episode 2: Hello 2016 - Goodbye 2015 (Pt.1) from 2016-01-03T17:00
A new year is a chance to step into new invitations that God has for each of us. It's time to say "hello" to 2016. To do that, we may need to say "goodbye" to some things that God is inviting us...
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S01: Episode 1: Introductions from 2015-12-29T17:00
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