S20: Episode 12 Leading in the Tensions
Lead Stories Podcast
REGISTER NOW! Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 - Pre-intensive Nov 12th 9-3pm - Peacemaking in Polorized Times Intensive Theme - Restore & Rebuild: Leading Through Adversity Ezer Revive Retreat // Puerto Rico // January 11-15, 2027 - Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at @pastorsteph - Personal or Group Retreats in Minnesota!
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S20: Episode 11 - Defining Decades - Time & Money
Lead Stories Podcast
REGISTER NOW! Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 - Pre-intensive Nov 12th 9-3pm - Peacemaking in Polorized Times Intensive Theme - Restore & Rebuild: Leading Through Adversity Ezer Revive Retreat // Puerto Rico // January 11-15, 2027 - Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at @pastorsteph - Personal or Group Retreats in Minnesota!
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S20: Episode 10 - Defining Decades - Body & Health
Lead Stories Podcast
REGISTER NOW! Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 - Pre-intensive Nov 12th 9-3pm - Peacemaking in Polorized Times Intensive Theme - Restore & Rebuild: Leading Through Adversity Ezer Revive Retreat // Puerto Rico // January 11-15, 2027 - Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at @pastorsteph - Personal or Group Retreats in Minnesota!
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S20: Episode 9 - Defining Decades: Career & Calling
Lead Stories Podcast
REGISTER NOW! Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 - Pre-intensive Nov 12th 9-3pm - Peacemaking in Polorized Times Intensive Theme - Restore & Rebuild: Leading Through Adversity Ezer Revive Retreat // Puerto Rico // January 11-15, 2027 - Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at @pastorsteph - Personal or Group Retreats in Minnesota!
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S20: Episode 8 - Defining Decades
Lead Stories Podcast
REGISTER NOW! Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 - Pre-intensive Nov 12th 9-3pm - Peacemaking in Polorized Times Intensive Theme - Restore & Rebuild: Leading Through Adversity Ezer Revive Retreat // Puerto Rico // January 11-15, 2027 - Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at @pastorsteph - Personal or Group Retreats in Minnesota!
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S20: Episode 7 - Endurance In the Wilderness
Lead Stories Podcast
This sermon was originally preached at on February 8th, 2026 - REGISTER NOW! Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 - Pre-intensive Nov 12th 9-3pm - Peacemaking in Polorized Times Intensive Theme - Restore & Rebuild: Leading Through Adversity Ezer Revive Retreat // Puerto Rico // January 11-15, 2027 - Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at @pastorsteph - Personal or Group Retreats in Minnesota!
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S20: Episode 6 - Longing In The Wilderness
Lead Stories Podcast
This sermon was originally preached at on February 15th, 2026 - REGISTER NOW! Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 - Pre-intensive Nov 12th 9-3pm - Peacemaking in Polorized Times Intensive Theme - Restore & Rebuild: Leading Through Adversity Ezer Revive Retreat // Puerto Rico // January 11-15, 2027 - Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at @pastorsteph - Personal or Group Retreats in Minnesota!
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Announcing: Ezer Collective 2026 & Ezer Revive 2027!
Lead Stories Podcast
REGISTER NOW! Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 - Pre-intensive Nov 12th 9-3pm - Peacemaking in Polorized Times Intensive Theme - Restore & Rebuild: Leading Through Adversity Ezer Revive Retreat // Puerto Rico // January 11-15, 2027 - Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at @pastorsteph - Personal or Group Retreats in Minnesota!
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S20: Episode 5 - Loving Our Enemies
Lead Stories Podcast
Ways to support Immigrants in Minnesota: General Notes: - Personal or Group Retreats in Minnesota! SAVE THE DATES: Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 - Ezer Revive Retreat // Puerto Rico // January 11-15, 2027 Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at @pastorsteph
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S20: Episode 4 - The Commitment to Nonviolence
Lead Stories Podcast
Ways to support Immigrant and Immigrant churches in Minnesota: General Notes: - Personal or Group Retreats in Minnesota! SAVE THE DATES: Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026 Ezer Revive Retreat // Puerto Rico // January 11-15, 2027 Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at @pastorsteph
info_outlineREFLECTION ON THIS SERIES:
What was meant to break you...what was it?
SELF LEADERSHIP
Who are you now? (IDENTITY)
What are you made for now? (PURPOSE)
RELATIONSHIPS
Who is around you?
But who is with you?
VOCATION
Where are you called to more intentional in the spaces you are in?
INFLUENCE WITH OTHERS
Who in your life could you encourage that they are made for more?
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.
"What if what was meant to break you, is actually what makes you?"
Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph:
Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast
Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton
Connect with Steph at www.pastorsteph.com @pastorsteph
Subscribe on iTunes to have the podcast automatically download to your device every week or listen at www.leadstoriespodcast.com