S20: Episode 19 - Summer Thoughts!
Lead Stories Podcast
Support Jo and her World Vision Relay Team! 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 18 - A Special Invitation For You
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 17 - Acceptance of 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 16 The Tension of Competing Priorities
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 15 The Tension of Faith and Wisdom
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 14 - The Tension of Support and Challenge
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 13 - The Tension of Platform - Leading in the Tensions
Lead Stories Podcast
The Wesley Covenant Prayer I am not my own self-made, self-reliant human being. In truth, O God, I am Yours. Make me into what You will. Make me a neighbor with those whom You will. Guide me on the easy path for You. Guide me on the rocky road for You. Whether I am to step up for You or step aside for You; Whether I am to be lifted high for You or brought low for You; Whether I become full or empty, with all things or with nothing; I give all that I have and all that I am for You. So be it. And may I always remember that you, O God, and I belong to each other. Amen. REGISTER NOW! Ezer...
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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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Practices and Principles of Political Solidarity - By Pastor Pastor David Swanson (and two immigrant pastors names withheld for their safety)
Definitions:
Partisan - A strong and sometimes blind adhearance to a particular party, faction, cause, or person.
Political - How a community (family, church, nation, etc) expresses it's values.
Ways to support Immigrant and Immigrant churches in Minnesota:
Mill City Church Efforts - www.millcitychurch.com/respond
Fund For To Support Immigrant Churches in Minnesota
General Notes:
River Retreat Experience - Personal or Group Retreats in Minnesota!
SAVE THE DATES:
- Ezer Collective Intensive 2026 // Minneapolis // Nov 12-14, 2026
- Ezer Revive 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