S21: Episode 3 - Kairos: An Invitation to Pay Attention
Lead Stories Podcast
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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S21: Episode 2 - An invitation to pay attention: You and your Body
Lead Stories Podcast
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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Countdown to Ezer!
Lead Stories Podcast
EVERYONE WHO IS REGISTERED FOR EZER BY SEPT 30th WILL BE ENTERED INTO THE GIVEAWAY DRAWING - 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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S21: Episode 1 - Invitation to Pay Attention
Lead Stories Podcast
EVERYONE WHO IS REGISTERED FOR EZER BY SEPT 30th WILL BE ENTERED INTO THE GIVEAWAY DRAWING - 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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ANNOUNCEMENT: GIVEAWAY DRAWING!
Lead Stories Podcast
EVERYONE WHO IS REGISTERED FOR EZER BY SEPT 30th WILL BE ENTERED INTO THE GIVEAWAY DRAWING - 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 20 - Retreat To Advance
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 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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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