Lead Stories Podcast

Conversations about being intentional with your influence with Jo Saxton and Pastor Steph O'Brien

S15 : Episode 2- New Beginnings - Steph's Summer! 09/25/2023

S15 : Episode 2- New Beginnings - Steph's Summer! Learn more about the Use the discount code: PODCAST - for $50 off the November Minneapolis dates! February in Portland is Early Bird ($100 off) for a little while longer! It's been an interesting summer for both Jo and Steph - but this fall is going to be even MORE interesting! We are kicking off this season talking about new beginnings - what is the anatomy of a new beginning? What happens when it's unexpected? What if a new beginning is what you hope for, but not your reality? Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at Connect with Steph at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/28122449

S15 : Episode 1 - New Beginnings - Jo's Summer! 09/18/2023

S15 : Episode 1 - New Beginnings - Jo's Summer! Learn more about the It's been an interesting summer for both Jo and Steph - but this fall is going to be even MORE interesting! We are kicking off this season talking about new beginnings - what is the anatomy of a new beginning? What happens when it's unexpected? What if a new beginning is what you hope for, but not your reality? Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at Connect with Steph at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/28033998

S14: Episode 16 Last Episode of the Season - Honest Updates 05/29/2023

S14: Episode 16 Last Episode of the Season - Honest Updates Learn more about the 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. Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at Connect with Steph at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/26975355

S14: Episode 15 - Capacity - Honest Leadership 05/22/2023

S14: Episode 15 - Capacity - Honest Leadership Learn more about the 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. Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at Connect with Steph at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/26914806

S14: Episode 14 Atmosphere's of Power 05/15/2023

S14: Episode 14 Atmosphere's of Power 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. Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at Connect with Steph at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/26827368

S14: Episode 13 - Abuse of Power - Honest Leadership 05/08/2023

S14: Episode 13 - Abuse of Power - Honest Leadership 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. Warning: in this episode we discuss clergy sexual abuse. If you are someone you know have been a victem here resources for you - In the UK: In North America: Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at Connect with Steph at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/26770881

S14: Episode 12 - Honest Leadership 05/01/2023

S14: Episode 12 - Honest Leadership 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. Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at Connect with Steph at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/26700942

S14: Episode 11 - Spiritual Reset: A Different King of King 04/04/2023

S14: Episode 11 - Spiritual Reset: A Different King of King 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. Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at Connect with Steph at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/26445753

S14: Episode 10 - Spiritual Reset: Soul Grind? 03/21/2023

S14: Episode 10 - Spiritual Reset: Soul Grind? 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. Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at Connect with Steph at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/26293974

S14: Episode 9 - Spiritual Reset: The Discipline of Celebration 03/14/2023

S14: Episode 9 - Spiritual Reset: The Discipline of Celebration 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. Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at Connect with Steph at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/26225508

S14: Episode 8 Spiritual Reset - Where our dependence lies... 03/06/2023

S14: Episode 8 Spiritual Reset - Where our dependence lies... 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. Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at Connect with Steph at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/26136303

S14: Episode 7 - Spiritual Reset: Launching In to Lent! 02/27/2023

S14: Episode 7 - Spiritual Reset: Launching In to Lent! 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. Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at Connect with Steph at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/26058552

S14: Episode 6 - Spiritual Reset: ASH WEDNESDAY 02/22/2023

S14: Episode 6 - Spiritual Reset: ASH WEDNESDAY 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. Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at Connect with Steph at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/26013450

S14: Episode 5 - Spiritual Reset: LENT 02/13/2023

S14: Episode 5 - Spiritual Reset: LENT 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. Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at Connect with Steph at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/25906617

S14: Episode 4 - Spiritual Reset 02/06/2023

S14: Episode 4 - Spiritual Reset 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. Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at Connect with Steph at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/25838721

S14: Episode 3 - An Unexpected Hello and Goodbye Part 3 01/30/2023

S14: Episode 3 - An Unexpected Hello and Goodbye Part 3 Pastor Steph shares the story of a unexpected Hello and Goodbye she is experiencing in her leadership. Listen in! Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at Connect with Steph at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/25764720

S14: Episode 2 - An Unexpected Hello and Goodbye Part 2 01/23/2023

S14: Episode 2 - An Unexpected Hello and Goodbye Part 2 Pastor Steph shares the story of a unexpected Hello and Goodbye she is experiencing in her leadership. Listen in! Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at Connect with Steph at Subscribe on iTunes to have the podcast automatically download to your device every week or listen at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/25694091

Season 14: Episode 1 - An Unexpected Hello and Goodbye PART 1 01/16/2023

Season 14: Episode 1 - An Unexpected Hello and Goodbye PART 1 Pastor Steph shares the story of a unexpected Hello and Goodbye she is experiencing in her leadership. Listen in! Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at Connect with Steph at Subscribe on iTunes to have the podcast automatically download to your device every week or listen at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/25617195

TWO MORE THINGS BEFORE THIS YEAR ENDS! 12/20/2022

TWO MORE THINGS BEFORE THIS YEAR ENDS! EARLY BIRD for EZER COLLECTIVE WEST COAST ends December 31st - Get your tickets today: You can get your copy of the Hello Goodbye resource at If you want to get the resource for FREE and have an invitation to the exclusive live event - Join Jo's online leadership community! sign up for a paid membership (two levels to choose from) at Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at Connect with Steph at Subscribe on iTunes to have the podcast automatically download to your device every week or listen at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/25344492

S13: Episode 12 - HELLO 2023! 12/19/2022

S13: Episode 12 - HELLO 2023! It's the most wonderful time of the year! Hello Goodbye! If this is your first or fifth time engaging this process - welcome! You can get your copy of the resource at If you want to get the resource for FREE and have an invitation to the exclusive live event - Join Jo's online leadership community! sign up for a paid membership (two levels to choose from) at Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at Connect with Steph at Subscribe on iTunes to have the podcast automatically download to your device every week or listen at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/25342362

S13: Episode 11 - GOOD BYE 2022! 12/15/2022

S13: Episode 11 - GOOD BYE 2022! It's the most wonderful time of the year! Hello Goodbye! If this is your first or fifth time engaging this process - welcome! You can get your copy of the resource at If you want to get the resource for FREE and have an invitation to the exclusive live event - Join Jo's online leadership community! sign up for a paid membership (two levels to choose from) at Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at Connect with Steph at Subscribe on iTunes to have the podcast automatically download to your device every week or listen at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/25336761

S13: Episode 10 - Hello Goodbye Vibes 12/05/2022

S13: Episode 10 - Hello Goodbye Vibes It's the most wonderful time of the year! Hello Goodbye! If this is your first or fifth time engaging this process - welcome! You can get your copy of the resource at If you want to get the resource for FREE and have an invitation to the exclusive live event - Join Jo's online leadership community! sign up for a paid membership (two levels to choose from) at Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at Connect with Steph at Subscribe on iTunes to have the podcast automatically download to your device every week or listen at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/25220508

S13 - Episode 9 Final Thoughts on Beating Burnout 11/21/2022

S13 - Episode 9 Final Thoughts on Beating Burnout 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? Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at Connect with Steph at Subscribe on iTunes to have the podcast automatically download to your device every week or listen at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/25073607

S13: Episode 8 - The Stages of Burnout 11/14/2022

S13: Episode 8 - The Stages of Burnout 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? Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at Connect with Steph at Subscribe on iTunes to have the podcast automatically download to your device every week or listen at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/24846828

S13 - Episode 7 What do to about BURNOUT 11/07/2022

S13 - Episode 7 What do to about BURNOUT 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? Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at Connect with Steph at Subscribe on iTunes to have the podcast automatically download to your device every week or listen at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/24846819

S13 - Episode 6 - BURNOUT 10/31/2022

S13 - Episode 6 - BURNOUT 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? Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at Connect with Steph at Subscribe on iTunes to have the podcast automatically download to your device every week or listen at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/24846801

S13: Episode 6 - Reflection on Made For More 10/31/2022

S13: Episode 6 - Reflection on Made For More REFLECTION 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 Connect with Steph at Subscribe on iTunes to have the podcast automatically download to your device every week or listen at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/24766047

S13: Episode 5 - Leading Others #MadeForMore 10/24/2022

S13: Episode 5 - Leading Others #MadeForMore 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 Connect with Steph at Subscribe on iTunes to have the podcast automatically download to your device every week or listen at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/24766032

S13 - Episode 4 Vocation #madeformore 10/17/2022

S13 - Episode 4 Vocation #madeformore 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 Connect with Steph at Subscribe on iTunes to have the podcast automatically download to your device every week or listen at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/24698778

S13: Episode 5 - Relationships #MadeForMore 10/10/2022

S13: Episode 5 - Relationships #MadeForMore 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 Connect with Steph at Subscribe on iTunes to have the podcast automatically download to your device every week or listen at /episode/index/show/leadstories/id/24635439

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