Best Jo Saxton Podcasts (2024)

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Need To Know | Episode 6 | Jo Saxton 50:27

20d ago50:27

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In this episode of the Right Side Up we welcome our good friend and frequent collaborator Jo Saxton, to discuss the critical gaps in women’s empowerment in a wide variety of church roles. We explore the growing disillusionment many influential women feel within the church, the importance of allies, and the need for diverse voices in leadership. Our…

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Better than chocolate | Heaven will be intoxicatingly delightful. 58:12

3h ago58:12

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Within the context of our "Come to the Table" series, I invite you to join me and spend time on an overlooked but essential event in the Christian liturgical calendar today, tucked between Easter and Pentecost. Ascension has become one of my most cherished treasures, because it speaks of a hope that is certain, and a future that is glorious. First,…

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Need To Know | Episode 9 | Lucy Peppiatt & Aaron White 55:46

2h ago55:46

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On this episode of the Right Side Up podcast, we finally talk about the Apostle Paul and his issues with women. We are joined by our good friends Lucy Peppiatt and Aaron White, who discuss Aaron’s contributions to the book based upon Lucy’s scholarship and theology. We delve into the complexities and often misunderstood teachings of Paul regarding …

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S2. Ep4| WHY OUR STORY MATTERS w/ Ashley Abercrombie 52:35

1d ago52:35

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Welcome to Together We Rise Podcast! This is a place where every woman has a seat at the table, and where we can affirm, equip and amplify women's voices globally. This week, we're excited to speak with special guest Ashley Abercrombie! Ashley is a writer, whose work and story have been featured in various magazines and digital outlets, including O…

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Ep 155: Harvard Business School Professor Amy C. Edmondson on the Science of Failing Well 39:29

2d ago39:29

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Are you a leader who wants to help your team learn to risk more and fail well? In this episode, Harvard Business School professor Amy C. Edmondson sits down with our Jason Jaggard to unpack her research behind her latest book, The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well. Their conversation includes the difference between a mistake and a fa…

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To gaze upon God | with Samuel Parkison 55:05

3d ago55:05

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Stephanie welcomes Sam Parkison to takes us on a delightful journey to understand the deep-seated human desire to see God. Through the prism of his book, To Gaze Upon God, he uncovers the theological concepts underpinning this yearning, drawing insights from historical biblical theology. All creatures have an intrinsic desire to see and know God. T…

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A first taste of the eternal feast | Easter and First Fruits 41:01

7d ago41:01

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Jesus has set the Easter table richly, for us to partake. Come to His table today through our exploration of Easter, which took place on the very day of the Jewish Feast of First Fruits. What does it mean for us today? The story of Easter is a tapestry woven with complex emotions—the somberness of Good Friday followed by the overwhelming joy of Eas…

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Need To Know | Episode 8 | Julie Faith Parker & Anita Giardina Lee 54:10

6d ago54:10

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We’re back with Episode 8 of the Need to Know season, digging deeper into the women who are overlooked in church history, especially the time of the Patriarchs and the Early Church. Our guests are Julie Faith Parker, and Anita Giardina Lee, both contributors to Need To Know, the book. They share about the historical contributions of women, the impo…

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Ep 154: Failing Well—GLN President and CEO David Ashcraft 18:56

9d ago18:56

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For leaders, there’s no avoiding failure; it just comes with the territory. However, how leaders respond when things don’t go as planned—how they lead through failure—is absolutely critical. This month, we are going to focus on ways that leaders can lead through failure and turn potential disappointment into powerful lessons for growth and renewal.…

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The battle to embrace gratefulness through hardship | with Rachel Wojo 40:41

10d ago40:41

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Stephanie welcomes Rachel Wojo, who exhibits grace under pressure. Rachel recounts the hardships she's faced, not as a means of lament, but as a powerful testimony to her faith in God. Throughout the years, Rachel has encountered numerous challenges that have tested her faith and resilience. Rather than succumbing, she has chosen to lean into God’s…

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Tasting our faith anew through the feasts | An unusual pairing 1:03:55

14d ago1:03:55

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We invite you this week to come to the table and deepen your experience of the feasts that Jesus celebrated, by exploring together the timeless significance of Holy Week and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. In the heart of the Christian and Jewish traditions lie two sacred week-long holy feasts: Holy Week and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. As Scriptu…

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Need To Know | Episode 7 | Beth Allison Barr 47:09

14d ago47:09

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The amazing Beth Allison Barr joins us to share her contribution towards Need To Know: the historical prevalence of women leading in the church. We discuss her journey as a historian and a woman in the church herself, including the strong pushback she receives. You’ll hear some personal narratives that shape these discussions, as well as the challe…

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Go on a Bible study adventure! | with Ros Evans 51:34

17d ago51:34

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In a world overflowing with distractions and quick fixes, Stephanie and Ros invite you to explore meaningful Bible study experiences towards awakening fresh delight for God. Ros articulates the value of revisiting familiar Bible passages, emphasizing how repeated exposure refreshes comprehension and facilitates spiritual awakening. Bible study is n…

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S17: Episode 6 - Watershed Moments 11:09

18d ago11:09

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REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR EZER MINNEAPOLIS NOV 7-9 2024: josaxton.com Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Facebook: LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at www.pastorsteph.com

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Taste the rich fare of Jesus' last meal | Passover 52:15

21d ago52:15

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Passover is a prologue to Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. This most essential of Jewish feasts seamlessly transitions from prophecies in the Old Testament, to fulfillment in Jesus. We invite you today to see how this prophetic landscape is shaped with divine orchestration by the hand of our deeply loving God! Passover is a significant Jewish …

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Ep 153: Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Hospitality with Horst Schulze 40:27

24d ago40:27

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Hospitality is one of the most powerful differentiators that an organization possesses, but it can be challenging to create and sustain it across an entire culture. In this episode, cofounder and former president of Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Horst Schulze, shares hospitality insights from a legendary career with GLN President and CEO, David Ashcr…

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Cultivating joy from the soil of joylessness | with Alastair Sterne 51:22

24d ago51:22

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Stephanie welcomes Alastair Sterne to discuss the intricate and joyful dance of divine longing. They explore the innate human desire to seek God, the mysterious nature of joy, and the cultivated wisdom that guides us towards spiritual fulfillment in Christ. Alastair Sterne describes the innate human desire to connect with God as a dance. This longi…

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REGISTRATION NOW! EZER MINNEAPOLIS NOV 7-9 2024: josaxton.com 5:13

25d ago5:13

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REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR EZER MINNEAPOLIS NOV 7-9 2024: josaxton.com Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Facebook: LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at www.pastorsteph.com

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Delight in Jesus from fasting to feasting | Purim and Lent 49:30

28d ago49:30

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Stephanie here! We are in our Come to the Table series, and today is a bit of a surprise! I always find it fascinating to find fresh ways to worship Jesus Christ through the connections between different feasts and seasons. So today I invite you to delight in Christ through the unexpected juxtaposition of Purim and Lent. We invite you into a deligh…

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Need To Know | Episode 5 | Mariah Humphries & Carolyn Whatley 57:00

28d ago57:00

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In this episode we welcome Need to Know contributors Mariah Humphries and Carolyn Whatley, to discuss the role of gender empowerment and cultural awareness in building a flourishing future church. From an Indigenous and Indigenous-informed perspective, they share about the importance of lamenting injustices, the need for diverse voices in leadershi…

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Find strength in stillness by embracing weakness and wisdom in a busy world | with Gretchen Saffles 37:57

1M ago37:57

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In our bustling, fast-paced world, the concept of stillness can often seem alien, if not downright impossible. But as we learn from Gretchen Saffles, embracing stillness and our weaknesses can bring us closer to God and foster a deeper sense of inner peace. Gretchen and Stephanie discuss the challenge of being still and overcoming the need for cons…

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The Countdown to Ezer has Begun! 5:50

1M ago5:50

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S2 Ep3| 'What We Need to Know' about Jesus and Women w/ Aaron White 58:41

1M ago58:41

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Welcome to Together We Rise Podcast! This is a place where every woman has a seat at the table, and where we can affirm, equip and amplify women's voices globally. This week, we're excited to speak with special guest Aaron White! Aaron and his family have been seeking to love and be loved by their neighbors in Vancouver's downtown east side for the…

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The coming of Messiah and the outpouring of the Spirit | The Feast of Tabernacles 52:52

1M ago52:52

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Succoth stands as a beacon of joy, celebration, and divine presence, weaving together the rich history of Israel with the identity of Jesus as our Messiah and Lord. So, today I invite you into the tapestry of Succoth, exploring its historical roots, its connections to the identity, mission, life and teachings of Jesus, and its enduring relevance in…

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Need To Know | Episode 4 | Paul Young (BONUS) 59:27

1M ago59:27

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In this episode, we feature a special guest who did not contribute to the book, Need to Know: Paul Young. Well-known as the author of The Shack, Eve, and other books, Paul has always impressed me as someone who truly values and elevates women. We discuss the power of storytelling, the role of women in the church, and the importance of truth-telling…

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Ep 152: Talking Unreasonable Hospitality, Culture, and Leadership with Will Guidara 40:51

1M ago40:51

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It’s not often that you get to listen to someone who has literally been rated the best in the world in their craft, but that is exactly what this episode is about. Under Will Guidara’s Leadership, Eleven Madison Park (EMP) received 3 Michelin Stars, and was rated the #1 restaurant in the world. In this conversation with GLN President and CEO David …

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Embracing the way of delight and gentleness | with Sally Clarkson 43:37

1M ago43:37

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Stephanie welcomes Sally Clarkson to discuss her rich experiences in living a faith-filled life across various cultures. As both women share their journeys, the themes of community, self-awareness, and intentional delight arise, inviting us on the path of delight and gentleness, in the gentle spirit of Christ. Sally Clarkson’s gentle wisdom, intima…

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Need To Know | Episode 3 | Lori Anne Thompson & Angela Lam 1:00:22

1M ago1:00:22

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Up next on the Need to Know season of The Right Side Up podcast, we discuss clergy sexual abuse. This episode includes content that may be difficult to hear for some people, so we encourage you to listen to your body as you engage with this important topic. Our guests are book-contributors Lori Anne Thompson and Angela Lam. Lori Anne shares her per…

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S17: Episode 5 - The Tightrope of Relationships - As a Woman In Leadership 59:37

1M ago59:37

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Wecome to Season 17 of the Lead Stories Podcast! Jo and Steph are talking about what it's like to "walk the tightrope" of being a woman in leadership. Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Facebook: LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at www.pastorsteph.com REGISTR…

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Rest and return to God with faith and confidence | Yom Kippur today and tomorrow 59:03

1M ago59:03

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In the midst of the rich tapestry of Jewish feasts and celebrations, Yom Kippur, known as the Day of Atonement, holds a pivotal place. In our Christian faith, we can draw stunning parallels with Jesus as our high priest and ultimate sacrifice. Yom Kippur is a solemn and holy day in the Jewish calendar, a festival centered around national atonement,…

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Need to Know | Episode 2 | Janet Munn & Bob Ekblad 54:55

1M ago54:55

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Happy Thursday! Continuing the Need to Know season of The Right Side Up podcast, today we get into our first conversation with two contributors to the book. My dear friend Bob Ekblad is joined by Janet Munn, an author, speaker and leader in the Salvation Army. In this conversation, we explore the intersection of gender, power, and faith within the …

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Journey into the grace and presence of God | with a surprise guest for our 5th anniversary 38:04

2M ago38:04

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Stephanie has a fun surprise for anyone who has loved the show for some time! She is joined by her husband Jonah, for the first time on the show, to celebrate a momentous milestone: the fifth anniversary of the podcast! Through a heartfelt conversation, they invite you to explore the themes of spiritual growth, understanding God’s love, and the jou…

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Ep 151: How Leadership and Hospitality are Interconnected—GLN President and CEO David Ashcraft 20:11

2M ago20:11

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What should leaders know about hospitality? What does it mean to be welcoming? Whitney Putnam (GLN VP of Marketing and Global Leadership Podcast Host) and David Ashcraft (GLN President and CEO) kick off this month’s focus with a focus on the importance of hospitality. In the conversation, David reflects on the impact hospitality can have on guests …

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Need to Know | Episode 1 | Introduction 36:19

2M ago36:19

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Friends! Welcome to the Need to Know season of The Right Side Up. This season is all about supporting the forthcoming compilation book, Need to Know: Empowering Female Leadership and Why It’s Essential for the Future of the Church. In this introductory episode I share why empowering women is so important for the future of the church. You’ll hear me…

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S17: Episode 4 - The Tightrope of Communication - As a Woman In Leadership 54:02

2M ago54:02

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Wecome to Season 17 of the Lead Stories Podcast! Jo and Steph are talking about what it's like to "walk the tightrope" of being a woman in leadership. Connect with Lead Stories and Jo and Steph: Instagram: @LeadStoriesPodcast Facebook: LeadStoriesPodcast Connect with Jo at www.josaxton.com @josaxton Connect with Steph at www.pastorsteph.com REGISTR…

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"Your Face, Lord, will I seek” | Rosh Hashanah, the Feast of Trumpets 51:08

2M ago51:08

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Stephanie navigates through key biblical passages that tie Rosh Hashanah (also called the Feast of Trumpets) to the second coming of Jesus. This feast invites us to tell the Lord, in answer to His invitation to seek Him, “Your Face, Lord, will I seek.” He always initiates relationship: How will we choose to respond to His holy trumpet call? Picture…

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S2.E2| WOMEN AS PASTORS: MINDSET MATTERS w/ Kristin Mockler Young 54:47

2M ago54:47

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Welcome to Together We Rise Podcast! This is a place where every woman has a seat at the table, and where we can affirm, equip and amplify women's voices globally. This week, we're excited to speak with special guest Kristin Young. Kristin Young is a woman who lives out loud and wants to free the people around her to do the same. Through her changi…

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Ep 150: The Superpower We All Have (But Don’t Always Use)—Storytelling Expert Kindra Hall 37:03

2M ago37:03

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What’s your story? More specifically, is the story that you tell yourself releasing you to live your best life, or is it holding you back? In this episode, Global Leadership Summit Executive Producer Lori Hermann sits down with storytelling expert and author Kindra Hall to explore why story has such extraordinary power and to share some steps we al…

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Delight in God’s presence through beauty and song | with Sandra McCracken 46:54

2M ago46:54

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Today, we invite you to join us as Sandra McCracken and Stephanie explore the interplay of faith, cultural insights, and the essence of beauty in worship music. Stephanie sits down with renowned musician Sandra McCracken to dive into the multifaceted ways God uses to connect us to Him, including beauty, language, and culture. Their conversation tou…

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