Episodes
Jan. 19, 2026
Earl McClellan on The Power of Honor
Honor isn’t outdated—it’s essential. In this episode of Lead to Win, Pastor Jeff Little sits down with Earl McClellan to explore why honor is one of the most overlooked—and most powerful—forces in leadership today. They unpac...
Jan. 13, 2026
Bonus Episode with Brooke Ligertwood - Live from Leaders Gathering 2026!
What an honor it was to sit down with Brooke Ligertwood at this year's Leaders Gathering. In this conversation, she shares her personal story of encountering God through worship, why she believes worship is first and foremost for God’s glory, and how a life rooted in Scripture and prayer shapes eve…
Jan. 5, 2026
Winning Requires Waiting: How to Trust God's Timing
In this episode, Pastor Jeff Little and Pastor Mark Francey dive deep into the process behind every leader’s breakthrough—from the decades of formation you don’t see to the moments of obedience that unlock supernatural author...
Dec. 22, 2025
How to Leave a Legacy
What does it really mean to win? Pastor Jeff sits down with Pastor Jacob Aranza to talk about hidden character, spiritual fathers, breaking generational patterns, walking through the loss of a child, and why true success mean...
Dec. 8, 2025
Be the Leader the Next Gen Needs
Every young person is searching for identity, belonging, and purpose—but they can’t find it alone. In this episode, Pastor Jeff Little sits down with Next Gen pastor Drew Nguyen to unpack what today’s students really need fro...
Nov. 24, 2025
Growth Comes with a Cost
In this powerful episode of Lead to Win, Pastor Jeff Little sits down with leadership legend Dr. Sam Chand for an honest and deeply practical conversation about what real growth requires—and why so many leaders stall before t...
Nov. 10, 2025
Dino Rizzo: When Leaders Serve, Churches Grow
Jeff Little and Dino Rizzo reveal how a serving posture fuels real growth. Learn to start with what you have, partner wisely, “see the one,” and build a culture where compassion multiplies. It’s not about bigger buildings—it’...
Oct. 27, 2025
Jon Gordon x Jeff Little: If Your Team Isn’t Winning… Start Here
Every leader wants a winning team—but few know how to build one. In this conversation, Jon Gordon and Jeff Little share the real ingredients behind high-trust, high-performing teams: consistency, clarity, and commitment. Disc...
Oct. 13, 2025
Coach Tom Mullins on Servant Leadership, Team Culture, and How to Win Where You’re at
What does it take to build a championship team—on the field and in the church? Pastor Jeff sits down with Coach Tom Mullins to talk about the plays that never stop working: servant leadership, character, and culture. From football locker rooms to a thriving church of 30,000, Coach Tom shares the ha…
Sept. 29, 2025
The Shift Every Parent Has to Make (or Regret Later)
You can’t parent a teenager the same way you parent a toddler. Yet many parents never change gears — and they pay for it later. In this episode, Pastor Jeff and his two oldest kids talk about recognizing the signs, making the...
Sept. 15, 2025
30 Years of Marriage Taught Us This… | Jeff & Brandy Little
30 years. 4 kids. Countless seasons. Through it all, Jeff and Brandy have discovered the plays that keep a marriage strong. From early church-planting days to parenting and now grandkids, they open up about the wins, struggle...
Sept. 1, 2025
Priscilla Shirer on the Success Habit You Can’t Afford to Miss
In this episode of Lead to Win, Priscilla Shirer joins us to share the single habit that drives lasting success in leadership, family, and life. Far from complicated formulas or quick fixes, Priscilla breaks down practical wa...
Aug. 4, 2025
The Internal Shift That Unlocks External Success
What if the real barrier to your growth isn’t your situation—but your standards, character, or clarity? In this honest and practical episode, Jeff and Dharius talk about the internal adjustments leaders must make to truly win...
July 28, 2025
What I Look for When Hiring Team Members
When it comes to building a team, the people you choose determine more than just productivity—they shape the culture, carry the vision, and impact everyone around them. In this episode, Pastor Jeff and Pastor Jed talk about t...
July 21, 2025
The Team You Build Determines the Culture You Carry
Every leader wants a thriving, healthy culture—but too often, we forget that culture isn’t something you create once and walk away from. It’s something your team carries every single day. In this episode, Jeff and Jed talk ab...
July 14, 2025
How Secure Leaders Help Others Thrive with Steve Robinson
What if the strongest thing you could do as a leader is go first? First to show up. First to celebrate someone else. First to risk being vulnerable. In this powerful episode, Jeff and Steve talk about how secure leaders creat...
July 7, 2025
Family + Function: The Two Sides of Healthy Culture
It’s one thing to put “authenticity” on your website—it’s another for people to actually feel seen and known. Pastor Jeff shares insights on what it takes to build a culture that’s not just well-branded, but genuinely life-gi...
June 30, 2025
Chris Hodges on Passion, Purpose, and Personal Growth
Pastor Jeff sits down with his longtime friend and leadership mentor, Chris Hodges (founding pastor of Church of the Highlands and founder of Highlands College). Together, they dive deep into what it really means to win—not j...
June 23, 2025
The Power of Clear Vision
Ever wonder why your team feels stagnant or why progress seems slow? In this episode, Pastor Jeff unpacks the hidden obstacle that holds many teams back: a lack of clear, compelling vision. We’ll discuss why it’s not enough t...
June 16, 2025
Natalie Grant on Serving & Leading with an Authentic Heart
In a world where performance and platform can easily overshadow purpose, Natalie Grant shares a refreshing perspective on what it means to lead authentically. She discusses the difference between hype and heart, challenging l...
June 9, 2025
The People-First Playbook: Leadership for the Long Game
Leadership isn’t about who crosses the finish line first—it’s about who crosses with you. In this episode, Pastor Jeff unpacks why true success means celebrating the people who help you get there. Drawing from real-world exam...
June 2, 2025
Tauren Wells on Growth, Grace, and Giving Back
What do joy, calling, and legacy really look like in everyday leadership? In this episode, Tauren Wells joins Pastor Jeff Little to talk about his journey from celebrated recording artist to local church planter. Tauren refle...
May 26, 2025
John Maxwell on Legacy, Leadership & Living with Purpose
In this episode, Pastor Jeff Little sits down with Dr. John Maxwell for a raw and inspiring conversation on legacy, growth, and what it really means to win. Recorded live at Leaders Gathering, they talk about defining true su...
May 26, 2025
Returning to the Heart of a Shepherd
Shepherds take care of sheep. Pastors take care of people. Our first job is to create the culture that people experience when they come into our environments. Good shepherds facilitate growth and health. Discover why the cult...