

Lead to Win with Jeff Little
Lead to Win
The Lead to Win podcast with Jeff Little isn’t just leadership principles—it’s a game-changer for everyday life. In each episode, we dive into meaningful conversations about what it truly means to lead and succeed in a world obsessed with the wrong scoreboards. Because the greatest loss in life isn’t falling short; it’s winning big at something that doesn’t matter.
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Jan 6, 2026 • 43min
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 authority. Pastor Mark reveals why being sent is different than simply going, how leaders can minister to high-capacity people, and why rushing your calling can do more harm than good.If you’ve ever wondered when to move, how to wait, or what spiritual authority really looks like, this conversation will bring clarity, courage, and faith for your next step.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Redefining Riches And Pastoral Value8:20 - Calling To Pastor The “Up And Out”15:20 - Oceans Church Origin Story27:00 - Vision, Dream, And Statewide Baptisms37:00 - Timing, Process, And Being SentLEAD TO WIN RESOURCESMore Resources: https://leadtowin.com/Win With People: https://leadtowin.com/pages/win-with-...Register for Leaders Gathering: https://leadersgathering.leadtowin.com/Information on Milestone Church: https://milestonechurch.com/FIND US AT: https://leadtowin.comGET IN TOUCH: Contact us at info@leadtowin.comFOLLOW PASTOR JEFFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefflittle/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorjefflittleFOLLOW LEAD TO WINInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadto.win/

Dec 23, 2025 • 57min
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 means winning in faith, family, and legacy—not just on a financial or ministry scoreboard.TIMESTAMPS4:50 - Redefining True Success9:50 - The Five Containers Of Life14:50 - From National Speaker To Local Pastor17:40 - Jacob’s Origin Story22:30 - Saved By Jesus, Shaped By Church28:40 - Honoring Spiritual Fathers33:20 - Breaking Generational Patterns38:20 - Foundations That Survive Storms43:20 - Winning At Home48:00 - Daily Practices That Anchor Family52:30 - Name, Claim, And Bless Your ChildrenLEAD TO WIN RESOURCESMore Resources: https://leadtowin.com/Win With People: https://leadtowin.com/pages/win-with-...Register for Leaders Gathering: https://leadersgathering.leadtowin.com/Information on Milestone Church: https://milestonechurch.com/FIND US AT: https://leadtowin.comGET IN TOUCH: Contact us at info@leadtowin.comFOLLOW PASTOR JEFFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefflittle/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorjefflittleFOLLOW LEAD TO WINInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadto.win/

Dec 9, 2025 • 44min
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 from the leaders who guide them. TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Present, Not Perfect Parenting3:28 - Setting The Next Gen Focus4:41 - Scale With Heart: Youth Numbers5:37 - A Youth Pastor’s Origin Story9:15 - Finding Family In The Church12:27 - From Brokenness To Belonging14:16 - Programs Don’t Raise Sons And Daughters17:02 - Multi‑Generational Discipleship In Action19:06 - Five Core Values For Kids22:08 - Don’t Wait To Be Great24:08 - Pressures, Options, And Anxiety26:17 - A Hunger For God Among Students28:21 - Templates: Retreats, Camps, Super Series32:16 - Identity, Purity, And Affirmation35:02 - Evangelism That Mobilizes Students38:24 - Parent The Heart, Not Performance42:04 - Be Emotionally PresentLEAD TO WIN RESOURCESMore Resources: https://leadtowin.com/Win With People: https://leadtowin.com/pages/win-with-...Register for Leaders Gathering: https://leadersgathering.leadtowin.com/Information on Milestone Church: https://milestonechurch.com/FIND US AT: https://leadtowin.comGET IN TOUCH: Contact us at info@leadtowin.comFOLLOW PASTOR JEFFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefflittle/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorjefflittleFOLLOW LEAD TO WINInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadto.win/

Nov 25, 2025 • 1h 5min
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 they reach their potential.TIMESTAMPS2:16 - Leadership is Who You Are4:34 - Systems, Scale, and Honest Self-Assessment8:46 - Hunger, Curiosity, and Capacity11:55 - Imagination as a Leadership Muscle16:40 - When-and-Then Thinking Stifles Vision19:40 - Wins You’ll Never See22:30 - Growth Equals Pain Framework27:40 - Playing to Win vs. Not to Lose31:40 - Control the Uncontrollables: Grow Yourself35:20 - Questions that Unlock Imagination39:10 - Comfort vs. Growth: Choosing ForwardRESOURCES FROM DR. SAM CHANDSam Chand Leadership Institute: https://setyourowntuition.com/https://Availbox.com/LEAD TO WIN RESOURCESMore Resources: https://leadtowin.com/Servolution: https://www.servolution.org/Win With People: https://leadtowin.com/pages/win-with-...Register for Leaders Gathering: https://leadersgathering.leadtowin.com/Information on Milestone Church: https://milestonechurch.com/FIND US AT: https://leadtowin.comGET IN TOUCH: Contact us at info@leadtowin.comFOLLOW PASTOR JEFFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefflittle/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorjefflittleFOLLOW LEAD TO WINInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadto.win/

Nov 11, 2025 • 54min
Dino Rizzo: When Leaders Serve, Churches Grow
Dino Rizzo, a seasoned ministry leader and founder of Servolution, shares his insights on how a serving mindset can ignite church growth. He emphasizes the power of starting small, highlighting how one act of kindness can evolve into scalable outreach initiatives. Rizzo discusses the importance of assessing community needs and building partnerships for greater impact. He also reflects on cultivating personal compassion and staying focused on outreach in challenging times, illustrating that true growth stems from a heart for service, not just bigger buildings.

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Oct 28, 2025 • 47min
Jon Gordon x Jeff Little: If Your Team Isn’t Winning… Start Here
In a dynamic discussion, best-selling author Jon Gordon shares insights on building high-performing teams. He emphasizes that consistency and clarity are essential for fostering trust and positive energy. The conversation also highlights the importance of engagement over dictation, encouraging leaders to listen and learn from their team. Through principles like valuing individuals and committing to a clear vision, Gordon illustrates how culture can lead to greater success than mere strategy. Bridging gaps between pastors and marketplace leaders, he encourages collaborative efforts for mutual growth.

Oct 14, 2025 • 47min
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 habits, values, and mindset that help leaders win where they’re at. You’ll walk away challenged to serve deeper, lead stronger, and celebrate the people around you.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Servant Heart and Humble Beginnings3:10 - Coaching to Church: The Call and Launch7:45 - Defining Leadership and Winning12:20 - Preparation, Evaluation, and Growth Mindset17:35 - What Great Team Members Do23:45 - Bloom Where You’re Planted - Character First28:50 - Trust, Excellence, and the Zone Above Expectation35:10 - Lifting Others: “Run With Me” Culture41:00 - Staff Values: People Lean InADDITIONAL RESOURCESMore resources: https://leadtowin.com/Win With People: https://leadtowin.com/pages/win-with-...Register for Leaders Gathering: https://leadersgathering.leadtowin.com/Information on Milestone Church: https://milestonechurch.com/FIND US AT: https://leadtowin.comGET IN TOUCH: Contact us at info@leadtowin.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefflittle/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorjefflittle

Sep 30, 2025 • 41min
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 shift, and leading your kids with influence instead of control. You don't want to miss this honest and real conversation!TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Grounded Parents Over Trends2:19 - Kids, Boundaries, and Security7:52 - Discipline, Integrity, and Respect17:36 - Settled Homes Reduce Anxiety19:07 - Shaping A Biblical Worldview31:44 - Pressing in During the Teen Years40:46 - Becoming the ConsultantADDITIONAL RESOURCESMore resources: https://leadtowin.com/Win With People: https://leadtowin.com/pages/win-with-...Register for Leaders Gathering: https://leadersgathering.leadtowin.com/Information on Milestone Church: https://milestonechurch.com/FIND US AT: https://leadtowin.comGET IN TOUCH: Contact us at info@leadtowin.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefflittle/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorjefflittle

Sep 16, 2025 • 38min
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, struggles, and values that have carried them through.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - What God Blesses & Why5:43 - Marriage is Your First Ministry11:21 - Navigating Different Family Seasons17:41 - The Unity Principle22:54 - Meeting Your Kids Where They Are31:19 - Dating and Marriage WisdomADDITIONAL RESOURCESMore resources: https://leadtowin.com/Win With People: https://leadtowin.com/pages/win-with-...Register for Leaders Gathering: https://leadersgathering.leadtowin.com/Information on Milestone Church: https://milestonechurch.com/FIND US AT: https://leadtowin.comGET IN TOUCH: Contact us at info@leadtowin.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefflittle/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorjefflittle

Sep 2, 2025 • 30min
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 ways to anchor yourself in what matters most—even when time is short and life feels chaotic. Whether you’re leading a team, raising kids, or chasing your next big goal, you’ll walk away with timeless insight and a fresh sense of focus.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Positioning Yourself for Success3:45 - Why the Word Matters as an Anchor8:10 - Making Bible Reading Less Intimidating12:15 - Practical Ways to Engage Scripture17:35 - Preaching vs Personal Study Balance24:25 - Advice to Your 20 Year-Old SelfADDITIONAL RESOURCESMore resources: https://leadtowin.com/Win With People: https://leadtowin.com/pages/win-with-peopleRegister for Leaders Gathering: https://leadersgathering.leadtowin.com/Information on Milestone Church: https://milestonechurch.com/Going Beyond Ministries: https://www.goingbeyond.com/FIND US AT: https://leadtowin.comGET IN TOUCH: Contact us at info@leadtowin.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefflittle/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorjefflittle


