Lead to Win with Jeff Little

In this episode of the Lead to Win podcast, Jabin Chavez joins Pastor Jeff to talk about the real cost of leadership at the next level. From public success and private pressure to unmet expectations and pushback, this conversation gets honest about what happens when expansion exposes your internal health.

New levels bring new devils.
New influence brings new responsibility.
And if you’re not healthy, growth will reveal it.

Jabin shares practical wisdom on leading through criticism, building the right team, embracing spiritual maturity, and staying grounded when momentum increases. If you’re building something meaningful — in ministry, business, or leadership — this episode will challenge you to focus not just on growth, but on depth.

Because the question isn’t how big you can grow.
It’s how healthy you are when you get there.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Public Success, Private Strain
1:45 - Vegas Church Plant And Building Miracle
5:55 - From Youth Pastor To Senior Leader
9:50 - Discernment, Timing, And Wise Counsel
14:35 - COVID Shock: Becoming A Leader
18:30 - Casting Vision And Inviting People In
23:20 - Growth Surges And Unmet Expectations
28:40 - Clarity Of Vision Over Crowd Noise
33:10 - Designing Spaces For Connection
36:50 - Filtering Feedback And Inputs
41:20 - Tribe, Comparison, And Security
45:10 - Rhythm Over Balance For Sustainability
49:20 - Managing Time, Systems, And Sermons

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What if the key to leading with clarity isn’t found in a strategy—but in stillness?

In this powerful episode of Lead to Win, Pastor Jeff sits down with Pastor Jim Lafoon to unpack one of the most important disciplines for any leader: learning to hear the voice of God. From real-life crisis moments to daily decisions, Jim shares how practicing quietness before the pressure comes prepares you to stand strong when it does.

You’ll hear practical wisdom on discerning God’s voice, building a reflex of prayer, cultivating a culture of intercession around your leadership, and why “dialogue is your birthright.” Whether you’re a pastor, business leader, parent, or team builder, this conversation will challenge you to pause, quiet your soul, and give God space to lead you.

If you want to win at what matters most, it starts by learning to listen.

TIMESTAMPS
6:21 - From Monologue To Dialogue With God
11:41 - Sense God Before You Hear God
18:22 - Training To Hear Under Pressure
26:04 - Signs Of A Spreading Revival
27:06 - Posture: Repentance, Holiness, Prayer

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What if the thing holding your leadership back isn’t strategy… but your soul?

In this episode, Pastor Jeff sits down with Pastor Steve Robinson to unpack Soul Leadership—how trauma and chronic stress reshape the brain, why leaders get triggered, and how healthy leaders build healthy teams. You’ll learn the difference between self-leadership and soul leadership, why unprocessed pain turns into unhealthy patterns, and how God can bring you from fragmentation to wholeness.

If you’re a pastor, leader, or team builder trying to finish well, this conversation will give you language, tools, and hope.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Why Soul Leadership Matters
4:25 - The Book’s Big Idea And Audience
8:40 - Katrina, Burnout, And Hitting The Wall
11:30 - The Soul Leadership Cycle
14:20 - Self Leadership vs Soul Leadership
20:00 - Saul’s Wounds, Shame, And Control
29:20 - Moses Triggered: Accusation And Delay
34:20 - Building Resilience Before Crisis
41:00 - You Can’t Pray Trauma Away

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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 unpack how honor shapes culture, strengthens trust, and determines whether teams thrive or fracture under pressure. You’ll hear practical insights on leading with humility, honoring people even when it’s difficult, and building environments where respect fuels growth.

This conversation will challenge the way you lead—and remind you why honor always matters.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Cold Open And Defining Friendship
2:56 - The Box Lunch Revival Story
5:10 - Laughter, Men’s Event, And Influence
9:20 - Parenting Wisdom And Roles At Home
13:15 - Culture Over Strategy And Tone
19:30 - Receiving Honor Without Pride
25:05 - Laying Down Crowns And Guardrails
30:40 - Jesus-Centered Leadership And Discipleship
36:20 - Seeds Of Honor From A Single-Mom Story
42:10 - Formative Years As An Executive Pastor
48:05 - Timing, Submission, And Leaving Well
54:40 - The Real Test: Character Over Platform
1:01:20 - Biggest Surprise Of Senior Leadership
1:07:10 - Growth, Grit, And Eternal Stakes
1:14:00 - Humor, Style, And Closing Commitments

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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 everything we offer publicly. Together, Pastor Jeff & Brooke explore the partnership between pastors and worship leaders, the importance of stewarding people well, and how cultivating a strong inner life sustains long-term leadership.

This episode is powerful, we promise you aren't going to want to miss it! Whether you’re a pastor, worship leader, or ministry leader, this conversation will encourage you to lead with depth, humility, and devotion to Jesus.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - From Conference To Conversation
0:54 - Worship’s Purpose And Brooke’s Conversion
3:37 - Songs That Carry Theology
6:16 - Writing From Scripture And Warfare
8:16 - A Generational Vision For Worship
10:23 - Pastoring Worship Teams Well
12:25 - Teaching The Hidden Life
15:31 - Guarding The Stage And Hearts
16:20 - Closing Thanks And Subscriber Ask

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