In this episode of the Section 121 Leader Podcast, Stanley explores why waiting on the Lord is not weakness — even when it feels slow, exposed, or unimpressive.

Using the metaphor of working up from one mile to two, this episode reflects on the pressure many of us feel to prove strength through dramatic leaps instead of trusting the Lord’s pattern of steady mastery. Stanley discusses how this can be especially difficult for men, who often feel pressure to appear powerful, capable, and in control.

The core principle: It is our job to work, and God’s job to make it work.

Waiting on the Lord does not mean doing nothing. It means cheerfully doing what lies in our power, then trusting God with the outcome. Small steps, line-upon-line growth, and faithful effort are not signs of weakness. They may be the very way God builds lasting strength.

Scriptures referenced in this episode:

• Isaiah 40:28–31 — “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength”
• Mosiah 3:19 — “The natural man is an enemy to God”
• Doctrine and Covenants 123:17 — “Let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power”
• Doctrine and Covenants 121:41–42 — righteous influence through persuasion, long-suffering, gentleness, meekness, love unfeigned, kindness, and pure knowledge
• 2 Nephi 28:30 — “Line upon line, precept upon precept”
• Alma 37:6–7 — “By small and simple things are great things brought to pass”

Core question:
Where am I demanding a dramatic jump when God may be inviting me into faithful mastery?

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After a long pause, the Section 121 Leader Podcast returns with a reflection on faith, leadership, security, and the quiet pull of worldly foundations.

In this relaunch episode, Stanley explores “The Great and Spacious Office” — the idea that the great and spacious building from Lehi’s dream does not always appear obviously wicked. Sometimes it looks respectable, responsible, stable, and safe.

Drawing from Doctrine and Covenants 121, Moroni 7, and personal experience with uncertainty, Stanley wrestles with a question many faithful leaders face: Do principles like persuasion, gentleness, meekness, love unfeigned, kindness, and pure knowledge still matter when the real world feels unfair and unstable?

This episode is not an argument against work, careers, or providing for a family. It is an invitation to examine foundation: where we place our identity, security, peace, and trust.

Core question:
Are we building on Christ, or merely decorating a worldly foundation with spiritual language?

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This episode explores meekness and how to maintain a spirit of meekness while leading.
Scriptures and other resources mentioned in this podcast:
D&C 121:41
Matthew 5:5
Numbers 12:3
Mosiah 3:19
Alma 13:27-28
Matthew 11:29
Ether 12:26 -27
1 Corinthians 14:8
Isaiah 3:6-7
Numbers 20:7-12

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This episode explores and contrasts honor and glory and their effects on our motivations and growth
Scriptures and other resources mentioned in this podcast:
Link to the spreadsheet of many more references about Glory and Honor.
Video by Dan Pink about motivations.
Matthew 6:33
Moses 1:39
Mosiah 4:12
D&C 93:36-37
D&C 88:67
D&C 130:18-19
Matthew 13:57
D&C 121:34-36
Alma 1:16
Moses 4:1-2
D&C 29:36
D&C 76:5-6

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This episode covers verses 1 through 6 which is Joseph Smith's initial prayer in Liberty Jail that led to the revelation known as Doctrine & Covenants Section 121
Link to Section 121
Do you have patience to wait for your opportunity to prosper?
Other scriptures and resources mentioned in this episode:
2 Nephi 1:9
2 Nephi 2:25
Matthew 5:5

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This episode covers verses 7 through 11 about the challenges of being a leader experiencing adversity and finding faith to trust the Lord through that adversity.
Link to Section 121
Are you willing to let God fight your battles for you?
Other scriptures and resources mentioned in this episode:
Luke 14:7-11

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This episode covers verses 12 through 15 about how people who fight against God don't understand his workings, and how those trying to lead in the Lord's way can expect miracles.
Link to Section 121
Are there miracles that you need to ask for today?
Other scriptures and resources mentioned in this episode:
Daniel 2
2 Kings 6
Proverbs 28:10
The Power of Spiritual Momentum - By Russel M. Nelson

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This episode covers verses 16 through 25 about:

• Be careful what you call out in others that you may need to resolve in your own life
• How those who follow Christ are "his little ones"
• How we need to fear God more than we fear men

Link to Section 121
How are you doing at fearing God more than men?
Other scriptures and resources mentioned in this episode:
D&C 122:9
D&C 3:7-8
Book: Leadership and Self Deception
Audio Book Version

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