Section 121 Leader

In this episode of the Section 121 Leader Podcast, Stanley explores the choice between inspiration and a king. Israel asked Samuel for a king because the nations around them had kings. A king felt visible, structured, powerful, and safe. But that ancient desire still shows up today whenever we lose hope that people can be inspired and start reaching instead for control, urgency, scarcity, fear, or...

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...

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. Dra...

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   If you have feedback or questions about this episode, or suggestions for future episodes I would love to rece...

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...

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 If you have feedback or questions about this episod...

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   If you have feedback or questions about this episode, or suggestions for future episodes I...

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. N...

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: L...

This episode covers verses 26 through 33 about the nature of continuing revelation in the dispensation of the fullness of times and how the work of God moves forward. Link to Section 121 What is your part in the continuing revelation of the dispensation of the fullness of times?  Are you aligned with the work of God in your personal work? Other scriptures and resources mentioned in this episode: 1...

This episode covers verses 34 & 35 about what keeps an individual from being chosen. Link to Section 121 How can we avoid setting our hearts on the things of the world and aspiring to the honors of men? Other scriptures and resources mentioned in this episode: 1 Timothy 6:10 3 Nephi 13:24 2 Nephi 26:31 1 Timothy 5:8 Mosiah 3:19 D&C 58:27 D&C 59:15-21 Isaiah 50:2 If you have feedback or...

This episode covers verses 34 & 35 about what keeps an individual from being chosen. Link to Section 121 What does it mean to aspire to the honors of me? Other scriptures and resources mentioned in this episode: Mosiah 4:27 D&C 59:21 Stages of Team Development If you have feedback or questions about this episode, or suggestions for future episodes I would love to receive your feedback at: ...

This episode covers verse 36 about how the powers of heaven are controlled and handled. Link to Section 121 What kid of leader would you rather follow? Can you be that kind of leader? Other scriptures and resources mentioned in this episode: D&C 107:30 If you have feedback or questions about this episode, or suggestions for future episodes I would love to receive your feedback at:  stanley.bla...

This episode covers verse 37 and what happens when when we let pride get in the way of our service. Link to Section 121 What area of your life would be happier if you felt like you didn't already "know it all"? Other scriptures and resources mentioned in this episode: Mosiah 3:19 2 Nephi 9:28-29   If you have feedback or questions about this episode, or suggestions for future episod...

This episode doesn't cover a verse, but rather explains why D&C Section 121 is so important to me.  Link to Section 121 If you have feedback or questions about this episode, or suggestions for future episodes I would love to receive your feedback at:  stanley.black@invitethebest.com

This episode covers verse 38 and why it is so easy for the natural man to get into a battle of wills with God. Link to Section 121 Have you felt the urge to kick against the pricks? Other scriptures and resources mentioned in this episode: Mosiah 3:19 Information on the historical context of " Kick against the Pricks " If you have feedback or questions about this episode, or suggestions...

This episode covers verse 41 with a discussion of types of Authority Maintaining power and influence with other people. It is not just one or the other. Link to Section 121 How are you doing at meekness today? Do you trust god with the outcome? Other Scriptures mentioned in this episode: Exodus 20:2-3 Matthew 22:36-37 Luke 17:1-2 Proverbs 3:4-5 If you have feedback or questions about this episode,...

This episode covers verse 41 with a discussion of types of Authority Maintaining power and influence with other people. It is not just one or the other. Link to Section 121 When have you stopped someone's authority and influence over you because they didn't follow the principles of righteous leadership? Blog about Types of Authority If you have feedback or questions about this episode, o...

This episode covers verse 41 Maintaining power and influence with other people. It is not just one or the other. Link to Section 121 Who used to have positional authority over you that no longer has that position, but they still have influence in your life? Blog about Types of Authority If you have feedback or questions about this episode, or suggestions for future episodes I would love to receive...

This episode covers verse 42 Maintaining power and influence with other people. It is not just one or the other. Link to Section 121 Who has led you with kindness and pure knowledge?  Which of these attributes do you need to work on if you want to have more influence? If you have feedback or questions about this episode, or suggestions for future episodes I would love to receive your feedback at: ...

This episode covers verse 43 How to correct in an effective and non destructive way Link to Section 121 Who has been able to correct you in a way that helped you? Why did it work? Dr Chapman's book on the 5 Love Languages My YouTube Summaries of Dr Chapman's Book If you have feedback or questions about this episode, or suggestions for future episodes I would love to receive your feedback...

This episode covers verse 44 The power of being a person and living in a way that you can be trusted. Link to Section 121 Who do you trust completely? If you have feedback or questions about this episode, or suggestions for future episodes I would love to receive your feedback at:  stanley.black@invitethebest.com

This episode covers verse 45 Two instructions and Two promises. Link to Section 121 What would it be like to have confidence in the presence of God? If you have feedback or questions about this episode, or suggestions for future episodes I would love to receive your feedback at:  stanley.black@invitethebest.com

This first episode starts on the last verse of the chapter to dig into the powerful promises there. There is also an embedded test of the effectiveness of your leadership in the verse. Here is the link to the chapter: Doctrine and Covenants Section 121 Also the link to the quote I mentioned about the tendency of power to corrupt Visit www.coachstanleyblack.com for more information or to contact th...