When Progress Is Paused: Staying Motivated While You Wait
Mon Feb 02 2026
What do you do when momentum slows, plans are interrupted, and progress feels temporarily put on hold?
In this episode of Motivating Moments, Pastor Steve Evans speaks to the challenge of waiting—especially when delays are outside your control. Drawing from real-life interruptions and seasons of uncertainty, this conversation helps reframe waiting as a meaningful part of growth rather than a setback.
You’ll be encouraged to distinguish between waiting and stalling, and to recognize how posture—not pace—determines whether momentum is lost or strengthened during delayed seasons.
In this episode, you’ll explore:
Why waiting feels so frustrating and drainingThe critical difference between waiting and stallingHow to stay disciplined and motivated when progress is pausedWhy waiting seasons are often preparation, not punishmentWhether you’re leading, building, believing, or simply trying to stay steady through unexpected delays, this episode will help you remain faithful, focused, and ready for what’s next.
Because waiting seasons aren’t wasted seasons—and how you wait matters.
🎧 Listen now and take today’s motivating moment.
For coaching, leadership development, or to bring Pastor Steve’s voice alongside your team to reinforce vision and alignment, visit motivatingmoments.online.
Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe—more motivating moments are coming each week.
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What do you do when momentum slows, plans are interrupted, and progress feels temporarily put on hold? In this episode of Motivating Moments, Pastor Steve Evans speaks to the challenge of waiting—especially when delays are outside your control. Drawing from real-life interruptions and seasons of uncertainty, this conversation helps reframe waiting as a meaningful part of growth rather than a setback. You’ll be encouraged to distinguish between waiting and stalling, and to recognize how posture—not pace—determines whether momentum is lost or strengthened during delayed seasons. In this episode, you’ll explore: Why waiting feels so frustrating and drainingThe critical difference between waiting and stallingHow to stay disciplined and motivated when progress is pausedWhy waiting seasons are often preparation, not punishmentWhether you’re leading, building, believing, or simply trying to stay steady through unexpected delays, this episode will help you remain faithful, focused, and ready for what’s next. Because waiting seasons aren’t wasted seasons—and how you wait matters. 🎧 Listen now and take today’s motivating moment. For coaching, leadership development, or to bring Pastor Steve’s voice alongside your team to reinforce vision and alignment, visit motivatingmoments.online. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe—more motivating moments are coming each week.