One of the names for the devil is “accuser of the brethren” (Revelation 12:10). One of his goals is for us to constantly feel like a failure. When we embrace this mindset, we are hindered greatly from our connection with God and our assignments in life. This message will disempower the voices of accusation and give you strategies for radical forward movement in your life.

“A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones” (Proverbs 17:22). Scientific research confirms what Proverbs said 3,000 years ago. In this podcast, Steve Backlund shares some of this research that he put in his book Possessing Joy: A Secret to Strength and Longevity. You will be convinced more than ever of the amazing benefits of having much laughter as part of your health and well-being plan.

This may be one of Steve’s most important podcasts. He shares the key core values and beliefs that has created strong leaders from his influence. He gives you a power-packed declaration for each of these. As you declare them, you will increase your hope and then your influence. This message contains truths that will change your life.

Steve extracts six core values from his book, Help! I Am a Pastor, to inspire you to live with greater intentionality in your leadership relationships. Whether you are a church leader, business leader, or leading in the home, you will be inspired and blessed by the principles he shares.

Healthy relationships don’t happen automatically, but they result from being intentional in how we treat people and think about them. In this message, Steve Backlund draws from his own life experiences, and his years of pastoring and leading people, to give you five of his favorite core values for being relationally blessed.

Steve and Wendy Backlund are known for their unique ability to teach on stage together. In this message, Steve shares the process they went through to do so, plus he releases vision for co-preaching (whether with your spouse or others) and how this can be done successfully.

Those who only think of influencing their current generation are thinking too small. God thinks long-term and works through multiple generations to accomplish His purposes and plans. In this message, Steve Backlund shares fives we can increase our influence for hundreds of years after our lives here on earth. Get ready to be inspired and equipped through this teaching.

Join Steve Backlund as he muses about the concepts of pre-marriage counseling can relate to those who are saying yes to a God assignment in their life. Just as in marriage where couples are surprised by what they face, leaders often are surprised too with what they experience. This message will help you and help those you influence about preparing for their leadership assignment.