In this message, Steve shares some of his favorite joy teachings, plus shares six steps of breaking any tendency we have of expecting others to meet our self-esteem and emotional needs (including our joy).

“Show me a sign of your favor” (Psalm 86:17 ESV). In this message, Steve Backlund will inspire you to ask and believe for supernatural signs concerning your identity, calling, and that He is working in matters which concern you.

In this fun and practical message, Steve shares his journey of seeing problems as opportunities to see how big our God is. “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy.” This verse in Luke 6:23 caused Steve to do some radical things in his prayer times. You will be inspired to stir up the joy of the Lord in great ways through this message.

The biblical hero Hannah had a season of frustration where she concluded God’s ways were not working. Others (less sincere people around her) were blessed with what she wanted. All of us at times will experience what she experienced. In this message shares seven things God might be doing in us if we are feeling “It is not working!” Attachments area

The first question my wife Wendy would ask in the morning is, “How do I feel today?” She heard the Lord say, “That is the wrong question. The right question is, ‘What do I believe today?'” This podcast will open that truth up and help you believe the right things each day.

Sometimes things need to get worse before they get better. Often an argument, a failure, an exposure of sin, or some other kind of negative experience are the catalysts for godly sorrow, needed conversations, or the development of a needed plan for change. This message is not only a teaching, but it is a prophetic “now word” for what some of you are currently or recently experiencing.

Steve shares four pieces of wisdom for how to not be drained by the people in our lives (family, friends, and others). In most situations, if we are being drained in a relationship, it is because we have some bad beliefs or habits connected to our relationships. This short powerful teaching will help you upgrade how you do relationships and make them more fulfilling for you and others. 

If we want to increase our physical muscles, we push against resistance (i.e. lifting weights, doing pushups, etc.). As in the natural, we build spiritual muscles and increase our spiritual load-bearing capacity by pushing again resistance in our emotions and beliefs. In this message, Steve Backlund will give you knowledge and inspiration to seize key moments in your life to build the spiritual “buff” muscles you are destined to walk in.