Romans 14:17 says the kingdom of God consists of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. We can safely say joy is 1/3 of the kingdom. In this great teaching, Steve shares his theory on why there are not more messages on joy, and he gives insights into increasing joy in your life.

Just as a boxer sometimes does not see a punch coming which knocks him down, life sometimes brings unexpected events that wobble our lives. In this message Steve Backlund gives wisdom for what to do when this happens, plus shares three truths to help us recover and face life again with love, faith, and hope.

Steve goes deeper into the power of hope for our lives in this message.

It is unnatural not to grow and increase. In this teaching, Steve Backlund gives you a key to see increase in your life and in your influence. Get ready to be dynamited out of passivity and fatalism by listening to this teaching.

Joshua and Caleb had a higher perspective than the ten other spies in Numbers 13. They saw the same set of circumstances but put a different conclusion on what they saw. Circumstances are not as important as the conclusions we place on them. We are called to be like Joshua and Caleb, not the other ten spies who did not adequately factor in the power and promises of God. This powerful teaching will give you five foundational truths to build a stronghold of hope in your life.

How we respond to a situation is usually more important than the situation itself. In this message Steve shares some things not to do so we can build healthier responses to disappointing and challenging events we might face. Get ready to be equipped with freeing truths that you can share with others.

Steve Backlund interview his wife Wendy about her new book. As you listen, you will hear the background of the book, and you will hear truths that will help you experience greater emotional breakthrough in your life.

In this podcast, Steve and Wendy Backlund talk together about their history with God, especially how they learned the power of renewing their minds according to Romans 12:2. You will be inspired and hear why their ministry is called Igniting Hope Ministries.