Psychology Today describes perfectionism as “a trait that makes life an endless report card on accomplishments or looks. A fast and enduring track to unhappiness, it is often accompanied by depression and eating disorders. What makes perfectionism so toxic is that while those in its grip desire success, they are most focused on avoiding failure, so theirs is a negative orientation This podcast will help you identify perfectionism in your own life and help you overcome it. 

Steve Backlund shares five more of his favorite quotes. He releases some zingers about hope, efficiency vs. effectiveness, healthy relationships, how to have more energy, and intentionality.

Join Steve Backlund as he unpacks some of his favorite, power-packed one-liners. This will be a "now word" podcast for many who listen. 

If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men” (Romans 12:18). Taking the high road means maintaining integrity and honor even when others don’t. This message will help you live a fulfilled life and be trusted by other people.

"For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit" (Romans 14:17). In this podcast, Steve Backlund shares why he embraces the belief joy is 1/3 of the kingdom. This message will stir up your gladness, challenge you in good ways, and will give you practical ways to increase your joy. 

Igniting Hope's Associate Director Connie Jones joins Steve Backlund to discuss the power of Romans 5:17 - "How much more those who receive abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness will reign in life." This podcast will inspire you to discover the biblical keys to live a victorious life. 

Radical means extreme or very different from the usual or traditional. In this podcast, Steve Backlund challenges the listener to break out of ruts and routines and do something different. He is not talking about any kind of political radicalization, but he does give many ideas about how we can jump-start our lives, finances, relationship with God, our families, our health, and more. 

Remembering testimonies of God's past faithfulness in our lives is an important component of renewing our minds. In this podcast, Steve Backlund shares from Mark 8 where the disciples failed to do this, and why Jesus thought this was a big problem.