Igniting Hope Ministries

The spiritual law of faithfulness tells us that if we are faithful now, we will have more in our future. In this podcast, Steve Backlund unlocks a deeper understanding of what faithfulness really is and how to access it for your benefit and kingdom advancement.

Psalm 34:3 says, “Oh magnify the Lord with me. Let us exalt His name together.” It doesn’t say, “Oh magnify the problem with me.” In this fun and insightful podcast, Steve Backlund explores what we often unconsciously magnify in our thinking instead of the Lord.

This is Steve Backund's 450th podcast. He talks about the beliefs and practices that have caused him to persistently and consistently release these. It will inspire you to do the same in key assignments of your life. 

Steve Backlund shares a key ingredient to fulfilling our most important desires. 

The question as we prepare for a new year is not, "What should I do this year?", but it is, "What should I believe this year? What do I need to renew my mind regularly with so I can see transformation in me and around me?" Join Steve Backlund in this podcast in this life-launching message that will help you identify the right beliefs to have in 2025 and how to strengthen them to see greater positi...

In this message, Steve Backlund shares how systems (ways of doing things) are the key to following through on what is important in our lives. He speaks about his own systems that serve him well, and then he asks the listener questions to increase the likelihood of having their own forward-moving systems in 2025. 

Merry means to "be full of fun and laughter; lively and cheerful". In this podcast, Steve Backlund uses each of the eight letters of Christmas to give a key that will increase the likelihood of truly having a very merry Christmas.

The biblical narrative about Jesus' birth tells us much about the ways of God, and it prophesies to us how our life purposes will be fulfilled. This message will ignite hope in you in a great way.

Procrastination, passivity, perfectionism, and poverty mindsets create a powerless and ineffective life. In this podcast, Steve Backlund shares insights into how to overcome these strongholds that want to block our purpose and destiny. 

Over 500 years ago, Martin Luther saw things in Scripture that weren't seen before and changed the church and the world. In this podcast, Steve Backlund shares his belief that the reformation is continuing and accelerating now. This message will take the lid off of what you believe is possible. 

What if a pastor said this to his church, “Everyone who has been believing lies about God, others, your circumstances, or about yourself, run to the altar right now and repent.” In this message, Steve Backlund explores a different kind of repentance than most people believe.

One of our most powerful beliefs is to believe we are supposed to be where we are. In this podcast, Steve Backlund gives you a powerful tool for inner victory and increased influence. 

Join Steve Backlund for this insightful message on Ephesians 6 that will help you stand in faith during challenging times.

Steve Backlund explores the power of attaching faith to our commitments, responsibilities, and callings. This message gives a great key for increased personal victory and greater positive influence.

Our response to something is almost always more important than the something. Our response will either cause us to go higher or take another lap in the wilderness. Join Steve Backlund in this podcast as he shares about one of the most incredible verses in the Bible. 

Steve Backlund shares again this powerful message that was released in 2021. He explains how the words we use reflect our beliefs and how we can use our words to change our beliefs and, thus, our lives. This fun and powerful message is a demolished to mediocrity, passivity, and lifestyles of obeying out of duty and obligation rather than faith. 

James 1:2 is an extraordinary scripture verse. It says "Count it all joy when you fall into various trials." In this podcast, Steve Backlund gives profound insights into why we can do this. 

In this podcast, Steve Backlund mentors listeners in how they can use the testimonies in the Bible to prophetically release life over themselves, others, and their nation. This teaching will also give insights into how you can take our teaching and preaching ministry to the next level. 

This message will give you great wisdom and inspiration to grow personally and in your influence.

Steve Backlund interviews his wife Wendy about best selling book, Victorious Emotions. You will be inspired and equipped with truths and habits to grow in emotional victory.

Steve Backlund shares about a dog he had many years ago named Snoopy. When he heard the sound of his leash moving, it was like he was shot out of a cannon and came running to where the leash was. Because of this, he frequently pulled future walks into his present experience. In this message, you will be inspired to become just as excited as Snoopy to hear what God is really saying to you. 

Andrew brought his brother, Simon Peter, to Jesus (John 1:40-42). He is one of a number of biblical characters who were instrumental in connecting key people with the people or resources that would change their lives and change history. In this faith-filled, prophetic message, you will receive grace to strategically influence people like never before.

One of the most important skills and habits to develop is the ability to encourage ourselves so we can fulfill our purpose and be a greater strength to others. In this message, Steve Backlund gives you seven reasons that will stir you today to be encouraged.

In this powerful podcast, Steve Backlund interviews Dr. Andy and Jenny Fitzgerald on hearing God's voice. This message is simple, profound, empowering, and gives hope in great ways.

This powerful message gives powerful insights into what mind renewal is and how to do it effectively. It also will release grace over you to be more intentional in your thinking so you can see life-launching transformation in your emotions and life.