Igniting Hope Ministries
Episodes
Called to Bless
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Steve Backlund as he inspires and encourages you to speak life to those who are closest to you and to many others
5 Ways to Have More Energy
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Steve Backlund gives five spiritual ways to increase your energy for yourself, your family, your leadership teams, and your organ...
Live While You Are Waiting
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Faith people with hope live while they are waiting for their desires to be fulfilled. Faith people without hope are waiting for something to change b...
Daisy's Fear Issues
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Backlund shares a valuable insight for healthy relationships, restorative leadership, and greater discipleship of people. He uses his dog Daisy'...
He Is Our Example
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Abram, who became Abraham, an Old Covenant character is held up to us as the example of how to live in the New Covenant. He pulled a New Covenant expe...
Build and Increase Anyway
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope" (Jeremiah 29:1...
The Blessing of Closed Doors
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all love open doors (to be chosen or to enter into a seemingly great opportunity) but closed doors can create disappointment and a victim mindset u...
The Word Works
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"The word of God is living and powerful" (Hebrews 4;12). In this message, Steve Backlund shares how we can live powered by God's word, rather than by ...
Winning the Thinking Battle in the Morning & Evening
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Backlund gives part two of last week's podcast, "Goliath's Morning and Evening Taunts", Lies often sound more real in the morning and evening. ...
Goliath's Morning & Evening Taunts
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"And the Philistine (Goliath) drew near and presented himself forty days, morning and evening" (1 Samuel 17:16). Lies fueling our self-talk tend t...
Don't Just Try to Fix Things
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If we are only trying to fix what's wrong in our lives and not strengthen what is right, we will have difficulty advancing. In this message, Steve Bac...
Words To Ignite Your Faith
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this thermostatic message, Steve Backlund puts on his coaching hat and speaks life into the listener. If we are going to experience something highe...
What Are You Doing Here, Elijah?
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 1 Kings 19, Elijah was in a physical cave and in a spiritual cave. When we are in a spiritual cave, what we think is true is not true, even though ...
You Can Do It!
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Joshua chapter one, God repeatedly encouraged Joshua, the new leader of the Israelites, that he could be strong and courageous In essence, He was s...
There Is Always a Solution
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Self-limiting beliefs are not just to be resisted but are to be replaced with specific truths that will demolish these limitations. In this podcast, ...
This IS the Moment!
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our feelings of shame, regret, disappointment, unworthiness, insecurity, discouragement, bitterness, offense, victimhood, and frustration are almost a...
Thankful But Not Satisfied
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thankfulness and a hunger for positive change create a catalytic combination. In this podcast, Steve Backlund shares the importance of each and how to...
Overcoming the Poverty Mindset
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not lack" (Psalm 23:1). David had an abundance mindset that inspires us to think higher about the resources that ...
Colonel Sanders and Your Finances
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth" (Deuteronomy 8:18). Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Co...
Positively Influencing Your Leaders
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all have leaders over us. They could be pastors, managers, teachers, parents, ministry leaders, or someone else. The relationship we have with th...
Don’t Withdraw Your Heart
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I will not withdraw my heart from people who disappoint me or that I hear negative information about." This is a powerful belief and declaration for t...
Hope is Excitement for the Future
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The biblical definition of hope is the joyful expectation of good coming. Excitement for the future encapsulates this definition. Excitement is a fe...
2024: God Multiplying What We Dedicate to Him
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Steve Backlund shares what he is prophetically sensing for 2024. This is a year where we will tempted to feel powerless concernin...
6 Christmas Prophetic Words for You
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Christmas story in the Bible is full of insights into how God accomplishes His purposes on earth. In this podcast, Steve Backlund takes six aspect...
2024: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself to Prepare For It
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Good questions will help us to hear from God in a greater way. In this podcast, Steve Backlund gives you five questions to help you get greater spirit...
Revelation and Impartation
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Revelation and impartation are two divine graces bringing increased victory and greater influence. In this podcast, Steve Backlund gives important in...
Is There Really A Difference?
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest lies that we are tempted to believe is that there is a big difference between us and our favorite Bible characters. This lie want...
This is the Day
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it" (Psalm 118:24). In this podcast, Steve Backlund shares the importance and power o...
I Wish Somebody Would Have Told Me
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the Old Testament the Promised Land had giants in it to be defeated. In our New Testament dispensation, the "giants" to be conquered are mindsets (...
Faith Without Hope is Weird
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many people of faith lack hope, therefore they believe they cannot really live until a specific breakthrough has happened. Faith people with hope liv...
How to Write Your Own Declarations
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Backlund and Igniting Hope Ministries share many lists of faith declarations (in books and on their website) to use to overcome lies, strengthen...
Take Heed HOW You Hear
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
God's main plan for us to get into the kingdom and advance in the kingdom is this: hearing good news and believing it. In this podcast, Steve Backlund...
Take Heed What You Hear
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Victorious people learn how to not receive messages sent to us through words, circumstances, or emotions that are contrary to what God is saying to...
Steve, Stop Fixating on That!
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Backlund shares his own journey of overcoming the tendency to focus on what is wrong with himself, others, and situations. He reveals why we do ...
Positively Influencing Others
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Backlund takes truths from his book The Culture of Empowerment to help you grow your influence in your family, workplace, church, friends, and...
Loving God and Loving Life
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
1 Peter 3:10 is a fascinating verse. It says, "He would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil . . . " There is a differenc...
Compound & Isolated Belief Workouts
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to ...
4 Ways to Stay Encouraged
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discouragement is a loss of confidence or enthusiasm; dispiritedness: One of the greatest life skills we can learn is to learn how to encourage oursel...
Increasing the Likelihood
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“This is going to be a powerful day!” The moment we say this, the percentage chances of it being a powerful day went up. It does not guarantee it,...
Jet Lag or Jet Bounce?
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Backlund uses his experience of changing his mindset from jet lag to jet bounce in his travel to inspire you to overcome self-limiting beliefs i...
Leadership Pillars: Gladness and Empowerment
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Backlund finishes his four-week leadership series with the last two of his eight pillars of leadership: the culture of gladness and empowering ...
Leaders Pillars: Speaking Life and Faith-Filled Decision-Making
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Backlund continues his four-part series on leadership. This message about words and decision-making will help equip you to be the influencer pe...
Leadership Pillars: Intentionality and Healthy Relationships
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve continues the series of his eight pillars of leadership by highlighting intentionality and healthy relationships. Intentionality will cause yo...
8 Pillars of Leadership Part 1
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Great leaders have great beliefs, great priorities, and great habits. We are all leaders, and the most important person we lead is ourselves. As we...
Unexpected Favor Is Looking For You
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This encouraging, hope-filled, biblically based, and prophetic message by Steve Backlund will help put a spiritual bullseye on you for great favor in ...
Why am I not radically joyful now? (Archive Episode)
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happiness comes from what happens to us, while joy comes from what we know. In this message, Steve Backlund shares why he believes joy is 1/3 of the k...
What do you need to believe to have hope? (Archive Episode)
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Steve Backlund on this podcast where he discusses one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves.
Do Not Grow Weary
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time (in due season) we will reap a harvest if we do not give up" (Galatians 6:9). This is one of t...
What Beliefs Are We to Strengthen?
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Repentance means to change the way you think. It is a lifestyle, not an event. Abraham was "strengthened in faith (in his thinking), giving glory to ...
”I Feel Trapped”
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To be trapped means you are prevented from escaping from a place. In this podcast, Steve Backlund takes truths from his book Fully Convinced: The Art...
Unlocking Innovative Strategies
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know” (Jeremiah 33:3). As we trust God for wisdom, we...
Adding Hope to Our Faith
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A lack of hope makes our faith unhealthy. Hope is the safety net if what we believe in faith does not happen. Join Steve Backlund in this revelatory p...
How to Motivate Yourself to Do Great Things
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are few "normal" weeks where it is easy to accomplish goals. Most weeks have some level of unexpected happenings and emotional challenges. Succ...
Striving To Enter His Rest
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hebrews 4 is one of the most important chapters in the Bible for personal victory, mental health, and increased positive influence. It emphasizes spir...
Fully Convinced
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Let each be fully convinced in his own mind" (Romans 14:5). As we mature in Christ, we will become more and more convinced in our thinking about Go...
Spiritual Experimentation
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is no progress unless someone is trying something new. God needs people who will volunteer to be part of His research and development team. Join...
Beliefs+Vision+Priorities+Habits=Increase
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hope Infusion
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Steve Backlund as he puts on his preaching hat to inspire you with some of his favorite hope quotes and hope revelations. This is a message that ...
Lessons From My Burn Pile
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Great leaders not only have good character and good plan, but they also have passion and enthusiasm (a personal fire). In this message, Steve Backlund...
Attaching Faith to Financial Expenditures
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest emotional challenges people face concerns their finances (especially unplanned financial expenses). In this practical, positive, wi...
You Give Them Something to Eat
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The disciples saw a huge problem of 5,000+ hungry people with almost no resources to meet their needs. Jesus told them to give what they had so He cou...
Hearing God Through the Wrong Filter - Part 2
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Backlund goes deeper into the truths he shared in his previous podcast. He asks the question, "What do you believe God primarily wants you to he...
Hearing God Through the Wrong Filter
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Encouragement Rampage
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the greatest callings we can walk in is to be an encourager of ourselves and others. In the podcast, Steve Backlund will inspire and equip you ...
5 Keys for Financial Breakthrough
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Financial challenges are one of the biggest stresses people face. In this message, Steve Backlund shares biblical insights to help unlock greater fina...
The Kindergarten of True Spiritual Riches
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this message, Steve Backlund shares seven reasons why healthy mindsets and habits regarding finances are the training ground for God releasing to ...
Seven Signs of a Poverty Spirit
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Having a poverty spirit causes us to see life through the lens of lacking what is needed to live victoriously and with significant influence. In this ...
Surrendering Beliefs
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Transformation does not come from surrendering our hearts to God, but by surrendering our beliefs to Him. It is necessary to surrender our hearts, b...
It Is Not Time for THAT Yet
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Successful people know what to prioritize and not focus on. This message will help you break off the guilt, embarrassment, and inferiority created by ...
Childlike Excitement and Wonder
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Backlund's definition of joy is this: It is the childlike wonder and excitement of working with God instead of working for God. In this message...
Say It To Them
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many people at funerals regret that they had not said more loving and appreciative words to the one. who passed away. This podcast will motivate and e...
Delete It!
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Take every thought captive" (2 Corinthians 10:5). In this fun and powerful podcast, Steve Backlund shares the how and why of deleting the self-defeat...
One Idea Will Change Everything
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Steve, you do not need more money, you need a new idea." This is a good word to break out. of lack, but one idea can be the key to breakthrough conce...
Win Them to Yourself First
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 1 Peter 1, wives with unbelieving husbands are told to win the husband first to themselves and then to their words. This is a profound principle fo...
You Can Do It!
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all need "You can do it!" voices speaking into our lives. In this impactful podcast, Steve Backlund uses Joshua 1 to speak a timely and encouraging...
2023 - The Best Year Yet?
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Steve Backlund inspires and encourages us to stir up our hope for 2023. It will a major key to increasing our personal victory and in...
This is the Real Problem
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our hopelessness about a problem is almost always a bigger problem than the problem. Join Steve Backlund as he helps us identify what to prioritize a...
The Epidemic Of Doubt, Insecurity, and Guilt.
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking Life Over Your Christmas
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Influence in Sticky Situations
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all have "sticky situations" in our relationships. Whether it is in our family, at work, in our church, with friends, or with someone else, there a...
The Imposter Syndrome
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you don't belong in the role you're in or that you are not good enough for job? That's a common feeling, but false humility and ...
Arise, Fill Your Horn With Oil, and Go
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 1 Samuel 16, Samuel was neutralized by disappointment. The Lord jolted him out of despondency with new hope for the future. In this message, Steve ...
Five Beliefs to Have Right Now
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In these challenging times, our beliefs are either going to be an anchor to our soul or they are going to create further problems for us. In this pod...
God Always Shows Up When . . . .
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"I am an atheist." Levi responds, "Oh, really, that is so exciting. God always shows up when I am around an atheist." Join Steve Backlund as he give...
What Are We Magnifying?
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Psalm 34:3 says, "Oh, magnify the Lord with me. Let us exalt His name together." We cannot make God larger, but we can see Him larger. The more we mag...
You’re Lying to Me!
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our circumstances, feelings, past experiences, and words we hear are constantly trying to lie to us about our identity, relationship with God, and ...
Victorious Emotions With Wendy Backlund
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Backlund interviews his wife, Wendy, about her best-selling book, Victorious Emotions. Wendy shares why she wrote it and key truths in the boo...
Hope is the Safety Net for Faith
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Faith without hope is unhealthy. In this podcast, Steve Backlund shares why and gives keys for increasing your hope and seeing your desires realized. ...
Megadoses
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Often our frustrations, lack of purpose, emptiness, and emotional challenges result from an anemic spiritual diet. It is surprising what happens when ...
Mediocre Anonymous
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In one of the churches we pastored, Wendy (my wife) and I started a group called Mediocre Anonymous. We did this because we noticed that most twelve...
If God Wanted Us To Think Small . . .
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If God wanted us to think small and with limitations for our lives, he sure did a bad job in telling us so. Join Steve Backlund as he shares some of h...
5 Ways Not to Have Flabby Beliefs
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our emotional load-bearing capacity is connected to the strength of our beliefs. In this message, Steve Backlund will inspire and equip you to have sp...
God Loves a Cheerful Decider Part 2
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we attach faith to an assignment, responsibility, or commitment, we will experience cheerfulness, energy, and power as a result. Join Steve Backl...
Why Do We Have to Fight For It?
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just as a butterfly in the cocoon needs the struggle to strengthen its wings to fly, we too need the struggle to be able to build the character, endur...
Positively Seeding the Clouds of Your Future
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Steve Backlund shares about the power of attaching faith to future happenings (whether it is five minutes from now or 100 years from ...
The Spiritual Rocket Boosters of Romans 14
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Steve Backlund as he shares some transformational truths from his upcoming new book, Fully Convinced. Romans 14 is a vital chapter for those who ...
Perfectionism: A Stronghold to Be Demolished
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Steve Backlund as he shares the crippling effects of perfectionism and 5 ways to overcome it.
Viktor Frankl’s Revelation of Hope
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Frankl survived the Nazi concentration camps and helped millions afterward through his writings and through therapy to get hope. He had at the core of...
Warring a Good Warfare
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Apostle Paul told a young leader name Timothy "war a good warfare with the prophesies previously spoken about him" (1 Timothy 1:18). He was not to...
7 People We Need In Our Lives
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve shares a powerful principle he is releasing in his upcoming new book and online course, "Fully Convinced: The Art of Decision Making." The quali...