Igniting Hope Ministries

How to Make Incredible Decisions

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Backlund shares six traits of dynamic decision-makers. This is content from his upcoming new book, "Fully Convinced: The Art of Decision Making ...

The Confession of Hope

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“Let us hold fast the confession of hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful” (Hebrews 10:23). Join Steve Backlund in this podcast a...

A Different Kind of Repentance Meeting

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The best definition of repentance is "to change the way you think." It is a lifestyle, not an event. Join Steve Backlund in this podcast broadcast tha...

Joy Really is Our Strength

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Steve Backlund as he shares how he became convinced of joy's importance for our physical, spiritual, and emotional health. He shares keys for how...

What Do You Need to Believe to Have Hope?

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Steve Backlund on this podcast where he discusses one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves.

Four Things to be Fully Convinced About

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join this simulcast of Steve Backlund's podcast. He shares from his upcoming book, "Fully Convinced: The Art of Decision Making." This message will st...

Spiritual Rest

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Backlund shares five keys to experience the rest promised to us in Hebrews 4.

You Already Have It!

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this message, Beliefs Specialist Steve Backlund will help you break off the tendency of focusing on what you lack and actually see what you do have...

Will You Just Decide!

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this message, Steve Backlund takes an excerpt out of his upcoming book and online course, Fully Convinced. He releases revelation and keys for...

Expect the Unexpected

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? (Isaiah 43:19). Preconceived ideas of how God is going to manifest...

Woulda, Shoulda, Coulda

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Backlund attacks regret in this powerful message.

The Lid is Off

16 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Backlund uses findings about fleas, elephants, and cows to help us defeat self-limiting beliefs. This fun-filled message has a key to your break...

Decide and He Will Provide

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Backlund shares this powerful message. Those who watch or listen to this will: - Gain insight into what their life calling might be - Understand...

Should You Feel Good About Yourself?

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Good questions lead us into life-changing revelations. The question, "Should we feel good about ourselves?" is one of the best that we can ask. In thi...

Defeating The Critical Spirit

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Steve Backlund shares what the critical spirit is, where it comes from, why it needs to be overcome, and how to overcome it. As you l...

Anointing or Truth? What Makes Us Free?

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What frees us from the curse of oppression, sickness, poverty, and negative habits? Is it the power of God or the truths of God? In this impactful pod...

Positive Thinking Vs. Biblical Optimism

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Optimism is hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something. In this message, Steve Backlund compares biblical ...

Why I Make Declarations Part 3

05 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

300th Podcast Episode! Steve Backlund continues to share on the power of speaking faith declarations. In this podcast he shares four more reasons for ...

Why I Make Declarations Part 2

26 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steve continues his story on why he makes declarations and how they have changed his life. He shared part one at Bethel Church AM service on February...

298- 4 Habits of History Makers

19 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Effective people have developed good habits in their lives. In this podcast, Steve Backlund shares four habits of the Apostle Paul that are in Philipp...

297 - Go...Doubting Nothing

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this message, Steve Backlund extracts truth from Acts 10 and 11 which will help you grow in confidence and overcome doubt in your life. 

296 - It is Rarely Convenient To Do This

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Felix told the Apostle Paul, "Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you." There is rarely a time when it is convenient to ...

295 - When You Feel Like Quitting

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Backlund will inspire you to not quit by releasing powerful truths and promises from Galatians 6:9. “And let us not grow weary while doing goo...

294 - 4 Life Changing Beliefs

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I have been inspired recently by a strategy of personal growth by my wife Wendy. When she believes a message or audio book is something God has for ...

293 - That’s It! That’s the Stronghold!

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When the Bible talks about "pulling down strongholds," what is it really referring to? In this message, Steve Backlund shares one of the most importan...

292 – 6 Enemies to Good Decision Making

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The quality of our lives is largely determined by the choices we make. One of the ways to improve our decision-making is to understand and overcome th...

291 – 7 Prophetic Insights for 2022

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Steve uses chapter twenty/verse twenty-two of different Bible books to speak prophetically into the coming year.

290 – 2022: Systems VS. Goals

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

289 – Hope to the World

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Steve shares about the incredible hope in the Christmas story, and he shares more about how to start the new year with a radical plan of growth and tr...

288 – 20 Catalytic Hope Quotes

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Backlund will ignite your hope in this podcast, plus shares a catalytic forty-day strategy for starting the new year off powerfully. To top it o...

287 – “You’re Lying to Me”

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is a message that frequently comes through our negative circumstances. It is saying, "These situations define you as a person and limit what you...

286 – The Power of “Thank You”

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As America celebrates Thanksgiving, Steve Backlund shares some powerful reasons to increase our saying "thank you" to God and to the people in our liv...

285 – Standing Strong in the Evil Day Part 2

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a continued blog/podcast from June 2020 which you can find here: https://ignitinghope.com/igniting-hope/standing-strong-in-the-evil-day/ “T...

284 – Stop the Labeling

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We become part of the problem, and not the solution when we "label" people in our thinking or words. Who hasn't heard or spoken labels like alcoholic,...

283 – Empowering Our Future with Mind Renewal Part 2

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Proverbs 23:7 is a great verse for radical mind renewers to consider: “For as (a man) thinks in his heart, so is he”. In this podcast, Steve Backl...

282 – Empowering Our Future with Mind Renewal

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Be transformed by the renewing of our minds" (Romans 12:2). Current mind renewal creates future experiences. This is true in the positive (truth) and...

281 – The Power of Our Conclusions

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What we conclude about a circumstance is almost always more important than the circumstance itself. In this inspiring message, Steve Backlund shares a...

280 – Letting Go of These 5 Things

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The life of faith will cause us to have to let go of something before we can grab hold of the new things that we are destined for. In this message, St...

279 – No Pain No Gain?

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

278 – The “Never Enough” Lie

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The "You are not doing enough" lie has robbed many of joy and having increased influence. When believed, it causes a lifestyle of doubt instead of fai...

277 – Getting Your Own Oil

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The five wise virgins in Matthew 25 told the foolish virgins, "Get your own oil." In this podcast, Steve Backlund expounds on this and gives life-laun...

276 – Receive Not

18 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Numbers 13, everyone but Joshua and Caleb received the negative report of the ten spies. God is raising up Joshuas and Calebs today who refuse to r...

275 – Water It!

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“I (Paul) planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase” (1 Corinthians 3:6). The four stages of growth and fruit-bearing are: 1) Planting, ...

274 – Little Things That Make a Big Difference

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.” (Napoleon Hill) Steve Backlund shares how enthusiasm for the seemingly small thin...

273 – Questions to Ask When Discouraged

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discouragement is a loss of confidence or enthusiasm resulting from doubting a certain desired outcome can happen. There will always be something for ...

272 – Celebrating Our Weakness

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Apostle Paul made this astounding statement in 2 Corinthians 12: 10 -  “So I will celebrate my weaknesses, for when I’m weak I sense more de...

271 – Thermostats Vs. Thermometers

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Even though there are some benefits to being a spiritual thermometer, we are called beyond that to become a spiritual thermostat that sets better temp...

270 – Jump-starting Your Prophetic Ministry

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy” (1 Corinthians 14:1). We all have the ability and invitation to pr...

Unhindered with Ash Lumley

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, our podcast is from a recent Facebook live on our Igniting Hope Ministries Facebook page where Steve interviews staff member Ash Lumley on ...

269 – Reading the Bible Prophetically

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"The word of God is living and powerful” (Hebrews 4:12) In this message, Steve Backlund shares how to access this life and power in your Bible readi...

268 – Defeating the Giant of Negative Comparison

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

All of us are tempted to feel bad about ourselves when we see others doing what we do, but doing it better. In this message, Steve Backlund draws from...

267 – Finding Your “Son of Peace”

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this message, Steve Backlund shares insights into Jesus' instruction to His disciples to look for a "son of peace" as they traveled into different ...

Celebrating Progress

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We don't withhold approval from a toddler who is struggling to walk. No, we celebrate every step or attempt at making a step. Unfortunately, few apply...

266 – Growing the Hero in You

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is a hero on the inside of each of us waiting to come out to bring freedom and deliverance to people like never before. In this podcast, Steve B...

265 – It Won’t Make Sense

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The most important things we need to hear will sound ridiculous when we first hear them. In this message, Steve Backlund gives you biblical reasons an...

264 -The Powerful Weapon of “Thank You”

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds" (2 Corinthians 10:4). Th...

263 – The Cloud of Witnesses

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The heroes of faith are in the spiritual grandstands cheering us on. “Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses . ...

262 – The Culture of Gladness

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

261 – Pursuing Radical Personal Growth

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Steve Backlund shares why systems are more important than goals in our lives. He then gives four systems he has developed for his own...

260 – Cancel the Cancel Culture

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many people cancel themselves and others by believing if we have made mistakes, we should be shamed and ostracized. In this powerful message, Steve Ba...

259 – Identifying What We Really Believe

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Current beliefs create future emotions and future experiences. In this message, Steve Backlund shares about the importance of identifying and replacin...

258 – 12 Spiritual Experiments to Try

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is no progress unless someone is trying something new. As we experiment with new ways of doing things, we set ourselves up for discovering keys ...

257 – Valuing What We Have

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Victorious people focus more on what they have than they do on what they think they don't have. This message will reveal why that is so important and ...

256 – “I Have To” Vs. “I Get To”

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our words reflect our deepest beliefs. In this message, Steve Backlund reveals how simply changing our language from "I have to" to "I get to" will c...

255 – Overcoming Limiting Preconceived Expectations

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many miss what God is doing and saying because of preconceived notions that He will only manifest or speak in certain ways (or only use a certain kind...

254 – Delight Yourself in the Lord

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart" (Psalms 37:4). Join Steve Backlund as he reveals the importance of this...

253 – Never Stop Starting

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone feels like quitting a good habit at times because of apparent failure. Whether it be a spiritual discipline, a beneficial lifestyle habit,...

252 – Taking the High Road

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“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 h...

251 – Faithful in Circumstantial Prisons

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

But the Lord was with Joseph . . . and the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners who were in the prison and whatever he ...

250 – Change Your Words, Change Your Life

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"If we’re able to bridle the words we say, we are powerful enough to control ourselves in every way, and that means our character is mature and full...

249 – Defeating Unsuspected Sources of Shame

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Backlund shares about areas almost everyone experiences some level of embarrassment, inferiority, and feeling less than others. He also gives in...

248 – Creating Urgency for the Important Things

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The two most common ways to get urgency in our lives are vision and pain. This message will inspire and help equip you to develop the muscle of urge...

Dare To Believe Ft. Steve Backlund – Growing Big People

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this catalytic podcast that Steve Backlund made a guest appearance in. This is from the Dare To Believe Podcast and you can check out their ...

247 – Right Living or Right Believing?

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this message, Steve Backlund gives a powerful argument for the necessity of primarily preaching a "right believing" message. Get ready to be inspir...

246 – Cultivating Our Listening Skills

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger" (James 1:19). We many classes on how to speak well, but not so many on how to listen...

245 – Two Incredible Habits

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Backlund shares about two of his most catalytic habits - attaching faith to what he is doing and encouraging others. This is a message for those...

244 – The Power of Negativity Fasts

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Backlund shares the why and what concerning negativity fasts and how it has powerfully impacted his own life. He shares about what a negativity ...

243 – “We Are Not Losers”

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Backlund shares from his experiences of playing and coaching sports to speak a word of hope and inspiration for times when might feel we are lo...

242 – I Choose You Again

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The quality of our lives is largely dependent on the commitments we have in relationships. In this message, Steve Backlund inspires us to continually ...

241 – 5 Life-Launching Declarations for 2021

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

240 – Get Your Momentum Back

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

People who are stuck in life tend to focus on two things: 1) what they have lost, and 2) negative things they believe are coming. They also are likely...

239 – Overcoming 4 Big Christmas Season Lies

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this message, Steve Backlund shares how our beliefs are a key factor in having victorious emotions and blessed circumstances. He specifically addre...

238 – Mental Conditioning

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Athletes need both physical and mental conditioning to be successful. In the same way, it is not enough to simply have knowledge or skills, but we nee...

237 - 10 Keys for Life-Giving Communication

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

236 – Welcome to the Club

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest lies many of us face is, "I am the only one who feels this way." In this message, Steve Backlund dismantles this falsehood and rele...

235 – Declare and Delight

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart" (Psalms 37:4). In this message, Steve Backlund will inspire you into gr...

234 – Do Not Fear

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Bible says 365 times to not be afraid. The current political and media climate promotes a message of fear and doom and gloom. Steve Backlund speak...

233 – “Steve, Why Are You Not Radically Joyful Now?”

29 Oct 2020

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...

232 – Skilled in the Word of Righteousness

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is the New Covenant answer to overcoming sinful behaviors? It is becoming skilled in the word of righteousness. In this message, Steve Backlund u...

231 – The Reality & Power of Spiritual Laws

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

God's laws are not rules to be obeyed out of a fear of punishment mindset, but they are spiritual principles to be accessed for increase in our lives....

230 – Spiritual Exercise Regimen

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"Exercise yourself toward godliness. For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that...

229 – God’s Answer

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“But when the children of Israel cried out to the Lord, the Lord raised up a deliverer for them” (Judges 3:15). God's answer to the needs of the w...

228 – Joshua, Moses is Dead

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"I wish things would be the way they used to be." Joshua had to let go of the past and so will we. This message will inspire you and help equip you to...

227 – Becoming Fully Convinced

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just because we are not fully convinced about God's promises now, it does not mean we are doing something wrong. Join Steve Backlund as he shares how...

226 – How Often Do You Hear God Say “I Love You”?

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Good parents tell their kids every day that they love them. Our Heavenly Father Is a good parent, and He is continually telling us this. If we are not...

225 | Worrying with God

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

God did not give us the imagination to be the devil’s playhouse but to be the womb of faith. Negative worry is imagining your future as if God does...

224 | Giving God Something to Work With

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

God partners with what we give Him to work with. As we release love, prayers, faith, declarations, and other actions, we become catalytic for kingdom...

223 | When Did Joseph Become a Successful Man?

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

"The Lord was with Joseph, and he was a successful man" (Genesis 38:2). It is enlightening and inspiring to understand when this was said about Joseph...

222 | 2 Transformation-Igniting Habits

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are promised that beholding the glory of the Lord (2 Corinthians 3:18) and renewing the mind (Romans 12:2) will bring transformation. In this podca...

221 | Loving God and Loving Life

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“He who would love life and see good days . . . ” 1 Peter 3:10). Many love God but do not love life. This is a message that will help convince you...