Igniting Hope Ministries

Success is not a goal to be attained; it is a state of being. If we need something outward to validate us as a success, then we are not a success. Achievers are goal-focused, while improvers are process-focused. In this podcast, Steve Backlund will help realign what is really important in our lives.

"Receive not an accusation against an elder except from two or three witnesses" (1 Timothy 5:19). We can hear something but not "receive" it (not renew our minds with it). In this freedom-bringing podcast, Steve Backlund unlocks the power of being intentional in what we receive (or don't receive) into our belief systems.

Discover the transformative power of beliefs and how they shape your experiences, emotional well-being, and future success through faith, mind renewal, and positive affirmations. Explore how joy, hope, and community support can foster personal growth, stronger relationships, and a brighter future.

In India, monkeys are trapped because they will not let go of a banana that is too large to get through a hole. In the same way, we are trapped because we do not let go of self-defeating mindsets and habits. In this message, Steve Backlund speaks about five specific things to let go of now.

Unique means "the only one existing". We are all unique. Yes, there are similarities in us, but there will never again be someone just like you or the people around you. Empowering people identify and speak to themselves and others the distinctive qualities in us. It is a key to finding our purpose in life.

Whether we are seeking to overcome a problem or desiring to enter into a dream, there are two crucial questions to ask yourself to increase the likelihood of breakthroughs. Join Steve Backlund for a captivating and helpful message.

Elisha asked the widow in 2 Kings 4:2, "What do you have?" It is a profound question that has a positive answer for each of us. In this podcast, Steve Backlund shares a truth that is vital for us to maximize our lives.

Steve Backlund shares that for his whole life, the news media have given seemingly great reasons for why he should be pessimistic about the future (and most of what they said would happen never happened). Join him as he shares wisdom and strategies to stay a faith and hope-filled person.

This podcast gives keys for how to think and respond when we seem to be losing in life. A sore loser is a person who becomes upset or angry when he or she loses. Good parents intuitively understand that sore losers (If not corrected) will lack favor, have emotional problems, and relational problems as an adults. Get ready for a fun and insightful teaching with this podcast.

Steve Backlund shares an incredible insight on hope. It changed his life and will change yours.

Steve Backlund goes deeper into last week's podcast content. He shares how there is a test of our beliefs in each trial we face. Every trial has messages in it that test our beliefs. This podcast will shine a light on that and give inspiration to winning these tests of our faith like never before.

"My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing" (James 1:2-4). In this message, Steve Backlund releases a key revelation on how to activate transformational joy in challenging circumstances.

Zechariah was muted for nine months because God could not trust him to speak around what He was doing. This message explores what it means to be the exact opposite of Zechariah - being a person that God greatly trusts and sends everywhere to speak life into those who are spiritually pregnant with deliverance and freedom.

Encouragement is one of the most important spiritual gifts we can operate in. Steve Backlund has dedicated his life to encouraging others. In this podcast, he shares some of his greatest insights on this important subject.

We are all empowered by God to break off losing cultures (defeatist mindsets) from our families, churches, cities, business, schools, and more. In this message, Steve Backlund will equip you with beliefs and strategies to make this happen.

"Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us" (1 John 5:14). "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge" (Hosea 4:6). If we do not know what is legally ours in Jesus, we will not persevere to possess it in our experience - and live far short of what we could have. This podcast will help clarify what is yours already in Christ and inspire you to possess it.

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 positive fruit.

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.

Negative worry is imagining your future if God does not show up. Positive worry is imagining your future if God fully shows up. In this fun and inspirational podcast, Steve Backlund will help open you up to a new way of thinking.

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.