

Igniting Hope Ministries
Steve Backlund
Equipping individuals with hope, joy, and divine strategies for success.
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Dec 24, 2025 • 53min
3 Prophetic Truths For Us From the Christmas Story (full length sermon)
Dive into inspiring prophetic truths drawn from the Christmas story. Explore how God repositions us for our destinies amid uncertainty and discomfort. Discover biblical examples like Esther and Abraham, showcasing the power of faith amid life's closed doors. Hear a personal story about moving to Idaho and the challenges of trusting God's direction. Steve emphasizes gratitude as a key to unlocking new seasons and discusses the importance of community in prophetic maturity. Prepare to step into the unknown and embrace God's greater agenda!

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Dec 19, 2025 • 26min
Christmas Story Prophetic Words for You
Explore the profound meanings behind Jesus' birth and how they resonate with our current lives. Discover the importance of cultivating joy and the concept of a 'Beliefs Gym' for renewing your mind. Uncover ten prophetic truths from the Christmas story, emphasizing the roles of Mary and Joseph in divine assignments. Learn how small beginnings can lead to significant outcomes and the assurance of God’s protection over your calling. Finally, be inspired to hear good news and embrace your place in a greater revival.

Dec 12, 2025 • 21min
The Abundance Mindset
This great message will build your expectation to experience abundance in nine key areas to accomplish God's highest purposes for your life.

Dec 5, 2025 • 23min
The Power of Repetition
Discover the transformative power of repetition in faith and daily life. The host shares insights on how hearing the gospel multiple times leads to belief. A rafting guide metaphor illustrates the need for intentional practice in shaping our beliefs. Learn how everyday habits foster automatic responses and deeper faith. Leaders are encouraged to reiterate core values, enhancing understanding over time. Small daily practices can compound, cultivating hope and expertise. Join for an inspiring exploration of building belief through repetition.

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Nov 27, 2025 • 28min
The Two Most Important Words in the World?
Explore the transformative power of the words 'thank you' as a foundational tool for change. Discover how gratitude serves as a spiritual weapon to overcome mental strongholds and displace worry. Hear about the connection between thanksgiving and delighting in the Lord, leading to soul prosperity. Engage in a 30-day radical thanksgiving challenge to unlock breakthroughs in life. Steve also shares prophetic words for healing and solutions, encouraging listeners to renew their minds with hope and joy.

Nov 21, 2025 • 29min
Stir It Up
The Apostle Paul told Timothy to "stir up the gift" that was in him (2 Timothy 1:6). It is not automatic that our gifts will mature and bear fruit. In this podcast, Steve Backlund puts on his coach's hat to inspire you and give you insight into how to stir yourself up and see an increase in the gifts and talents you have.

Nov 14, 2025 • 28min
Embracing Failure
Those who succeed most seem to fail most. Winston Churchill said, "Success is moving from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm." In this podcast, Steve Backlund helps us practically live out these truths.

Nov 7, 2025 • 39min
Healing From Grief With Hope
Cyndi Barber joins Steve Backlund on this important podcast. Cyndi shares her own experience with grief, and conveys the powerful truths and practices that have helped her and many others overcome it.

Oct 31, 2025 • 25min
5 Biblical Ways to Celebrate Your Progress
"The joy of the Lord is our strength" (Nehemiah 8:10). Our spiritual load-bearing capacity is in direct proportion to the level of joy in our lives. Celebrating progress, not perfection, is an important habit of joyful people. In this podcast, Steve Backlund expounds on five Bible verses to help activate your celebration of yourself like never before.

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Oct 24, 2025 • 29min
See, I Told You So!
Discover how beliefs shape our identity and experiences. Steve Backlund explores the impact of past beliefs on current feelings and responses. Learn the difference between being a thermostat or thermometer in your mindset. Unpack the concept of mental strongholds and how they filter our reality. Understand the power of words and declarations in directing our life outcomes. Steve encourages practical wisdom while shifting beliefs and discusses the importance of hope, influence, and joy for overall health.


