Igniting Hope Ministries

A lively call to swap spiritual starvation for a feast of hope, scripture, worship, testimonies and declarations. Practical tips and a 40-day experiment encourage megadoses of truth and joy. Stories and leadership practices show how hearing good news builds faith, laughter and lasting change.

Managers tend to maintain, while leaders lead into better things. In this podcast, Steve Backlund releases motivation and strategies to take key areas of our lives, ministries, and assignments to the next level. 

"The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy" (Revelation 19:10). One of the main reasons we have been given a memory is to remember what the Lord has done, because what God has done in the past prophesies how we see our current situations. In this podcast, Steve Backlund shares about the vital role of testimonies in healthy mind renewal and teaches how to extract the prophecy within them to build faith for your future. Get ready to be equipped with a higher way of thinking and seeing!

What comes to mind when you hear the word revelation? For many, it means something deep, something new, something we’ve never heard before, and/or a fresh insight that feels profound. And while those things can be a part of it, there is a bigger purpose. Join Steve Backlund as he shares an important insight for people who value growing in biblical revelation.

Many people are trying to stop negative behaviors.  But here’s a powerful truth: The best way to stop a negative behavior is not just to remove it—it is to replace it. Join Seve Backlund as he shares an important truth for those who desire change.

Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly, adapt, or "bounce back" from adversity, trauma, or significant stress. In this podcast, Steve Backlund gives insight into the beliefs and habits that will help you make a faster comeback when faced with disappointing happenings.

"This is going to be my best day yet!" This does not guarantee it will happen, but the moment this is said, it increases the likelihood it will. In this message, Steve Backlund shares one of his favorite life tools for seeing dreams and desires happen. 

We cannot consistently do what we don't believe we are. One reason many sincere Christians feel unworthy when they read the Bible is that they are reading it with a behavior-first mindset instead of an identity-first mindset. In this message, Steve Backlund gives you insight into this and helps you get excited about Bible reading (and hearing sermons) like never before.

A message about seeing people and situations through Heaven's perspective. Topics include biblical grounding for calling things that do not yet exist and the four prophetic perspectives that shape vision. Discussion covers how words reveal what we see, prophetic versus demand-based speech, and practical ways prophetic seeing changes leadership, relationships, and daily choices.

A dive into the biblical idea of a measured sphere of authority called metron and how it shapes your calling. Practical signs and steps for discovering where you carry unusual faith and influence. Encouragement to inhabit promises, act in obedience, and resist false comparisons. Reflections on hope, joy, soul prosperity, and stewarding distinct areas of favor.