Igniting Hope Ministries

Jesus made a startling statement in John 4:35: “Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest.” Hope people see what is happening that others are missing. Indeed, there is something to partner with that God is already doing in our lives, families, neighborhoods, workplace, school, church, and nation. Join Steve Backlund as he expounds on an important truth for our personal victory and increased influence.

"Then the manna ceased . . . " (Joshua 5:12). The Israelites faced a major shift in their relationship with God (and in how provision was going to be experienced). It was unsettling, but it launched them into greater maturity and influence. Join Steve Backlund as he gives wisdom and inspiration for when the "manna" seems to cease in our own lives.

Our brains are wired to change. Modern neuroscience calls this neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s ability to rewire itself through repeated input, focus, and experience. Declarations are a big part of this. Join Steve Backlund in this inspiring message.

Many believers lack victory, not because they do not fast enough, but because they do not "feast" on hope, truth, testimonies, worship, teachings, biblical meditation, declarations, and the promises of God. Join Steve Backlund as he unpacks this life-launching truth in this podcast.

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.