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Igniting Hope Ministries
Equipping individuals with hope, joy, and divine strategies for success.
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Transformational Mind Renewal Part 1
Transformation does not come from surrendering our heart, but from surrendering our beliefs. In this podcast, Steve Backlund shares his own story of going to…
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Hope for Late Bloomers
In Jesus' Matthew 20 parable, the owner of the vineyard paid the workers who started later in the day the same as those who started early in the morning…
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Go Boldly to God's Refrigerator
This is a message to equip and inspire us to believe we are a son or daughter of God. As we believe that everything changes.
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Having Incredible Influence Without a Leadership Position
“The Lord blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake” (Genesis 39:5). Joseph was a slave in Potiphar’s house, yet he was the most influential person there…
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We See Through What We Believe
Hope looks for evidence that God is at work. Pessimism looks for evidence that the obstacles are too great. In this podcast, Steve Backlund shares that our…
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Is Hope Greater Than Character?
Romans 5:3-4 gives us clear steps for breakthrough and maturity. "And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces…
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The Word the Devil Left Out
In this podcast, Steve Backlund shares his opinion on what the most important truth is to renew our minds with. It is a game-changer, and it was something…
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Fig Trees and Dry Bones Don't Have Ears
Our words are not merely containers of information. There is more happening when we speak than simply communicating ideas. In this fun and insightful teaching…
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Jezebel or Strong Woman?
Is every strong, confident woman a Jezebel? In this podcast, Steve Backlund explores the difference between healthy strength and the misuse of power through…
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5 Signs We Are Striving, Not Trusting
Striving can be difficult to recognize because it often looks like responsibility. Yet underneath this "responsible behavior" can be an internal pressure that…
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Who Are You Talking To?
Our greatest communication upgrade may not be learning what to say, but it may be changing what we believe about the person we're saying it to. Join Steve…
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It Doesn't Have to Make Sense Yet
God seems to have a habit of giving us directions or something to believe that does not make sense to our natural mind. In this fun message, you will be…
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How Hope-filled Does God Want Us?
"Now may the God of hope fill you . . . . " (Romans 15:13). How full does God want us to be? Join Steve Backlund as he looks at God's message to the Children…
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When Helping Doesn't Help
"Enabling people focuses on today's comfort. Empowerment focuses on tomorrow's freedom. Our goal isn't to make life easier for people. Our goal is to make…
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What's God Doing Now?
The Pharisees defended truth, valued obedience, and devoted themselves to preserving God's law. Yet most completely missed the Messiah standing before them. In…
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Higher Levels, Higher Devils?
Steve Backlund uses an excerpt out of his book, Let's Just Laugh at That, to speak into our beliefs about spiritual warfare and spiritual protection. Get ready…
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The Most Overlooked Leadership Skill
Great leaders have skills in integrity, communication, vision-casting, tenacity, relationships, and more. In this podcast, Steve Backlund shares a "skill" that…
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Pay Now or Pay More Later
Many years ago, AAMCO Transmissions had a memorable slogan: "Pay now or pay later." Their message was simple. Spend a little money on maintenance today or…
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Believe and Manage
One of the greatest areas where we are tempted to be frustrated in our Christian life is believing for something that hasn't happened yet. In this podcast…
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Believing the Best in Your Spouse
Melinda and Pieter Lagaay join Steve Backlund to share their incredible marriage restoration and to give a key for breakthrough and growth in marriages.
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Decide and He Will Provide
If we always wait for provision before deciding to do something, we will limit what our lives can become. In this message, Steve Backlund extracts from his…
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Big or Small on the Inside?
We are all tempted to be "small" on the inside of ourselves (offended, jealous, envious, selfish, entitled, etc) like the Bible characters of Cain, Joseph's…
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It's Already Happening Part 2
Jesus said, "Do you not say, 'Four months and then the harvest,' but I say to you, 'Look up and see; the fields are white for harvest" (John 4:35). The belief…
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It's Already Happening Part 1
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…
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The Manna Ceased
"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…
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Declarations: The Science Behind It
Our brains are wired to change. Modern neuroscience calls this neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s ability to rewire itself through repeated input, focus…
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Fasting More or Feasting More?
Many believers lack victory, not because they do not fast enough, but because they do not "feast" on hope, truth, testimonies, worship, teachings, biblical…
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Improve It
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…
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The 4th Source of Healthy Fruitful Mind Renewal
"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…
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What True Revelation Produces
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…
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Trying to Stop Something? Replace It Instead
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…
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The Art of the Faster Comeback
Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly, adapt, or "bounce back" from adversity, trauma, or significant stress. In this podcast, Steve Backlund gives…
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Increasing the Likelihood
"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…
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Identity-Based Bible Reading
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…
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Being a Prophetic Person
We are called not only to prophesy, but to be a prophetic person - one who sees people, circumstances, and possibilities through Heaven’s lens. Instead of…
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Identifying Your Metrons
Romans 12:3 says God has dealt to each one “a measure of faith.” The word “measure” comes from the Greek word metron, which is a measured sphere of authority…
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Lies Smart People Believe
Lies smart people believe usually don't make them rebellious; they make them passive. They don’t cause them to run from God; they cause them to expect less…
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I Am So Glad I Needed to Persevere
This is a part two to last week's podcast, "I Am So Glad It Was Hard". In this message, Steve Backlund quotes from James 1:12 and shares how perseverance…
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I Am So Glad It was Hard
I was talking recently with my wife, Wendy, reflecting on some high-profile leadership messes. These people rose quickly in influence, but their lack of…
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Navigating Controversy With Hope and Strong Beliefs
When controversy happens in our lives, our churches, or in our nation, we are very tempted to let our emotions direct our beliefs and responses, but this often…
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I Did Not Expect THAT to Happen
Steve Backlund gives great insight into how to think and respond to the unexpected happening in our lives.
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Avoiding Pendulumic Swings
The fruit of the Spirit of self-control is vital for so many areas, but it is especially needed for us to not over-react to perceived doctrinal error or rumors…
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Who Do We Say They Are?
In this message, Steve Backlund makes the case that the third most important question in life is "Who Do We Say the People in Our Life Are?"
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A Different Twist on What Believe is Hard
"Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks" (Matthew 12:34. Our beliefs come out through our words. It is fascinating to consider what we believe is…
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2026: You Are the Burning Bush
Steve Backlund shares prophetically what he is hearing for 2026.
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3 Prophetic Truths For Us From the Christmas Story (full length sermon)
This is a message Steve preached at Valley Church in Caldwell on December 14, 2025, right after Wendy and he moved there. Get ready to be inspired and hear a…
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Christmas Story Prophetic Words for You
Steve continues a Christmas podcast tradition of sharing insights into what the birth of Jesus speaks about the circumstances we are facing in our own lives.
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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.
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The Power of Repetition
It has been said that people, on average, heard the gospel 7.4 times before surrendering and believing in Jesus. In this podcast, Seve Backlund shares the…
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The Two Most Important Words in the World?
In this podcast, Steve Backlund makes the case for "thank you" being the two most important words we can speak. Get ready to be inspired to take your…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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See, I Told You So!
Both those who believe they can, and those who believe they can't, are right. What we are experiencing today is largely the result of the beliefs and words we…
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Working Out Our Relational Beliefs
We have beliefs to "work out" and strengthen in five areas - beliefs about God, ourselves, other people, circumstances, and decisions we are making. In this…
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These People Are the Problem!
This podcast helps break off the lie that we are victims of the people in our lives. Steve Backlund shares an excerpt from his book, Let's Just Laugh at That!…
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Seven White Water Rafting Truths
Steve Backlund shares seven fun and transformational truths from his white water rafting experiences.
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The Charlie Kirk Effect
In this podcast, Steve Backlund prophetically shares five things we can expect to increase in our lives because of the life and death of Charlie Kirk.
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Enlarge the Place of Your Tent
Steve Backlund prophetically speaks from Isaiah 54 and John 5 in this podcast. This message will inspire you to move forward into your dreams, plus it will…