Igniting Hope Ministries

Episodios

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  Fig Trees and Dry Bones Don't Have Ears 18.09.2026 25m

  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, Steve Backlund discusses biblical examples of people speaking to ”earless” things and what it means for us today.
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  Jezebel or Strong Woman? 11.09.2026 24m

  Is every strong, confident woman a Jezebel? In this podcast, Steve Backlund explores the difference between healthy strength and the misuse of power through control, manipulation, and intimidation; why we should be careful not to turn immature behavior into someone’s identity; and how we can help women be strong, confident, healthy leaders.
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  5 Signs We Are Striving, Not Trusting 04.09.2026 29m

  Striving can be difficult to recognize because it often looks like responsibility. Yet underneath this ”responsible behavior” can be an internal pressure that says, “I have to make this happen.” In this message, Steve Backlund gives insights and strategies to overcome striving and be restful while still being responsible.
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  Who Are You Talking To? 28.08.2026 27m

  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 Backlund for a message that is guaranteed to increase your positive influence in relationships, ministry, and more.
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  It Doesn't Have to Make Sense Yet 21.08.2026 27m

  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 inspired to let go of leaning on your own understanding and live a greater life of faith.
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  How Hope-filled Does God Want Us? 14.08.2026 30m

  ”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 of Israel in a season of bondage and disappointment.
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  When Helping Doesn't Help 07.08.2026 24m

  ”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 people stronger for life.” This is an excerpt from this podcast that looks deeper at what love really is in relationships.
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  What's God Doing Now? 31.07.2026 23m

  The Pharisees defended truth, valued obedience, and devoted themselves to preserving God’s law. Yet most completely missed the Messiah standing before them. In this message, Steve Backlund inspires and equips you to be a modern day son or daughter of Issachar.
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  Higher Levels, Higher Devils? 24.07.2026 26m

  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 to be inspired, challenged, and equipped to be a spiritual thermostat, not a thermometer.
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  The Most Overlooked Leadership Skill 17.07.2026 25m

  Great leaders have skills in integrity, communication, vision-casting, tenacity, relationships, and more. In this podcast, Steve Backlund shares a ”skill” that truly determines our influence level.
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  Pay Now or Pay More Later 10.07.2026 27m

  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 spend much more repairing major problems later. In this podcast, Steve Backlund unpacks his leadership pillar of intentionality to inspire and equip us to have an investment mindset, not a debt mindset.
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  Believe and Manage 03.07.2026 27m

  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, Steve Backlund shares one of his most important life habits to navigate these situations with victory.
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  Believing the Best in Your Spouse 26.06.2026 33m

  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 19.06.2026 26m

  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 book, Fully Convinced: The Art of Decision Making to inspire us to think big in our decision making.
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  Big or Small on the Inside? 12.06.2026 26m

  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 brothers, King Saul, and the Pharisees during Jesus’ ministry. In this message, Steve Backlund inspires us to go higher in our beliefs when others are experiencing what we want.
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  It's Already Happening Part 2 07.06.2026 21m

  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 that it is already happening (in our lives, families, cities, job, schools, etc.) will cause us to see what was missed when we were not hope-filled.
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  It's Already Happening Part 1 29.05.2026 23m

  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.
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  The Manna Ceased 22.05.2026 27m

  ”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.
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  Declarations: The Science Behind It 15.05.2026 29m

  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.
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  Fasting More or Feasting More? 08.05.2026 30m

  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.