In the Old Testament the Promised Land had giants in it to be defeated. In our New Testament dispensation, the "giants" to be conquered are mindsets (strongholds) like disappointment, pessimism, victimhood, shame, unworthiness, inferiority, and more. We all will experience these at some level. In this message, Steve Backlund shares powerful truths that he wished someone would have told him 40 years ago. 

Many people of faith lack hope, therefore they believe they cannot really live until a specific breakthrough has happened. Faith people with hope live while they are waiting. They are delighters in the Lord, and their delighting is key to seeing desires realized

Steve Backlund and Igniting Hope Ministries share many lists of faith declarations (in books and on their website) to use to overcome lies, strengthen specific beliefs, and see transformation. These have been a blessing to hundreds of thousands. Besides these, it is very powerful to use our own wording in proclaiming truth. In this message, Steve Backlund gives insights into how to do this, plus shares insights on the topic of declarations. 

God's main plan for us to get into the kingdom and advance in the kingdom is this: hearing good news and believing it. In this podcast, Steve Backlund adds more insights to last week's message "Take Heed What You Hear".  Get ready to be encouraged, inspired, and equipped with this message. 

Victorious people learn how to not receive messages sent to us through words, circumstances, or emotions that are contrary to what God is saying to us. In this podcast, Steve Backlund shares life-giving truths about being disciplined in let ourselves really hear. 
 
 

Steve Backlund shares his own journey of overcoming the tendency to focus on what is wrong with himself, others, and situations. He reveals why we do this and gives five keys to overcome fixating on what is wrong.  Get ready to see your influence and fulfillment increase as you receive the words of this podcast.

Steve Backlund takes truths from his book The Culture of Empowerment to help you grow your influence in your family, workplace, church, friends, and elsewhere.

1 Peter 3:10 is a fascinating verse. It says, "He would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil . . . " There is a difference between loving God and loving life. In this podcast, Steve Backlund explores this and gives great insights into how to live it out. Get ready for an increase in childlikeness, wonder, and taking control of your words like never before.