Igniting Hope Ministries

Optimism is hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something. In this message, Steve Backlund compares biblical optimism with positive thinking. You will be inspired toward positivity in your life through what you hear, but it will be on the empowered through truth and the faithfulness of God. 

300th Podcast Episode! Steve Backlund continues to share on the power of speaking faith declarations. In this podcast he shares four more reasons for doing so: 1) Declarations helps us overcome anxiety, 2) Declarations helps us to abide in the word, 3) Making declarations is part of taking up the sword of the Spirit, and 4) Declarations pull down strongholds, demolish arguments, and take thoughts captive.  

Steve continues his story on why he makes declarations and how they have changed his life. He shared part one at Bethel Church AM service on February 20, 2022 which can be seen via YouTube.     

Effective people have developed good habits in their lives. In this podcast, Steve Backlund shares four habits of the Apostle Paul that are in Philippians 4. Get ready to be inspired and equipped in this message.

In this message, Steve Backlund extracts truth from Acts 10 and 11 which will help you grow in confidence and overcome doubt in your life. 

Felix told the Apostle Paul, "Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you." There is rarely a time when it is convenient to pursue radical growth, change, joy, or deeper heart connections with people. in this message, Steve Backlund will inspire you to not wait for ideal circumstances to move forward in powerful habits.    

Steve Backlund will inspire you to not quit by releasing powerful truths and promises from Galatians 6:9. “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart".

I have been inspired recently by a strategy of personal growth by my wife Wendy. When she believes a message or audio book is something God has for her, she will listen to it over and over again until it gets in her spirit deeply. With that in mind, I want to revisit two of my favorite and my powerful teachings.  This podcast will release revelation and four beliefs that are truly life-changing.