“Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy” (1 Corinthians 14:1). We all have the ability and invitation to prophesy. In this message, Steve Backlund shares why functioning in prophetic is so important, and then gives five ways to activate it in your life.

This week, our podcast is from a recent Facebook live on our Igniting Hope Ministries Facebook page where Steve interviews staff member Ash Lumley on our newest course, Unhindered. Enjoy this powerful sneak peak of our 5-week course beginning August 2nd. Find out more here: https://www.ignitinghopeacademy.com/courses/u-n-h-i-n-d-e-r-e-d

"The word of God is living and powerful” (Hebrews 4:12) In this message, Steve Backlund shares how to access this life and power in your Bible reading by receiving God's "now words" for you leading you into inner victory and increased positive influence.

All of us are tempted to feel bad about ourselves when we see others doing what we do, but doing it better. In this message, Steve Backlund draws from King Saul's unhealthy response to David's success to inspire us to celebrate others and to attach faith to what we are doing now (even if it does not seem as successful as others).

In this message, Steve Backlund shares insights into Jesus' instruction to His disciples to look for a "son of peace" as they traveled into different cities and how it applies to us today. This podcast will give you a significant key for increasing your influence toward the people you are called to positively impact.

We don't withhold approval from a toddler who is struggling to walk. No, we celebrate every step or attempt at making a step. Unfortunately, few apply this principle of celebrating progress to their own lives. In this message, Steve Backlund seeks to convince you of the importance of celebrating ourselves. Get ready to be inspired and equipped for a higher way of living.

There is a hero on the inside of each of us waiting to come out to bring freedom and deliverance to people like never before. In this podcast, Steve Backlund reveals an unsuspecting key to unlock our potential. Get ready to be inspired and equipped in this important teaching.

The most important things we need to hear will sound ridiculous when we first hear them. In this message, Steve Backlund gives you biblical reasons and tools to not allow our experiences to dull us from hearing who we really are and hearing the mind-blowing plans God has for us.