Steve Smith is joined by Steve Backlund, leader of Igniting Hope Ministries, for an eye-opening discussion on recognizing and exposing the lies we often believe about ourselves. Their conversation delves into the spiritual and emotional battles that arise from these lies and explores how embracing God's truth can bring about real transformation. Backlund’s broke free from hopelessness by renewing his mind with truth and using laughter to dismantle negativity.

Join Steve Smith and Steve Backlund as they teach us to begin questioning the lies that keep us bound in fear and hopelessness. Let’s focus on God's truth and embrace a life filled with hope and freedom

Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode:

1. Gain practical insights into how lies can negatively impact your emotions and circumstances, and discover effective strategies for breaking free from them.
2. Understand the power of hope and belief in God’s truth, and how renewing your mind can lead to lasting personal transformation.
3. Learn how to use laughter as a spiritual weapon to disarm negativity and cultivate a mindset rooted in joy and faith.

Resources

• Sign up for a FREE excerpt on Lucinda Smith's book, 'The Red Thread': Forgive 
• Live from Rest Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify 
• Live from Rest App: Google Play | App Store
• The Three Battlegrounds by Francis Frangipane
• Let’s Just Laugh at That  by Steve Backlund
• Igniting Hope - Website | Academy 
• Steve Backlund: Facebook | Instagram  

Episode Highlights

Meeting Steve Backlund

• Steve Backlund runs a ministry with his wife called Igniting Hope
• Igniting Hope’s mission is to help people engage with God's truth.
• Martin Luther King Jr. emphasized the importance of examining and questioning what you believe.

Questioning the Concept of Lies

• John demonstrates the importance of truth in the Bible; the truth will set you free.
• Steve Backlund recounts a life-changing moment when he realized he was believing many lies, influenced by a book by Francis Frangipane.

Steve: “Every area of your life that doesn't glisten with hope means you're believing a lie, and that area is a stronghold of the devil in your life.”

• Good doctrine can be overshadowed by bad beliefs. As per Romans 5:13, sin existed before laws.

The Power of Hope and Transformation

• The power of hope has a significant effect on the concept of lies.
• Feeling hopeless about a problem and questioning your ability to overcome it is often a bigger problem than the problem itself.
• Transformation comes from surrendering beliefs, not just the heart, as per Romans 12:2.
• Steve Backlund believes that hope has a powerful role in influencing a person’s life and leadership.

Steve: “Hope is the belief that the future will be better than the present, and I'll have the power to help make it so.”

Laughing at Lies

• The concept of laughing at lies is inspired by Psalm 24 and 2 Corinthians 10:4.

Steve: “Laughter is a powerful weapon that helps disempower the lies that are creating negative strongholds.”

• Laughter helped Steve disempower lies and create strongholds, using his book "Let's Just Laugh at That" as an example.
• It began as a spiritual experiment, but Steven found it to be a potent tool in defeating lies and questioning the falsehoods of the devil.

Questioning Deceptions In Your Life

• It’s critical that we’re always questioning what we believe, because the nature of deception is that we don’t know we’re being deceived.
• We sometimes might not feel that our prayers and faith are doing anything. But in the spirit of questioning: is that hopelessness talking?
• We can pray for a spirit of revelation to show us the truth.

About Steve Backlund 

Steve Backlund is a leader, speaker, and author known for his transformative teachings on hope, faith, and mind renewal. As the co-founder of Igniting Hope Ministries with his wife, Wendy, Steve is passionate about helping individuals break free from lies and negative thinking through the power of God’s truth. With decades of ministry experience, Steve’s journey includes discovering the impact of renewing the mind, which transformed his life and led him to help others experience the same freedom.

Steve is a dynamic communicator who uses humor, faith, and practical wisdom to inspire lasting change. He is also the author of numerous books, including Let’s Just Laugh at That, which explores how laughter can disarm the lies that keep people trapped in hopelessness. Through his work, Steve equips individuals to embrace hope, deepen their faith, and live out God’s promises with joy.

Connect with Steph Backlund through his ministry, Igniting Hope, and follow him on his social media Facebook and Instagram.

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