Podcast Summary:

Believer's Voice of Victory Audio Podcast
Episode: Enter Into a Covenant Relationship With Jesus
Date: September 30, 2025
Host: Kenneth Copeland Ministries (Kenneth Copeland and Professor Greg Stephens)

Episode Overview

This episode centers on the foundational Christian theme of a covenant relationship with Jesus. Kenneth Copeland and Professor Greg Stephens explore biblical covenants—starting from the Garden of Eden, through Abraham, to the New Covenant in Christ—and how these form the basis for victorious living. The hosts emphasize faith, obedience, and the necessity of surrendering personal idols to walk in the fullness of God’s promises. Personal anecdotes, scriptural insights, and a direct call to accept Jesus as Lord create a message aimed at encouraging deeper spiritual commitment and experiencing redemption, healing, and deliverance.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

The Origin and Continuity of God’s Covenant

• God’s Purpose in Covenant
  • God initiated covenant to redeem His family after humanity’s fall in Eden. The first words mankind ever heard from God were words of blessing (00:02).
• From Abraham to Jesus
  • Abraham’s covenant involved blood sacrifice, circumcision, and a miraculous promise of a son—foreshadowing Christ, the “sinless one” willing to lay down His life (01:07).
  • "Because his covenant brother was willing to do it, He could not ignore that. Couldn't do it." — Kenneth Copeland on Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac and its connection to Christ’s sacrifice (02:13).

The Exodus Narrative and God’s Faithfulness

• Protection and Provision
  • Copeland reads Exodus 23, highlighting God’s promise of angelic protection, blessing, healing, and victory over enemies (02:11–06:58).
  • “I will take sickness from your midst... I will fulfill the number of your days.” (05:30)
• Emphasis on Obedience
  • “Listen to and obey his voice. Be not rebellious before him or provoke him, for he will not pardon your transgression, for my name is in him.” (02:53)

Personal Sacrifice and Surrender

• Letting Go of Personal Idols
  • Copeland recounts how his singing voice and love for flying became personal idols. After surrendering them to God, he received them back with conditions, likening his experience to Abraham receiving Isaac back (07:44–13:16).
  • “I'll never turn another propeller. I'm done with it. It's over... And then just one day He said, I'm going to give your flying back to you right now.” — Kenneth Copeland (09:17)

Call to Salvation and Full Surrender

• Urgency of Accepting Jesus
  • Both hosts emphasize the necessity of not delaying in accepting Christ and being fully persuaded in faith, referencing the example of Abraham (13:33–17:15).
  • “Don't be a fool like me. Wait and wait and wait and wait... Just do it.” — Kenneth Copeland (13:48)
  • Copeland leads listeners in a simple prayer of salvation, stressing the accessibility of faith and deliverance:
    “Jesus, come into my heart. I receive you as my Lord and my Savior. Thank you. For I have faith in your blood. I have faith in Your name.” (15:38)

Assurance, Restoration, and Healing

• No One Is Too Far Gone
  • Stephens encourages listeners who feel hopeless or burdened, especially mothers and grandmothers interceding for loved ones (17:16–17:41).
  • Copeland provides scriptures and encouragement for casting all worries on God, insisting on the completeness of Christ’s work:
    “Casting all your care upon him... He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully.” (23:49)

Healing from Trauma (PTSD)

• Biblical Examples and Application
  • Stephens draws a parallel between Peter’s restoration after denial and modern healing from PTSD, affirming that Jesus’ love provides full restoration (20:07–20:55).
  • “The answer to PTSD is love. Love never fails.” — Professor Greg Stephens (20:55)
• Personal Testimony
  • Copeland shares about his father-in-law’s struggles with PTSD after WWII, his subsequent deliverance, and healing by the love of God (21:01–23:29).

Living in Victory Through Humility and Submission

• Practical Exhortation
  • Humility and dependency on God are necessary for exaltation in due time. This includes rolling all anxieties onto Him (23:49–24:50).
  • "Be well balanced, temperate, sober of mind. Be vigilant and cautious at all times, for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring in fierce hunger." — Kenneth Copeland (24:25)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Simplicity and Urgency of Salvation:
  • “You only have a promise for tomorrow if you get in the Book and find that promise for tomorrow.” — Kenneth Copeland (13:48)
• On Sacrifice and Receiving Back:
  • “He gave Abraham's son back to him.” — Greg Stephens (10:22)
  • “Because he was willing to give it up.” — Kenneth Copeland (10:25)
• On God’s Love and Care:
  • “He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully.” — Kenneth Copeland (23:49)
• On Deliverance from Trauma:
  • “There's healing for PTSD right now in Jesus' name.” — Professor Greg Stephens (20:39)
• On Testimony and Faith:
  • “You need to testify. You need to tell it to somebody. And every time you tell it, it gets bigger.” — Kenneth Copeland (26:16)
• Closing Assurance:
  • “Always remember this. God loves you. Don't forget it. He is love. He has power. But God is love. He loves you.” — Kenneth Copeland (26:46)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:02]–[02:13]: The origin of covenant; Abraham as type of Christ
• [02:11]–[07:44]: Exodus promises—protection, blessing, healing; obedience stressed
• [07:44]–[13:16]: Personal testimonies—letting go of idols, surrender, divine restoration
• [13:33]–[17:15]: Call to immediate salvation; “fully persuaded” faith
• [17:16]–[20:07]: Encouragement for those praying for loved ones
• [20:07]–[23:29]: Healing from trauma—Peter’s restoration, Copeland’s father-in-law’s testimony
• [23:29]–[24:50]: Exhortation to humility, rolling cares on God, resisting the devil
• [26:07–26:46]: Closing assurance of God’s love and free salvation resources

Conclusion

With a blend of scriptural teaching, heartfelt testimonies, and practical exhortation, this episode underscores the depth and power of entering into a covenant relationship with Jesus. The message is clear: God’s love is unwavering, His promises are trustworthy, and full victory is available through surrender, faith, and casting every care upon Him. The call is immediate: accept Jesus, let go of every idol, and step into the victorious life of covenant blessings and love.