Faith for Your Family: Instill Faith In Your Children

Believer's Voice of Victory Audio Podcast – 06/11/2025
Hosts: Kenneth Copeland, Kelly Copeland, John Copeland

Episode Overview

This episode centers on practical, faith-filled strategies for raising children with a strong Christian foundation. Through personal stories and scripture-based insights, Kenneth, Kelly, and John Copeland emphasize the importance of instilling faith, love, discipline, hope, and the Word of God in the next generation. The discussion also tackles misconceptions about spiritual discipline, the power of spoken words, and the enduring impact of a home saturated with faith for parents, children, and future family lines.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Power and Legacy of Faith in the Family

• Personal Testimony of Influence: The episode opens with a testimony from “Sarah,” a KCM staff member whose life trajectory was set by seeds sown through earlier broadcasts and teaching ([00:22]).
• Family Experience: Kenneth highlights that his teachings come from direct, decades-long experience:

  “All of the things that we’re saying comes from hands-on experience.” ([03:19], Kenneth Copeland)

• Faith in Everyday Life: Kelly shares a formative moment when her father’s words changed her mindset about sickness:

  “You’re not the sick. You are the healed, and the devil’s trying to take your health away from you.” ([03:54], Kenneth Copeland)
  Kelly recalls:
  “It was a core moment in my life… it exploded in me.” ([04:21], Kelly Copeland)

2. Including Children in the Journey of Faith

• Kenneth and Gloria “included [their children] in everything we did” ([04:41]). They emphasize modeling faith as a family.
• Kenneth stresses that what has worked for their family can work for anyone willing to raise children by faith, not fear.

3. Hope, Words, and the Spirit of Faith

• The panel discusses the importance of positive words:

  “Faith is the substance of things hoped for.” ([06:23], Kenneth Copeland)
  He rebukes warnings against giving “false hope,” instead advocating for raising expectations anchored in faith.

• Kelly explains “rhema” moments, when a word of faith comes alive for someone:

  “…that was rhema. When it exploded, it’s just like a bubble burst in you.” ([07:06], Kelly Copeland)

4. Parenting, Discipline, and Biblical Structure

• Kenneth relates a story of apologizing to John after speaking harshly, tying humility and correction together.

  “I got down on my knees in front of him and apologized…” ([08:23], Kenneth Copeland)

• Discussion on discipline:
  • John notes that discipline must be “done in love” and with explanation, sharing his own family experience:

    “To do it in love is the key...it is effective, done the right way.” ([10:44], John Copeland)

  • They discuss modern attitudes, raising concerns that discipline is now considered abuse, rather than a loving guidepost.
  • John emphasizes consequences:

    “There are consequences for your actions…and if you never face a consequence for your action as a child, how are you going to know it as an adult?” ([12:33], John Copeland)

5. Respect, Not Fear

• Kenneth illustrates teaching through respect rather than fear—whether dealing with cars or heights ([15:58]):

  “You taught us to respect it.” ([16:02], John Copeland)
  “Not fear it.” ([16:05], Kenneth Copeland)

• The Bible’s blueprint for parenting is highlighted, referencing God choosing Abraham for his faithfulness in teaching his house ([16:23]).

6. Scripture, Faith, and Facing Life

• Extended commentary on 2 Corinthians 5, stressing eternal perspective, assurance, and Christian confidence ([16:22] and beyond).
• Faith over fear is a key refrain:

  “Fear tolerated is faith contaminated.” ([14:18], Kenneth Copeland)

7. The Importance of Love and Encouragement

• The Copelands discuss the healing power of loving words, sharing a moment when Gloria’s affirmation stopped Kenneth’s depression:

  “Jesus finds no fault in you, and neither do I.” ([21:54], Gloria Copeland recounted by Kenneth)

• They urge listeners to replace strife with love, citing Smith Wigglesworth’s testimony ([22:40-23:10]).

8. Salvation Invitation and Ministering to Listeners

• Kenneth shifts gears to specifically address anyone battling suicidal thoughts, commanding,

  “Stop it right now, you suicide demon…Take your life, give it away…give it to Jesus.” ([24:47], Kenneth Copeland)

• Leads listeners in a salvation prayer, emphasizing new birth and the infilling of the Holy Spirit ([25:42 - 26:24]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Rhema experience in faith:

  “I always picture myself right where we were standing. It was a core moment in my life when you said it and it went straight into my soul as a rhema.” (Kelly Copeland, [04:21])

• On discipline:

  “Discipline. Your children need to be disciplined. Otherwise, they’re just…they’re lost, and they need that structure.” (John Copeland, [13:31])

• Parental humility:

  “I got down on my knees in front of him and apologized...that’s not okay what I did and said.” (Kenneth Copeland, [08:27])

• Faith vs. fear:

  “Fear tolerated is faith contaminated. You don’t tolerate fear.” (Kenneth Copeland, [14:18])

• A loving correction:

  “Jesus finds no fault in you, and neither do I.” (Recounted from Gloria Copeland, [21:54])

• Encouragement for raising hope:

  “Get to jack their hope up as high as they can get it. Faith is the substance of things hoped for.” (Kenneth Copeland, [06:23])

• On faith in adversity:

  “Instead of fighting and finding fault with one another…you can change it with love and faith.” (Kenneth Copeland, [21:54])

• Salvation invitation:

  “Take your life, give it away…give it to Jesus. He’ll take it and do something with it right now.” (Kenneth Copeland, [24:47])

Key Timestamps

• 00:02–01:50: Introductions; testimony of influence and the value of KCBC
• 03:05–04:41: Early family faith moments and the importance of formative “rhema” words
• 05:58–07:47: The prophetic power of hope-filled words; responding to “rhema” moments
• 07:47–10:44: Humility in parental correction; the Biblical model for discipline
• 10:44–13:37: Discussion of modern parenting, discipline “done in love,” and consequences
• 14:18–16:05: Teaching respect, not fear; faith vs. fear
• 16:22–21:54: 2 Corinthians 5 – eternal perspective, the confidence of faith, and loving one another
• 24:47–27:47: Salvation call and ministry to those in crisis

Conclusion

This episode weaves together practical advice, family stories, and scriptural teaching to create a compelling case for making faith central in parenting. The Copelands emphasize open communication, loving discipline, setting godly expectations, respecting (but not fearing) life’s challenges, and the necessity of speaking the Word over children. Their stories and transparent moments offer encouragement and actionable wisdom for parents seeking to raise faith-filled children. The episode closes with a heartfelt invitation to know Jesus personally—a testament to their belief that faith begins with the decision to receive God’s love.