Believer's Voice of Victory Audio Podcast

Episode: "Faith for Your Family: Trust God To Take Care of Your Children"

Date: June 10, 2025
Hosts: Kenneth Copeland, Kelly Copeland, John Copeland

Overview

This episode centers on the theme of "Faith for Your Family," focusing particularly on trusting God to care for your children regardless of circumstances. Kenneth, Kelly, and John Copeland share personal experiences, biblical insights, and practical advice to encourage parents and believers to stand firm in faith—especially when it comes to their loved ones. The episode involves discussions about the fundamentals of faith, the vital difference between hope and faith, and how parents can release their children into God's hands.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. The Power of Testimony and the Fundamentals of Faith

[00:31–04:19]

• Kenneth shares a listener's testimony about faith leading to success in a PhD program, emphasizing that "faith begins where the will of God is known."
• Quote (Kenneth Copeland, 01:45):

  "Faith begins where the will of God is known, not guessed at."

• Kenneth recalls advice from Oral Roberts about hearing God’s will, not conferring with 'flesh and blood,' and then acting on it unwaveringly.

2. Importance of Mastering the Fundamentals

[04:19–08:04]

• Kenneth uses analogies from sports and aviation, noting that mastery in faith, like mastery in baseball or flying, starts with an understanding of fundamentals.
• Quote (Kenneth Copeland, 04:21):

  "Gentlemen, this is a football... the fundamentals... those are the fundamentals of flight and the fundamentals of faith that are that way."

3. The “Saying” Part of Faith

[08:04–08:59]

• The group discusses how crucial it is to actively speak faith, not merely believe or hope.
• Anecdote about Oral Roberts wanting to learn faith from Kenneth and the Copelands’ focus on the necessity of declaring God’s promises out loud.
• Quote (Kenneth Copeland, 07:14):

  "It’s the saying part... that’s what the Lord Jesus told Brother Hagin."

4. Distinguishing Hope From Faith

[08:04–09:34]

• Kelly and John highlight how many Christians confuse hope (passively wishing God will act) with faith (actively speaking and moving forward).
• Quote (John Copeland, 08:59):

  "Faith is active. Hope is sedentary... Faith is moving forward, praise God, towards that goal."

5. Faith Mixed With the Word and Testimonies of Protection

[09:34–16:05]

• Kenneth shares testimonies where faith (not just hearing, but speaking and acting) led to miraculous results.
• John recounts a dangerous car crash as a teenager and how the foundation of faith and parental prayer protected him.
• Quote (John Copeland, 16:06):

  "When you teach that to your kids... those seeds are planted. They’re planted in there. And you pray for them. And you love them."

6. Trusting God With Your Children—Letting Go

[16:54–18:57]

• John discusses the challenge parents face in letting go of control and trusting God to take care of their children. He shares how his parents stopped trying to control him and instead trusted God.
• Quote (John Copeland, 17:12):

  "There’s a place you come to that you have to just trust God, roll the care. And when you do that... it takes the conflict away from you and that child."

7. Father–Son Covenant and Spiritual Leadership

[18:57–20:46]

• Kenneth explains an important moment with John, symbolizing their transition from father-son to spiritual brothers and the significance of empowering children to make decisions as adults.
• Quote (Kenneth Copeland, 19:24):

  "This is the token of the covenant between the two of us... there’s coming a day now, we are brothers in Christ more than dad and son."

• John reflects on how the act of being “released” made him stop rebelling and start owning his choices.

8. Discipline, Love, and the Parental Role

[20:51–23:59]

• Kenneth recounts his own upbringing and contrasts discipline with love, sharing both humorous and serious memories about parental correction and its role in spiritual maturity.
• Quote (Kenneth Copeland, 21:28):

  "My folks disciplined me because they love me."

9. Encouragement for Parents: The Seed Remains

[23:59–24:11]

• John gives a final word to parents: even if kids wander, the seed of faith is planted and will bear fruit if parents trust, love, and pray.
• Quote (John Copeland, 23:59):

  "Love your kids. Trust the fact that the seed is in there and the seed will come to fruition and trust and roll the care on God."

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Kenneth Copeland [01:45]: "Faith begins where the will of God is known, not guessed at."
• John Copeland [08:59]: "Faith is active. Hope is sedentary."
• Kenneth Copeland [19:24]: "This is the token of the covenant between the two of us... we are brothers in Christ more than dad and son."
• John Copeland [17:12]: "You pray for them. And you love them right where they are. You don't push them away."
• Kenneth Copeland [21:28]: "My folks disciplined me because they love me."

Timestamps of Important Segments

• 00:31 — Testimony on faith’s impact and the basics of faith.
• 04:19 — Fundamentals of faith analogies (sports and aviation).
• 08:15 — Discussion: Hope versus faith.
• 09:34 — Mixing faith with the Word and stories of healing.
• 14:09 — John’s auto accident testimony and the sustaining power of faith.
• 16:54 — Trusting God, not controlling children, letting go.
• 18:57 — Token of covenant, empowering children into adulthood.
• 20:51 — Discipline, parental love, humorous family stories.
• 23:59 — Encouragement to parents; the enduring seed of faith.

Conclusion

The Copelands conclude by reinforcing the episode’s central message: Trust God to care for your children and believe that the faith-filled seed you plant as a parent will grow—regardless of how things appear. They remind listeners to walk in love and faith, using both discipline and freedom, to foster genuine relationships and spiritual growth in their families. The episode is rich with both practical wisdom and personal testimony, inviting Christians to believe actively, speak God’s Word, and release control to God's loving care.

For more resources or to submit your own testimony, visit kcm.org.