Podcast Summary: Correction & Direction For 2022, Part 1 | Kenneth Copeland

Podcast: Dufresne Ministries Podcast
Date: January 8, 2022
Guest Minister: Kenneth Copeland
Host: Nancy Dufresne
Episode Theme: Divine Correction, Direction, Protection, and Perfection for 2022

Overview

This episode features Kenneth Copeland as a guest minister at a Dufresne Ministries "Holy Ghost Meeting" for 2022. Copeland shares a prophetic word about 2022 being a year of "correction, direction, protection, and perfection" for believers, churches, families, and governments. Drawing from scripture, aviation analogies, and personal stories, Copeland emphasizes the importance of accepting correction, following divine direction, remaining in God's covenant blessings, and trusting in God's protective mercy.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Prophetic Word for 2022: Four Key Themes

• Correction
• Direction
• Protection
• Perfection

[03:10] "Very distinctly, I heard, 2022 will be a year of correction, direction, protection and perfection. For churches, families, governments. These things cannot help but take place..." — Kenneth Copeland

2. Spiritual Foundations: Identity in Christ

• Copeland teaches from 1 Thessalonians 5 on the triune nature of man: spirit, soul, and body.
• Clarifies that we are spirits (not just "have" spirits).

[05:23] “I am a spirit. I have a soul, and I live in a flesh, body... Most people think the soul and the spirit is the same thing. It couldn’t be...” — Kenneth Copeland

3. Biblical Correction: The Discipline of Love

• Hebrews 12 and Proverbs 3: Copeland explains God corrects those he loves.
• Correction keeps believers aligned with God’s blessing, not as punishment but out of fatherly care.

[11:30] "My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord...for whom the Lord loves, he corrects, even as a father..." — Kenneth Copeland

4. Aviation Analogy: Staying on Course

• Drawing on his flying experience, Copeland explains that even small errors (10 degrees off course) lead to major problems if uncorrected.
• The Bible equated to a “flight manual” giving continual course correction and direction.

[08:54] “You’re 10 degrees off course, that’s all. 200 mile an hour airplane for four hours... that fellow will be off course 133 miles. Now he has a problem!” — Kenneth Copeland

5. The Importance of Listening and Heeding God’s Word

• Hebrews 2:1 — Give earnest heed to what you hear from the Lord.
• The blessings of God are preserved through correction.

[18:40] “We ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we let them slip. These are covenant words. Those are corrective words.” — Kenneth Copeland

6. Obedience and Blessing: Respecting Authority

• Copeland urges prayer and respect for those in authority, regardless of political views.
• Correction in attitude towards leaders is part of spiritual discipline.

[27:50] “I don’t care who is President... he deserves respect. I pray for him at each meal... I pray for the President and the Vice President and the Congress, according to 1 Timothy, chapter 2.” — Kenneth Copeland

7. Stories of Discipleship, Direction, and Divine Provision

• Personal Discipleship: Stories of his father’s discipline and how learning to listen, keep quiet, and follow guidance enabled him in ministry and business.
• Divine Provision: The story of acquiring the “revival capital of the world” property through obedience, patient negotiation, and faith.

[37:40] “My dad... he disciplined me, and I became his disciple. He corrected me, and he directed me, and he protected me.” — Kenneth Copeland

8. Practical Wisdom: Lessons from Ministry Mentors

• Oral Roberts’ advice: Find out God’s will, don’t consult with flesh and blood, and do the job at all costs.
• Copeland credits Oral Roberts and Kenneth E. Hagin as influential mentors in his faith development.

[53:30] “People will always tell you you can’t do it. But if you’ll do these three things, you will be a success:... get your job done at all cost.” — Kenneth Copeland

9. Testimony: The Consequence of Disobedience and Mercy

• Copeland recounts a serious car accident linked in hindsight to ignoring God’s direction.
• Despite judgment, God’s mercy protected his family from tragedy, emphasizing the seriousness of obedience and the mercy available in correction.

[01:06:22] “Judgment came, but thank God for His mercy, because the devil tried to wipe us out... It should have killed me. It should have killed her. It should have killed John.” — Kenneth Copeland

10. Call to Salvation & Infilling of the Holy Spirit

• Leads listeners in a prayer of salvation and to receive the Holy Spirit, emphasizing God's open invitation.

[01:16:00] “Oh, but Brother Copeland, you don’t know what I’ve done. No, but I know what Jesus did... anyone that comes unto me, I will for no reason cast him out.” — Kenneth Copeland

11. On Correction, Discipline and Supernatural Gifts

• Encourages embracing correction and spiritual discipline as disciples.
• Stresses speaking in tongues as a gateway to the supernatural and the restoration of what was lost at Babel.

[01:21:16] “Correction is a marvelous thing. It’s a precious thing. Don’t despise the correction. And don’t let the word chastisement throw you... we are His disciples now.” — Kenneth Copeland

12. Healing and Prophetic Declarations

• Words of knowledge for healing released (kidneys, sinuses).
• Prophetic insight on Covid, describing it as a "synthetic virus" and predicting its end.

[01:24:30] “Someone is receiving healing in their kidneys right now... Don’t have any fear of this Covid thing. Don’t be afraid of that thing. It had already been over a long time ago if the government hadn’t gotten involved in it... It’s the flu.” — Kenneth Copeland

Notable Quotes

• On Correction:

  [11:30] “For whom the Lord loves, he corrects, even as a father, the son in whom he delights.” — Kenneth Copeland

• On Direction:

  [08:54] “You’re 10 degrees off course... that fellow will be off course 133 miles... he’s in trouble. Could be bad trouble.” — Kenneth Copeland

• On Covenant and Blessing:

  [20:40] “The correction is to keep one in that place of the blessing of God, to keep, keep that person oriented.” — Kenneth Copeland

• On Obedience and Respect for Authority:

  [27:50] “I pray for the President and the Vice President and the Congress, according to 1 Timothy, chapter 2.” — Kenneth Copeland

• On Discipleship:

  [37:40] “He corrected me, and he directed me, and he protected me... I became his disciple.” — Kenneth Copeland

• On Divine Judgment and Mercy:

  [01:10:25] "Judgment came, but thank God for His mercy, because the devil tried to wipe us out." — Kenneth Copeland

• On Correction as a Gift:

  [01:21:16] “Correction is a marvelous thing. It’s a precious thing. Don’t despise the correction.” — Kenneth Copeland

• On the Gift of Speaking in Tongues:

  [01:23:24] “Speaking in other tongues is the gateway to the supernatural. We got back what they lost at Babel, and we got it back.” — Kenneth Copeland

Memorable Moments & Stories

• Aviation Metaphor for Spiritual Direction ([08:54]–[12:00])
• Funny Airport Rescue Story about "Turning Left or Right" ([21:10]–[23:10])
• The Revival Capital Property Miracle ([43:00]–[50:30])
• Personal Account of Car Accident and Divine Mercy ([01:06:22]–[01:13:30])
• Ministry Influences: Oral Roberts & Kenneth Hagin ([53:30])
• Word of Knowledge for Healing — Kidneys & Sinuses ([01:24:30])
• Prophetic Comments on Covid-19 ([01:25:05])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [03:10] – Prophetic word for 2022: Correction, Direction, Protection, Perfection
• [05:23] – You are a spirit, have a soul, live in a body
• [08:54] – Aviation analogy: Getting off course
• [11:30] – Correction is love (Hebrews 12; Proverbs 3)
• [18:40] – Earnest heed to the Word (Hebrews 2)
• [20:40] – Covenant, blessing, and the role of correction
• [27:50] – Prayer for leaders and authority
• [37:40] – Discipleship lessons from his father
• [43:00–50:30] – Acquisition of “Revival Capital of the World” property
• [53:30] – Lessons from Oral Roberts
• [01:06:22–01:13:30] – Car accident testimony and God’s mercy
• [01:16:00] – Prayer of salvation and Holy Spirit baptism
• [01:21:16] – Correction as an act of love; discipleship
• [01:24:30] – Healing words and comments on Covid
• [01:25:05] – Prophetic insight on Covid's end

Conclusion

This episode delivers a prophetic charge for 2022, challenging listeners to embrace correction, remain attentive to God’s directions, and hold fast to the privileges and responsibilities of covenant with God. Through scriptural exposition and rich personal narrative, Kenneth Copeland models spiritual discipline and testifies to God’s unfailing mercy in both small and life-altering events. The episode concludes with a call to salvation, encouragement in the gifts of the spirit, and words of healing and comfort.

Recommended for: Listeners seeking practical faith teaching, inspiration for spiritual discipline, and encouragement to boldly follow God’s direction in the coming year.