After decades behind pulpits, on television broadcasts and at conferences around the world, Kenneth Copeland is inviting audiences into a more personal side of his life.
In the very first episode of the new Kenneth Copeland Podcast, the 89-year-old minister sat down with his granddaughter, Courtney Copeland Acuña, for a heartfelt conversation filled with stories about faith, marriage, ministry and the people who shaped his life.
‘You Wrap Your Heart Around It’
Copeland began the episode reflecting on God’s faithfulness and the strength he still carries as he approaches his 90th birthday.
“December the 6th I’ll be 90 years old,” Copeland said. “This morning I was able to get up early, get dressed, get on the treadmill, work out hard. I have to because it’s heart exercise.”
The conversation quickly shifted into stories from Copeland’s early years, including his brief music career in the 1950s and the lessons he learned about faith and prosperity after enrolling at Oral Roberts University in 1967 while carrying significant debt.
Referencing a recent discussion with Bryce Crawford about the prosperity message, Copeland said many people approach faith intellectually instead of spiritually.
“He kept saying, ‘I can’t wrap my mind around it,’” Copeland recalled. “You don’t wrap your mind around it, you wrap your heart around it.”
The Love Story That Changed Everything
One of the most touching portions of the podcast centered on how Copeland met his wife, Gloria Copeland.
He shared the now-famous story of meeting Gloria. After only one date, Copeland proposed.
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“I just walked up on the porch,” he said. “‘Gloria, will you marry me?’ ‘Okay.’”
The couple recently celebrated 64 years of marriage.
When asked the secret to a strong marriage, Copeland did not hesitate.
“Base everything you do on the Word of God. Everything,” he said.
He also emphasized the importance of prayer and unity in decision-making.
“Since January the 24th, 1967, she and I have never done anything without praying about it first,” Copeland said.
Later in the conversation, he added another key to longevity in marriage: “Keep it on the Word of God and keep it in love.”
Remembering Jerry Savelle
The tone of the episode became emotional as Copeland reflected on the loss of longtime friend and ministry partner Jerry Savelle.
“Yes, I do miss him,” Copeland admitted quietly.
He recounted receiving the devastating phone call announcing Savelle’s death. He said their friendship and ministry partnership spanned more than five decades.
A Legacy Still Speaking
While the episode included lighthearted moments and family memories, it also revealed something deeper: a minister looking back on a lifetime marked by prayer, covenant relationships and unwavering faith in God’s promises.
Perhaps the clearest message from Copeland’s first episode was simple: a life built on prayer, love and God’s Word can leave a legacy that continues speaking for generations.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].
I enjoyed this article from the first Kenneth Copeland podcast. Thank you Abby Trivett for the post. Look forward to more. Kenneth Copeland has been misunderstood, slandered, and at the very least, misrepresented in his teaching on prosperity. I’m thankful someone is presenting the real side of what their ministry has accomplished.