By Abby Trivett.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For decades, Kenneth Copeland has remained one of the most controversial and talked-about figures in charismatic Christianity. From criticism over private jets to accusations tied to prosperity preaching, the longtime minister recently addressed many of the claims directly during an episode of his podcast with his granddaughter, Courtney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking candidly about online criticism and the infamous Inside Edition interview that went viral years ago, Copeland said he has learned not to allow public opinion to dictate his focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI don\u2019t listen to the praise. I don\u2019t listen to the hate. I just keep my head down and do my job,\u201d Copeland said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One accusation Copeland\u00a0addressed involved a story critics allegedly\u00a0used to claim he backed out of donating an airplane to a ministry in Africa. According to Copeland, the aircraft had severe corrosion issues that could not be safely repaired overseas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWell, certainly I reneged on it,\u201d Copeland said. \u201c[I\u2019m] Not going to send something unsafe to somebody in Africa someplace.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Copeland also revisited the viral Inside Edition interview in which he was questioned about flying private jets, and comments critics claimed implied that commercial airlines were \u201cfull of demons.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat is a lie and you know it,\u201d Copeland said. \u201cI didn\u2019t say that because we\u2019ve ridden on the airlines.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Courtney defended her grandfather\u2019s demanding ministry schedule and global travel obligations, noting that Kenneth Copeland Ministries now operates on five continents worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn order to do what God\u2019s called you to do, it was the only way that makes sense,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Copeland explained that aviation has been part of his life long before ministry. \u201cWe started out with a 1959 Cessna Skyline,\u201d he said, adding that flying originally helped pay his tuition while working as a copilot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The minister also pushed back against claims about his wealth after Courtney mentioned recurring online accusations that he is worth hundreds of millions of dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf you took all the property, everything on it wouldn\u2019t even get close,\u201d he said while discussing how internet rumors escalated over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Much of the conversation ultimately turned toward faith, prosperity and what Copeland believes many Christians misunderstand about God\u2019s nature. He argued that too many churches emphasize suffering and curses rather than biblical blessings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo many preachers have preached on the curse instead of the blessing,\u201d Copeland said. \u201cGod is a good God. God is a good God.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He pointed to teachings from mentors like Kenneth E. Hagin and Oral Roberts that emphasized faith, healing and God\u2019s goodness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFaith works, beloved,\u201d Copeland said. \u201cIt is impossible to please Him without faith.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The interview closed not with controversy, but with Copeland\u2019s repeated reminder that, despite criticism, misunderstandings and decades of public scrutiny, his message has remained unchanged: \u201cGod is a good God.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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