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Joel Osteen Reveals What He Really Thinks About Kanye West

Joel Osteen Reveals What He Really Thinks About Kanye West

A few years ago, Christian evangelist Joel Osteen and rapper Kanye West would have seemed like pretty unlikely friends. But West’s recent focus on his faith has led them to one another. Now, they are planning to collaborate on future projects. In a recent interview, Osteen opened up about West and why he considers him […]

4y ago

Joel Osteen Could Join Kanye West To Take His Sunday Service On Tour

Joel Osteen Could Join Kanye West To Take His Sunday Service On Tour

Popular pastor and motivational speaker Joel Osteen has become an unexpected friend to rapper Kanye West. The pair have come together as pals as the result of West’s new church performances. Now there is talk of an upcoming possible new collaboration between the two. According to TMZ, it would involve Osteen joining West during his […]

4y ago

Kanye West Meets Pastor Joel Osteen, Calls Himself ‘The Greatest Artist God Ever Created’

Kanye West Meets Pastor Joel Osteen, Calls Himself ‘The Greatest Artist God Ever Created’

On Sunday, rapper Kanye West met with the popular pastor and best selling author Joel Osteen at his church in Houston. In addition to speaking with Osteen, he also performed his Sunday Service on stage along with his choir. During the meeting, West made a lot of pretty shocking statements about music, faith, God and […]

4y ago

Dog The Bounty Hunter’s Wife Beth Chapman Shares Uplifting Message Of Hope Amid Cancer Battle

Dog The Bounty Hunter’s Wife Beth Chapman Shares Uplifting Message Of Hope Amid Cancer Battle

On Sunday, Beth Chapman shared a video of Christian preacher Joel Osteen speaking of faith and trust during times of fear and confusion. The timing makes sense, considering that the wife of Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman is in the midst of a battle with stage II throat cancer. Osteen’s Sunday sermon at Houston’s […]

4y ago

Joel Osteen’s First Lakewood Church Service After Harvey: ‘Quit Being Upset By Something You Can Handle’

Joel Osteen’s First Lakewood Church Service After Harvey: ‘Quit Being Upset By Something You Can Handle’

Following the controversy that came with his handling of his “megachurch” in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Joel Osteen was back at Lakewood Church earlier today, presiding over his first Sunday service since the storm. But he was also met with more controversy, following his perceived refusal to apologize for not opening the church to […]

6y ago

Joel Osteen Remains Positive Amid Criticism, Tyler Perry Donates To Lakewood Church

Joel Osteen Remains Positive Amid Criticism, Tyler Perry Donates To Lakewood Church

Pastor Joel Osteen was criticized for not opening his megachurch amid the devastation from Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Texas. The faithful Christian remained positive as he responded to the backlash he received on social media. During his appearance on Today, he said he would have opened the doors of his megachurch to the residents fleeing […]

6y ago

Joel Osteen Shamed By Pastor John Pavlovitz, But Here’s How 3 Photos May Have Prevented Lakewood Church Storm

Joel Osteen Shamed By Pastor John Pavlovitz, But Here’s How 3 Photos May Have Prevented Lakewood Church Storm

Joel Osteen is still facing backlash, and some support, in the days following the controversy over whether or not his Lakewood Church was opened or closed to needy people in Houston in the wake of Hurricane Harvey wreaking havoc on the region. As reported by the Inquisitr, articles like “Joel Osteen’s Flood: 9 Photos Of […]

6y ago

Rosie O’Donnell Tells Joel Osteen To ‘Ask God For Forgiveness’ As Megachurch Hits Back At Critics

Rosie O’Donnell Tells Joel Osteen To ‘Ask God For Forgiveness’ As Megachurch Hits Back At Critics

The ever-sassy Rosie O’Donnell has told Joel Osteen, the star of Evangelical America, to “ask God for forgiveness” following allegations that the pastor was initially unwilling to open the doors to his megachurch as a sanctuary for Hurricane Harvey victims. On Tuesday, O’Donnell, known for her fearless manner when criticizing prominent public figures, used her […]

6y ago

Tyler Perry Defends Joel Osteen From Hurricane Harvey Backlash, Donates $250,000 To Megachurch Pastor

Tyler Perry Defends Joel Osteen From Hurricane Harvey Backlash, Donates $250,000 To Megachurch Pastor

Tyler Perry isn’t going to let haters get in his way of doing good deeds. The actor is defending Joel Osteen from critics who have slammed him for not opening his church to Hurricane Harvey victims. As a show of support, Tyler Perry is donating $250,000 to the megachurch pastor’s relief operations. On Thursday, Tyler […]

6y ago

Hurricane Harvey Flood: Joel Osteen Didn’t Turn People Away, Says There Was Safety Issue At Lakewood Church

Hurricane Harvey Flood: Joel Osteen Didn’t Turn People Away, Says There Was Safety Issue At Lakewood Church

Pastor Joel Osteen has responded to criticisms he received on social media for allegedly closing the doors of their megachurch in Houston amid the devastating Hurricane Harvey. People said that the Lakewood Church would not accept displaced residents because the church was also flooded. However, some photos surfaced that there was no sign of flooding […]

6y ago

Joel Osteen Denies Closing Lakewood Church’s Doors To Hurricane Harvey Victims In Houston

Joel Osteen Denies Closing Lakewood Church’s Doors To Hurricane Harvey Victims In Houston

Joel Osteen has responded to criticisms accusing him of closing Lakewood Church’s doors to victims of Hurricane Harvey, which made landfall in Houston on Friday. Osteen, the famed pastor of the megachurch, took to Twitter on Saturday to post a prayer for those who have been affected by the storm, which has filled Houston with […]

6y ago

Joel Osteen’s Flood: 9 Photos Of Closed Lakewood Church In Houston From Monday Cast Doubts On Flooding Claims

Joel Osteen’s Flood: 9 Photos Of Closed Lakewood Church In Houston From Monday Cast Doubts On Flooding Claims

Joel Osteen is the subject of criticism from people wondering why Pastor Osteen didn’t open the doors of his huge Lakewood Church as a shelter for people who needed comfort from the Hurricane Harvey fallout. As reported by TMZ, Osteen is the pastor of Lakewood Church, which is a huge sanctuary that seats 17,000 people. […]

6y ago

Joel Osteen Church Volunteer Accused Of Inappropriate Sexual Conduct With A Special Needs Child

Joel Osteen Church Volunteer Accused Of Inappropriate Sexual Conduct With A Special Needs Child

Joel Osteen and his Houston, Texas, megachurch became the subject of a rather nasty sex scandal that allegedly involved the inappropriate touching of a special needs child. The incident reportedly happened back in 2010, but it quickly got swept under the rug. According to Radar Online, someone from Joel Osteen’s megachurch was accused of using […]

8y ago

Christian Speakers Max Lucado And Joel Osteen Weigh In On Donald Trump

Christian Speakers Max Lucado And Joel Osteen Weigh In On Donald Trump

The fight for the presidential nomination is underway, and with it, the remaining candidates are growing increasingly desperate to win over the majority of voters. Like it or not, billionaire businessman Donald Trump is leading the pack and has been for most of the race. His methods are extremely controversial, but apparently, Americans like what […]

8y ago

Joel Osteen And His Controversial ‘Feel Good’ Message

Joel Osteen And His Controversial ‘Feel Good’ Message

Joel Osteen is possibly one of the most controversial Christian pastors in our country. Say what you will about him, but Joel Osteen evokes strong emotion in people. Some hail Osteen as a great and loving man of God, while others criticize his “feel good” messages. Osteen has even been ridiculed for his big smile. […]

8y ago

Joel Olsteen Suspends Adrienne Bailon’s New Man Israel Houghton Amid Cheating Allegations

Joel Olsteen Suspends Adrienne Bailon’s New Man Israel Houghton Amid Cheating Allegations

Amid cheating allegations, Adrienne Bailon’s new boyfriend, Israel Houghton, has reportedly been axed as an official member of Joel Osteen’s mega church in Lakewood, Texas. According to Radar Online, Israel has been a minister at the mega church since 2011 but his profile mysteriously vanished from the church’s website. A representative for the church has […]

8y ago

Joel Osteen Minister Israel Houghton ‘Released From His Responsibilities’ Amid Rumors Of Cheating With Adrienne Bailon

Joel Osteen Minister Israel Houghton ‘Released From His Responsibilities’ Amid Rumors Of Cheating With Adrienne Bailon

Longtime Joel Osteen senior minister Israel Houghton has been “released from his responsibilities” following his announcement that he and his wife of 20 years had officially divorced. Recent photos of Houghton with Cheetah Girl and former girlfriend Adrienne Bailon have prompted rumors that Bailon may be the reason for the divorce and Israel’s dismissal from […]

8y ago

Joel Osteen Claims Donald Trump Is ‘A Good Man’

Joel Osteen Claims Donald Trump Is ‘A Good Man’

Pastor Joel Osteen knows a thing or two about being polarizing to the masses. Osteen has received criticism for his conservative views throughout the years, so it’s not a surprise that Osteen has sympathy for presidential hopeful Donald Trump. It goes without saying, but Mr. Trump has received a less than favorable response from some […]

8y ago

Church Of Wells: Church Or Cult? Controversial Church’s Members To Blame For Heckling Joel Osteen

Church Of Wells: Church Or Cult? Controversial Church’s Members To Blame For Heckling Joel Osteen

One of the founders, along with five other members of the controversial Church of Wells were found to be the six hecklers arrested on Sunday, for causing a ruckus during Pastor Joel Osteen’s sermon at Houston’s Lakewood church. The five members — Kevin Fessler, 27; Mark DeRouville, 25; Matthew Martinez, 27; Randall Valdez, 28; and […]

8y ago

Pastor Joel Osteen Heckled During Sunday Services, Six Arrested

Pastor Joel Osteen Heckled During Sunday Services, Six Arrested

Pastor Joel Osteen was heckled by protesters during Sunday morning worship at Houston’s Lakewood Church, leading to six hecklers being led out of the church by armed security guards and later arrested, WTSP (Tampa) is reporting. During Sunday’s 11:00 a.m. service, as Osteen was preaching, an individual in the crowd stood up and started heckling […]

8y ago

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