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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 […]

By Helen Storms | 3y ago

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 […]

By Helen Storms | 3y ago

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 […]

By Helen Storms | 3y ago

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 […]

By Aaron Homer | 4y ago

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 […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 6y ago

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 […]

By Chanel Adams | 6y ago

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 […]

By Paula Mooney | 6y ago

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 […]

By Pieter Howes | 6y ago

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 […]

By Abi Ong | 6y ago

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 […]

By Nics Abasta | 6y ago

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 […]

By Lawrence Arboleda | 6y ago

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. […]

By Paula Mooney | 6y ago

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 […]

By Shaunee Flowers | 7y ago

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 […]

By Noelle Nicholas | 7y ago

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. […]

By Noelle Nicholas | 7y ago

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 […]

By Perry Carpenter | 7y ago

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 […]

By Krista Clark | 7y ago

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 […]

By Niki Cruz | 7y ago

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 […]

By Joanna Jaguar | 8y ago

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 […]

By Aaron Homer | 8y ago

Understanding The Bible In A Practical Sense

Since the dawn of time, mankind has been searching in earnest for the answer to the mysteries of life and trying to discover if there is a purpose in all this. The Bible — often referred to by those who believe in the Christian and Jewish faiths — is the go-to-book as the bona fide […]

By Carmen Allgood | 9y ago

Victoria Osteen Accused Of Idolatry By Florida Pastor For Views On Christianity

Victoria Osteen is a flamboyant and controversial character in her role as co-pastor at the ever-so-Evangelical Lakewood Church, but she has just received some serious backlash from Christian clergy for her recent comments. The saga started when video footage surfaced of Osteen giving a sermon in which she heavily encouraged her congregants to: “do good […]

By Addam Corré | 9y ago

Victoria Osteen Comments Cause Controversy; She Says Worship And Obendience For Self, Not God [Video]

Victoria Osteen’s comments on obedience to God have got her in hot water with some in the Christian community, with some even calling it blasphemous. Osteen, co-pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston with her husband Joel, made the comments during a church service that has recently found its way to YouTube. In the video above, […]

By Ryan Anthony | 9y ago

Reza Aslan Blasts ‘Charlatan’ Protestant Evangelicals, Condemns ‘Prosperity Gospel’

Religious scholar Reza Aslan recently made remarks about a growing movement among Protestant evangelicals in America led by celebrity pastors like Joel Osteen — alleging that the “prosperity gospel” isn’t just inaccurate, it’s antithetical to Jesus Christ’s moral teachings. Aslan has caused controversy before for his writings on Jesus, and around this time last summer, […]

By Kim LaCapria | 9y ago

Joel Osteen Megachurch: Thieves Steal $600,000 In Donations

Thieves made off with $600,000 in cash and checks from Joel Osteen’s Houston Megachurch headquarters on Monday; they also stole envelopes containing congregants’ credit card details. An email sent soon after the robbery to congregants, notified them that the money stolen: “is limited only to those funds contributed in the church services on Saturday, March […]

By Addam Corré | 9y ago

Thieves Steal $600K From Megachurch – Joel Osteen Ministry Still Trusting God

It is the largest megachurch in America, with over 43,000 people attending weekly. After the weekend services, thieves have broken into a safe at Joel Osteen’s megachurch and have stolen offerings of about $600,000 in cash, checks, and credit card information. Investigators report that sometime between 2:30 pm on Sunday and 8:30 am on Monday, […]

By Terri LaPoint | 9y ago

Joel Osteen Makes Unfortunate Masturbation Joke On Twitter, Immediately ‘Rubs It Out’ Of His Feed

Televangelist Joel Osteen made a completely unintentional (and hilarious) masturbation joke on Twitter yesterday. I guess you could say that he’s just so pure of heart that he didn’t know a masturbation joke even as it came out of him. The megachurch pastor, best-selling author and adherent to the controversial “profit theology” said, and I […]

By Dusten Carlson | 10y ago

Joel Osteen: God ‘Absolutely’ Accepts Gay People [Video]

Joel Osteen stopped by HuffPost Live Wednesday to discuss his new book, Break Out: 5 Keys to Go Beyond Your Barriers and Live an Extraordinary Life. Host Josh Zepps read a passage in which Osteen writes, “It doesn’t matter who likes you or doesn’t like you, all that matters is that God likes you. He […]

By Tayla Holman | 10y ago

Joel Osteen Hoax Wished To Be True By Some Critics Of Prosperity Gospel

The Joel Osteen hoax is probably wished to be by some critics of the Prosperity Gospel. As previously reported by The Inquisitr, the Joel Osteen hoax began on a fake church website called joelostenministries.com, which looks almost identical to the original Joel Osteen Ministries website at JoelOsteen.com. As of this writing, the Joel Osteen hoax […]

By Patrick Frye | 10y ago

Joel Osteen Hoax Confirmed By Lakewood Church, Pastor Not Resigning

The Joel Osteen hoax about the senior pastor resigning has been confirmed by the Lakewood Church staff and by a Twitter post from Joel Osteen himself. As previously reported by The Inquisitr, the Joel Osteen hoax began on a fake church website called joelostenministries.com, which looks almost identical to the original Joel Osteen Ministries website […]

By Patrick Frye | 10y ago

Joel Osteen Resigns? Hoax Says Famous Pastor Has Lost His Faith [Video]

It was recently reported that Joel Osteen, the senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, and a televangelist whose ministry reaches millions of viewers, has resigned from Christianity, citing a lack of faith in the validity of the Bible as the word of God. Images of articles on CNN, Drudge Report and Yahoo News […]

By Tayla Holman | 10y ago

Dear Lord, Joel Osteen Is Ripped!

Televangelist supremo Joel Osteen has caused another splash, literally. The 48 year-old Pastor of Lakewood Church was in Hawaii this week on vacation with his family, wife Victoria, son Jonathan and daughter Alexandra. Most impressively, he sported a six-pack and a true beach body. On his website, Joe Osteen provides numerous articles on keeping healthy, […]

By Jon Harris | 11y ago

Joel Osteen Tells Oprah Winfrey That Being Gay is a Sin [Video]

Joel Osteen, the mega church pastor and author of Your Best Life Now, recently sat down with Oprah Winfrey on her Oprah’s Next Chapter show on OWN to talk homosexuality, sin and heaven. Unsurprisingly, he caused a wave of controversy in the process. When asked by Oprah if he believes that homosexuals will be able […]

By Michael Söze | 11y ago

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