“I agree that it is obvious Mr. Osteen has a heart of gold and has the best intentions. The prosperity gospel, however, makes me cringe. How can he say that if you go to church, even if you don't feel like it, that your children and your children's children are magically going to be prosperous. What incredible oversimplifications of the way. I refer listeners who struggle with anger from religious people to the Mosaic podcast from Erwin McManus. It's nice to see that Mr. Osteen is so full of love, but saying that your life and your childrens' lives are magically going to be easy when you become a christian is not true at all. If anything, life becomes more challenging. If the prosperity gospel is true, how come so many christians are poor. I've seen people with the deepest faith I've ever come in contact with in the slums of the Dominican Republic. Mr. Osteen's prosperity makes me ashamed to be under the same umbrella of christianity. It's hard to imagine that this is what Christ had in mind....”Read full review »
Noomanaut via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/05/06
“This isn't christianity - there is no talk of sin, the cross, etc. This is nothing but a shallow pep talk for poorly educated people who have never heard of Norman Vincent Peale. Think positive thoughts, be nice, stop thinking about anything that is disturbing - this is the message of Osteen...”Read full review »
benny727 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/06
“Christian based motivation and encouragement for real life outside the walls of the church. Joel`s messages have gotten me through many a challenging business trip while my associates bolstered themselves at the bar or casino table.While his ministry may not be the first choice for witnessing to...”Read full review »
johnreggie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/06
“Joel Osteen's podcasts are a great SUPPLEMENT to your faith. They are a bit like a motivational speech, but otherwise very inspiring. These podcasts should never be the end-all-be-all-sermon to help fix every aspect of your life, but to give you a slice of encouragement that is based on Gods...”Read full review »
steelspring via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/06
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