Joel Osteen
Best-selling author and senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, TX
FEATURED INTERVIEW: 2/06/08 - He’s the most popular preacher in America, with his services attended by thousands and seen by more than 7 million viewers around the world on television each week. But just eight years ago, Joel Osteen was virtually unknown, a college dropout working behind the scenes producing his father’s television ministry. (60minutes)
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1/25/08 - Do politics and the pulpit mix? Joel Osteen thinks evangelical Christians should participate in democracy. But candidates hoping for an endorsement should look elsewhere. (newsweek)
01/04/08 - Joel discusses his passion, his new book, and his critics. (cbn)
12/23/07 - Transcript: “Yeah, I think it’s a problem that a lot of people have, and it keeps them back. It holds them back in life. And it’s, I believe, in our subconscious, or in our thinking, that we have a conversation going with ourselves — or I call it a recording playing.” Osteen talks his book “Become a Better You” with Chris Wallace. (foxnews)
10/15/07 - What attracts thousands to Joel Osteen? “To me, Jesus taught people to live the Christian life, and that’s what I’m trying to do. It doesn’t seem light to me when I do it.” (abcnews)
7/09/07 - Joel talks about his ‘role model’ Billy Graham, his feedback on criticism, his upcoming book, and plans for his next international tour. (christianitytoday)
2/15/07 - Joel Osteen on the future of America’s churches and him pastoring one. “I believe that all the churches are going to continue to grow. I think faith in America is at an all-time high. And I think as we continue to help people and to change with the time, to be relevant and practical.” (christianpost)
12/22/06 - Asked about homosexuality: “Well, I just never encourage it because, you know, our — I didn’t make the rules. But if you go back to the scripture, it talks about, you know — it’s all — seen throughout the whole bible that marriage is between a man and a woman. So I just wouldn’t encourage it. I couldn’t in good faith, you know, letting the bible be my guide, you know, encourage them in that.” (larryking)
1/23/06 - “It scared me to death to think about getting up in front of the congregation. When my father died, I don’t know how to explain it. I felt like I needed to take over the church for my father.” (newsobserver)
6/20/05 - “I believe you have to know Christ. But I think that if you know Christ, if you’re a believer in God, you’re going to have some good works. I think it’s a cop-out to say I’m a Christian but I don’t ever do anything.” (larryking)
5/23/05 - God wants you to be successful in business, says Joel Osteen of Lakewood Church. It’s a message that has made him the leading TV evangelist. (businessweek)
12/05/04 - Osteen explains why he decided to write his book “Your Best Life Now: 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential,” addresses critics who believe that his overall message is too positive, and discusses what he hopes readers will take away from his writing. (faithfulreader)
12/04 - “Expect God’s Favor.” The megachurch pastor says that by expecting the best, we can enjoy the abundant life God wants for us. (beliefnet)
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3/01/08 - Osteen discusses delivering his first sermon when his father took ill and died in 1999. (rd)
12/30/07 - Chris Wallace asks what is it about Osteen’s message that people want to hear? “I think the fact that it’s positive, it’s hopeful, and I talk about everyday life.” Part I (foxnews)
12/30/07 - Wallace asks Osteen if anybody can become a preacher, the role of politics and the pulpit, and if a Mormon is a true Christian. Part II (foxnews)
9/02/07 - Cotton candy theology? “Go out expecting good things to happen. Expect preferential treatment knowing you’re a child of God.” Short local news interview with news profile. (cbs11)
Undated - “I don’t think the gay lifestyle is God’s best. Through the scripture can see that it’s seen as a sin.” (nbc6)
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