Pastor Joel Osteen On 'The Power Of I Am'

Joel Osteen stops by The Late Show to urge everyone to treat themselves a little bit better.
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[@theospruyt9047]

He looks like a cross between a Ken doll and Tim Allen

[@stephenwalls1]

+Theo Spruyt A Ken doll won't fleece you.

[@benito7802]

Matthew 7:15 - Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

[@rocknrollch1ck]

Good point 👍

[@mr8ty8]

+Apex Doom religious scripture-101 in the fairy tale passage of stupidity''And thou shall not succumb under under the irrational reasoning of religious dogma an cast off all non existent magical spooks and stop praying to nothing.thou shall cast of the shackles of stupidity and come in to the light with warmth,for it is not a deity but a plasma ball of hydrogen and hellium in the sky and all those billions of lights in the dark sky is where you are from and where you will return,once more if time allows it.

[@RevetsMP]

well said

[@Irish_Mike_NYC]

Actually the prophecy of Fatima said the pope will turn over his flock to the enemy & Mary showed them souls falling into hell like snowflakes.

[@Quarter360]

+mr8ty8 And here we have an atheist forcing his beliefs on others. Go back to your reddit echo chamber because what you find hilarious in your comments is typical fedora dribble.

[@pederheibergsverdrup6073]

I'm an atheist that lived in Texas, and at one point I visited Lakewood church. I was skeptical to say the least, but witnessing the joy that this man brought to his devout followers made me grow a great respect for Mr. Olsteen. He does have a mansion and he does drive a Ferrari, but keep in mind that he is a multi-time NYT best selling author in over 100 countries. That has got to account for a great deal of that fortune of his. Give the man a break, if he brings joy to millions, what bad does it bring to you?

[@elizabethgallogalvan9246]

Envy, hate,criticism I'm right you wrong. See the speck in your neighbors eye ......

[@cjsligojones5101]

He's a conman using fairytales to get rich by duping weak people.....what bad does it do me? I have to live in this world with people having a flimsy grasp on reality because of him and other like him...that's what.

[@ChristineDuval-cy5ck]

YES!!!

[@animeroks36]

Gotta give Stephen some credit. It took major balls to bring this guy on and not mock him for his religious beliefs. Especially on a major network like this.

[@elchupacabra567]

You do realize Stephen is Christian, right? He likely has very similar beliefs.

[@bloggs24]

+El Chupacabra Stephen is a non devote catholic

[@TheMfranchise]

+El Chupacabra basic christian beleifs yes but many things he doesnt colbert is catholic. huge diffrence

[@TheMfranchise]

+bloggs24 colbert is a devote catholic

[@Gameboygenius]

+TheMfranchise Do you have a source for that claim?

[@JasonGafar]

Joel Osteen gets a lot of hate, but his sermons and books have saved my life. I watch his sermons and read his books all the time to remain positive in some otherwise very, very difficult circumstances.

[@loungejay8555]

Anyone who has a problem with Joel Osteen has a problem with life.

[@joeltallic5503]

God saved your life those were just tools

[@KiloWhiskey716]

Well sorry but he got you brainwashed my friend.

[@ES92-]

@@joeltallic5503 PREAch !!

[@sharonparker7148]

He can’t save you only Jesus can. He is not a preacher he is a life coach.

[@chinchillaman1]

Why the hate? Regardless of the background situation or the people sending him money, if youve ever listened to his speeches, he talks about love, hope, and just messages in life that you sometimes need to hear. Ive been watching for a few years, never sent him a dime except for buying the book hes shown here. He spreads positive messages. Thats all! You dont have to hate him for that, you dont have to pay him anything, its free to watch, and refreshing to hear.

[@harrisonking4025]

chinchillaman1 because he makes his dollar by giving people false hope

[@volcanziomusison2282]

Harrison King nothing false about the messages actually.

[@hugo-garcia]

Is not surprising that this people are miserable and poor comparaded to him. All this hate always goes back to them

[@brothertspoon5899]

@@harrisonking4025 no such thing as false hope

[@pavelkish7142]

Bible speaks about the power of words, thoughts, faith. I love Joel Osteen.

[@maureenmclean5203]

I watch Joel Osteen and he helps me face the day with hope.

[@Battlefieldd3]

I'm not Christian but I don't get why everyone hates this guy. He says he doesn't ask people for money in his church. He is open to all denominations. He has an overall positive message about life for all people. He seems like a good person.

[@honeyblade5243]

+Battlefieldd3 They are all lies that's why.

[@Timgracias]

Is there a video showing his lies? I'm serious.

[@elchupacabra567]

+ti mo If there is, I haven't found it. He does ask people for money in his church, but he doesn't take a salary, and donates to it. His church is a giant building, but he actually says when donations are for the building. Looks like his brother is a doctor, and donations help support the brother's Doctors Without Borders kinda thing, among other stuff like that.

[@johnharvey5412]

+El Chupacabra He lives in a massive tax-free mansion, wears expensive clothes, and has everything in his life taken care of for him, so when he brags that he doesn't take a salary it's really just splitting hairs. He is a massively wealthy person.

[@charleswilliamson88]

+John Harvey his money comes from his best selling books he takes no money from the church

[@poetuvdapeople]

I have critiques of Pastors who are wealthy while they have struggling flocks, but I think Pastor Osteen is a genuine man of God, yes he amassed alot of money and he has penned Best-sellers but his message is genuinely uplifting...

[@matthewburns1012]

Uplifting isn’t the job of a pastor. It is to give people the message of Christ and that they need a saving grace from their sin.

[@amplifymysound]

Joel handles himself incredibly well. I respect him from a 3rd party perspective

[@Karen-qq2bo]

God has blessed him so well that people cant handle it

[@tanyak178]

Joel Osteen is the man who can turn a haggard tree into a living tree; his preaching can turn your sorrow into happiness and can lift the broken soul. ❤️

[@stever4181]

And don't forget will also lead you away from God!

[@uome20bukz]

lmao okay

[@Kingtate55]

This is an awesome man of God

[@ChristineDuval-cy5ck]

I love the messages Joel gives out. He helped me learn to love myself.

[@JulianBocchinfuso]

Wow I am disgusted by all the hate in these comments. The guy wrote a book about how YOU can be a better person. You don't have to buy it. Why do so many people feel the need to hate?

[@obits3]

Joel Osteen is a good guy who tries his best to spread hope. He was never formerly trained in doctrine, so he does get some things wrong, but his heart is in the right place. I'm sure KZbin atheists don't like him because he's Christian and many Christians don't like him cause his doctrine isn't academic. Personally, I think the world is better off with Joel than without him.

[@pdxJAZ]

God is reaching out to many through Joel. He does a great job in teaching others what the grace of God is all about. His message has been a blessing to me and my family.

[@dilan1970]

God Bless All of you...!!! Please Believe in God.

[@MrC2095]

He's a work of art! Only the best plastic surgeon on earth could make a masterpiece like that! Muah! 5 stars!

[@Anti_Mage]

Joel Osteen is a great man. I recommend watching a video of him telling clean jokes. He is a true gift from God.

[@mrwarped]

This guy's sermons have helped me through so much personal problems it's incredible. Stop being so damn negative.

[@crawlinsideasong]

Ah, I've been needing a new church since Our Lady of Perpetual Exemption closed down. Praise be!

[@janeenbeard1522]

I like Joel Osteen! He has a positive spirit

[@stephenwalls1]

+Janeen Beard It's not a positive spirit, it's greed.

[@elchupacabra567]

+Stephen Walls Not really greedy to not take a salary from your own organization. To which he donates. He gets his money from book sales and non-church appearances. Stephen King isn't necessarily greedy for getting rich from writing books.

[@babyboy1971]

I agree and I know somebody that used to work for him, unfortunately that man died of cancer but Joel took care of all his medical bills and takes care of his family. He’s a genuinely good human being.

[@jackroberts416]

​@@stephenwalls1 I know this was 7 years ago but you do realize the rich(as you would call them greedy) help way more people than the poor do. Just let that sink in for a bit.

[@daixxxy]

I love how proud Stephen is of being a Catholic, it's refreshing

[@piercesony4234]

Joel Osteen is awesome

[@stormdcw]

Donate some more money to him moron.

[@eddesgonzalez7585]

Good Preacher good Teacher

[@musicmadeforyou6316]

I am blessed thank you Lord

[@RoleplayHeadquarters]

I think having a diverse group of guests is better than just always having guests you 100% agree with.

[@AyanaMack]

Great interview. Funny that so many people have such hateful things to say about someone who does nothing but encourage people.......

[@jimbowimbo3796]

All the atheist gonna go crazy in the comments

[@jacobgarcia1813]

+Ryan Smith any actual Christian doesn't hate anyone xD but true though, this man is no man of God

[@jacobgarcia1813]

***** you can live lavishly and still be a christian, it's the entirety of his message that isnt even biblical.

[@Moscato_Moscato]

+Ryan Smith it's good to have wealth and lavish things but to also be humble and not have avarice...so like Job or King David they were prosperous but they worshipped God and were humble Osteen on the other hand just preaches about the prosperity gospel where you're supposed to give him and his ministry money and they'll bless you which is just flat out wrong...if you give to any ministry just do it in the name of charity so that the establishment can stay open and donate money to the poor but not so that ministers should get the money too

[@Moscato_Moscato]

+Deebo Molina *okay not good*

[@charleswilliamson88]

+SpocketteINFJ so by hardcore atheist you mean you believe in something that is completely impossible like the Big Bang, atheism is a religion breed to hate Christians that's all it is.

[@shea2221]

No doubt is the real deal - - God has anointed his preaching to touch people all over the world

[@TheDreamland2006]

That's sweet! Stephen assumes Joel's got abs... 😂😂

[@juliemeibaum2476]

Why all the hate?

[@elchupacabra567]

There are quite a few preachers out there that take advantage of their congregation. See John Oliver's Televangelist episode. Joel Osteen also appears on tv and is rich, so some assume he's another guy like that. Truth is he made his money mostly through book sales and is quite upfront about which church donations go where. The vast majority of donations actually go to help the poor globally, including providing food, potable water, and medicine. Atheist or not, that sounds like a good thing.

[@dangerouslytalented]

+Julie Meibaum Because he is an insanely rich televangelist who flies around in private jets but says he does not take a salary... Frighteningly dishonest and smarmy with an incredibly opulent lifestyle, the kind of person Jesus threw out of the temple in that bible story.

[@elchupacabra567]

+dangerouslytalented Nope. Doesn't have a private jet. Even if he did, he's rich because he's a best-selling author not because of money from donations. Those go to his church, which uses it to provide food, potable water, and medicine to poor people around the world. Typical televanglist: "send me money and magic will make you rich", keeps the money. Joel Osteen doesn't ask for money, donates millions of his own, and doesn't get paid from his church or appearances.

[@TheHigherVoltage]

+El Chupacabra He was making $200,000/year + expenses from his church for years before he decided he had enough money. He's just a snake oil salesmen that uses religion to sell his crap.

[@elchupacabra567]

+TheHigherVoltage For running an organization that brings in over $43M annually and provides aid in over a dozen countries? A bit underpaid actually. Yes, $200k + expenses is a lot of money, but far less competent people earn far more than that running similar organizations. He stopped because he got lucrative book deals, and now he donates way more than what he took out. Not to mention he still helps millions of people worldwide. Religious or not, providing millions of dollars in food, water, and medicine to the poor every year seems like a good thing to me. Not a snake oil salesman.

[@williamashbee]

Osteen has a great message

[@lilli3629]

I like him a lot and what he says is true, absolutely🙏

[@cottontop9276]

God has blessed him with so much styling gel that his hair stands on end too!

[@deavisdude]

I don't see why people are so angry with this guy, he's just a preacher... I've never seen such hate for religious people, these comments are disgraceful. If a Christian person likes what this certain preacher preaches, they donate to his church that's just how it goes. If Stephen had the Pope on would you guys react this way?

[@deavisdude]

+filmthingsarefun but he's not to some other people... Do you take this much issue with religious leaders from other denominations or religions. Should a Jew be outraged that Christians are false-prophets twisting the torah and making up lies about the messiah? No, and this is mo different.

[@deavisdude]

+Davis Odom *no

[@deavisdude]

+filmthingsarefun I mean in the modern day. We live in a much more peaceful, rational, ans tolerant time. He may claim that he's non-denominational but I'd consider him in his own denomination and I don't really have a problem with it.

[@TheBluMeeny]

Yeah I really dont see a problem with this guy like most of the people here do, even after his lavish lifestyle, I dont see how he is one of the snakey televangelists.

[@davidd3573]

+Davis Odom Nope because the pope is of the world just like they are! Funny how that all works... aint it?

[@aliciasedgeworth7631]

This is wonderful. Scripture states of the human being, " I am wonderfully made." Joel Osteen reminds us that indeed, we are.

[@EndoftheTownProductions]

Joel simply places positive thinking in a biblical context.

[@BassHeadsProduction]

1:24 whys this guys face so melted, and why does he switch between Irish and Southern accents randomly

[@ReegyDee]

Thanks Joel for the love you teach the world

[@PassionPi]

My father listens to this guy for spiritual guidance, but he refuses to give him any money. After watching this I'm glad.

[@williamashbee]

Even if you don't believe in God, Osteens message will help you be positive.

[@TheDreamland2006]

Crippling guilt... I love it!! 😂😂

[@levibriggs7720]

He’s trying so hard to get people to be loving again haha I love him

[@andrewjameswilliams1]

that's a nice suit man!

[@KingOfMadCows]

I assume the book is about eating cans of spinach to make your biceps turn into cannons so you can punch a bully who's trying to kidnap your girlfriend.

[@rocknrollch1ck]

LOL

[@superuglybitchass_]

It was surprisingly good, it's an idea not preaching.

[@kordarron3501]

I'd buy a book like that

[@thepleblian2079]

"I yam what I yam and that's all what I yam." -- Popeye the Sailor...

[@rleonzio]

Comedian Bill Burr's explanation of Joel Osteen in his last stand-up special, "I'm Sorry You Feel That Way" nails it right on.

[@PeregrineX7]

Can you have Jon Oliver on next to promote Our Lady of Perpetual Exemption!!!!!

[@PeregrineX7]

+Peregrine Praise be. NOW GIVE ME YOUR SEED!!!

[@wherewordsfail2490]

Where's John Oliver? He'd tear this guy apart.

[@SydneyCarton2085]

Praise be!!!

[@TheColorfulPube]

praise be praise be

[@wgore1127]

I am really surprised at the level of animosity pointed at Mr Osteen by those who actually have no idea what he does and how he does it. First of all he does not state he is a minister, he didn't complete his divinity degree, but his is a motivator. Second, most of his money comes from the sale of his books which most would describe as "self-help". Although not a follower myself I can understand that there are many folks out there who take great comfort from his ideas and concepts about living a more productive, happy life. Why is it that we see no problem in an entertainer making millions of dollars a year for singing songs, but are irate that a man who provides his followers a degree of comfort from his teachings?

[@VenomSnakeMGS]

It is easier for a camel to enter through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.

[@Krishnafied]

what a sweet man! love him, and always have, genuine, normal, happy, loving, just wow. need more people like him! bless me

[@stacifitzpatrick3607]

I agree

[@quentinfernandez4673]

Steven is very proud to be catholic and very well handled the interview. I do watch a lot of Joel Osteen. I dont want to judge him or talk about him, but I would say he is more a sort of motivational trainer and he just got hooked in to this gospel work due to his fathers influence. If Zig Ziggler had to start a church he too would have a been one of the greatest motivational preacher. Perhaps thats up to each one to decide.

[@piesho]

"I believe if you keep your faith, you keep your trust, you keep the right attitude, if you're grateful, you'll see God open up new doors." -Osteen's woo woo

[@tanyablessservantofgod2221]

I love Joel Osteen

[@haydeehinabe3237]

Godblessyou pastor Joel Osteen. I always adore your message from God. I don't care what people say to you as long as you preach the good news of our Lord and Saviour. Amen

[@redhorse8018]

I love that book I highly recommended

[@pheend]

Is anyone else mad that a professional production company didn't de-interlace the video?

[@dangerouslytalented]

"I don't take a salary"... Because everything from his private plane to his mansion "parsonage" to his ten thousand dollar suits gets paid for by the church he owns.

[@elchupacabra567]

Actually, he pays for it himself with the money he makes from his books. Instead, he donates millions to the church, which uses it to help the poor around the world, including a Doctors Without Borders kind of thing. Not a typical tv pastor.

[@elchupacabra567]

+Ryan Smith Eh, that's a matter of biblical interpretation. Some Christians honestly believe poverty is required. Others say simply not being wealthy. Some say wealth is fine as long as you don't love money but God. I've seen people support each position with biblical passages. Joel is in that 3rd camp I believe. Personally, I prefer to look at what fruits a person has produced. Most tv pastors only help themselves. Joel's helped millions. To me, that makes him atypical.

[@MaruSakuraIsTaken]

+Ryan Smith i like how +El Chipacabra took the time to respond to the initial comment's qualms, and you totally disregarded it :D that really impressed me re: your ability to hold a point of view! quick q, can you hear my golf clap from there?

[@bowlaboy3]

+dangerouslytalented So whats wrong with having the church paying for everything? Why is that a bad thing?

[@jmtnvalley]

+El Chupacabra Are you serious? Really?

[@tanyablessservantofgod2221]

I just love Joel Osteen he is so wonderful, the way he relay the messages very on point. Great is he that is in Joel than in the world. God put him in my life for a purpose... Bless you dear.

[@lesleyyeatman1912]

Brilliant! Funny! Both men getting their points across (in jest). Brilliant!

[@zackzeman6449]

Love you Joel🙏🏻❤

[@jaygallegos7728]

Joel Osteen is a great person

[@Joshualibbyy]

I think he is too dont agree with everything but he seems like a good pastor

[@nateboy123]

No one is good but God alone

[@jaygallegos7728]

@@nateboy123 never said he was good buddy, said he was great. As in great motivational speaker, terrible pastor if you even consider him one

[@nateboy123]

@@jaygallegos7728 Oh ok

[@rob_4227]

He's a tv preacher. No doubt he subscribes to the saying, "A fool and his money are soon parted."

[@LucasFontanillaManjarres]

I can't believe I would someday dislike a Colbert video.

[@josephsanchez2481]

What’s funny is that everybody blames him for not helping during Harvey when in fact, his building suffered flooding and he needed to find out where the flooding came from so he hired an inspection and he had to wait but people still blame him for not helping when he already had the items to help pets, and children and others lined up and once the inspection cleared, and the water was out of the building, he brought people in knowing it was safer

[@willsommervil6141]

I really like him. He's an amazing preacher.

[@oneuglyninja777]

Wow, their is a lot of hate in the comments.....I actually like this pastor

[@AnnaElizabethI]

All the people who are poisonous, hate themselves, therefore judge anyone who preaches love.

[@sortiz8451]

Joel osteen is a great man, stop being hateful people down here⬇️⬇️

[@langerguitarboy]

"I turn everything back to the lord" except the millions of dollars you funnel into your mansions and towards lobbying against gay marriage and women's health...

[@mike-cc3dd]

"women's health". and you call this guy a snake oil salesman.

[@langerguitarboy]

+Michael Avila Planned Parenthood does more than just abortions, I call things as they are, I'm no snake oil salesman. Mammograms, sti/std treatments, contraceptives, are all women's health services.

[@mike-cc3dd]

+Alec John hahaha planned parenthood. hahah funny how you just fell into the same logical hole your side always takes. btw. the president under oath stated that planned parenthood doesn't have mammogram machines on site. oops. trouble for you and snake oil sales

[@langerguitarboy]

+Michael Avila So they don't screen for breast cancer at all? They have physicians that check for abnormalities and if they find any they refer a woman to an affordable/flexible mammogram site. I don't see what the hell you're talking about. I'm not going to waste my time on defending Planned Parenthood, the debate is over. They benefit women all over this country and to say otherwise is to blindly follow a bronze-aged ideology.

[@mike-cc3dd]

+Alec John hahaha you said mammograms. now you're talking about breast exams? like the type a woman does with her two fingers? Hahaha nice way to move the goalposts. hahahha fail

[@johnboy2776]

You have to believe in Jesus ? Noooo... “Mark 16:16 - “He who believes in me and is baptized will be saved, but he who does not believe will be condemned” So what are we preaching here if it’s not about the Gospel Joel?? Self ??

[@S0L12D3]

That handshake made me happy 😃

[@luckyjasonfan]

He's very much of a Motivational Speaker than a religious leader 😊 which I can appreciate as a non-Christian.

[@kalijasin]

The guy seems uppity and proud and more like a motivational speaker than a pastor.

[@SerenityReceiver]

why is this ..person on?

[@happyfeetlives5878]

he's great

[@corbinaalderts5597]

I see alot of people in these comments that are jealous of Joels success in life and that it all came from God. He has helped me come closer to God in my life and helped me live a more positive, caring, and holy life. I pray all who hasn't found God will soon.

[@ThunderingSun]

I was genuinely surprised the Colbert had him on his show.

[@corsair4309]

Hate on the guy as much as you want but he's sending you the right message. I'm agnostic btw, botherline atheist.

[@soldierforchrist1241]

So how would you know he's sending the right message? Not biblical at all.

[@jackmachax]

Why did you give this guy attention?

[@MrSirFluffy]

Because he has a voice over 100 countries and fills entire stadiums when he speak. Maybe that's why you dumbass.

[@MJKW24]

MrSirFluffy: So much for a humble Christian lifestyle.

[@marcost6848]

I like how no one noticed he just said Religion brings people down.

[@matthewmartin1785]

Awesome -

[@shoresy6936]

One of the most obvious, well-known con men.

[@happyfeetlives5878]

what the con?

[@stanleygeorge1793]

Wow... This guy is so hardcore criticized when all he is trying to do is reach outside the church walls. Maybe he's ahead of his time, but you shall know him by his fruits and he brought many people to Christ

[@artgallery7376]

I love Joel.

[@scottholtzapple]

I'm a devout atheist, but this guy isn't quite as bad as many think. He's filthy rich and he uses his tax-exempt mega church to promote his books, but at least he doesn't spew hate and intolerance. He's basically just a tolerant, capitalist pope, and that's pretty damn refreshing compared to other televangelists.

[@47571660]

'I Am' not going to buy that book or give Osteen any money.

[@SPEAR05]

No one cares

[@Nephi895]

'I am' a slimy huckster. I don't understand how people could look at him, or any self-help guru, and see anything more than a self serving shyster.

[@elchupacabra567]

Because a self-serving shyster wouldn't give away all of the donations he receives. He makes millions from his books, but his church makes way more and he doesn't take any of that. Instead, he donates millions to the church. And the church helps people overcome drug addiction, maintains hospitals in Africa, continues to provide aid in Haiti since the earthquake, sends aid to Belize, Kenya, etc. At least, not my definition of a self-serving shyster.

[@davidd3573]

+Nephi895 Ya you never serve yourself do ya bub? Ya you dont have a cell phone AND Ipad and Computer. Do ya hypo?

[@davidd3573]

+El Chupacabra No dont ruin peoples dreams of hating for no reason! lol

[@delaslight]

I love this man’s accent

[@fofofaxa3691]

I am a Muslim and believe Islam is the truth. I do however applaud people like Joel, preaching kindness and hope, the main ingredients in my faith. Nothing wrong with that. May God guides him to Islam.

[@usa2342]

Jesus got a special message for true Muslims and He Himself appears to them lately to tell that. Yeshua said "“I AM THE LIVING GOD" in one chapter FIVE times. "“I AM THE LIVING GOD, The Bread, which has descended from Heaven.” John 6 (Aramaic translation)

[@godisdead34]

Jesus wept.

[@LividImp]

Tomorrow night's guest is a Nigerian prince that needs your help with a banking transaction. Way to lower the bar Colbert.

[@margaritam.9118]

Okay, I've just re-watched the "Televangelists" bit from Last Week Tonight. I think we should send this guy a bag of seed, if you know what I mean ;D

[@gerigowers8318]

This is one mainstream interview I've seen where the host isn't attacking Pastor Osteen and I loved the Catholic humor (I was raised Catholic).

[@bighand1530]

No one is good to go to Heaven on their own. Good works don’t save a person from Hell. It’s God’s Grace and Mercy that saves a person from hell. Being saved by God’s Grace and Mercy, good works comes out of it as a result. Read Ephesians 2:8-10, John 3:16-18 and Romans 3:23.

[@matthewburns1012]

@@bighand1530 amen!

[@creamithmanning2632]

Isn't Joel Osteen one of those "God will make you rich and make me rich in conjunction" Evangelical pastors who is notorious among even religious peoples for being a massive scam artist?

[@elchupacabra567]

No, but I can see why you'd think that. He doesn't get any money from his church or donations. Most donations actually go to help people. But he is rich, a preacher, and on tv. To some, that's enough to lump him in with the ones that are scam artists.

[@keimahane]

Stephen's question, "Do you need to believe in Jesus to read this book?" hit the nail on the head. Osteen is a false christian teacher, only using the "church" as his platform. Great interview Mr. Colbert.

[@guitarhero0000]

It's easy to criticize, but I believe Joel is trying to help people and be a good person. We should help people in love

[@araceliflores9437]

Naysayers always criticize him but for me he is the best pastor i have ever known. The perspective about life is different compared to other pastors messages

[@matthewburns1012]

Is that the job for pastors? To uplift their followers? No! It’s to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ! But his sermons are all about you. The gospel is about how YOU need JESUS!