

We all want to find someone special to share our lives with - someone we can trust, depend on, and who will be there for us through thick and thin. The Biggest Reason It’s Hard to Find Meaningful Relationships But in this episode, we focused more on love, marriage, and finding meaningful relationships these days. ĭespite his busy and hectic schedule with the ministry, Joel has written over 12 books, and he’s published a new book called, You Are Stronger Than You Think, where he talks about how to unleash the power to go bigger and bolder and beyond your limits.

In July 2005, the first of seven weekly worship services of Lakewood Church was held in the 16,000-seat auditorium, and within the year, the place became the most popular tourist destination in Houston, according to the Visitors Bureau and the Houston Convention. In 2003, the church acquired the home of the NBA’s Houston Rockets, the Compaq Center, and Joel spent the next 18 months renovating the auditorium to the tune of $105 million.

according to O utreach Magazine, Church Growth Today, and Forbes. Under his leadership, the weekly attendance of Lakewood Church grew from an average of 5,000 to more than 50,000 until it became the largest church in the U.S. Joel’s father, John Osteen, is the founder of Lakewood Church, and following the passing of his father in October 1999, Joel took over and became the senior pastor. One of his books, Your Best Life Now, was on the New York Times bestseller’s list for more than 100 weeks and has sold more than 10 million copies in the U.S. He’s a New York Times best-selling author. Who Is Joel Osteen?Īside from being the pastor of America’s largest church, Joel Osteen is one of the most popular inspirational figures in the U.S. So, buckle up, relax, and let the class begin. I felt so inspired by our conversation and by Joel’s outlook on relationships, and I’m sure you’ll find valuable wisdom from him in this episode. In this episode, we discuss the biggest reason why it’s so hard to find meaningful relationships these days, the three things you and your partner have to be aligned with, the key to having a thriving marriage, and so much more! This is the second time we have had Joel on the show, so if you haven’t heard the first episode about having a strong mindset, make sure to check it out. It takes compromise, communication, and lots of patience.įriends, our guest today is Joel Osteen, he’s the pastor of the largest church in America, the Lakewood Church. So, how do you know if you are thriving or simply surviving in your relationship or marriage? In order to have a healthy and thriving relationship, both partners need to be putting in the effort. However, they can also be the cause of so much unhappiness, sadness, and frustration. Relationships and marriages are often seen as the source of great happiness.

Are you thriving in your relationship or marriage?
