Joel Osteen Podcast

Don't Believe The Lies | Joel Osteen

Nov 3, 2025
In this inspiring discussion, the theme of spiritual deception emerges, with insights on recognizing and combating lies that impact self-worth. Joel uses the Garden of Eden story to illustrate how small doubts can lead to significant compromises. He emphasizes the importance of anchoring thoughts in scripture and highlights the mind of Christ as a powerful tool for discernment. Personal examples reveal the subtlety of temptation, while key insights encourage reclaiming true identity and overcoming limiting beliefs with faith-filled declarations.
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ADVICE

Guard Your Mind Immediately

  • Guard your mind by dismissing deceptive thoughts the moment they appear.
  • Answer doubts with Scripture truths and refuse to dwell on negative suggestions.
ANECDOTE

Falling For A Convincing Scam Call

  • Joel recounts answering a convincing scam call and giving his SSN digits while distracted at lunch.
  • His children immediately recognized it as a scam and reminded him not to give personal information.
INSIGHT

Small Thoughts Become Big Defeats

  • The enemy uses small, plausible suggestions as clickbait to lead to big failures.
  • Deception often begins as a tiny thought that, if dwelt upon, opens destructive paths.
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