Joel Osteen Podcast

How To Handle Troublemakers | Joel Osteen

Jan 19, 2026
Navigating conflict can be challenging, but maintaining your peace is crucial. Letting go of offense prevents others from controlling your emotions. Joel emphasizes the importance of guarding your heart and recognizing when to confront or avoid troublemakers. Using biblical examples, he showcases how to find strength in faith and leave vindication to God. Personal stories illustrate the power of self-control, encouraging listeners to reclaim their joy and promise a turnaround for the faithful. It's a call to rise above challenges with grace.
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ADVICE

Protect Your Inner Thermostat

  • Guard your heart and keep a secret place in your spirit where offense can't enter.
  • Refuse to let rude or critical people set your emotional thermostat and take your power.
INSIGHT

Blessing Doesn't Prevent Trouble

  • Blessings and favor don't prevent troublemakers from showing up in your life.
  • Even in peaceful seasons you must stay on guard or people can steal your joy.
ADVICE

Know When To Duck Or Fight

  • Learn to discern when to fight and when to walk away; not every battle requires your response.
  • Duck at Saul-like attacks and save your energy for battles God has you to fight.
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