Joel Osteen Podcast

Be A People Builder | Joel Osteen

Jan 16, 2026
Explore the power of encouragement as a tool for unlocking potential in others. Discover how simple affirmations can nurture talent and boost confidence. Joel shares inspiring stories, like how a bold prophecy transformed a life and how a compliment saved another. Learn the importance of recognizing and appreciating the gifts in those around you. With practical steps, listeners are encouraged to actively uplift and bless others, creating a ripple effect of positivity.
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INSIGHT

We Need Each Other To Rise

  • People rarely reach their highest potential alone and need others to urge them forward.
  • Believing in someone can tip the scales and draw out hidden talent.
ADVICE

Encourage Where Strength Already Shows

  • Study people's strengths and what excites them to encourage the right areas.
  • Give specific compliments that build confidence and push them to act on gifts.
ANECDOTE

A Word That Shaped A Life

  • Joel recounts an uncle telling young Robert he'd be a great minister, which planted lasting faith.
  • That prophetic encouragement helped Robert Shuler become a prominent minister decades later.
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