Divine Detours | Joel Osteen

You weren't created to be ordinary. God wants to take you further than you've ever dreamed. You’re not at the mercy of your past—you’re positioned by your choices. Our June offer will show you how to align with God’s Word and watch His promises unfold. Request Today I Choose and ... Show More

The first step to living an extraordinary life is to see yourself the way God sees you. You are His masterpiece, and you were created for an extraordinary purpose! You’re not at the mercy of your past—you’re positioned by your choices. Our June offer will show you how to align wi ... Show More

God wants to do a new thing in your life. Get ready for the new opportunities He brings across your path. You’re not at the mercy of your past—you’re positioned by your choices. Our June offer will show you how to align with God’s Word and watch His promises unfold. Request Today ... Show More

Things will get better because God is in control. Even if you are having a hard time finding anything to be thankful for, you can be thankful for God. He is our Almighty, Wonderful God and He is also our dearly loved friend. - Vivian Bricker SUBSCRIBE to our sister podcasts: The ... Show More

As we begin to wrap up our week on living poor in Spirit, today we’ll examine the life of Jesus as our example and how he always put others first. As we seek to understand how to live a lowly life of love, may you be envisioned and encouraged today to love God and others well. Go ... Show More

“How do we really enter into a season like Advent when the world around us is already celebrating Christmas?” This is the question host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., sets before his guests, Scripture scholars Barbara Reid, O.P., and Victor Cancino, S.J., at the start of this episode, w ... Show More

In 1836, Tryon Edwards, Jonathan Edwards' great-grandson, delivered a Thanksgiving sermon celebrating the Puritans' perseverance and faith. Today, Stephen Nichols explores their strong belief in God's providence and their dedication to pure worship. <p>Read the transcript: <a hre ... Show More

Host James Martin, S.J. welcomes New York Times Opinion columnist and host of the “Interesting Times” podcast Ross Douthat onto “The Spiritual Life” to talk about: - The eclectic variety of religious experience Ross encountered as a child through his parents’ exploration of chari ... Show More

Fr. Mike points out God's remarkable promise of deliverance to Israel even in the midst of their captivity and apparent hopelessness. Even when we don't see God working in our lives, we rejoice in God because we trust and hope in his promise of salvation. Today's readings are Isa ... Show More

Do you ever feel like you’re carrying years of disappointment, shame, or questions about whether God hears you? Maybe you’ve prayed for healing, longed for comfort, or simply wondered if you’re worth His attention. In this episode, Erin Rae Peace joins us to unpack the story of t ... Show More

Dietrich Bonhoeffer's life of faith and adversity offers profound lessons for Christians in our day. Today, Stephen Nichols reflects on five powerful sayings from Bonhoeffer, illuminating his steadfast commitment to Christ, even in the face of immense trials. <p>Read the transcri ... Show More

<p>Pastor Ben Stuart // “What you need most in life is not a change of circumstances. We as humans are capable of messing up even the most ideal of circumstances. What we truly need most in life is the ability to flourish regardless of our circumstances.”<br /> —<br /> This week ... Show More

 Today as we pray about overcoming our doubts and embracing faith, may we remember that Christ cares about our every concern. He loves us and He is able to do more than we could ever ask or imagine by His power. Let us believe Him at His Word today. - Emma Danzey SUBSCRIBE to our ... Show More