Today, we tackle modern Christianity’s lightning rod—Joel Osteen. Love him or loathe him, you can’t ignore him. He’s built the biggest church in America, filled arenas, sold millions of books, and smiled for the cameras. But beneath the surface? Criticism. Controversy. Accusations of watered-down doctrine. “Encouragement over repentance.” “Positivity over discipleship.” The world applauds. Many believers balk.
In a culture obsessed with comfort, Paul M. Neuberger asks: Are we trading truth for popularity? Are we making disciples or just fans? Because Jesus is still Lord when the crowds cheer and when the world mocks.
So what will you do when your moment of truth arrives? Will you stand for Scripture or drift with the crowd?
Get ready, gentlemen. This one’s raw, real, and rooted in truth.
"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." –Matthew 7:13-14
Episode Highlights:
08:11 - Because in the kingdom of God, charisma is not calling, success is not sanctification, and popularity is never proof of truth.
43:10 - A gospel that promises blessing without repentance is incomplete. A Christ who saves without commanding obedience is misrepresented. A Christianity that avoids offense at all costs will eventually lose its power.
48:03 - At C-Suite for Christ, we're going to continue to say the hard things, confront the uncomfortable truths, and stand unapologetically on the Word of God. Not because it's easy, not because it's popular, but because it's right.
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