What does it really look like to answer and respond to the call of God on your life?

In this week’s episode of The High Note, Tauren is joined by the lead pastor of Lakewood Church, Pastor Joel Osteen. These two have a powerful conversation that explores how Pastor Joel stepped into his calling and how he’s seen God move in the church. You’ll be inspired to see how God uses every piece of our story for His glory.

In this episode they cover:
1:26 – What was Pastor Joel’s initial hesitation in becoming a pastor?
3:55 – Who encouraged Pastor Joel along the way and affirmed him in his ability to preach?
6:13 – How did the Osteen family handle Pastor Joel taking over his dad’s previous role as head pastor?
9:53 – The importance of honoring others well
11:24 – What was Pastor Joel’s first weekend as head pastor like? How’d the first sermon go?
14:22 – Pastor Joel’s journey in overcoming fear and insecurity
16:39 – When the church grew exponentially, what was that experience like?
19:21 – How the enemy likes to plant seeds of negativity in the exact area where our potential lies
23:55 – Pastor Joel does an excellent job at calling out the good in other people. Where did he learn that?
26:15 – Pastor Joel’s principles he lives by as he prioritizes his family
29:10 – The power of knowing what you’re called to and saying “no” when new opportunities come

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