Joel Osteen Podcast Taming The Tongue | Joel Osteen
Mar 11, 2026
They explore how uncontrolled speech can block promotion and destiny. Practical tips include pausing before responding and deciding ahead under pressure. The conversation covers teaching children encouragement, honoring spouses, de-escalating conflict, and using words to ignite positivity. Biblical stories and scripture are used to illustrate restraint and the power of blessing others.
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Pause Before Responding To Irritation
- Pause for 30 seconds before responding when irritated to avoid saying things you'll regret.
- Joel Osteen instructs to take a deep breath, let emotions calm, and decide not to speak out of anger in heated moments.
Ask If Your Words Help Or Hurt
- Ask before speaking whether your words will build someone up or tear them down.
- Joel Osteen cites Ephesians 4 and tells listeners to choose comments that benefit others rather than feed the ego.
Words Leave Long Lasting Scars
- Words leave scars that last far longer than physical burns.
- Joel Osteen notes hurtful comments can limit people's potential decades later when repeated by parents or authority figures.
