Separated at birth from Jerry Seinfeld.
The Missus and I used to listen to Joel Osteen regularly a few years ago, every sunday, just before going to “real” church.
It’s not that what he said was counter to Scripture...it’s that he didn’t tell the whole story. It’s like a steady diet of only Twinkies. Tasty for a short while, but unfulfilling and unhealthy.
Ever hear him mention Jesus? I can’t recall him ever really talking about Jesus Christ, salvation, the alternative to salvation, etc.
I watched a profile of Osteen (might have been 60 Minutes). It showed him signing one of his books. An old Jewish fellow told Osteen "my wife and I love listening to you, and we're Jewish!"
So, no, he does not mention Jesus because he (apparently) preaches some sort of gospel that does not include Christ for fear of offending non-Christians, I guess.
I would see him occasionally on Sun. morning TV and while I agree with you, he sounds more like a motivational speaker in an alleged church setting......