Joel Osteen Finds Druski's Megachurch Skit 'Funny'

The popular pastor says he was amused by the comedian's viral parody of megachurch culture.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:18pm

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An extreme close-up of shimmering gold sequins, captured in dramatic, high-contrast studio lighting to create a glamorous, high-fashion aesthetic that conceptually represents the opulent trappings of the megachurch movement.The lavish aesthetics of megachurch culture come under scrutiny as a popular pastor embraces a comedic critique of prosperity theology.Houston Today

Some Christian megachurch congregations weren't pleased with a comedic skit by Druski that went viral earlier this year. But the popular pastor Joel Osteen isn't offended – in fact, he revealed that he found it amusing in a recent interview. Osteen was asked about the skit during his appearance as a guest on the Impaulsive podcast with Logan Paul.

Why it matters

Osteen's Lakewood Church is one of the largest megachurches in the United States, with a congregation of over 40,000 people. His 'prosperity theology' teachings, which link financial success to religious faith, have drawn criticism from some Christians. Druski's skit poked fun at the lavish lifestyles and profit-driven nature of some megachurch pastors.

The details

In the interview, Osteen said he thought Druski's skit was 'funny' and that he was 'making fun of it.' Osteen explained that the growth of Lakewood Church was not intentional, but rather a result of not wanting to 'turn people away.' He defended the church's hundred-million-dollar renovation, saying his father's generation believed 'you need to be poor' to be a good Christian, which Osteen rejects.

  • The Druski skit was first released in January 2026.

The players

Joel Osteen

The senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, one of the largest megachurches in the United States. Osteen is known for his 'prosperity theology' teachings that link financial success to religious faith.

Druski

A comedian who released a viral skit earlier this year that poked fun at the lavish lifestyles and profit-driven nature of some megachurch pastors.

Logan Paul

The host of the Impaulsive podcast, where Osteen appeared as a guest and was asked about the Druski skit.

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What they’re saying

“'Well, I saw clips of it' he began with a chuckle, 'it was funny. It was funny, you know? He's making fun of it. I just thought it was funny. That was funny, but it's a megachurch because we're big.'”

— Joel Osteen, Senior Pastor, Lakewood Church

“'My dad was taught to be holy or a Christian, you need to be poor, and you need to think defeated. And this was years ago,' Osteen stated at the 1:11:00 hour mark of the podcast. 'I just have a different mindset …it cost a hundred million dollars to renovate this facility. I can't do that with a mindset of, 'Oh, we're not supposed to have anything.''”

— Joel Osteen, Senior Pastor, Lakewood Church

The takeaway

Osteen's embrace of Druski's megachurch parody, despite the criticism it has drawn from some Christian congregations, highlights the divide between traditional and more modern interpretations of prosperity theology within the megachurch movement. Osteen's willingness to poke fun at his own church's lavish trappings suggests a more self-aware approach to the criticisms of megachurch culture.