>> guest: i would include joel osteen, t.d. jakes, joyce meyer meyer, frederick christ christ, everywhere there is dave meggett church and the local celebrity but the term is controversial they don't want to be called that and that was the way to write the book have with a naturally resist that label? >> i managed to visit one quarter of what i identified as a major church i interviewed someone representing the ministry in which to every major conference i was pushed up against the glass to see what is going on. >> host: what did you hear or what was the message that they were preaching? >> said it was not so much about money surely this is the gospel about money but people did not talk about it as much as i expected with that excitement that every special detail was give been god's attention but the budget and the family is the happiness and promotions were worthy of spiritual attention. >> host: what does that have to do with prosperity? >> they call it whole life. in theological terms we would say that we see more of the pre

we're excited about the partnership between world vision and joel osteen ministries. we'd like for you to be a part of that team by sponsoring a child. change one life today. together joel osteen ministries and world vision are bringing hope to children around the world. . >> now, before we start this episode of the "kitchen experts" show, we have a special message for you. >> breast cancer awareness is very important to all of us, and it was for the month of october. it means so much to me personally that i want to continue the breast-cancer awareness through the end of the year. >> absolutely. and enjoy the show. >> enjoy the show. >> hi. welcome to the "kitchen experts" show. i'm janelle marie. today we're behind the scenes. we're in the showroom, in pleasanton, of kitchen experts. you can see them in the beautiful granite yard. we're here because we're gonna do a behind-the-scenes show. you know, homeowners always say it's great to go to the showroom. we're gonna find out why. we're also gonna meet the people behind the scenes that make your dream kitchen come tru

pastor joel osteen stopped by to offer his thoughts on how we can find ways to find joy despite challenging> there is a power in you greater than any power that comes against you. >> each week, his ministry draws millions around the world. his unique focus and spirit are the driving forces that inspire so many to listen to his heartfelt words showcasing biblical principles in a simple way, emphasizing the power of love and a positive attitude. he has fast become one of america's favorite preachers. ever since 1999, when he took over the reins of the church that was first established by his father, lakewood's attendance has grown from 6,000 to more than 43,000 today. lakewood now occupies houston's former compaq center, once home to the rockets basketball team. his weekly sermons are filled with messages of encouragement, hope and the power of faith. even in those moments when you don't understand why your life is being tested. >> you've had a successful ministry for a long time now. it's grown tremendously. and i wanted to ask you, what have you come away with from this experience over thes

we have a great show, a special christmas show, joel osteen the paster will be with us and we will fixoo. because when you take home a new subaru, we donate 250 dollars to helping those in need. we'll have given 50 million dollars over seven years. love. it's what makes a subaru, a subaru. [ music playing ] >> welcome to "today" on this christmas morning of december 25ening, 2014, i'm willie gievths along with al, natalie, tamron, a very merry christmas to you and your family and your loved ones from our family right here. >> how is christmas so far, guys in. >> it's beautiful it's great to be with you guys. >> we were upstairs. we had our "today" show, "today's" take. we ran downstairs to see santa. >> the orange tree. >> it's beautiful. >> secret santa. >> pajamas. >> we ran downstairs. >> had our hot cocoa. >> a lot of people don't know that, we live together upstairs, year round. >> bunk beds, it's so wonderful. >> our spouses and significant others live on the weeks, we come to see them during the week, we're all here. in fact, so do our producers. they say adam, christine and kat

we have a great show, a special christmas show, joel osteen the paster will be with us and we will fixas day matchup on the hard court. the warriors are in l.a. to take on the clippers. golden state currently sits at the top of the western conference standings, but the clippers are definitely in the hunt. just five games back. the warriors are looking for a little bit of redemption, actually, after a poor showing on tuesday night when they were blown out by the lakers. tonight's game kicks off at 7:30. of course, basketball on christmas day, one of our traditions here. another look at local news and weather coming up in just 25 minutes. see you then. ...we need to break up. is it the biting? cuz i can stop? no! i love you and your show. it's cable. customers are more satisfied with u-verse. switch and we can stay together forever. forever? ow. i'm not gonna lie to you. it's also the biting. break up with cable. choose u-verse tv from $19 a month for 2 years. [ music playing ] >> welcome to "today" on this christmas morning of december 25ening, 2014, i'm willie gievths along with al, na