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Daystar Television Network (view source)
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The '''Daystar Television Network''' is a [[Christian]] television network. It is the second largest in the world. The network was founded in 1997 by Marcus Lamb (d. 2021) and his wife, Joni, with a goal of "reach(ing) souls with the good news of [[Jesus Christ]]."<ref>http://www.daystar.com/index.php/about-daystar</ref> It is based in [[Bedford, Texas]], a suburb of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. After Marcus' death in 2021, Joni, their three children and spouses, took over operations.
The '''Daystar Television Network''' is a [[Christian]] television network. It is the second largest in the world. The network was founded in 1997 by Marcus Lamb (d. 2021) and his wife, Joni, with a goal of "reach(ing) souls with the good news of [[Jesus Christ]]."<ref>http://www.daystar.com/index.php/about-daystar</ref> It is based in [[Bedford, Texas]], a suburb of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. After Marcus' death in 2021, Joni, their three children and spouses, took over operations.
Daystar is legally incorporated in the state of Georgia as a church under the name "Word of God Fellowship, Inc." As such, it is legally exempt from disclosing its income, assets, and compensation.
==Beginning==
==Beginning==
Daystar can be seen in all 50 US states as well as almost every other country around the globe. In 2006 it became the first foreign Christian television network to be granted a license to broadcast in [[Israel]].
Daystar can be seen in all 50 US states as well as almost every other country around the globe. In 2006 it became the first foreign Christian television network to be granted a license to broadcast in [[Israel]].
==Controversy==
In 2024, The Roys Report disclosed that Jonathan Lamb (son of Marcus and Joni) and his wife, Suzy, were fired from the network, as they would not air a viewer comment congratulating Joni on her marriage to Doug Weiss, a "Christian sex therapist". They believed that doing so would violate their Christian view that Joni's marriage to Doug lacked Biblical grounds (Doug had previously divorced his first wife but has never given a Biblical reason - such as adultery - for doing so).
Jonathan and Suzy also contend that they were being "silenced" for reporting that their daughter (a child) was possibly sexually assaulted by "Pete" (the identity of "Pete" is not disclosed but is believed to be a "close family member") and have reported having a tracker placed in their car and being followed by private investigators.
The controversy has led at least three ministries (including, notably, PowerPoint, the ministry of notable megachurch pastor [[Jack Graham (pastor)|Jack Graham]]) ending their contracts with the network.
==Programming==
==Programming==
As with fellow Christian TV network [[Trinity Broadcasting Network]] Daystar features programming from conservative-leaning teachers, though as with TBN it generally leans toward the [[Pentecostal]]/[[charismatic]] realm, and as such is frequently criticized for such. Also, just before and since Marcus' death, both Joni and Ministry Now have regularly featured speakers who are anti-COVID vaccine.
As with fellow Christian TV network [[Trinity Broadcasting Network]] Daystar features programming from conservative-leaning teachers, though as with TBN it generally leans toward the [[Pentecostal]]/[[charismatic]] realm, and as expected is frequently criticized for such. Also, just before and since Marcus' death, the network has regularly featured speakers who are anti-COVID vaccine.
Regular programming on the network includes:<ref>http://www.daystar.com/index.php/shows/all-ministries</ref>
Regular programming on the network includes:<ref>http://www.daystar.com/index.php/shows/all-ministries</ref>
* '''Gospel Music Showcase''' (featuring [[Southern Gospel]] singing)
* '''Gospel Music Showcase''' (featuring [[Southern Gospel]] singing)
* [[Hal Lindsey]] Report
* [[Hal Lindsey]] Report
* [[Lakewood Church]]
* [[Lakewood Church]]
* [[XO Marriage]]
* [[XO Marriage]]
==References==
==References==