About

Daystar Television Network

Our Mission, Vision and History

Our Mission

Daystar Television Network has a singular goal; to reach souls with the good news of Jesus Christ.

We seek out every available means of distribution to a world in need of hope. With an extensive blend of interdenominational and multi-cultural programming, Daystar is committed to producing and providing quality television that will reach our viewers, refresh their lives and renew their hearts.

What We Believe

Statement of Faith

  • The Bible is the inspired and only infallible and authoritative Word of God.
  • There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
  • In the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, in His personal future return to this earth in power and glory.
  • The baptism of the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for it. In the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is able to live a holy and victorious life.
  • Being born again is the only means of being cleansed of sin and receiving the free gift of eternal life is through repentance and faith in the precious shed blood of Jesus Christ and accepting Him as personal Savior and Lord.
 
Timeline

A Brief History of Daystar

June 10, 2023

Joni Table Talk on Fox

Joni Table Talk launches on Fox Business to approximately 70 million subscribers.

June 10, 2023
Nov. 2022

Joni Table Talk on Other Channels

Joni Table Talk launches on A&E, and FYI cable channels to 60 million subscribers in the U.S. and Canada.

Nov. 2022
Nov. 2022

Daystar Español

Daystar Español, a brand new 100% Spanish Network launches covering 90% of the U.S. Hispanic TV homes. 

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Nov. 2022
Nov 30, 2021

Marcus Lamb Passes

Marcus Lamb passes at 4a.m. Central time at the age of 64.

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Nov 30, 2021
March 2020

Ministry Now

Special Evening Broadcast of “Ministry Now” during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Marcus & Joni” program now branded as “Ministry Now”

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March 2020
May 2013

Daystar Canada

Daystar Television Network entered into a program supply agreement with Grace Television to carry Daystar programming to over 7.5 million households throughout Canada. Later that year, the Network was renamed and branded to Daystar Canada.

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May 2013
January 2006

Influential Leaders

Marcus Lamb voted as one of the top 50 most influential Christian leaders in America in The Church Report

January 2006
2006

Israel

Daystar begins airing in Israel.

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2006
2003-2006

Daystar Growth

Daystar Television continues to grow, launching on many satellites, networks, cable, acquiring multiple channels across the US and internationally, reaching millions of people world wide. 

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2003-2006
2003

New Facility

The Daystar Administrative Staff moved into the new International Ministry Center in Bedford, TX

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2003
October 15, 2001

The Joni Show

Joni’s daily Women’s show changed its name to The Joni Show with a new format and new set.
October 15, 2001
2003

New Productions Studios

Daystar completed its move into its new 90,000 sq. ft. International Ministry Center which includes two state-of-the-art production studios.

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2003
May 18, 1998

Taking a Break with Joni

 “Taking a Break with Joni” - Joni’s new daily Women’s Program airs for the first time.

May 18, 1998
1993

KMPX-TV 29

Through a series of miracles and divine favor, KMPX-TV 29 hit the airwaves in 1993 in the Dallas/Fort Worth market of over six million people.

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1993
1990

Dallas, Texas

Marcus & Joni moved to Dallas, Texas to build a new Christian television station.

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1990
1985

Channel 45

WMCF-TV “45-Alive” in Montgomery, AL goes on the air and Marcus Lamb becomes the youngest person to build a full power TV Station in the United States. Channel 45 became the first full-power Christian television station in the state. 

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1985
1983

The Call

The Lord speaks to Marcus Lamb on the Mount Of Olives in Jerusalem, Israel to move to Montgomery, AL and build the first Christian TV Station in history of the State of Alabama.

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1983

About the Name "Daystar"

What is in the name?

If you look at  2 Peter 1:19 (KJV) understanding it was written in Greek originally; “Daystar” derives from the Greek word “phosphoros”. Phos translates to the word “light” – figuratively, meaning moral and spiritual light and knowledge which enlightens the mind, soul or conscience, including the idea of purity, holiness and of consequent reward and happiness. Phero or phosoros translates into the words “to bring” – figuratively, meaning an absolute sense, a way or gate said to lead somewhere.

This verse in the spiritual sense is referring to that clear and comfortable knowledge of and strong faith in Christ which is the harbinger of an eternal day in life and blessedness.

(Source: The Complete Word Study Dictionary – New Testament: by Greek Scholar Dr. Spiros Zodhiates Th.D)

Peter is referring to Jesus as our “Daystar”.  One who brings light to a lost and dying world. Daystar and Morningstar are both names that the Greeks assigned to the Planet Venus because while passing from its lower to its upper conjunction with the sun, during which time it appears to the west of the sun and consequently rises before it and ushers in the light of day.  Thus, “Daystar”.

We do know that Lucifer held the title “Daystar”, “Son of the Morning”, and “Morningstar” before he fell from Heaven but was stripped of any and all titles of honor when he was cast out of heaven. Thus, because of Satan’s decision to destroy mankind to get back at God…. At Calvary Jesus became the light that shineth in the darkness…and mankind was redeemed by His precious blood. Peter felt this description best described everything Jesus would be to us. Satan is reminded of the title and position he lost every time “Daystar” is whispered thru the airwaves as we know He is the prince and power of the air.

Partner With Us

None of this would have been possible without help from people like you. Our partners who have committed to prayer, pledged support and made donations have helped us achieve everything we have to this point, and will be essential to going forward in the future. Your gifts will help us expand the reach of the Gospel across America and around the world.