
Joni Lamb
Christian Broadcaster and Television Executive
- Lifespan
- July 19, 1960 – May 7, 2026Jul 19, 1960 – May 7, 2026
- Location
- Bedford, Texas, United StatesBedford, TX

Christian Broadcaster and Television Executive
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Key moments and achievements from Joni Lamb's life.
Joni was born
· Bedford, Texas, United States
Meeting
Joni Trammell met visiting preacher Marcus Lamb during a revival service at her home church, the Tremont Avenue Church of God. This encounter sparked a lifelong personal and professional partnership. They married two years later and began traveling the country as itinerant evangelists.
Meeting
Joni Trammell met visiting preacher Marcus Lamb during a revival service at her home church, the Tremont Avenue Church of God. This encounter sparked a lifelong personal and professional partnership. They married two years later and began traveling the country as itinerant evangelists.
Business Launch
Transitioning from traveling ministry to broadcasting, Joni and Marcus Lamb co-founded WMCF-TV. The station marked a significant milestone as the first full-power Christian television station in the state of Alabama. This venture provided the foundational experience needed for their future media empire.
Business Launch
Transitioning from traveling ministry to broadcasting, Joni and Marcus Lamb co-founded WMCF-TV. The station marked a significant milestone as the first full-power Christian television station in the state of Alabama. This venture provided the foundational experience needed for their future media empire.
Business Launch
Following a strategic relocation to Texas, the Lambs officially launched the Daystar Television Network. The network was designed to reach a broader audience with faith-based programming. Under their leadership, it would eventually grow to reach billions of people worldwide.
Business Launch
Following a strategic relocation to Texas, the Lambs officially launched the Daystar Television Network. The network was designed to reach a broader audience with faith-based programming. Under their leadership, it would eventually grow to reach billions of people worldwide.
Television Premiere
Joni Lamb created and launched her flagship daily talk show, originally titled 'Joni.' The program focused on authentic, transparent conversations about difficult cultural and personal topics. It went on to earn five Daytime Emmy nominations and widespread industry acclaim.
Television Premiere
Joni Lamb created and launched her flagship daily talk show, originally titled 'Joni.' The program focused on authentic, transparent conversations about difficult cultural and personal topics. It went on to earn five Daytime Emmy nominations and widespread industry acclaim.
Promotion
Following the death of her husband and co-founder Marcus Lamb, Joni assumed the role of President of the Daystar Television Network. She guided the global organization through a period of profound transition. Her solo leadership era was marked by continued international expansion and geopolitical influence.
Promotion
Following the death of her husband and co-founder Marcus Lamb, Joni assumed the role of President of the Daystar Television Network. She guided the global organization through a period of profound transition. Her solo leadership era was marked by continued international expansion and geopolitical influence.
Marriage
Joni Lamb married clinical psychologist and author Dr. Doug Weiss. The marriage marked a new personal chapter following the loss of her first husband. She continued to lead Daystar's global operations alongside her new spouse.
Marriage
Joni Lamb married clinical psychologist and author Dr. Doug Weiss. The marriage marked a new personal chapter following the loss of her first husband. She continued to lead Daystar's global operations alongside her new spouse.
Joni Lamb passed away