Who was Joni Lamb? Here’s everything about her net worth, marriages and personal life

Joni Lamb, co-founder and longtime president of the Daystar Television Network, has died at the age of 65. Her death on May 7, 2026 was confirmed by the network, which said she had been contending with serious health issues that were exacerbated by a back injury in the weeks before her passing. The announcement prompted widespread attention not only on her role in Christian broadcasting but also on her financial standing, personal life and family relationships.

Joni Lamb's net worth

Over the years, Joni Lamb accumulated significant personal wealth through her roles in broadcasting, authorship, and media production. While exact figures are not officially disclosed in public financial records, multiple estimates have placed her net worth at around $40 million prior to her death, a sum built largely from her executive leadership at Daystar, national television programming, book sales, and property holdings, according to Gigwise.


Lamb also authored books including “Surrender All” and “Heart for the World,” which reportedly contributed to her earnings over the years.

In addition to salary and program revenue, Lamb’s financial profile was shaped by a notable real estate portfolio, reportedly comprising at least seven residential properties across several US states, including Texas, Florida and Georgia, which together have been valued near $12 million combined.

Her compensation as president of Daystar allegedly exceeded $1 million annually in recent years, reflecting her central role in the network’s operations after the death of her first husband and co-founder, Marcus Lamb.

Marriage to Marcus Lamb and Dr. Doug Weiss

Joni Lamb’s personal life was closely intertwined with her professional work. Born Joni Trammell in Texas in 1960, she met her first husband, televangelist Marcus Lamb, in church ministry circles and married him in 1982.

Together, they launched Daystar Television Network in the early 1990s, expanding from local Christian broadcasting into one of the world’s largest faith-based media outlets, reaching millions of viewers through cable, satellite and digital platforms.

Marcus Lamb, a prominent Christian broadcaster and prosperity gospel proponent, served as Daystar’s CEO and president until his death in late 2021 from complications related to COVID-19.

After Marcus Lamb’s death, Joni Lamb remarried in 2023 to Dr. Doug Weiss, a psychologist, author and television personality who had appeared on Daystar programming. Weiss, known for his work in counseling and media engagement, brought his own profile to the Daystar platform, often co-hosting ministry segments with Lamb.

Children and family dynamics

From her marriage to Marcus Lamb, Joni had three children: Jonathan Lamb, Rachel Lamb Brown, and Rebecca Lamb Weiss. Her son Jonathan worked in leadership roles at Daystar and his wife, Suzy Lamb, was a public figure in Christian media. Together, Jonathan and Suzy have two children, adding another generation to the Lamb family legacy.