Joni Lamb, the longtime president and co-founder of Daystar Television Network, has died at the age of 65. She is best known for her decades-long legacy in Christian broadcasting. Her death came as a shock to her admirers since she did not let anyone know about her ill health until her final moments. Meanwhile, her death has brought attention not only to her work but also to her personal life. Joni Lamb was first married to Marcus Lamb for nearly 4 decades and later married Doug Weiss. Let us know about her personal journey through love, loss, and remarriage.
Who is Joni Lamb’s husband, Doug Weiss?
Joni Lamb married Doug Weiss in 2023. They got married two years after the death of her first husband, Marcus Lamb. Doug is a well-known Christian psychologist, author, and speaker. Eventually, he became a significant part of Joni’s life in her final years. Their relationship became public through Christian broadcasting, where Doug often appeared with Joni on Ministry shows. In her anniversary posts, she used to address him as her “rock”. At the same time, she used to express her gratitude to him for being the source of her joy and peace during a painful period following Marcus’ death.
According to Daystar and Joni’s social media posts, she shared a strong faith-centered bond with Doug. On the other hand, he is popular in Christian counseling circles. His work also focuses on addiction recovery and relationship healing. He founded Heart to Heart Connection Center in Colorado Springs. In fact, Doug authored more than 40 books on marriage and emotional healing.
Before tying the knot with Joni, Doug built his reputation as an expert therapist and speaker. After joining Daystar, he became a regular co-host on several ministry programs. He especially became a significant source of support to Joni when she dealt with severe health issues before her death. Sharing her love for him during their anniversary, she penned:
“You have brought so much joy and happiness into my life. I thank God for you every day… the godly man you are. Through the ups and downs of life, you are a rock, and your faith in God is contagious. No one will ever know how much you have blessed me and so many others. You are my favorite person, friend, love, and confidante.”
Joni Lamb and Marcus Lamb’s four-decade-long marriage
Before Doug, Joni had a four-decade-long marriage with Marcus Lamb. They got married in 1982. Together, they built Daystar from scratch. They launched it in 1993 that eventually became one of the world’s biggest Christian television networks. Marcus and Joni soon became among the most popular faces in Christian media.
They co-hosted shows and expanded Daystar across the world. However, they also faced several public challenges to their marriage. One of them was Marcus admitting to an affair in 2010. Eventually, he died in 2021 due to COVID-19. The couple shares three kids, Jonathan, Rachel, and Rebecca, who all work in closely related fields to Daystar.
What caused Joni Lamb’s death?
Daystar confirmed Joni Lamb’s death on May 7, 2026. According to their official statement, she has been dealing with serious health issues for some time now. Yet, a recent back injury made her condition worse. However, the statement did not reveal the exact medical cause of her death. Instead, it stated that the injury “compounded” her ongoing health issues.
Despite all the treatment and prayers, her health continued to decline. In turn, the network described her death as “going home to be with the Lord.” Meanwhile, she is survived by Doug and her three children and their kids. The network stated:
“The back injury compounded those challenges and led to a more serious medical situation than anyone anticipated. Despite the dedicated efforts of her medical team and the prayers of so many around the world, her condition worsened in the last few days.”
Rest in peace, Joni Lamb. We share our heartfelt condolences to her family in this difficult time.
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