Shaking the Foundations: Doug Weiss and Jimmy Evans Cut Ties with Daystar TV Following Joni Lamb’s Passing

DALLAS, TX — The global Christian broadcasting landscape is reeling following the sudden, monumental shift in leadership at the Daystar Television Network. In the wake of the passing of Daystar co-founder and president Joni Lamb on May 7, 2026, sources close to the network have confirmed that prominent figures Dr. Doug Weiss and Pastor Jimmy Evans are no longer connected with the network.

The double departure marks the end of an era for the multi-billion-dollar network and leaves millions of viewers asking a crucial question: What will happen next?

The Catalyst of the Split

The tectonic shift comes immediately after the death of Joni Lamb at age 65, who succumbed to compounding health issues exacerbated by a severe spinal injury. Following the death of her first husband and Daystar co-founder Marcus Lamb in 2021, Joni married licensed psychologist and author Dr. Doug Weiss in 2023. Weiss quickly became a central figure on the network, co-hosting flagship programs like Ministry Now.

Alongside Weiss stood Jimmy Evans, a long-time spiritual advisor to the Lamb family and a powerful influence within the network’s executive sphere. Evans had previously been entangled in public controversy regarding executive leadership disputes within the family, notably involving Marcus and Joni’s son, Jonathan Lamb.

With Joni’s sudden departure from the scene, the network’s Board of Directors assumed full control of Daystar, swiftly leading to the exit of both Weiss and Evans.

What Happens Next for Doug Weiss and Jimmy Evans?

For Dr. Doug Weiss, his exit from Daystar means a total return to his roots. As a renowned psychologist and the Executive Director of the Heart to Heart Counseling Center, Weiss will likely pivot his focus entirely back to his international ministry, Healing Time Ministries. Free from the corporate demands of Daystar, Weiss is expected to expand his specialized counseling intensives and media platforms independently.

Jimmy Evans, a highly respected prophecy teacher and founder of XO Marriage, remains a formidable voice in the evangelical community. Insiders suggest Evans will heavily invest in his own thriving independent media network, focusing on marriage seminars and end-times theology, entirely detached from the Daystar brand.

The Future of Daystar TV

Without the Lamb-Weiss union and Evans’s strategic backing, Daystar faces an unprecedented identity crisis. The Board of Directors now holds the daunting task of steering the network.

A Return of the Lamb Children? Rumors are already circulating regarding whether Joni’s children—Jonathan, Rachel, and Rebecca—will reclaim absolute control. Jonathan Lamb’s highly publicized fallout and termination in 2024 left deep fractures. Industry analysts wonder if the board will orchestrate a reconciliation to keep Daystar strictly a “Lamb Family” legacy.

Programming Overhaul: With Joni Table Talk and Ministry Now missing their central hosts, Daystar will urgently need to introduce new syndications to retain its 2.3 billion global viewers.

As independent Christian media outlets begin untangling the aftermath of this executive shakeup, one thing is certain: the Daystar of tomorrow will look drastically different than the one built over the last three decades.