Line #13 Creator/Daystar


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2	[[caption-width-right:348:Experience It.]]
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4	The [[https://www.Daystar.com Daystar Television Network]] is a non-profit Christian network founded by Marcus and Joni Lamb, and based near Dallas. While they air the same conservative Pentecostal programming as the rival Creator/{{TBN}}, they are a lot more youth-oriented and not quite as scandal-ridden as the other network. Despite being a relative newcomer as far as TV ministries go (Daystar was launched in TheNineties, much later than TBN and ''The 700 Club''), they are currently the second largest Christian network on the air.
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6	Not to be confused with the book from the Literature/FirebirdTrilogy.
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8	!!! Daystar's original programming includes:
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10	* ''Check the Sound'' -- a weekend show hosted by Marcus and Joni's children, covering ChristianRock
11	* ''Gospel Music Showcase'' -- a show focused on traditional southern gospel music
12	* ''Joni Table Talk'' (formerly ''Joni'') -- a daytime talk show hosted by Joni, featuring interviews and roundtable discussions
13	* ''Marcus & Joni'' (formerly ''Celebration'') -- a daily talk and variety show long hosted by Marcus and Joni
14	* ''Scaly Adventures'' -- EdutainmentShow dealing with animals
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17	!!This network contains examples of:
18	* BanOnPolitics: Daystar has taken positions against things like gay marriage, but until around 2020; they weren't as knee deep in political activism as most TV ministries. This began to change in the aftermath of the UsefulNotes/COVID19Pandemic, as skeptics of what's been announced with regards to the virus such as Dr. Robert Malone and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared on Daystar programming on a regular basis even in spite of Marcus Lamb's death following a bout with COVID[[note]]according to the Lamb family, Marcus was also diabetic[[/note]] in November 2021. Daystar's website also promoted conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election.
19	* BigScrewedUpFamily: Averted with the Lambs, despite Marcus's past infidelity.
20	* ChristianRock: Showcased on ''Check the Sound''.
21	* CorruptChurch: While it has not been hit with nearly as much scrutiny as Creator/{{TBN}} on the matter of mishandling viewer donations, Daystar is still criticized for preaching the "[[ScamReligion prosperity gospel]]," not being transparent with its finances and for acting in many ways like a for-profit entity (it sponsors a UsefulNotes/{{NASCAR}} driver) while legally being a non-profit church.
22	* CreatorCouple: Marcus and Joni Lamb; and even with the revelation of Marcus' infidelity they would remain so until Marcus' death.
23	* EdutainmentShow: ''Scaly Adventures'', hosted by Pierce Curren, deals with animals in the style of Jack Hanna.
24	* JesusWasWayCool: How the network presents its message for the most part, especially in its musical performances, in contrast to the old-fashioned revivalism style of TBN.
25	* {{Telethon}}: The twice-annual, week-long "Heart of the World" telethon (formerly "Share-a-thon").

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