Daystar Television Network published an official statement to its X account on the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 10, responding to the news that ministry leader Joyce Meyer had paused her program at Daystar due to the ongoing controversy surrounding the network.
“We love and appreciate @JoyceMeyer and appreciate her desire to see closure in this situation,” said Daystar. “Her time slots will be filled by programmers from our waiting list, ensuring our mission remains uninterrupted.”
OFFICIAL STATEMENT: We love and appreciate @JoyceMeyer and appreciate her desire to see closure in this situation. Her time slots will be filled by programmers from our waiting list, ensuring our mission remains uninterrupted.
We have it on good report that law enforcement is…
— Daystar Television (@Daystar) January 10, 2025
“We have it on good report that law enforcement is concluding their evaluation of the facts with no charges, and we are confident these false allegations will soon be put to rest,” the statement continued. “Daystar remains steadfast in our commitment to preaching the Gospel. We refuse to operate in fear, trusting God fully and standing on the assurance that truth is prevailing.”
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Joyce Meyer Pauses Daystar Program
Daystar’s statement was posted after the publication of an article from Religion News Service (RNS) earlier Friday. The article stated that Meyer is pausing her program at Daystar, per an email sent Friday to staff at Joyce Meyer Ministries. The email was shared with RNS by an unnamed spokesperson with Joyce Meyer Ministries.
“In recent weeks, we have become troubled by allegations surrounding the Daystar Television Network,” Meyer’s sone, Dan Meyer, wrote in the email. “Due to the nature of these allegations and my mom’s own story, we feel a profound responsibility to stand for truth and create space for its discovery.”
“In addition, we must always be sensitive to the hearts of those walking on this journey with us,” he said. “As many of you are aware, we have received a significant and growing amount of concern from our partners and viewers regarding the Daystar situation.”
According to RNS, Meyer will pause her program, “Enjoying Everyday Life,” starting Jan. 13, although the email leaves open the possibility that Meyer will return to Daystar once the controversy is “satisfactorily resolved.”
ChurchLeaders has contacted Joyce Meyer Ministries for comment and will update this article in the event of a reply.
For further information on the controversy surrounding Daystar Television Network, see the following articles:
Daystar Christian TV Empire Rocked by Allegations of Abuse, Cover-Ups, and Smear Campaign
Embattled Daystar Demands Retraction; Journalist Defends Reporting
