Televangelist and pastor Joel Osteen has partnered with Roku to launch a free, ad-supported TV channel (FAST). Called the Joel Osteen Network, the channel began streaming Wednesday on The Roku Channel, including on Roku devices, Roku-enabled TVs and on The Roku Channel’s website.
The Joel Osteen Network will also be available on iOS, Android, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TV, Google TV, and other Android TV devices.
“I’m excited to see our content become part of The Roku Channel’s exceptional free streaming offering,” Austin said in a statement. “This collaboration opens up exciting possibilities to reach even more people looking for hope and inspiration. The Roku Channel has proven to be a leader in TV technology and I look forward to seeing the results of this exciting opportunity.”
FAST’s acTVe subsidiary, led by CEO Jeff Clarke, operates the Joel Osteen Network. The company is also behind FAST channels including Documentary+, Surfer, Powder, Transworld Skateboarding, Snowboarder, Almost Friday and BikeMag.
According to the channel description, “The Joel Osteen Network offers longtime viewers and new audiences alike the opportunity to enjoy a wealth of content, including Osteen’s popular weekly sermons, original series that address everyday issues, and special events from Lakewood Church that blend faith and music.”
Osteen broadcasts regularly from his church in Lakewood, Houston, across a variety of programs. The new network will feature content from Osteen’s library of programming including original lifestyle series, weekly live events, musical experiences, and Osteen’s weekly messages.
