TLN Networks

What TLN Networks does

TLN Networks, operating as TLN Media (D.B.A. of Total Living International, Inc.), is a U.S. 501(c)(3) religious non-profit that has broadcast Christian-themed programming since 1976. The company runs two over-the-air broadcast channels - TLN Media Chicago and TLN Media San Francisco - and distributes a portfolio of faith-based programs including Joseph Prince Ministries, Life Today with James & Betty Robison, Washington Watch with Tony Perkins, Joyce Meyer Ministries, Elevation with Steven Furtick, and the 700 Club. Content is delivered via scheduled linear programming and a growing on-demand streaming stack.

The technology layer is centered on the proprietary TLN+ streaming platform, which delivers on-demand and live Christian content across web, iOS/Android, Apple TV, and Roku. Distribution is a hybrid model: traditional broadcast in two DMAs combined with marketplace app-store channels (Apple TV App Store, Google Play, Roku Channel Store) that extend reach globally. Recent product development has added original first-run content such as the Ryan Defrates children's series and the Point of Grace podcast, signaling investment in proprietary IP alongside licensed ministry feeds.

TLN's revenue model is donation-driven under its 501(c)(3) status, with tax-deductible contributions as the primary stream and broadcasting services as a secondary revenue line. The organization goes to market direct-to-consumer via TLN+, supported by email newsletter, website content, and organic social channels. It is independently operated with no parent company, no institutional investor backing, and no disclosed funding rounds. Industry positioning is reinforced by membership in the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) association. Headcount is reported in the 51-100 range, and the company is headquartered in Illinois.

Name

TLN Networks

Legal name

Total Living International, Inc.

Website

https://tln.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

TLN Networks (TLN Media) is an Illinois-based 501(c)(3) non-profit broadcasting Christian faith-based programming since 1976 via broadcast TV in Chicago and San Francisco, plus the TLN+ streaming platform on Apple TV, Google Play, and Roku.

Ownership category

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Product category

Religious Broadcasting and Faith-Based Streaming

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious/Faith-Based Broadcast Networks (MPABAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Network/Studio Streaming Channels (MPABAHAG), Local Religious/Faith-Based Stations (MPABACAL)

Keywords

• Christian broadcasting
• Faith-based streaming
• Religious television
• Gospel media network
• Ministry programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Plainfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit religious organization, TLN Media relies significantly on tax-deductible donations from viewers and supporters. The organization explicitly solicits donations through its website to continue spreading its faith-based content.
2. Broadcasting Services: Traditional broadcasting operations through local TV stations in Chicago and San Francisco, serving viewers in those markets with scheduled programming.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TLN Networks (DBA TLN Media) is a Christian faith-based television broadcaster and streaming operator that distributes culturally-relevant religious programming including teaching ministries, sermons, podcasts, and children's content. It operates traditional over-the-air broadcast stations in Chicago and San Francisco and runs the proprietary TLN+ streaming platform available via web, mobile apps, and connected TV devices such as Apple TV, Google Play, and Roku. The legal entity, Total Living International, Inc., is an Illinois 501(c)(3) religious non-profit church corporation broadcasting since 1976.

Product overview

TLN Media operates as a Christian television broadcasting network offering both linear broadcast television and a streaming subscription platform. The core offering is TLN Media (Total Living Network), which distributes faith-based programming via broadcast TV channels in Chicago and San Francisco, as well as through dedicated apps on Apple TV, Google Play, and Roku. The companion streaming platform, TLN+, provides on-demand access to the network's programs including original series, sermons from ministries such as Joseph Prince Ministries and Life Today, podcasts, and children's programming like Ryan Defrates. The two products work together as a broadcast-plus-streaming model, with the linear network driving traditional viewership and TLN+ enabling on-demand consumption across digital platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TLN+: Streaming platform offering on-demand Christian programming including series, podcasts, and children's content.

Products and services

• TLN Media (Christian Television Broadcasting Network)

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National Religious Broadcasters (NRB)minorOthersTLN Media is a member of the National Religious Broadcasters organization, which represents Christian media professionals and organizations. NRB membership provides networking, industry standards, and collective representation within the Christian broadcasting community.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN): TBN is the largest Christian broadcast network in the U.S., operating multiple broadcast channels and the TBN+ streaming service. It directly mirrors TLN's broadcast-plus-OTT, faith-based programming model at significantly greater scale.
• Pure Flix: Pure Flix is a leading subscription faith-and-family streaming service offering Christian films and series. It is a direct competitor to TLN+ for faith-based on-demand audiences.
• Daystar Television Network: Daystar is a Christian broadcast and satellite network with significant U.S. and international reach. It competes with TLN's broadcast stations and faith content portfolio.
• Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN): CBN operates The SuperChannel and CBN News, with broadcast and streaming distribution of Christian programming. It is comparable to TLN as a multi-platform faith broadcaster with a donor-funded model.
• EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network): EWTN is a Catholic-focused global broadcast and streaming network funded by donations. Its hybrid broadcast/streaming, donation-driven non-profit model is closely analogous to TLN's structure.
• TBN+: TBN+ is the streaming extension of Trinity Broadcasting Network, offering faith-based on-demand content. It competes directly with TLN+ for Christian viewers on connected TV platforms.
• Dove Channel: Dove Channel is a family- and faith-friendly streaming service offering curated movies and series. It is a niche direct competitor to TLN+ in the safe, values-aligned streaming category.

Emerging players

• Hallow: Hallow is a Catholic prayer and meditation app with substantial venture funding. While faith-specific and digital-native, it competes for the same faith-content consumer wallet and time as TLN+.

Others

• NRB (National Religious Broadcasters): NRB is the principal trade association for Christian broadcasters, of which TLN is a member. It is comparable as an industry counterpart rather than a direct competitor, but membership signals shared peer relationships.

Regional players

• Byzantine Catholic Broadcasting: Smaller denomination-specific religious broadcasters operate on similar non-profit, donation-funded models. They are comparable as ecosystem peers even where direct audience overlap is limited.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TotalLivingNet
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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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