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SAT-7: the church without walls
For countless viewers across the Middle East and North Africa, faith is a solitary, dangerous road. Some are physically cut off from other Christians; others sit in busy cities yet feel emotionally alone in their walk with God. Many are persecuted simply for their beliefs.
Tackling tough questions about evil and suffering
The harsh realities of conflict , poverty and persecution are prompting many people in the Persian-speaking world to ask difficult questions about evil and suffering. Is It God’s Fault? is a new SAT-7 PARS program that is meeting viewers in their pain and lovingly guiding them to biblical answers.
AI feels "Safe" - But SAT-7 creates real connection with viewers
AI may be reshaping communication, but SAT-7 is finding that people still long for something deeper: genuine connection.
Empowering the Next Generation of Storytellers
In a region where young people often feel unheard, SAT-7’s Youth for an Enabling Society (YES) project is empowering them to create and showcase their own stories through its internship training scheme and youth film festival , which has been attracting national media attention.
Christians Consider Future in Holy Land after ceasefire Deal
After two years of war, Christians who have been sheltering inside Gaza’s churches are considering their future in the Holy Land following the ceasefire deal.
"Dr. Blogger” promotes young people's mental health
As World Mental Health Day is marked on 10 October, SAT-7 ’s Youth for an Enabling Society (YES) project is promoting mental well-being among young people through a new social media program : Dr Blogger .
SAT-7 PARS keeps the light on for Afghan Christians
Following a 48-hour shutdown last week, the internet is back on in Afghanistan . But the blackout was a powerful reminder for SAT-7 of why being a multi-platform media ministry is so important.
Highlighting "Season of Creation" Christian Festival
As c hurches and Ch ristian groups around the world have been marking the “Season of Creation ” , SAT-7 heard from the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) about why Christians in the region must prioritise stewardship of the natural world.
Questions set phone lines abuzz on live children’s show
A new live program for Arab children is engaging young viewers through Bible stories, sketches and phone-in quizzes. In His Image , which is filmed at SAT-7’s Egypt studio, provides a safe and fun-filled experience for young viewers to learn lessons from Scripture and grow in faith. Each weekly episode is attracting over 100 calls from young viewers eager to participate live on air.
Bringing Hope to young people in Iran
“People are hopeless; they don’t know what to do . They finish school but they can’t get jobs; they can’t live their lives – many people try to commit suicide. Some try to get out of Iran but that can be even harder, having to start a new life somewhere else. We try to encourage people to hold onto faith, and to the hope that God will help Iran.”
Answering young viewers' difficult Bible questions
For teenage Christians and seekers in the Arab world wrestling with questions about God and faith, it can be hard to know where to turn. With its new series, SAT-7 ARABIC live youth show Quality Time is giving viewers the chance to ask their burning questions, hear faith-building answers, and even learn how to interpret the Bible for themselves.
Virtual Afghan Church Project Wins Innovation Grant
A pioneering SAT-7 PARS social media program is creating a “vision of a thriving Afghan Church” using virtual production technology thanks to a highly selective grant awarded to innovative projects around the world.
Second Award for Powerful Short Film
SAT-7 film Perhaps God Sees Me , which offers a message of hope for young people experiencing despair, has won the Jewel Award for best drama at the CEVMA (Christian European Visual Media Association) awards.
Turning Silence into Support in the Fight Against Suicide
As World Suicide Prevention Day is marked on 10 September, SAT-7 is breaking through stigma and silence to bring hope to viewers in the depths of despair.
Helping Out-Of-School Children Learn Across Middle East
With around 30 million children aged 5 to 18 out of school in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) [1] , SAT-7 continues to be a source of hope and growth for young minds. This International Literacy Day (8 September), we consider how SAT-7’s educational programs are helping children to learn at home in Persian, Arabic and Turkish.
Arab Children Given Red-Carpet Experience at Studio Event
SAT-7’s Lebanon studio opened its doors for a special screening of a SAT-7 KIDS film, giving children from local churches a memorable red-carpet experience with members of the cast at a fun-packed and faith-filled event.
New Nature-Based Discipleship Series for Turkish Youth
Young Christians in Türkiye, who are often isolated, need safe spaces where they can go deeper in faith. So SAT-7 TÜRK has created Campfire , an honest and compelling discussion series set within beautiful natural spaces. Due to launch this autumn, the program will tackle a wide variety of difficult questions about Christianity and life with warmth and wisdom.
Absorbing Theology Show Sparking Debate Online
A clip from SAT-7 ARABIC’s entertaining theology show The Postman has received an amazing level of engagement on social media, with viewers from a variety of backgrounds sharing their honest opinions and heartfelt questions about Christianity’s most powerful – and provocative – story.
“I’m Not a Superhero,” Says Gaza Church Leader Amid Strikes and Starvation
The leader of Gaza’s Holy Family Church has told SAT-7 that he is “not a superhero” for staying by his congregation’s side following a deadly strike on the building and a mounting famine crisis in the territory.
Silenced voices share the gospel in Afghanistan
As restrictions on women’s rights and religious freedom intensify in Afghanistan, an innovative social media program is giving a platform to silenced voices and offering an “encounter with Jesus” to a people in desperate need of peace.
Connecting with refugee children through mental health event
A team from SAT-7 KIDS is visiting schools and refugee camps in Lebanon to promote mental health awareness and online safety, whilst also highlighting the positive content available on the channel and its various platforms.
Young Moroccans take centre stage in new program
Young Moroccan Christians are using their creative skills in a new program for North African children.
Sharing stories of struggle and success to inspire young Arabs
In a region marked by conflict, economic turmoil and social unrest, young people need to see role models creating pathways to a better life and a better world. That is why SAT-7 ARABIC’s Youth for an Enabling Society (YES) project is sharing the inspiring stories of change-makers in the Arab world.
Growing together through war, loss and trauma
For Arab children living through war and other traumatic events, interactive SAT-7 KIDS show We Grow Together is providing a safe and nurturing space for spiritual growth. Blending Bible-based discussions, live music, prayer and testimonies, this live program helps young viewers to navigate difficult experiences with faith and wisdom.