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Refugee stories and prayers highlighted in SAT-7 campaign
As hostility towards refugees increases in different parts of the world, SAT-7 is raising the voices of those who have been forced to flee their homelands, in a campaign that calls for kindness and “making room”, on World Refugee Day this week (20 June).
Live program offers “shelter of peace” for children in Iran
“I want to ask you to pray for me. Last night, five or six missiles flew right over our heads. Since then, I haven’t been able to sleep at all. I was so scared. We keep reading this verse: ‘I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done.’ (Psalm 118:17).” — Sarina, aged 10, from Iran
A picture of the father’s love: SAT-7 CEO shares childhood story
As Father’s Day is marked on different dates across the world this month, SAT-7’s CEO Rita El- Mounayer reflects on her childhood during Lebanon’s civil war and the long-lasting impact of her own father o n who – and where – she is today .
SAT-7’s Persian channel reaches out to support viewers in Iran after air strikes
SAT-7’s Persian channel is supporting distressed viewers in Iran following a wave of air strikes on the country overnight.
Parenting programs share biblical wisdom in the MENA
Across its channels, SAT-7 is helping parents in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to raise their children with love and wisdom. As parents from all walks of life engage with our talk shows, workshops and Viewer Support services, they are given the tools they need to impact their children positively and improve dynamics in the family home.
SAT-7 PLUS and the global shift towards streaming
As traditional pattern s of watching television give way to varied forms of viewing content , SAT-7 is m aking more Christ-centred programs available on its free-to-access streaming platform SAT-7 PLUS . W ith nearly 1.3 million unique users , the platform is growing in popularity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) .
Suffering Iranians unite in prayer for their country
The SAT-7 PARS Viewer Support team, made up of Iranian believers living outside their homeland, has been deeply impacted by the stream of troubling news from Iran in recent weeks. Events including a catastrophic explosion at the country’s largest commercial port, the imprisonment of three Christians – one a pregnant woman – for their faith, and Iran’s deepening economic crisis, are uniting staff and viewers in fervent prayer.
Finding Jesus and community in Türkiye
For Turkish people seeking Jesus, it can be difficult to build an accurate understanding of the Christian faith, find spiritual encouragement, and connect with a vibrant church. We recently heard from SAT-7 TÜRK viewer Ercan * , who overcame the odds to find Jesus and community in Türkiye.
Gaza’s Christians recall Pope Francis’ final message of peace
As the war in Gaza looks set to intensify, with an expanded offensive anticipated, the region’s Christians have been remembering the late Pope Francis and his final phone conversation with them, in which he called for peace and justice in the Holy Land.
Hit series resonates with Middle Eastern viewers
As the latest season of The Chosen hit cinemas in the run-up to Easter, SAT-7 has been marking the impact of the show on our platforms following a visit to our Egypt studio by key project leaders and the actor who plays Little James in the series.
Celebrating the resurrection and the unity of Christ’s church
With Easter being marked on the same day by the Eastern and Western Churches this year – which happens on average only once every three or four years – SAT-7’s channels are celebrating the unity of Christ’s global Church as well as the resurrection of Jesus.
Supporting Sudanese viewers through two years of war
“Please pray for us and for the war in Sudan to end” – Fatima, SAT-7 viewer. After two years of civil war in Sudan, SAT-7 is continuing to stand with viewers there, offering prayer, support, and a special program made by Sudanese Christians in the run-up to Easter.
“Freedom must be for all”: Egyptian theologian
An Egyptian theologian has delivered a passionate and personal defence of religious freedom on SAT-7 ARABIC program Today Not Tomorrow. “Freedom must be for all, and I must fight for the freedom of others and not just the freedom of my family,” said Youssef Nathan on the thought-provoking talk show.
North African Christians come together for evening gatherings
To celebrate Christian fellowship in North Africa, SAT-7 ARABIC aired a special devotional program – Evening Gatherings – throughout the 30 days of Ramadan. Filmed in Tunisia with segments from Algeria and Morocco, the program was a beautiful display of unity among believers as they encouraged each other with testimonies, prayers, worship, and Bible discussions.
Proposed hijab law unites Iranians in calls for freedom
As a controversial new hijab law awaits implementation in Iran, SAT-7 PARS show Insiders highlighted the struggle of women and men for greater freedom in the country.
Hope and renewal: SAT-7 PARS marks the Persian new year
As millions gather with loved ones for Nowruz – an ancient festival marking the Persian New Year – SAT-7 PARS is celebrating with them and unpacking the festival’s themes of new life and renewal.
Building relationships with Turkish viewers
Building relationships off-screen and listening to what people need is driving increased engagement with Turkish viewers. Presenter Şemsa Deniz Bakır explained how a different approach is opening up new opportunities to help Turks with their life challenges and support them on a journey of faith.
Promoting opportunity for children with disabilities
Children with disabilities in the Middle East and North Africa often face isolation and exclusion. SAT-7 has been challenging the status quo and supporting families to help their children achieve their potential through Arabic program The Same Bench.
Restoring hope across the MENA through multi-language project
People living in different parts of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) face distinct challenges that have led many to become hopeless. An ambitious new multi-language project is aiming to address viewers’ felt needs in different contexts and help them find hope in Christ.
Support for Iraqi women and girls as crisis deepens
As conditions for women and girls in Iraq deteriorate following the passage of a new law that enables girls as young as nine to be married, SAT-7 is supporting viewers in the country by giving a voice to Iraqi women and providing encouragement to individuals in distress.
Making God’s love visible and audible in local languages
Powered by local Christians, SAT-7 shares the Good News of Jesus in three main language groups – Arabic, Persian, and Turkish – and is expanding its programming in other languages and smaller local variants. As International Mother Language Day is marked on 21 February, we celebrate the diversity of SAT-7’s audience across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and the opportunities to connect with different people groups.
Exploring freedom and equality for Arab women
What would happen if there was freedom and equality for women across the Arab world? This is the question that SAT-7 ARABIC’s Today Not Tomorrow program has been exploring through three special episodes from Tunisia.
SAT-7 celebrates opening of new church by River Jordan
The inauguration of one of the largest churches in the Middle East, on the banks of the River Jordan, brought Christians together in prayers for peace.
Sharing personal experiences on revamped youth program
A revamped youth program on SAT-7 ARABIC has been helping young adults to explore difficult issues that affect their development and spiritual growth.