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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.
What can we learn from the life and example of Pope Francis?
SAT-7’s George Makeen reflects on Pope Francis’ legacy of communicating Christian teaching to those beyond the Church, and how we all need to reject labelling and stereotypes in order to connect with those who are different from us.
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.
The mother heart of God
As Mother’s Day is marked in most Middle East and North Africa n countries on 21 March, SAT-7 CEO Rita El- Mo unayer shares a reflection on the mother heart of God…
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.
Prayers for Syria following outbreak of violence
The fall of the Assad regime in Syria last December took the world by surprise, igniting hopes of a peaceful future for the war-weary nation. But violent clashes between Assad loyalists and government security forces, and subsequent retaliatory attacks, have claimed over 1,000 lives, reportedly including Christians and people from other minorities.
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.
Young Moroccan women find faith and freedom
SAT-7 is hearing story after story from women who have encountered the transformative love of Christ. A s they enter into relationship with God, m any are finding the hope and freedom they have long ed for , including t wo SAT-7 ARABIC viewers from Morocco .
Drama extends impact of Lebanon, Our Story project
SAT-7’s Lebanon, Our Story (LOS) project is now complete, but its impact is continuing into 2025 as the drama series For Your Eyes Only is taken to huge new audiences.
Supporting education in crisis-hit region
Barriers to education in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are multiple. From restrictive social policies that limit girls’ access to learning to devastating wars that destroy school buildings and displace families, millions of children in the region are out of school.