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Helping Algerian Christians adapt after church closures
When the largest of Algeria’s Protestant churches was closed by the authorities five years ago, the senior pastor made a moving and powerful statement: “You can seal our churches – but not our hearts”. His words have proved true since then as believers have persevered in faith and continued to serve.
Lebanese Christians: life in the war zone
“We love our land and are deeply attached to it,” a church leader from a Christian village in southern Lebanon told SAT-7. He, like many believers, are staying put in areas directly impacted by the bombings.
SAT-7 short film wins festival award
WARNING: THIS ARTICLE INCLUDES REFERENCES TO SUICIDE THAT SOME MAY FIND DISTRESSING. SAT-7 film Perhaps God Sees Me , which tells a powerful and moving story of overcoming mental health issues and finding self-worth, has won the Best Humanitarian Short Film Award at a prestigious international film festival.
Holding onto faith as Middle East conflict escalates
A s violence escalate s across the Middle East , SAT-7 has been hearing from viewers in the region who are holding onto their faith as everything around t hem shatters .
Support for viewers in Lebanon during week of bombings
As Lebanon experiences its worst violence in almost 20 years, SAT-7’s studio in Beirut is continuing to broadcast programs offering comfort and support to people shaken by this week’s devastating airstrikes.
Call to prayer from SAT-7 Lebanon
As Lebanon faces a second day of uncertainty about what will happen to its people across the country, SAT-7’s Beirut studio calls for prayers that the situation will de-escalate and their country will be protected from being dragged into war.
Pursuing peace after horrors of war
As conflict continues to devastate many parts of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), voices calling for and working towards peace are desperately needed. A new SAT-7 ARABIC program, Journeying towards Peace , is giving a platform to those who have turned from violence after experiencing the horrors of warfare.
SAT-7 TÜRK’s first feature film wins award
SAT-7 TÜRK’s first ever feature-length film, Yakamoz, which marks the centenary of the Greek-Turkish population exchange, has won the Jewel Award for best drama at the CEVMA (Christian European Visual Media Association) awards.
A voice for silenced women in Afghanistan
As new Taliban rules ban Afghan women from making their voices heard in public, a Christian Afghan girl has shared a powerful song of protest and a prayer for freedom.
Guiding suicidal viewers to hope and help
As World Suicide Prevention Day is marked on 10 September, SAT-7 is helping viewers facing mental health crises with counselling and prayer support and sharing program content that highlights the value of each person.
Education for children who “pay the price of war”
Conflict in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has forced millions of children out of school. As International Literacy Day approaches (8 September), we explore how local churches and SAT-7’s educational programs are helping children to continue learning in the most difficult circumstances.
Behind-the-scenes teams offer support for viewers
For SAT-7, what happens off-screen is just as important as what happens on screen. A core part of our ministry to viewers across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is a commitment to supporting them in their lives and faith through dedicated teams that offer prayer, advice, and counselling.
Growing in faith while having fun
Learning about the character of God and discussing how to live for Him is a fun-filled experience for young SAT-7 KIDS viewers. Live children’s show Behind the Door is using games, music, and quizzes to engage children with God’s Word and inspire them to follow Jesus.
Support for families in Lebanon as tensions rise
SAT-7 is stepping up prayer and support for children and families in Lebanon and beyond amid fears of escalating conflict in the region.
Lebanon tensions: a mother’s perspective
In this personal reflection on the turbulent situation in Lebanon, SAT-7’s Marianne Awaraji shares her fears as the mother of an eight-year-old son, and how she is helping him – and others – to put their trust in God.
Young role models help viewers grow in life and faith
A SAT-7 youth program is helping young viewers to navigate difficult questions and issues they face in life through authentic role models who share their experiences. A recent episode of Quality Time featured a teenage boy who explained his “journey towards forgiveness” after the breakdown of his relationship with his father.
Prayers for peace amid Middle East tension and conflict
As tensions continue to rise across the Middle East, a powerful episode of SAT-7’s Voice of the Church has offered comfort and hope to viewers in Lebanon and beyond.
Praise for Yakamoz as film selected as festival finalist
On this day (6 August) a hundred years ago, Greek Orthodox Christians from the village of Gelveri in Türkiye left their church, their community, and their homeland for an unknown future in Greece as part of the population exchange between the two countries . Now, the SAT-7 TÜRK film about th is historic event is making an impact in Türkiye and beyond .
Biblical wisdom and support for MENA parents
Raising children is one of the greatest challenges in life, especially for Christian families in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) who have limited access to biblical resources. The numbers seeking support from SAT-7 highlight the need for culturally sensitive and biblically based parenting advice, as well as a sympathetic ear when dealing with difficult situations.
Gameshow leaves legacy of faith among young viewers
After five successful series with over 200 episodes, SAT-7 PARS youth program Hashtag will come to an end this summer. As well as entertaining countless Persian-speaking children across the region with wholesome fun and games, the program will leave behind a legacy in the hearts of viewers who now “know the Bible in a deeper and better way”.
A safe space for children and youth in challenging region
Children and young people should grow up in an atmosphere of love, security, and freedom. But many young lives in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are blighted by conflict, insecurity, harmful social practices, and restriction. SAT-7’s satellite TV programs and digital content for children and youth provide a safe space where they can forget their troubles and learn of God’s love for them, while also developing important life skills to equip them as agents of positive change in their communities.
Christian girl from Gaza prays for end to Holy Land war
A 12-year-old Christian girl from Gaza whose family has taken refuge in one of the churches there has shared her prayers for an end to the war. She told SAT-7’s You Are Not Alone program that she and other children want to “return to play and live our childhood”.
Celebrating stories of changed lives
A recent episode of SAT-7 ARABIC program You Are Not Alone highlighted stories of viewers whose lives have been transformed through SAT-7’s ministry. From a young woman who was abused as a child but learned to love others to a mother who found peace after attempting suicide, their testimonies show how God is at work in the lives of people across the Arab world.
SAT-7’s first program for isolated Tajik Christian women
SAT-7’s first - ever program aimed at Tajik women is desperately needed among Tajikistan’s isolated Christian population, many of whom are unable to gather legally and face persecution if they confess their faith. But despite the dangers, people are coming to faith in Tajikistan , and SAT-7 programs are playing a key role .