Stories
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Unexpected encounter brings encouragement to SAT-7 TÜRK
"Nora…. hey, Nora! Is that you? Oh, I’m so excited! You don't know me, but I know you. You’re one of my favourite presenters on SAT-7 TÜRK!"
An Afghan man’s longing for freedom of religion or belief
Since August 2021, Elham , * a man living in Afghanistan , has been in contact with the SAT-7 PARS Viewer Support team , who have walked virtually with him through the turmoil of Taliban control in Afghanistan and Elham’s ongoing search for truth and freedom .
Refugees: Being heard, finding hope
Nashwan from Iraq owned a flourishing business and a house, but militants who overran his area threatened to kill him and his family. They all fled their home and later moved to Egypt, but Nashwan can neither obtain a work permit and find suitable employment, nor enrol his daughters in school.
Honouring marginalised women in Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan
SAT-7 PARS’ live women’s program Insiders is challenging culturally accepted actions and behaviour that restrict women’s rights and lives in Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan, and reinforce the notion of women as second-class citizens. A special episode of Insiders broadcast on Women’s Day, 8 March, will highlight the role of women as heads of households and as breadwinners.
Iranian woman testifies to SAT-7 PARS’ impact in her life
Laleh*, an Iranian viewer of SAT-7’s Persian-language channel SAT-7 PARS, recently described how the channel has helped her grow in faith and find peace in Christ. Through its programs and dedicated viewer support teams, SAT-7 PARS has been serving viewers in Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan for over 15 years.
Afghan mother speaks of hope in Christ despite extreme isolation
Afia*, a Christian mother in Afghanistan, reached out in response to the hopeful messages on SAT-7 PARS’ program Golden Advice: Jungle of Golpand . Afia says that since the Taliban regained control of the country, six months ago, as a Christian and a woman she is “isolated as though diseased” – and yet she is sustained by Christ. Please pray for Afia and her children as you read her story.
Bijan’s prayer: an Iranian boy’s story of faith
Thirteen-year-old Bijan from Iran recently got in touch with Persian children’s show Hashtag , asking to give his life to Jesus. Here, he shares his story of faith – ending with a beautiful prayer that blessed the whole team.