Testimonies
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Mothers share fears and prayers amid Middle East crisis
“Since I became a mother, I feel I fear even more . I pray and try as much as I can to trust the Lord, but the news is frightening. My heart is with every mother in this war.”
Turkish viewers share stories of finding faith
The testimonies we are receiving from viewers show that God is powerfully at work in Türkiye. He is revealing Himself to people there in all sorts of ways, including the mysterious and the miraculous.
The suffering of women in Iran: Hayat's story
"This story is a microcosm of a world of injustice and wrong that is perpetrated against the girls and women of my nation." As we mark one year since the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody in Iran, SAT-7 presents the true story of an Iranian woman that highlights the mistreatment and suffering of women and girls in the country.
Kamel's Story
At the beginning of the year, in my first university class, we all began to introduce ourselves. “Kamel,” I said. “Palestinian refugee.” Eyes widened around me. Then somebody said, “What are you doing here? Haven’t you people done enough to us?”
Dreaming of Christ in Afghanistan
Faraj*, an Afghan viewer, recently reached out to SAT-7 PARS, with a testimony of hope and a desire to become a Christian. Sharing his experiences of living in a community surrounded by deception and conflict, where love is scarce and poverty and lack are all that is known, Faraj describes how his life was transformed through a special encounter in his dreams.
How do Christians celebrate the birth of Christ in Iran?
“We can’t openly celebrate Christmas,” explains Setareh* an Iranian woman. “It is forbidden for us to say we are Christians and to speak the name of Jesus as Lord.”
A challenging year: SAT-7 viewers share on-the-ground experiences in Afghanistan
“Hunger, famine, and unemployment are gathering momentum. Most people would be happy to die, but my hope is in the Lord,” writes Amin*, a man from Afghanistan. A year since the country’s previous government collapsed and the Taliban took control, SAT-7 PARS’ Afghan viewers are providing a window into the challenges they face every day, while also speaking of their shared hope in Christ.
For Christian youth, a powerful chance to be heard
“I am Leen Abou Jaoude. I am 11 years old, and this is my voice.” These words begin a story that shows what young people can do for God’s kingdom when they are given a chance to flourish and be heard. The power of Leen’s voice shows why ministering to children, especially through the witness of their peers, is a key priority for SAT-7.
From vengeance to forgiveness: an Afghan man’s transformation
“Perhaps many people may ask, ‘How is it possible for an Afghan man to become a Christian?’” queries Soroush, who was once bent on violence and vengeance. Now a pastor, Soroush shares his testimony on SAT-7 PARS live program Signal , in hope that God will use his story of transformation to touch the lives and hearts of viewers facing enormous challenges in Afghanistan and Iran today.
“No matter what happens, I will continue to watch”
Testimonies recently received by SAT-7’s Turkish-language channel show how deeply its message of God’s love affects people’s lives. “I take joy in watching your channel. Because I am watching, my entire household has turned against me. But no matter what happens, I will continue to watch,” one viewer says.
A letter to the world from an Afghan girl
“Is this life? Is this humanity?” pleads Armineh*, a young Afghan girl, in a heartbreaking open letter sent to SAT-7 PARS. Living under the Taliban, Armineh speaks of how “this is the end of all my dreams” and calls for the world to hear her voice.
Breaking down Lebanon’s “transparent walls”
“One activity after another broke down our transparent walls,” says Marie-Belle Milan, a 19-year-old participant in the project Lebanon: Our Story . As crisis-hit Lebanon waits on a knife-edge to see if its newly confirmed government can offer hope, this project has begun its first Storytelling Clubs, bringing together youth from different backgrounds to create change from the ground up. Here is Marie-Belle’s experience in her own words.
Bereaved mother shares her testimony of forgiveness
Sereen* from Lebanon, whose daughter was tragically killed, shared her brave and powerful story on SAT-7 ARABIC programme Spiritual Evening . Presented by two well-known Lebanese figures with their own amazing stories of transformation, the show offers Christ’s hope to large audiences through testimonies and worship music.
World Refugee Day: Iranian Christians “in exile”
“Iranian Christian refugees feel they are living in exile,” says Reza Jafari, Presenter of the SAT-7 PARS live program Signal . In this blog written for World R efugee D ay (20 June) , Reza shares how the challenges Iranian Christians face do not end when they leave I ran , and how SAT-7 PARS is a lifeline to them.
A year with COVID-19: Iranians speak out
The Coronavirus pandemic has taken lives, damaged economies , changed circumstances and created much uncertainty across the world. Christian viewers of SAT-7 PARS in Iran have shared how their faith in Christ is supporting them one year on.
Are you free to follow your faith?
In many parts of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), people, and Christians in particular, are persecuted, discriminated against, and marginalised for their faith. Through culturally sensitive programming, SAT-7 aims to help break the silence and encourage open discussions on human rights such as Freedom of Religion and Belief (FORB).
Love Is... Giving Life
Derya* lives in Turkey and, like most of the Turkish population, she didn’t know a lot about Christianity. Her life changed completely when she came across SAT-7 TÜRK and started watching it regularly.