Stories

Restoring a refugee’s faith

Iman, a Christian refugee from Iraq, had a crisis of faith when she had to face a Goliath-sized event. Militants invaded her village and Iman was forced to make a decision to save her family–to flee her home. When she arrived in Lebanon, a refugee without a single possession, the Church of Lebanon helped her restore her faith in Jesus.

Facing physical disability in Egypt: one woman’s journey to a law degree

Growing up with a disability in Egypt can present many Goliath-sized challenges to becoming the person God wants you to become. Hanaa is frank about the triumphs and defeats of her journey growing up with infant paralysis. She shares her story on an episode of the live SAT-7 program, Speak Up .

The invisible front line

There is more than one way of being on the front line of ministry in SAT-7. While scores of the TV network’s presenters have become trusted and familiar friends through their regular appearance on screen, there is a front line that is less visible but equally important. It involves sitting beside a phone and a computer monitor.

Kivanç from Turkey

After his father died, teenager Kivanҫ tried to bury his pain and questions in drinking, smoking and partying.

Palm Sunday bombing: survivors and clergy reflect

On Palm Sunday, midway through a special service for the start of Holy Week, a suicide bomber detonated his device, killing 27 worshippers at St George’s Coptic Orthodox Church in the Nile Delta city of Tanta. SAT-7 field reports producer Ramy Samir spoke to eyewitnesses at the scene and the channel’s Egypt studio broadcast a program of reflections and prayer for viewers affected by the attack and a second bombing at St Mark’s Cathedral in Alexandria.

Reza – an Iranian drug dealer transformed through Christ

An Iranian viewer named Reza began calling the Iranian SAT-7 counselling centre. He described himself as a drug dealer, thief and gangster .

Ramez from Jordan

A JORDANIAN “CONVINCED BY THE PERSON OF JESUS” “It may seem strange, but this is what I totally believe in,” wrote Ramez*, a Jordanian living in Saudi Arabia, as he related the seven-year journey that had brought him, much to his amazement, to become a follower of Jesus.

From addiction to freedom

Countless people in the Middle East and North Africa are hurting. Physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually .

Umut from Turkey – freed from jail with new life in Christ

A Turkish man has told SAT-7 how he came to Christ while in prison, as he sought our support after being released.

SAT-7 spring appeal

For those suffering emotional distress and mental illness, there is limited professional help.

Encouraging our youngest viewers

A vital part of SAT-7’s work in the Middle East and North Africa is to support the growing church by directly engaging with viewers.

Hannieh – out of the depths

Hannieh, a young Iranian woman, contacted the Audience Relations Team at SAT-7 PARS several times. After trusting in Christ she faced unemployment and family pressures. Eventually, she felt overwhelmed and was plunged into the depths of depression, until God answered her cry for help.

Virtual support – a friend indeed

New segments for my school

Stories of Iranian lives changed

I AM SAT-7

Karema – faith exile serves war exiles

After being forced to leave her home country because of her new faith, Karema has become an ambassador for Christ to Syrians made homeless by war. Karema shared with us her journey to Christ from a Non-Christian background and how God has led her to new ministries while studying theology and training in Lebanon.

Andrew in Syria

"We deleted one channel after another until we only had one left: SAT-7 KIDS, where your kids are safe!"

Dany in Libya

TWO YEARS AGO, DANY, A 15-YEAR-OLD SAT-7 VIEWER IN LIBYA, WENT OUT WITH HIS SCHOOL FRIENDS. BUT DANY NEVER RETURNED.

Rescuing Families: Maryam’s Story

Maryam’s family was spiraling into darkness. Although her two boys grew up hearing about Christ, the years of violence and drugs in Iran were taking their toll.

Speaking up about changed lives

“I gave my life to Jesus, so I am not afraid”

An Iraqi Christian and former employee of SAT-7 talks to us about returning to his home country. He speaks about his renewed faith, which, during these uncertain times, is enabling him to strengthen others.

SAT-7 ACADEMY: steps towards freedom

This summer, SAT-7 is looking to break new ground when it launches a new educational channel. SAT-7 ACADEMY will build on My School broadcasts – watched by over 1.3 million children – and on the broader range of educational shows the network provides. SAT-7 is currently exploring a range of funding opportunities to enable this exciting new venture.

The Secret to Perfect Parenting

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the secret to perfect parenting could be summed up in a single rule? The only perfect parent is our Heavenly Father. The closer we get to Him in our own spiritual lives, the better parents we can be for our children.