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“I follow Christ with all my heart”
For some in Iran, following Christ means persecution or death. Yet, for Masood*, following Christ is well worth the risk. Masood previously felt that life had little substance to offer, saying that he lived in a “purposeless, fake world.” That is, until he found a Bible and SAT-7.
Sharing women’s stories of hope in hard times
When Amira asked God for a marriage that was “out of the ordinary”, her prayer was answered – but not in the way she had expected. She and her fiancé, Farid, had a full and happy life serving alongside each other in their church until Farid’s sudden and severe kidney failure changed everything.
Investing in the next generation
Many viewers grow up with our children’s programs and say how their lives have been influenced by them. Moussa* in Morocco, for example, started watching after he began praying to God as a 12-year-old.
One child’s faith touches the world
Three years ago, SAT-7 KIDS met a young Iraqi refugee with a radical message of forgiveness. As Myriam’s words have travelled across the world, touching millions of lives, her own journey of faith has continued.
SAT-7 stays in young viewer’s heart for decades
SAT-7 recently received a beautiful letter from Ayman* in Morocco. Ayman shared how our early broadcasts comforted him at a difficult time, sparking a desire for God that has remained with him for almost two decades.
SAT-7 KIDS reunites long-lost father and son
Michael’s* story is one of the most amazing moments in a decade of SAT-7 KIDS broadcasts. The channel has strengthened countless families, but in this case God did something incredible – the team reunited Michael with his estranged father.
Egyptian man shares his amazing faith on SAT-7
“I thank the Lord for all the wonderful things He did in my life. In the beginning, I blamed Him for my situation and compared myself to other people. But with time and the practice that God put me through, I understood His will in my life.”
Six young men find Jesus through SAT-7 PARS
Young Ramin* contacted us eager to know more about Jesus after watching SAT-7 PARS. Excited that he had discovered God’s love, Ramin asked us to contact some of his friends who also wanted to know more about Christianity. In just a few weeks, Ramin and five of his friends decided to follow Jesus.
I AM SAT-7: REZA JAFARI - Editing Manager
As an Iranian raised in a religiously hostile society, I value and understand the extraordinary and much-needed work of SAT-7. I love working in such a unique and diverse place! The past 14 years has been a testament to God’s goodness in my life.
Train up a child in the way he should go
Fady and his wife Marian are so enthusiastic about the SAT-7 KIDS channel, they drove into Cairo from their home in Tanta, 100 km away, to tell us about it.
Iranian war veteran finds peace in Christ
An Iranian war veteran who suffered post-traumatic stress for many years has told SAT-7 how he has had “more peace” since he came to know Christ.
“God is with us at every moment”
Shamiram, a Syrian refugee, shares with SAT-7 her testimony. Her family saw horrible things, underwent periods of poverty, and survived battles in Aleppo, Syria, yet, Shamiram kept her faith.
Break with the past brings peace to Kabyle man
RESCUED FROM A BITTER LIFE “We were stampeding like pigs not knowing where to go. We had no peace in the house.” This was family life for Amrouche after he first married and started a young family.
Amir, a father fighting for his son
Amir struggled to get his autistic son the help he needed. Schools were rejecting his son. And getting him to learn was difficult. Yet Amir knew that “God never makes anything bad.” On a recent episode of the SAT-7 show Speak Up, Amir shares how faith and perseverance changed his son’s future.
New hope for illiterate refugees
Hunted down by militants in Syria, Yaldiz and her family fled to Lebanon. SAT-7 KIDS program My School has helped them end a cycle of poor-quality education, changing their lives forever.
Madelina, a believer from south Sudan
“I was rejected by my parents. They treated me cruelly…” Madelina describes her upbringing on the SAT-7 program New Eve .
"Jesus changed my life completely: I have a new heart"
*Shawky felt lost and angry as his family struggled financially. It eventually led to drinking and violence. Until a car accident brought him close to death.
Stories of God at work in Egypt
SAT-7 viewers from Egypt share their testimonies
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Taken for granted?
As SAT‑7 launches its ACADEMY channel, Martin Thomas, children’s author and SAT‑7’s UK Director for External Engagement, reflects on changing attitudes in global education.
My school
Since its launch in March 2015, SAT‑7 KIDS’ My School has been addressing the educational needs of displaced and underprivileged children. Alongside core subjects of Maths, Arabic, English and Science, four new segments have been added to the upcoming third season:
My school - education for refugees
THE REFUGEE EDUCATION CRISIS Following the alarming advance of so called Islamic State (IS), the children and youth of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are facing a tremendous crisis. Over 13 million children (40% of the school-age children from Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Libya, and Sudan) in the region cannot go to school because of conflict. Many are trapped in war zones, where their schools and homes have been destroyed. Others have been forced to uproot their lives, driven out of their homes by relentless fighting.
Why were they killed? addressing children’s questions and fears
Terrible events, such as the recent Manchester Arena bombing and the Grenfell Tower inferno in West London, claimed the lives of young and old. How to help children come to terms with such incidents, how to comfort and reassure them is a question many parents will have had to answer.
Storytelling short and sweet
The Book of Genesis has influenced all the people of the Middle East and North Africa. Christians cannot fully understand the beginning of the universe, or human sin and redemption if they ignore this book. As we continue to highlight our short web series on SAT-7, we turn to a storytelling program that takes Arabic speakers through the marvels of Genesis.
Youngest ambassador raises dough for children!
Across the UK over 130 volunteers play a vital part in spreading the word about SAT‑7’s programmes and impact, with individuals, groups and churches as SAT‑7 Ambassadors.