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From flying kites in Kabul to beaming the Gospel in Persian
Mikael Tunér, Director of many SAT-7 PARS programs, had more adventures while growing up than most have in a lifetime. Here, he shares with SAT-7 staffer Lindsay Shaw how his eventful childhood in Afghanistan helped shape his heart for sharing the Good News in the Persian-speaking world.
Experiencing Jesus' love while battling COVID-19
“I strongly felt the presence of Jesus with me during my long days in self-isolation, after I fell ill with COVID-19. I felt His care for me as if I were sleeping in His arms,” Presenter Karen Khoury recently shared her story on SAT-7 KIDS, to encourage viewers and counter a message many encounter – that contracting the virus is cause of shame.
An example of overcoming encourages youth
Ten years after a shattering cancer diagnosis, an Egyptian tennis champion returned to the court more powerful and resilient than before. In an interview on SAT-7 ARABIC’s new youth program A Way for Tomorrow , he shares his experience of battling the disease and his inspirational story of resilience and rebuilding.
From bully to brother in Christ: Jordan pastor shares story
“If I had continued living the way I was, I would not be alive today.” Pastor Khalil Halaseh was a victim of bullying who went on to bully others – until he met Jesus. On the very first UN International Day against Violence and Bullying at School, SAT-7 ARABIC shares his story of transformation to help viewers find healing, and also offers parents support.
Freed from hate to witness and love his enemy
By the power of God’s love, Abdel-Nour was delivered from the dark valley of hatred to the mountain of faith, light, and love. On the SAT-7 ARABIC program Free Souls , which is produced in Algeria, he shares his testimony of how meeting Jesus Christ let him taste freedom and experience salvation.
Breakthrough at the eleventh hour
With war coming ever closer to their home in Syria, Rev. Wael Haddad and his wife, Maram Nafe Tahhan, turned to God for guidance and began seeking to migrate to Dubai. But every door they tried slammed shut – until God intervened at the eleventh hour. The couple tell their story on a special Gulf edition of Keep on Singing on SAT-7 ARABIC.
SAT-7 parenting support gives hope to bereaved mother
The words of bereaved mother Maryam* show the vital impact of SAT-7’s parenting support. When advice from the SAT-7 ACADEMY counselling program The Coach transformed her young son’s life, Maryam did not know the coming months would be his last – but in her grief, she clings to her memories of this joyful time.