Easter hope in times of suffering
March 2026Easter has always held deep meaning in dark times. In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), where many believers live with uncertainty and hardship, the story at the heart of Easter – a journey from suffering to hope – feels deeply familiar. This year, that message carries particular weight. As Easter arrives in the region during a time of […]
Stories of faith through wars past and present
March 2026War is often measured in numbers: the dead, the displaced, the wounded. But for those caught up in conflict, war unfolds in moments: a decision made under pressure, a prayer lifted quietly, a choice to stay or go. As conflict affects daily lives in various parts of the Middle East, SAT-7’s broadcasts are revealing how people across the region face […]
Prayer for the Gulf as countries face ongoing strikes
As Gulf states continue to face a barrage of drone and missile strikes, threatening the safety of civilians and causing widespread disruption, SAT-7 is connecting people across affected countries through live broadcasts and social media initiatives. Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday 17 March that civilians in Gulf countries are at “grave risk” from the ongoing strikes, many of which have […]
The importance of Nowruz in the face of crisis and loss
March 2026By Omeed Jouyandeh This year’s Nowruz (New Year) celebrations are shrouded with a deep sadness for most Iranians. The devastating events of the last three months – on top of decades of suffering and oppression – have left many reeling and exhausted. For ordinary citizens who have lost loved ones or suffered severe injuries in the recent protests and now […]
Mothers in leadership: carrying two worlds at once
March 2026As many countries in the Middle East mark Mother’s Day on 21 March, SAT-7’s Marianne Awaraji explores the tension of her dual roles as leader and mother during a time of great instability and uncertainty in Lebanon… This week in Lebanon, I found myself preparing a team meeting while also checking the news… and making sure my son felt safe at […]
Mothers share fears and prayers amid Middle East crisis
March 2026“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.” This message to SAT-7 from Sara in Jordan echoes the heart cry of millions of mothers across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) […]
Heartbreak and Hope in the Shadow of War
As the war escalates across the region, colleagues and friends are asking me how I am, how I feel, and I honestly don’t know how to answer. Some look me in the eye and then see the answer for themselves. Heartbroken. Heartbroken and so very sorry that a new generation is living through what we did. Our Lebanon team are […]
Behind the Credo: our piece in The Times
“This year, as Lent and Ramadan occur almost simultaneously, sacred observances from Christians and Muslims also coincide with one of the most turbulent and desperate moments in Iran’s recent history.” The above words form part of the opening lines of an opinion piece in The Times Credo column, Saturday 7th March when “a different religious thinker publishes an essay on […]