“Today, more than ever, the people of Iran need your prayers.” SAT-7 PARS viewer in Iran During brief windows when Iranians have been able to access the internet over the last few days, SAT-7 viewers inside Iran have contacted our Persian channel to ask for ongoing prayer and express their hopes for the country’s future after weeks of turmoil and tragedy. “Greetings to you. Our hope is the freedom of our […]
Satellite programmes offer lifeline of hope to Iranians
SAT-7 PARS is continuing to broadcast live and pre-recorded programmess into Iran via satellite television – a vital lifeline of hope and encouragement amid the country’s ongoing internet shutdown. All of the Persian-language channel’s live programmes are focusing on the situation in Iran, where people have been protesting on the streets for more than two weeks and thousands of […]
Tackling tough questions about evil and suffering
The harsh realities of conflict, poverty and persecution are prompting many people in the Persian-speaking world to ask difficult questions about evil and suffering. Is It God’s Fault? is a new SAT-7 PARS program that is meeting viewers in their pain and lovingly guiding them to biblical answers. The eleven-episode social media series comes at an important time for the […]
AI feels “safe” – but SAT-7 creates real connection with viewers
AI may be reshaping communication, but SAT-7 is finding that people still long for something deeper: genuine connection. On SAT-7 ARABIC’s Him & Her Facebook page, viewers recently shared why AI can sometimes feel safer to talk to than people. Yet beneath the technology lay a deeper, more human longing. “A recent social post struck a strong chord with viewers,” […]
SAT-7 joins global prayers for Holy Land peace
On Sunday (21 September), the International Day of Peace, SAT-7 is joining Christian organisations and churches across the world in prayer for the Holy Land, calling viewers and supporters to stand in solidarity with its suffering people. SAT-7 International CEO Rita El-Mounayer said: Our hearts are broken by the intense and ongoing suffering of the people in this conflict, and […]
Country Briefing: TÜRKIYE
Türkiye, a nation bridging East and West, was once the heart of early Christianity and is home to many foundational moments in the Church’s story – from the journeys of the Apostle Paul to the Council of Nicaea. Yet today, Christianity is often misunderstood and marginalised among Turks. This briefing explores Türkiye’s Christian heritage, its complex modern landscape, and the […]
Country Briefing: Tunisia
Home to Africa’s northernmost point, Tunisia has a diverse and vibrant culture. Although the country has a rich Christian heritage and was once the centre of Christianity in North Africa, today less than 1% of Tunisians are Christian. As the birthplace of the Arab Spring, Tunisia has enjoyed over a decade of progressive social policy, particularly in relation to women’s […]
Middle East Briefing: Discovering hope in Christ
As we begin our journey through Lent this month, ongoing conflicts and shifting political landscapes continue to pose significant challenges in the Middle East and North Africa. In this month’s briefing, we’ll explore how Syrian and Sudanese Christians are holding fast to their faith in the face of violence, hear about the women across the MENA who are opening their […]
Country Briefing: Syria
Syria is a country rich in culture and history, but after enduring a long and brutal civil war that raged for over a decade and displaced millions of Syrians, communities are just beginning to rebuild their lives. After the Assad regime collapsed, new leaders spoke of inclusion and freedom, but for Syria’s religious minorities the future remains uncertain. Yet despite […]
Middle East Briefing: Stories of hope amid conflict
Over a year since the Hamas-led attack on Israel, conflict in the Middle East has continued to escalate, leaving around 2 million people displaced. But despite the ongoing conflicts, SAT-7 continues to broadcast messages of hope to the region – and viewers keep getting in touch with stories of God at work in their lives. In this month’s Briefing, we’ll […]