Live programmes on SAT-7 PARS are offering hope and intercession for the people of Iran as protests continue to spread across the country. The channel went live across all its platforms on Monday (5 January) with Towards the Light, a special program in response to the situation, which featured biblical reflections, worship and prayers for different groups of people in […]
Sharing hope and faith with wounded children from Gaza
Six-year-old Omar was orphaned and lost an arm when his home in Gaza was bombed. Teenager Amir lost relatives and fingers on his hand in a blast that left him trapped for 24 hours. The two youngsters, who are both receiving medical treatment in Lebanon, were invited to SAT-7’s Beirut studio to take part in a moving Christmas special of […]
Persian festival points to Christ’s light in darkness
In popular imagination, Christmas often seems distinctly “Western”: snow and spruce, cards and carols, fireside fruitcake. Traditions and imagery that are soundly rooted in Victorian Europe. But for Persians, the symbolism of an ancient eastern festival that celebrates light overcoming darkness resonates powerfully with the message of Christmas. Yalda’s Eve (21 December), or Shab-e-Yalda, which marks the winter solstice, […]
Empowering the next generation of storytellers
In a region where young people often feel unheard, SAT-7’s Youth for an Enabling Society (YES) project is empowering them to create and showcase their own stories through its internship training scheme and youth film festival, which has been attracting national media attention. The internship scheme, involving participants from Egypt, Syria and Sudan, culminated last week with a graduation ceremony […]
Christians consider future in Holy Land after ceasefire deal
After two years of war, Christians who have been sheltering inside Gaza’s churches are considering their future in the Holy Land following the ceasefire deal. SAT-7 ARABIC’s You Are Not Alone programme spoke to Elias al-Jalda from the Holy Family Church in Gaza as many displaced by the conflict started returning to what remains of their homes. The United Nations […]
Bringing hope to young people in Iran
“People are hopeless; they don’t know what to do. They finish school but they can’t get jobs; they can’t live their lives – many people try to commit suicide. Some try to get out of Iran but that can be even harder, having to start a new life somewhere else. We try to encourage people to hold onto faith, and […]
Egyptian woman guided to god and his power
“I’ve tried many times to have a relationship with God, but I have failed,” said Mirna, a SAT-7 ARABIC viewer from Egypt. “If I feel hungry for God, why can I never find Him? Does this mean that God has rejected me?” Mirna’s disappointment and frustration prompted her to reach out to our Viewer Support team, where she received a […]
Questions set phonelines abuzz on live childrens show
A new live programme for Arab children is engaging young viewers through Bible stories, sketches and phone-in quizzes. In His Image, which is filmed at SAT-7’s Egypt studio, provides a safe and fun-filled experience for young viewers to learn lessons from Scripture and grow in faith. Each weekly episode is attracting over 100 calls from young viewers eager to participate […]
New nature-based discipleship series for Turkish youth
Young Christians in Türkiye, who are often isolated, need safe spaces where they can go deeper in faith. So SAT-7 TÜRK has created Campfire, an honest and compelling discussion series set within beautiful natural spaces. Due to launch this autumn, the programme will tackle a wide variety of difficult questions about Christianity and life with warmth and wisdom. DEALING WITH […]
Answering young viewers’ difficult bible questions
For teenage Christians and seekers in the Arab world wrestling with questions about God and faith, it can be hard to know where to turn. With its new series, SAT-7 ARABIC live youth show Quality Time is giving viewers the chance to ask their burning questions, hear faith-building answers, and even learn how to interpret the Bible for themselves. “We […]