A clip from SAT-7 ARABIC’s entertaining theology show The Postman has received an amazing level of engagement on social media, with viewers from a variety of backgrounds sharing their honest opinions and heartfelt questions about Christianity’s most powerful – and provocative – story. THE CROSS SPARKS DEBATE “Why is the idea of the cross so shocking to those who don’t […]
“I don’t want to be killed”: urgent call to prayer as Afghans face deportation
Among the millions of Afghans being deported back to their home country are Christians whose lives are now in grave danger. SAT-7 is highlighting the stories of threatened Afghan Christians, responding to their urgent prayer requests and broadcasting special episodes about the mass deportation. HEARTBREAKING UPDATES SAT-7 has been in regular contact with an Afghan man called Alborz, based in […]
Tunisian Viewer “Set free from the chains of fear”
When Kais from Tunisia experienced a mental health crisis, he tried to find comfort in religious rituals. But it wasn’t until he discovered the “great love that casts out all fear” that his life turned around. “After finishing my university studies, I went through a period of psychological distress,” Kais shared in a message to SAT-7 ARABIC’s Viewer Support team. […]
Young Moroccans take centre stage in new programme
Young Moroccan Christians are using their creative skills in a new programme for North African children. Children of Light, which is currently broadcasting on SAT-7 KIDS in Moroccan Arabic, provides foundational Christian teaching alongside fun activities, education, and life skills such as cookery and finances. Young Moroccan Christians present a story or drama to introduce the theme at the beginning. […]
Connecting with refugee children through mental health event
A team from SAT-7 KIDS is visiting schools and refugee camps in Lebanon to promote mental health awareness and online safety, whilst also highlighting the positive content available on the channel and its various platforms. The latest in a series of public engagement events took place earlier this month at a school for refugee children in the Bekaa Valley run […]
Growing together through war, loss and trauma
For Arab children living through war and other traumatic events, interactive SAT-7 KIDS show We Grow Together is providing a safe and nurturing space for spiritual growth. Blending Bible-based discussions, live music, prayer and testimonies, this live program helps young viewers to navigate difficult experiences with faith and wisdom. Shady, one of the program’s presenters, shared live on air about the loss of his […]
Sharing stories of struggle and success to inspire young Arabs
In a region marked by conflict, economic turmoil and social unrest, young people need to see role models creating pathways to a better life and a better world. That is why SAT-7 ARABIC’s Youth for an Enabling Society (YES) project is sharing the inspiring stories of change-makers in the Arab world. “THE DREAM WAS INSIDE ME AND GOD BLESSED IT” […]
SAT-7 PLUS and the global shift towards streaming
As traditional patterns of watching television give way to varied forms of viewing content, SAT-7 is making more Christ-centred programmes available on its free-to-access streaming platform SAT-7 PLUS. With nearly 1.3 million unique users, the platform is growing in popularity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Unlike most streaming platforms, there are no barriers to access SAT-7 PLUS. […]
Gaza’s Christians recall Pope Francis’ final message of peace
As the war in Gaza looks set to intensify, with an expanded offensive anticipated, the region’s Christians have been remembering the late Pope Francis and his final phone conversation with them, in which he called for peace and justice in the Holy Land. Fr Gabriel Romanelli of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza described on SAT-7 ARABIC program You […]
What can we learn from the life and example of Pope Francis?
By George Makeen, SAT-7 Ministry Content Advisor SAT-7’s George Makeen reflects on Pope Francis’ legacy of communicating Christian teaching to those beyond the Church, and how we all need to reject labelling and stereotypes in order to connect with those who are different from us. the danger of labels Labelling people in narrow and restrictive ways is usually condemned as […]