Christianity is generally considered a foreign religion in Türkiye, and there are widespread misconceptions about what Christians believe. A new talk show on SAT-7 TÜRK is challenging stereotypes and showing the human face of the faith followed by just 0.2 per cent of Turks. The laid-back format of Believe If You Can is inspired by late-night chat shows. Presented by […]
“We are waiting for a miracle” – message from inside Iran
Iran’s internet blackout has now lasted for two months, and people there are desperate to make contact with the outside world. During a small window of connectivity, one woman’s message to SAT-7 PARS reveals the struggles people inside the country are facing. Internet access in Iran was severed on 28 February at the start of the war with the US […]
“Within minutes, everything changed”: shock and grief in Lebanon
Gaelle and her family were enjoying a happy meal together. But within minutes, the family was shattered when their home in Lebanon was hit in a missile strike. “We were having lunch; laughing a lot as we always do,” Gaelle said. “Then my brothers and I went down to the café my dad had opened for us. He stayed home to rest. […]
School shootings highlight need to support youth in Türkiye
In recent days, communities in Türkiye have been shaken by two school shootings; rare and deeply distressing acts of violence in places meant to be safe. On 15 April, in Kahramanmaraş, a teenage student opened fire inside a secondary school, killing eight students and a teacher, and injuring 13 others. The attack took place during the school day, with reports […]
Displaced children in Lebanon inspire with prayers and faith
Between tears and gasps, displaced children from the South of Lebanon spread a message of hope with faith-filled prayers after weeks of war. “Jesus you are the friend of children. You went through pain during the Holy Week and so you can understand our pain. Today, I pray for all children who got hurt or lost their homes in the […]
Easter hope in times of suffering
Easter 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 […]
The importance of Nowruz in the face of crisis and loss
By 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
As 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 […]
SAT-7 and Open Doors at New Wine Leaders conference
SAT-7 UK exhibited at the New Wine Leaders conference in Harrogate recently. Martin Thomas, Senior Director, chats with Emma from Open Doors UK about the World Watch List 2026 and unpacks the experiences and ways we can pray for Christians in the Middle East, particularly at this time. For more ways to pray visit sat7uk.org/crisis and opendoorsuk.org
Praying for children in the MENA
Live from Beirut, SAT-7’s Viewer Support Manager, Marianne Awaraji, joined the recent global prayer gathering for the crisis in the Middle East, hosted by the Sanctuary Foundation. As violence and uncertainty affect many communities across the Middle East, church leaders and Christian voices from around the world came together to pray for peace, comfort and protection for all who are […]