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 […]
SAT-7 viewer testimonies on Konnect Radio
SAT-7 UK was recently mentioned on Konnect Radio, highlighting the incredible impact of Christian broadcasting across the Middle East and North Africa. In this clip from Konnect Radio, hear how the work of SAT-7 UK is helping make God’s love visible in places where access to Christian teaching and community can be difficult.
Global Prayer gathering for the Middle East crisis
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 […]
SAT-7 on Konnect Radio
SAT-7 UK was recently mentioned on Konnect Radio, highlighting the incredible impact of Christian broadcasting across the Middle East and North Africa. In this clip from Konnect Radio, hear how the work of SAT-7 UK is helping make God’s love visible in places where access to Christian teaching and community can be difficult.
Mothers share fears and prayers amid Middle East crisis
“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) […]