By Aysha, a writer and film-maker from the Middle East, who was forced to leave her home country after she came to faith in Christ. She now lives in the UK, where she works with SAT-7 and other Christian networks on various communications projects. Jesus’ ministry was marked by persecution, culminating darkly in His crucifixion. On the morning of the […]
The presenters of SAT-7 PARS programme New Identity recently had the honour of interviewing Iranian believer Bita Rezaei, whose remarkable story of faith is challenging, inspiring, and heart-wrenching in equal measure. Bita’s story starts with a small seed. “The Lord planted [in me] the desire to serve in children’s centres and old people’s homes… Initially, I worked at a state-funded […]
Young presenter Christina Issa shares her story of growing up in war-torn Syria, and how watching SAT-7 KIDS brought “peace and security in the middle of fear”. “As a child growing up in the middle of war, life was full of uncertainty and fear.” Christina Issa’s upbringing – like many millions across the Middle East – was scarred by conflict. […]
A new SAT-7 PARS initiative is gaining momentum among Persian believers in need of Bible-based support and encouragement. Bible teaching sessions hosted on Zoom, held weekly, are proving invaluable to individuals who struggle to find biblical community or discipleship elsewhere. I am really grateful for the excellent teaching sessions which have refreshed me and given me new strength,” said Afarin,* […]
A massive iron gate slides aside. Beyond it, rows of grimy, barred windows tower above a grey courtyard. Old blankets drape as sunshields over some, drying clothes hang from others, and a lone hand waves from a grilled window. Above: In a clip from You Are Not Alone, Shafik tells presenter Sirene that growing in faith through a weekly meeting […]
“In life it’s said that behind every door there is new hope and a new opportunity to love, find joy, and live life with all its ups and downs. But what happens when the door opens into a prison cell? What becomes of life then? And who do you turn into?” This was how You Are Not Alone presenter Sirene […]
Where there is prayer, there is hope for things to change. This is why it’s so encouraging that SAT-7 staff are able to pray regularly with and for viewers. “How beautiful and heart-warming is prayer – it renews the heart and connects us with our Heavenly Father,” Dalir from Afghanistan shares. “I pray and ask the Father to take hold […]
Ashraf, who leads SAT-7 PARS’ viewer support team, received this inspiring testimony from Zhaleh, a mother and SAT-7 viewer living in Iran. “Dear sister, when I received the Bible you sent me, my husband was very angry with me,” she began. “I was very upset. I cried and I went to bed and as I laid my head on my […]
“I desire to repent and have a relationship with God.” Khaleel, a 24-year-old man from Morocco, opened his heart to SAT-7’s viewer support team through the Free Souls Facebook page. His comments kickstarted a long conversation about God’s love, redemption, and the relationship we can have with Him. “I have come to realise that Jesus is God’s Word to save […]
Many children in the Middle East and North Africa grow up surrounded by uncertainty, and they desperately need to know that God loves them. SAT-7’s Arabic-language children’s channel, SAT-7 KIDS, is teaching them just that. Here’s what some of our young viewers have to say about what they’ve been learning through programmes on SAT-7 KIDS: “I learned that the […]
