Showcasing Egypt’s Christian heritage in new documentary
August 2026Why understanding the faith’s origins is vital for Arab viewers The journey of Christianity from Jerusalem to Egypt and the subsequent growth and endurance of the Egyptian Church are the focus of a major new SAT-7 documentary for our 30th anniversary year. The Rock, broadcasting on SAT-7 ARABIC and streaming service SAT-7 PLUS, tells the carefully researched story of how […]
INSPIRING STORIES OF COURAGE AND HOPE
How a burns survivor refused to let her injuries hold her back As a child, Manal Hosny from Egypt dreamed of becoming a TV presenter. But when she suffered severe burns in a house fire that left her with visible scars, she thought the dream was over. “From that moment, my life was completely cut off,” Manal recalled in a […]
Building friendships through school outreach in Lebanon
July 2026For many children in Lebanon, recent years have been marked by conflict, uncertainty and disruption. Economic challenges, school closures and displacement have affected families and communities across the country. Against that backdrop, opportunities for children to connect, learn and build positive relationships are rare – but vital. This year has been especially challenging due to the ongoing conflict, which has […]
Joy at return to online teaching sessions for Iranians
July 2026“It is such a great joy for me to be able to once again connect with you!” Kamyar from Iran said as he was able to join SAT-7 PARS’ small group teaching sessions on Zoom after the country’s long internet blackout. “In these three months when we didn’t have internet, we weren’t able to attend the meetings,” he said. “It […]
Football, fans and the family of God
July 2026By George Makeen “For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility” (Ephesians 2:14). Every four years, the World Cup performs a remarkable trick. It turns strangers into friends. Walk into a café, a bar, a park during a big match and you’ll witness it in […]
A glimpse of Heaven at the Royal Albert Hall
June 2026SAT-7’s Marianne Awaraji reflects on her recent experience of performing on stage at London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall for Prom Praise, an event organised by Langham Arts in partnership with SAT-7 UK. The event, ‘To the Ends of the Earth’, was a musical celebration of our global faith featuring vibrant expressions of international worship. As a little girl, I spent […]
An Afghan father’s legacy of faith
The faith passed down by Farid from Afghanistan survived persecution, danger, exile and even the murder of his own son. A refuge in times of fear, a light in seasons of darkness, this generational faith shaped not only the life of his children, but also the lives of his grandchildren – a legacy that endures to this day. One of […]
Helping Moroccans face challenges through drama
June 2026Viewers from Morocco are reaching out to SAT-7 with a range of problems and needs, from mental health struggles and emotional crises to loneliness and relationship challenges. “I am overwhelmed by a flood of conflicting emotions,” said Zahra, a woman left reeling after the sudden end of a romantic relationship. “I am fighting a war with myself and depression”, said […]