Samir’s story
September 2016Desperate to know the truth Samir, a young man from Afghanistan, was desperate to know the truth. Reading the holy books of other religions did not fully satisfy, but when he began reading an old English language Bible he found something remarkable happened – a profound peace came over him. Although Samir couldn’t understand what he was reading, he said, “I […]
Iranian seeker finds answers through SAT-7
August 2016Your channel helped me find the truth about my Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. I have introduced many thirsty people to your channel. They are searching for real happiness.” Masood* from Iran contacted SAT-7 to share how our Farsi channel helped him find the truth he had been desperately seeking for three years. He told us via secure messaging app […]
Traumatised Iranian war veteran finds peace in Christ
July 2016“I have more peace” An Iranian war veteran who suffered post-traumatic stress for many years has told SAT-7 how he has had “more peace” since he came to know Christ. Reza*, who fought in the Iran-Iraq war of 1980-88, said he was very depressed and had marital problems that caused him and his wife to separate temporarily twice. He said: […]
“I forgave Daesh”
July 2016Azraa from the Nineveh Valley in Iraq told SAT-7 how she and her family – like thousands threatened by the militants – had to flee to Iraqi Kurdistan. With tears welling up in her eyes, the young girl said: “We used to wonder why God did this to us and why we were forcibly displaced. Why did He allow this? […]
“Please, please, please help and guide me”
May 2016Iranian viewer cries out for support Christians are a very small minority in the Middle East and North Africa, and in many of the countries where SAT-7 broadcasts, they face severe persecution. Every day, isolated believers cry out to SAT-7 for support, prayer and fellowship. Arvin* from Iran gave his heart to Christ 18 months ago. He shared with us […]
Fleeing terrorists, finding Jesus – The Children’s cry for peace
May 2016From fear of Daesh to faith in Christ: Iraqi boy shares testimony I used to be scared of Daesh [Islamic State] but Jesus filled my heart and filled it with joy and peace.” The Cry for Peace, the children’s cry Nouh, a young boy from Iraq, shared on a SAT-7 children’s show how he came to faith in Christ after […]
SAT-7 brings joy to “worthless” young woman
May 2016Birthday celebration brings tears of joy for SAT-7 viewer A young Tunisian woman, whose hard-line religious family has never marked her birthday, cried with joy when her 21st was celebrated live on a popular SAT-7 programme. “I cried for a long time,” she said, “because I finally found someone who appreciates me as a human being.” Samah* said she was […]
Anita writes
April 2016We had this email from Anita*, an Iranian now living in Malaysia. “My sister came to Christ five years ago. However her husband and family didn’t know about it. She started to watch the SAT-7 PARS (Farsi language) channel, but after a while her husband became suspicious. He deleted all Christian channels from satellite. “I was worried for my sister […]