A recent report says that persecution of Christians worldwide has “significantly worsened” over the past 12 months.[1] To mark the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church on 3 November, here are some first-hand accounts from SAT-7 viewers who are facing persecution. We also consider how SAT-7 is supporting believers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in […]
Amid the fear and chaos of war in the Middle East, SAT-7 KIDS is reaching out to young viewers with songs, dramas, and prayers to bring comfort and hope in the face of uncertainty. “In times of war, fear, and uncertainty, SAT-7 KIDS becomes more than just a TV channel,” says Channel Manager Andrea El-Mounayer. “It becomes a refuge, […]
As Lebanon experiences its worst violence in almost 20 years, SAT-7’s studio in Beirut is continuing to broadcast programmes offering comfort and support to people shaken by this week’s devastating airstrikes. Nearly 800 people have been killed and thousands injured in the bombings since Monday (23 September). And tens of thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes […]
As new Taliban rules ban Afghan women from making their voices heard in public, a Christian Afghan girl has shared a powerful song of protest and a prayer for freedom. Nazyla*, who now lives in Tajikistan, has added her voice to the growing number of Afghan girls and women around the world who are bravely speaking out against the decree […]
2024 is a significant anniversary for the people of Cyprus, as it marks 50 years since the conflict that saw the island divided between Turkish Cypriots in the north and Greek Cypriots in the south. In a context of lingering animosity, SAT-7’s Nicole Thoma decided to learn Turkish – which turned out to be a radical act of Christlike love. […]
As tensions continue to rise across the Middle East, a powerful episode of SAT-7’s Voice of the Church has offered comfort and hope to viewers in Lebanon and beyond. During the episode, entitled “Lord, Have Mercy on Us”, church leaders and other believers lifted up heartfelt prayers for Lebanon and the wider region, calling on God for peace and help. […]
In this month’s Country Briefing, we journey to the easternmost reaches of SAT-7’s satellite footprint: the Central Asian nation of Tajikistan. The presenter of a new Tajik women’s talk show shares with us the difficulties faced by Christians in Tajikistan, but also how God is using SAT-7 to build His Church there. Click here to listen to the 7-minute audio […]
SAT-7 is thrilled to announce that Toxic, our first feature-length film, is now available for travellers flying with Emirates, Qatar Airways, Saudia, and Kuwait Airways! The movie’s inclusion on the in-flight playlists of these major airlines means that tens of millions of travellers are now only a click away from encountering Christ’s message of forgiveness. Maged Mounir, Executive Director of […]
As Father’s Day is celebrated around the world, we consider the challenges facing fathers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and hear from SAT-7 viewers who are looking to their Heavenly Father to help them raise their own families. Arman, a father from Afghanistan, reached out to SAT-7 with this heartbreaking message: “I am truly tired of life […]
