When we first heard from SAT-7 KIDS viewer Jad, he was watching our programmes in secret and longing for the day when he could get baptised and attend a local church safely. When we next heard from Jad, three years later, everything had changed. Jad, who is from Syria, was 17 years old when he first contacted us in […]
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 […]
When the largest of Algeria’s Protestant churches was closed by the authorities five years ago, the senior pastor made a moving and powerful statement: “You can seal our churches – but not our hearts”. His words have proved true since then as believers have persevered in faith and continued to serve. The Full Gospel Church of Tizi Ouzou was sealed […]
As World Suicide Prevention Day is marked on 10 September, SAT-7 is helping viewers facing mental health crises with counselling and prayer support and sharing programme content that highlights the value of each person. In the Middle East and North Africa, where many struggle to access mental health support or have negative attitudes towards it,[1] people who are struggling with […]
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 […]
SAT-7 is always excited to hear stories of what the Holy Spirit is doing in the hearts of believers across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). As churches in the region recently marked the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, we highlight and celebrate our viewers’ experiences of His work in their lives. SAT-7’s Viewer Support teams are […]
As the International Day of Families was marked on 15 May, we consider how high divorce rates are affecting people in the Arab world and how SAT-7 is using its programming and Viewer Support teams to encourage godly relationships. RELATIONSHIP BREAKDOWN According to a recent study, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan and Qatar – four of the MENA countries where SAT-7 broadcasts […]
