THE TUNISIA BRIEFING: Pursuing love, freedom and equality in North Africa

Once the centre of the Church in North Africa, Tunisia has a rich Christian heritage and a vibrant modern culture. As the birthplace of the Arab Spring, Tunisia has enjoyed over a decade of progressive social policy, particularly in relation to women’s freedoms. But today, concerns are growing about the country’s move back towards authoritarianism. It’s into this context, that SAT-7 has been developing and broadcasting more content for Tunisia and North Africa, bringing joy to believers and empowering marginalised women.

Show Note Resources:

• Although Easter is fast approaching it’s not too late to dive into our devotional book 40 Days of Prayer for the Middle East which explores the fascinating Christian heritage of countries like Tunisia. The reflection on Tunisia is particularly moving, as it tells the personal story of Perpetua, one of the early Christian martyrs.
  • Link to resources:
    • https://www.sat7uk.org/40days

Prayer Points:

• Pray that Tunisia will continue to make progress towards freedom of speech, gender equality and freedom of religion, despite the current political situation.
• Give thanks for Today Not Tomorrow. Pray that SAT-7 programmes like this will continue to provide support and encouragement for women facing challenges and discrimination.
• Give thanks that SAT-7 is producing more programmes in Tunisia. Ask God to grant the team understanding of the unique needs and challenges of those in Tunisia, as well as the skills, creativity, and understanding to produce more programmes that touch viewers’ hearts and will attract and speak to a wide and growing audience in the country.
• Pray for Christians in Tunisia, that the constitution will once again unequivocally grant freedom of religion. Pray for strength for Christians in the country who have been rejected by their families and who feel under pressure for their faith in Jesus.
• Give thanks for the SAT-7 Viewer Support team, and the encouragement that they provide. Pray for them as they kindly and patiently answer questions and interact with viewers and ask that the Lord uses their conversations to plant seeds of faith that will bear fruit for generations to come.