As Gulf states continue to face a barrage of drone and missile strikes, threatening the safety of civilians and causing widespread disruption, SAT-7 is connecting people across affected countries through live broadcasts and social media initiatives. Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday 17 March that civilians in Gulf countries are at “grave risk” from the ongoing strikes, many of which have […]
Prayer for the Gulf as countries face ongoing strikes
The importance of Nowruz in the face of crisis and loss
By Omeed Jouyandeh This year’s Nowruz (New Year) celebrations are shrouded with a deep sadness for most Iranians. The devastating events of the last three months – on top of decades of suffering and oppression – have left many reeling and exhausted. For ordinary citizens who have lost loved ones or suffered severe injuries in the recent protests and now […]
Mothers in leadership: carrying two worlds at once
As many countries in the Middle East mark Mother’s Day on 21 March, SAT-7’s Marianne Awaraji explores the tension of her dual roles as leader and mother during a time of great instability and uncertainty in Lebanon… This week in Lebanon, I found myself preparing a team meeting while also checking the news… and making sure my son felt safe at […]
SAT-7 and Open Doors at New Wine Leaders conference
SAT-7 UK exhibited at the New Wine Leaders conference in Harrogate recently. Martin Thomas, Senior Director, chats with Emma from Open Doors UK about the World Watch List 2026 and unpacks the experiences and ways we can pray for Christians in the Middle East, particularly at this time. For more ways to pray visit sat7uk.org/crisis and opendoorsuk.org
Praying for children in the MENA
Live from Beirut, SAT-7’s Viewer Support Manager, Marianne Awaraji, joined the recent global prayer gathering for the crisis in the Middle East, hosted by the Sanctuary Foundation. As violence and uncertainty affect many communities across the Middle East, church leaders and Christian voices from around the world came together to pray for peace, comfort and protection for all who are […]
SAT-7 viewer testimonies on Konnect Radio
SAT-7 UK was recently mentioned on Konnect Radio, highlighting the incredible impact of Christian broadcasting across the Middle East and North Africa. In this clip from Konnect Radio, hear how the work of SAT-7 UK is helping make God’s love visible in places where access to Christian teaching and community can be difficult.
Global Prayer gathering for the Middle East crisis
Live from Beirut, SAT-7’s Viewer Support Manager, Marianne Awaraji, joined the recent global prayer gathering for the crisis in the Middle East, hosted by the Sanctuary Foundation. As violence and uncertainty affect many communities across the Middle East, church leaders and Christian voices from around the world came together to pray for peace, comfort and protection for all who are […]
SAT-7 on Konnect Radio
SAT-7 UK was recently mentioned on Konnect Radio, highlighting the incredible impact of Christian broadcasting across the Middle East and North Africa. In this clip from Konnect Radio, hear how the work of SAT-7 UK is helping make God’s love visible in places where access to Christian teaching and community can be difficult.
Mothers share fears and prayers amid Middle East crisis
“Since I became a mother, I feel I fear even more. I pray and try as much as I can to trust the Lord, but the news is frightening. My heart is with every mother in this war.” This message to SAT-7 from Sara in Jordan echoes the heart cry of millions of mothers across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) […]
Heartbreak and Hope in the Shadow of War
As the war escalates across the region, colleagues and friends are asking me how I am, how I feel, and I honestly don’t know how to answer. Some look me in the eye and then see the answer for themselves. Heartbroken. Heartbroken and so very sorry that a new generation is living through what we did. Our Lebanon team are […]