Providing a unique window into pregnancy in Turkey, new SAT-7 TÜRK programme The Miracle Within guides viewers through this life-changing physical and emotional journey. As it helps first-time parents, the show gives viewers insight into the lives, faith, and loving marriage of a couple from the country’s Christian minority. SAT-7 TÜRK producer Can Yazırlıoğlu and his wife Nora, a presenter, recently welcomed their first […]
Expectant Turkish parents share “the miracle within” on screen
Finding peace at bedtime
A new season of SAT-7 KIDS programme Bedtime Stories is in the works, with stories written by beloved My School teacher Grace Al Najjar. Grace shares how she hopes to bring the parables of Jesus closer to viewers’ hearts, to comfort children in these difficult times, grow their knowledge of Scripture, and develop their character. “The special ingredient of this series of Bedtime Stories is that it […]
THE BRIEFING – JANUARY 2021
The Briefing’s Middle East analyst outlines the factors that will shape the next year in the region. Another year starts with hopes, fears, anxieties and prayers. It is almost impossible to remember that last year began with the US strike against a major Iranian defence figure, Qassim Soleimani, which led many to think that 2020 could bring war with massive […]
OPENING REVELATION AND NEW OPENINGS FOR SAT-7 PARS
SAT-7 PARS producer-presenter Sally Momtazi gives us a glimpse into the channel’s first series on the Book of Revelation and shares some exciting developments in her live talk shows. Sally Momtazi, a presenter of Persian language shows Insiders and Question Mark, is the epitome of a glass half-full person! Her first response when asked for news from the two series […]
TUNISIA – NEW TV FOR A NEW DEMOCRACY
In the same month that Tunisia began to mark the tenth anniversary of its “Jasmine Revolution”, SAT-7 aired its first TV programme made by a new Tunisian production company. Christmas in Tunisia was the first production made by Perpetua, a new Christian TV team in Tunis that SAT-7 has equipped and supported. Ten years after anger over unemployment, poverty, corruption […]
FAMILIES FROM SIX COUNTRIES SHARE CHRISTMAS JOY ON SAT-7
After an extraordinary year of hardship and isolation, a SAT-7 ARABIC Christmas special will join Christians across the Middle East and North Africa together in joy and service to others. Families from Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria will participate from their homes, in a celebration that will give aid to struggling and homeless families in Lebanon. “During hard […]
WITNESSING THE TRIUMPH OF LIGHT OVER DARKNESS IN IRAN
On Yalda’s eve (21 December), the longest night of the year, Iranians traditionally gather with friends and family to celebrate the winter solstice and the victory of light over darkness. Iranian Christians, however, have witnessed the triumph of the light of Christ over the darkness of suffering over and over in this challenging year. Yalda’s eve has a special place […]
SAT-7 TÜRK casts spotlight on economic exploitation
Addressing the appalling practice of modern slavery, SAT-7 TÜRK programme World View challenges Christians and churches to act, while also raising awareness of labour rights abuses and the increasing pressure on the lives of working people as Turkey’s economy deteriorates. “We often think of slavery as a historical problem that was based on race and has already been solved,” shares presenter Volkan Er. “Unfortunately, […]
Anthony from Syria shares a heartfelt prayer
SAT-7 KIDS viewer Anthony recently called in to popular children’s programme Bible Heroes to share a prayer in which he brought all his concerns to God: Hi, Karen and Elie, how are you? I’m Anthony Attia from Syria. Today I want to pray for all the needy and the water crisis happening here in Al Hasakah. Lord Jesus, if you […]
Supporting families through a tough school year
Amid rising COVID-19 cases in many countries, Middle Eastern families are dealing with varying degrees of disruption to the school year. In a region where many already faced barriers to attending school, SAT-7 ACADEMY is a lifeline of support, helping bridge gaps in primary education and between parents, children and teachers. “We started school online, but I have internet problems […]