Araz*, a welder from Iran, became curious about Christianity after he noticed something different about the Christians he met through his work. He eventually found the answers he was looking for, and a new life in Christ, through SAT-7’s Persian channel. “I am a welder by trade and when I was working in Tehran, I met many Christians through my […]
Iranian welder gives his heart to the Lord
The Middle East Briefing – August 2019
A religious feast brought a temporary reprieve to conflict-ridden Libya, while political changes and protests dominated its North African neighbours. The region marked one of the two main Islamic holidays this month. Eid al-Adha marks Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son, and Muslims celebrate either by slaughtering a lamb and distributing its meat to those in need or by donating […]
Artist who brought joy to millions of SAT-7 KIDS viewers
SAT-7 recently gave thanks for the life of one of its best-loved and most influential children’s producers. Network staff and SAT-7 viewers of all ages spoke of the inspiration and encouragement they had received from Cairo producer-presenter Mounir Zakhary, who died from kidney disease on 1 July. Mounir was one of the first and most experienced children’s producers to join […]
Afghanistan – Hope for a hurting land
On 19 August Afghanistan will mark a century of independence from British influence. But after 40 years of near continual warfare and insecurity, few Afghans are in a mood to celebrate. But growing numbers are responding to SAT-7 programmes that offer practical help and a counter-cultural message of love and forgiveness. The dream came twice in quick succession, so Behzad […]
Five-year-old teaches parents to accept others
Parents, society and the media all influence people’s judgement of others, and by the time we are adults, we have often formed certain opinions about people who are ‘different’ to us. But children often have a fresher perspective – like Lucinda, a young guest on a recent episode of SAT-7 ACADEMY programme Keys to My Kid. “THAT’S HOW GOD CREATED […]
SAT-7 TÜRK news advocates for Christians in Turkey
SAT-7’s Turkish news service, SAT-7 TÜRK HABER, has established itself as a valuable source of news in Turkey. By providing reliable and objective news from across the country, the channel is helping unify and inform Turkish churches and Christians. People in Turkey love watching television and, more than anything else, they love watching the news. However, news about Christians is often […]
SAT-7 calls UK Christians to discover joy alongside Middle East believers
A bold new campaign being launched by Christian broadcaster SAT-7 next week will invite UK believers to see the Middle East through new eyes. “It’s time to see beyond despair,” says SAT-7 UK Executive Director, Rachel Fadipe. “Conflict, poverty and persecution. These are the words we probably associate with the Middle East. But Christians across the region refuse to bow […]
The Middle East Briefing – July 2019
Amidst heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf and political standoffs and transitions from Turkey to North Africa, the cause of persecuted Christians was remembered in Iraq and in a UK Foreign Office report. Sudan remained in the headlines as the first mass demonstrations were held since the massacre at a sit-in protest last month. Protesters again took to the streets […]
“When I remember escaping ISIS, all I see is Jesus”
It is now five years since so-called Islamic State (IS) seized the Iraqi city of Mosul and advanced within an hour of Baghdad. Hundreds of thousands of citizens fled for their lives. Some who escaped as children are now grown up, including Bella and Sareel, two extraordinary, faith-filled 18-year-old girls. SAT-7 met them in Amman, Jordan, where their families eventually […]
Helping women plant seeds of progress
In unequal Middle Eastern societies, women face great barriers to enjoying their human rights. SAT-7 ARABIC recently asked women a vital question: How do they feel about this? Their answers were striking – and inspired by their words, Needle and New Thread is helping viewers bring about change. Violence in the home. Discrimination in job markets. Harassment in the streets. […]