24 May 2021 On 31 May 2021 Christian satellite television and digital media network SAT-7 celebrates 25 years of broadcasting in the Middle East and North Africa. Its first modest two-hour transmission was a trailblazer since it was the first time that Christians from the region had gone on television to share their faith publicly across the region. Twenty-five years […]
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 […]
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 […]
5 December, 4.00-5.00 pm SAT-7, the Christian satellite TV broadcaster serving the Middle East and North Africa, is inviting families to join a special Advent Family Celebration with children’s TV presenter Gemma Hunt. Gemma will join children’s author and SAT-7 External Engagement Director Martin Thomas in an online celebration on Saturday 5 December. With games, paper-chain craft activities, songs, stories, […]
Vibrant new show Hashtag is reaching the hearts of teenage viewers all over the Persian-speaking world. Beautifully modern visuals and dynamic sounds decorate the programme as viewers are kept glued to the screen from start to the finish. Consisting of many different segments including Bible Heroes, hacks and tricks, DIY and even science experiments, Hashtag is entertaining and educating viewers […]
A Turkish believer spotlights Turkey’s rich biblical history, the challenges faced by its present-day Church, and the fight for the soul of this influential country. Today’s Turkey is the host of some 2000 years of biblical and Church history. Most of its visitors and even its citizens, could be forgiven for not realising how central its land has been in […]
Christians have a critical role in crisis-hit societies, senior Middle Eastern Church leaders tell SAT-7. WATCH NOW: Rita’s interview with Archbishop Angaelos “Dare to Believe” was the title of SAT-7’s Network conference for international partners and supporters that was planned for March this year. The event had to be cancelled because of Covid-19, but SAT-7 CEO Rita El-Mounayer recently […]
“We are with you in this.” This is the message that all SAT-7’s channels are sharing with their 25 million viewers as they face the pressures of income loss, health risks and life under lockdown because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Existing and many new shows and a wealth of online content are tackling the issues raised by the pandemic to […]
The Covid-19 pandemic is prompting many in Turkey to question and reassess their values and beliefs, says Cem Erçin, Pastor of Istanbul Immanuel Protestant Church. And increasing numbers are turning to SAT-7’s Turkish channel for answers. Away from his pulpit, Cem Erçin is also a gifted presenter on SAT-7 TÜRK. Here he is the host of Essence of the Gospel and co-host of […]
The task is big. But bubbly “big sister” Nora Yazırlıoğlu, presenter of the new season of SAT-7 TÜRK Kids, has found quite the supporting cast. A sheep puppet and a rocket scientist, among other guests, are helping Nora to fuel the faith of the next generation by sharing essential Christian values with their young viewers in Turkey. “There just isn’t […]
