We have been hearing from many of our viewers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) about their desire for healthier marriages. While some contact us in desperate need of help, others get in touch to share stories of God’s faithfulness. Whatever their situation, SAT-7 seeks to listen to their needs, provide support, and encourage godliness in our viewers’ […]
Pascale and Najwa, married SAT-7 viewers from Lebanon, shared their story live on the programme Spiritual Evening. Before Pascale encountered Jesus through SAT-7, he was filled with anger and hopelessness and his marriage to Najwa was on the brink. Now, he is transformed – and so is their marriage and family life. When Pascale first began watching the worship and […]
With many of its 25 million viewers in the Middle East and North Africa facing income loss, health risks and life under lockdown, SAT-7 is providing a raft of specially targeted programmes and online content to support viewers’ mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing. Existing and many new shows from the well-trusted Christian TV network are addressing the issues raised […]
Surviving a terrible divorce and false accusations, Hatim*, a SAT-7 ARABIC viewer, found strength and hope through our programmes. Now he is able to help and guide others and share the resources that SAT-7 provides for him. Hatim, a 45-year-old viewer from Minya, Egypt contacted SAT-7 to share his joy for God’s faithfulness in his life, after enduring a particularly difficult divorce. “God has done […]
Christian broadcaster SAT-7 is offering UK Christians the chance to bring a Middle Eastern perspective to their journey through Lent this year. Better known in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) than in the UK, SAT-7 is a network of four satellite TV channels produced by Christians in the MENA region and watched by over 25 million Arabic, Persian […]
As divorce rates skyrocket in the Middle East, new programme From Heart to Heart is encouraging couples to open up about their struggles. The live show’s married presenters bravely share their own issues and bring a biblical perspective, to help strengthen viewers in their own relationships. “People want to feel free to talk about their struggles,” says Marianne, who presents the SAT-7 ARABIC […]
On one day of the year, thousands of flowers and gifts exchange hands, and dimly lit restaurants are filled with couples. Valentine’s Day is when many couples celebrate their love. But for many women, relationships that are labelled as ‘loving’ are actually unhealthy or, at worst, abusive. SAT-7 ARABIC women’s programme Needle and New Thread is addressing this controversial issue. […]
A dangerous prayer When Amira asked God for a marriage that was “out of the ordinary”, her prayer was answered – but not in the way she had expected. She and her fiancé, Farid, had a full and happy life serving alongside each other in their church until Farid’s sudden and severe kidney failure changed everything. Seven long years of […]
Vitally important For women in the Middle East and North Africa, who are often confined to their homes and close family relationships, television is vitally important. Not only does it provide a valuable form of companionship, but it is also often their only source of information about issues impacting their lives. SAT-7’s broadcasts seek to empower and equip women with […]
Every day, people have difficult questions, face problems, or need to make important decisions, but sometimes they don’t know the right path to choose. SAT-7 receives many calls and messages requesting help and counselling in problems ranging from interpersonal issues to life-threatening situations. Around 40 per cent of the daily messages to SAT-7 include questions about marital problems, relationship issues […]