As the intensifying crisis in the Middle East causes widespread disruption across the region, SAT-7 is rapidly adapting its services and content – even launching on a new satellite to reach viewers cut off from other platforms in Iran. Since 26 February, there has been disruption to the Yahsat satellite service – used by SAT-7 PARS and numerous independent Persian […]
SAT-7’s Youth for an Enabling Society (YES) project is expanding its coverage in the Arab world after overcoming challenges to film inside Oman and Saudi Arabia. It proved particularly difficult to gain permission to enter and film inside the latter, and many of their initial approaches to Saudi influencers were rejected. But with perseverance, the team finally established trust through […]
“I first heard about Jesus through SAT-7. For a full year, SAT-7 was my only discipleship source – my church on screen – before I knew another believer. Now I want to create content to reach others the way SAT-7 reached me.” These words from a young Tunisian who took part in SAT-7 media training workshops highlight the importance of […]
“After all these years, and with church restorations despite war, we say that Christian faith remains constant and stronger than all circumstances,” said Ismail, a believer from Iraq who survived the so-called Islamic State (IS) terrorist group. In a recent episode of SAT-7 ARABIC programme You Are Not Alone, Ismail shared the harrowing story of how he experienced torture and […]
Six-year-old Omar was orphaned and lost an arm when his home in Gaza was bombed. Teenager Amir lost relatives and fingers on his hand in a blast that left him trapped for 24 hours. The two youngsters, who are both receiving medical treatment in Lebanon, were invited to SAT-7’s Beirut studio to take part in a moving Christmas special of […]
After two years of war, Christians who have been sheltering inside Gaza’s churches are considering their future in the Holy Land following the ceasefire deal. SAT-7 ARABIC’s You Are Not Alone programme spoke to Elias al-Jalda from the Holy Family Church in Gaza as many displaced by the conflict started returning to what remains of their homes. The United Nations […]
For teenage Christians and seekers in the Arab world wrestling with questions about God and faith, it can be hard to know where to turn. With its new series, SAT-7 ARABIC live youth show Quality Time is giving viewers the chance to ask their burning questions, hear faith-building answers, and even learn how to interpret the Bible for themselves. “We […]
A clip from SAT-7 ARABIC’s entertaining theology show The Postman has received an amazing level of engagement on social media, with viewers from a variety of backgrounds sharing their honest opinions and heartfelt questions about Christianity’s most powerful – and provocative – story. THE CROSS SPARKS DEBATE “Why is the idea of the cross so shocking to those who don’t […]
In a region marked by conflict, economic turmoil and social unrest, young people need to see role models creating pathways to a better life and a better world. That is why SAT-7 ARABIC’s Youth for an Enabling Society (YES) project is sharing the inspiring stories of change-makers in the Arab world. “THE DREAM WAS INSIDE ME AND GOD BLESSED IT” […]
SAT-7’s Arabic channel is calling Christians across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to come together for an evening of prayer and worship in response to conflicts across the region and Sunday’s devastating attack on a church in Syria. Our Hope is You will take place tomorrow evening (26 June) on SAT-7 ARABIC, broadcasting live from the channel’s studios […]