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 […]
Sharing is caring, they say. In this case, it really is; Jalil Sepehr and his son Arvin are sharing their hearts with each other and Iran in a bid to benefit the future of church and culture in the region. Joseph Hovsepian, producer of new series Encounter of Generations, which is broadcast by SAT-7 PARS, is passionate about the power […]
Like a house built on sand that barely survives a storm, those lacking stability have been most badly shaken by 2020’s global pandemic. Refugees, people with mental health problems, domestic violence victims, and millions of daily-wage workers are among those worst affected. Several SAT-7 programmes have been raising the profile of these groups and trying to assist them where possible. […]
Rashin Soodmand was just 13 when she heard the horrifying news that her pastor father had been executed. Hossein Soodmand, a former Muslim, was the last person to be hanged in Iran for apostasy after he steadfastly refused to cease his Christian activities. Thirty years later, his daughter has also found her life calling in serving the Iranian church. Rashin’s […]
As multitudes of businesses and charities were shutting up shop, SAT-7 was preparing for take-off. As growing levels of discontent left a void of wisdom and love in the MENA, SAT-7’s channels stepped into the breach, becoming a haven for many people during the pandemic. Nicoletta Michael, Development Manager at SAT-7’s International Office, explains our approach. Firstly, she says, “The […]
When a “work from home” strategy was announced in March, the studio staff had to reach new heights of creativity and flexibility. Nothing was going to stop the broadcasts. More than 100 local Christians work in SAT-7’s production studios in Cyprus, UK, Lebanon, Turkey, and Egypt. As each of these places went into their own kind of lockdown, it was […]
The Spotlight now falls on the SAT-7 PARS studio in Limassol, a lively port city on the south coast of Cyprus. Producing high-quality content out of a house in Limassol could work for only so long. As the studio’s output increased, so their space needed to expand. Towards the end of 2016 they got just what they needed: a roomy […]
A mountain walk, a cool wind blowing, a new life blossoming. Apt phrases used by Rambod,* a SAT-7 PARS viewer who shared his beautiful story with us. Rambod’s self-esteem was low from a young age. “I was timid and had a low view of myself, always seeking to prove myself to others and have their approval.” By the age of […]
Globally, it is estimated that 1 in 20 females have undergone some form of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The more you know about the trauma FGM can cause, the more shocking that statistic becomes. SAT-7 is fighting against this life-destroying practice by spreading the anti-FGM message in Iran, where many nationals don’t even know that it is practised. The practice […]
Closed Middle East churches give SAT-7 a unique role this Easter For the Middle East and North Africa, as well as the UK, the Easter festival looks very different this year. Normally overflowing church pews in countries such as Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon are empty. From Bethlehem to Istanbul churches are closed and the region’s diverse Orthodox, Catholic and Evangelical […]
