While Iraqi demonstrators have been calling out to be heard by their rulers in some of the largest protests since the fall of Saddam, SAT-7 viewers heard that churches in Iraq are crying out to God for their nation.

Having a church means having a Christian community, it means learning from the Bible, having support and encouragement in times of struggle. Many Christians in Turkey are alone in their faith and are turning to SAT-7 TÜRK in their isolation to share their struggles.

As Christians, we know God promises to restore the brokenness in our lives. Even in loss, we often find new life, as we experience His grace and comfort. For those in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) who feel broken, God’s message of restoration is changing lives – and SAT-7 has the privilege of sharing it with those who need His love most.

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is a patriarchal society. Most women and children are not encouraged to speak up, share an opinion or disagree with the male figure of the family. The Coach Presenter Dr Ihab Maged, discusses the issues that many Middle Eastern families face on parenting and engagement within the family.

As the birthplace of Christianity, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has a rich Christian heritage, with many different denominations still active in the region. SAT-7 programming seeks to reflect all these denominations, and to show the unity of Christianity in all its diversity.

Religious, gender, social and ethnic inequality are major concerns people deal with in the Middle East and North Arica. While the severity of the inequality may differ, these issues are prevalent across the region.