Many people in the Middle East may have little or no understanding of what Christians celebrate during Easter, or how it is relevant to our lives today. As a response, SAT-7 PARS has produced a new teaching series to connect its audience with the true meaning of Easter.

This Easter, SAT-7 Founder and International CEO Dr Terence Ascott reflects on Jesus’ words on the cross – “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?” – and asks, what is God’s reply for the Middle East today?

As Christians around the world observe Lent, the SAT-7 ARABIC program Needle and New Thread visited a historic monastery in Egypt. In a special episode, the monks shed light on their way of life and shared with viewers the importance of quiet reflection.

In Egypt, “effendi” is an old-fashioned Arabic term that can describe a husband who is “master” of the house and over his wife. With the new men’s talk show Effendi, SAT-7 is helping Middle Eastern men find an alternative, Christ-centred model for family life.

As an alternative to the Hollywood film industry, SAT-7 recently began screening a series that introduces viewers to some of the best Arab-language films that offer valuable and truthful insights into human experience.

SAT-7 friends and producers in Algeria have asked for prayer after their church was closed by the local authorities. The church in Aïn Turk, near the north-western town of Oran, was sealed off late 2017 by police, who claim it lacks state approval.

SAT-7 ARABIC is producing a ground-breaking new talk show that demonstrates the unity Christian believers can find within diversity. By bringing leaders from different denominations together to discuss the common ground they share, Cross Over will encourage viewers to accept and love one another despite their differences.

First of its kind on SAT-7 TÜRK, the new live show Worldview is analysing relevant news topics with a Christian perspective. Co-hosts Senem Ekener and Pastor Volkan Er are keen to promote healthy and respectful discussions as viewers share their differing opinions.