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Güneş Aydın Çalıbaşyan, host of the new SAT-7 TÜRK program Beside Still Waters, speaks to viewers with the Bible on the table in front of her. She explains how God is always present in their lives, even in difficult times, and supports her teaching with meaningful illustrations. The program consists of short episodes lasting less than three minutes, bringing biblical truth to viewers in bite-sized segments.

Faraj*, an Afghan viewer, recently reached out to SAT-7 PARS, with a testimony of hope and a desire to become a Christian. Sharing his experiences of living in a community surrounded by deception and conflict, where love is scarce and poverty and lack are all that is known, Faraj describes how his life was transformed through a special encounter in his dreams.

Renowned Egyptian worship leader Maher Fayez joins with acapella group Heart Beats to bring this joyful song of hope in Christ. They remind us that, no matter the “mountains” we face, we can overcome them through Jesus, and look forward to eternity with Him at His coming.

All SAT-7 members from around the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and further afield have joined together in a Christmas carol music video to highlight how believers in the region are silenced and unable to celebrate Jesus’ birth.

“We can’t openly celebrate Christmas,” explains Setareh* an Iranian woman. “It is forbidden for us to say we are Christians and to speak the name of Jesus as Lord.”

For Christian children who live in predominantly non-Christian countries, celebrating Christmas can be very difficult. SAT-7’s young viewers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) will enjoy Christmas through SAT-7’s Christmas programs this month, with episodes sharing gifts and special episodes that teach children the joyous message of Christ’s birth.

For many children in the Middle East and North Africa, SAT-7 KIDS is a safe haven and a source of inspiration. “Believe me, you are really a blessing. Even though we’re in different countries, the Lord is speaking to us through you whatever you share. Please know that you have a great impact on us,” said Thabet, a viewer from the Holy Land. 

As the world marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November, a new SAT-7 program is challenging aggression and brutality across the Arab World. Today Not Tomorrow, broadcast on SAT-7 ARABIC, provides a platform for viewers to share their heart about topics that are rarely discussed even in their own households. It highlights not only physical violence, but also more subtle forms of coercion.