SAT-7 TÜRK has been celebrating the 100-year anniversary of Türkiye’s becoming a modern republic: an important opportunity to show viewers how it is possible to be both a Christian and a proud Turk. “It was important for us, the SAT-7 TÜRK family, to be a part of these celebrations,” says Gülsüm I., the
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Flagship SAT-7 program Homemade is back for its eighth season at a time when viewers in Türkiye are still reeling from the country’s devastating earthquake earlier this year, and in great need of the support and help the show provides. February’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake was the largest to hit the country since 1939 and claimed over 50,000 lives. The aftermath left deep wounds but also brought an opportunity for reflection, healing, and community
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On February 6 at 4:17 am local time, the first of two powerful earthquakes and thousands of aftershocks caused massive destruction across southeast Türkiye and northwest Syria. Over 55,000 people lost their lives and approaching 130,000 were injured. Estimates are that close to 18 million people have been impacted. 6 months later, the residents of Türkiye
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At SAT-7 women are creating media that are life-giving to viewers and film crews alike, and that embody the Christian values of humility, sacrifice, and community. At The Partnership Gathering, SAT-7’s annual international gathering hosted in March, a session focused on MENA women featured presentations by Egyptian filmmaker Maggie Morgan, SAT-7 TÜRK presenter Şemsa Deniz
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Three weeks have passed since two disastrous earthquakes struck south-eastern Türkiye and a week since two major aftershocks. Throughout this time, SAT-7 TÜRK has been a vital resource for its viewers, especially women and children, by providing spiritual, psychological, and practical support and encouragement. “There is such depth to the heartache we are feeling, it is hard
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“We are in prayer every moment because we know our help will come from the almighty God. That’s why we are begging everyone to pray to our God for us,” says Melih Ekener, SAT-7 TÜRK Executive Director. Staff at SAT-7’s Turkish TV studios are deeply shocked and request prayer for their country following Monday’s two
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