A new dynamic magazine-style program on SAT-7 ARABIC is bringing youth and families together to help them address their challenges and grow in faith while having fun.
Naseej, meaning Fabric, airs live twice a week from SAT-7’s Egypt studio, offering a variety of different segments for all ages. Fabric is aiming to bring all members of the family together, engaging Arab youth, couples, and families in a fun, interactive way.
“Naseej embodies a deep sense of unity through the threads that weave us into one fabric,” says presenter Sandra Saeed.
The program focuses on addressing family problems and offering practical solutions based on biblical teaching. It also helps youth learn how to navigate relationships with their parents and solve personal challenges within the family context.
Impact
The program opens with presenters Sandra and Maged Maurice interviewing a couple or a family about a particular topic or challenge they have faced, which is explored further through quizzes and interactive games. As they share how they overcame certain difficulties in their lives, they help viewers explore productive solutions to their own family struggles. This is a much-needed conversation considering the rising rates of separation and divorce among Arab families.
High levels of viewer engagement and positive feedback indicate that Fabric is already making an impact.
One viewer said, “This is a great program and has a variety of things for all family members. It shows real life experiences and the effect of the Word of God on our lives, and that is why it is a successful program.”
Another said, “What I love most is that it instills values and provides subtle guidance that brings the whole family together, not just the youth. As a church volunteer, I also benefit from it helping [me] guide the youth.”
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Fabric producer Andrew Gamal says the program provides a bouquet of segments that address the needs and questions of viewers in a fast-paced and engaging way.
These include Adel’s Stories, where a man named Adel draws comparisons between two biblical characters who faced similar situations but responded differently. Another is A Thousand Thanks, in which a guest shares a real-life story when they experienced God’s hand at work, reminding viewers of His blessings. Let’s Try offers career advice, and Ask features a doctor or psychologist answering viewers’ questions.
The different elements of the show are designed to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of viewers, and ultimately point people to Jesus. “Together, we aim to spread the message of salvation and Christ’s teachings through the program,” Andrew said.
