“War or Peace, Win or Lose” TV satellite program in Iran started its encouraging work: Mission Network News

By Joanne Khmel

Iran (MNN) — When a team of Christians produces the TV program, their first audience is believers — thirsty for good news and solid teaching. But another audience tunes in as well: Islamic teachers and government officials, eager to protect the nation’s attention.

That might even be how some of them discover Jesus!

Earlier we covered a new project of Transform Iran: a satellite program called “War or Peace, Win or Lose”, created to meet the spiritual needs of Iranian believers safely through satellite TV. You can read more about it here. Since then, they’ve already released several episodes.

“So [there is] a lot of practical advice, a lot of prayer, a lot of biblical teaching to strengthen, encourage and resource the Church,” says Silk. Among the topics they cover are war, preparing for possible escalation, coping with shortages in the country, sharing the Gospel safely, and more.

“There were episodes in there that directly addressed the leadership of Iran, talking about how they run the country, the curses that they have spoken over Israel for 46 years now, and warning them,” she adds.

The team noticed that shortly after an episode on Israel’s curse aired, one Iranian cleric went public to teach about cursing Israel — proving that the government is watching. But that’s not always bad news!

Let’s pray because they are watching. They are hearing the Gospel. They are hearing the truth. You know, the Word of God talks about this veil that is blinding people to the truth. Let’s pray that this veil will be lifted, that they will be able to see the truth and respond to it.

Iranians can watch the program safely from home because, as Silk says, “No one can stop what is being broadcast on satellite TV, and no one can see what people are watching. And millions can benefit from these programs.”

The series began airing in early August, with enough content to run through the end of September, three times a week. To keep it fresh, more episodes are needed to cover the rest of the year.

The media Gospel is vital for the throbbing heart of the Iranian Church!

“There is a funding gap now, and I would really urge the listeners to get behind it. Normally, for a half-hour program, we can produce material for about $450 for 30 minutes,” says Silk.

Consider partnering with Transform Iran to help sponsor one of these episodes! Pray also that believers are encouraged by these programs, and that those opposing the Gospel will have their hearts softened and transformed.

Read about a life transformed after watching a TV program about Jesus

Read more about our media ministry reaching Iranians

Header photo courtesy of Karolina Grabowska via Pexels.

Inset photo: Tehran, Iran (Photo courtesy of Khashayar Kouchpeydeh/Unsplash).

Originally published on: Mission Network News