Voice of Christ Media Ministries encountered a challenge when the company that broadcasts our 24-hour satellite radio unexpectedly announced that our existing contract would be cancelled. The only replacement offered was a more expensive contract, with the addition of a second satellite. After prayer and information gathering, we decided to commit to the new contract and trust God to provide. He has been providing. A number of generous donors have funded more than half of the three-year contract. This encourages us to press forward in our work.
The primary benefit of this new satellite channel is its proximity to one of Iran’s favorite TV channels, Manoto. Persian radio and TV is transmitted by several different satellites, each of which carries dozens of channels. Viewers have to decide where to aim their satellite dish. Our sources indicate that millions have aimed their dishes at the satellite carrying Manoto TV. If Radio Mojdeh is on the same satellite, it is a simple matter for the listener to switch channels between Manoto and Radio Mojdeh. Over the years we have received many testimonies from Iranians who found themselves at a point of spiritual hunger and, while searching the various broadcasts available, discovered Radio Mojdeh’s broadcast and found their spiritual hunger satisfied by the gospel. So, we consider it important for Radio Mojdeh to be readily available on the most popular satellites.
Manoto is a Persian language entertainment TV channel that was launched in 2010. In its 10 years, it has become very popular with Iranian viewers of satellite TV, passing up some more established channels such as BBC Persian. Its Facebook site is one of the most popular in Iran.
Manoto is Persian for “Me and You.” It is secular, offering primarily entertainment. However, they throw in some news in a humorous way. It’s more like our late shows, interspersed with jokes, entertainment, and demonstrations of talent.
Pray that the Lord will use Radio Mojdeh’s presence on the same satellite as vibrant London-based Manoto TV to help many more Iranians discover us, hear the true Gospel, and receive their salvation. Pray for the many new Christians to hear our sound Bible teaching and Persian worship music. Praise Him for providing for this work.