3ABN

3ABN is an American Christian television network operating in the religious, family, educational, and health-focused format. The primary language of broadcasting is English, but the network also offers programming in Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, French, and many other languages through its global affiliates. 3ABN was founded on November 15, 1984, by Danny and Linda Shelton in West Frankfort, Illinois. It is a non-profit organization that operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable ministry and is not owned or controlled by any outside organization or church, although many of its staff and volunteers are members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

On air, 3ABN features a wide variety of programs designed to uplift and heal viewers. The flagship program is 3ABN Today, a daily talk show featuring interviews with guests from around the world, music performances, and discussions on faith and practical living. The network also broadcasts Bible teaching and preaching programs, children\'s shows with puppetry and animation, music programs featuring hymns and spiritual songs, and cooking shows focused on vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Health and wellness programming is a major part of the schedule, covering topics such as cancer prevention, diabetes management, heart health, smoking cessation, and the NEWSTART principles of healthy living.

Beyond these core offerings, 3ABN produces programs about family relationships, financial management from a Christian perspective, parenting, and rehabilitation for former prisoners. The network also airs documentary films about nature, Christian history, and archaeology. For younger audiences, there are programs that build values and life skills. The network operates a total of ten television channels and five radio channels, available on every inhabited continent through a network of eight satellites, hundreds of TV and radio stations, and thousands of cable systems. Viewers can watch online the live broadcast of 3ABN through the official 3ABN website and the free 3ABN+ mobile application. Online television of 3ABN is also accessible on platforms such as Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Smart TVs.

3ABN strives to reach people where they are hurting, offering spiritual healing and practical solutions to life\'s problems, from recovery after divorce and drug addiction rehabilitation to healthy eating and weight loss. The key idea of 3ABN is reflected in its name, which refers to the three angels of Revelation 14, proclaiming messages of grace to a dying world. The network exists solely on viewer donations, does not use major fundraising campaigns or telethons, and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week without commercial advertising. Thanks to modern digital platforms, 3ABN provides the opportunity to watch online the live broadcast on any device - from smartphones to Smart TVs - ensuring that its message of hope and healing reaches audiences around the globe.