Auxano

Have you ever poured out your heart in prayer and wondered why God isn’t answering? In this episode, we explore the heart of prayer in the new covenant and how to approach it with faith, patience, and understanding.We cover:Why unanswered prayers aren’t always a “no”The difference between Old and New Covenant prayerHow to align your requests with God’s willThe role of faith, patience, and thanksgiving in receiving promisesPractical strategies for praying effectively for yourself and othersDiscover how to stand on God’s promises, enforce the victory He has already won, and experience peace even before answers appear. This episode will change how you pray and strengthen your confidence in God’s perfect timing.

In this episode, we unpack the mystery of dreams and how God communicates with us today. Are all dreams messages from God? How can we discern meaningful dreams from nightmares or distractions of the mind?We explore:The nature and types of dreamsHow God used dreams in the Old TestamentWhy dreams are no longer the primary way God speaks to believers in the New CovenantPractical steps for interpreting dreams without fearHow to cultivate a daily, personal connection with God through the Holy SpiritWhether you’ve been puzzled by vivid dreams, struggling with nightmares, or seeking clarity on hearing God’s voice, this episode will guide you toward peace, understanding, and spiritual confidence.Tune in and learn how to listen to God clearly - day or night.

Relationships, marriage, and sex remain some of the most important - and most confusing - decisions people face.In this comprehensive teaching, Pastor Wisdom Elikem Sablah walks through the full journey of relationships: from finding a life partner, to building a healthy relationship, preparing for marriage, and sustaining a thriving marriage.Drawing from Scripture and real-life experiences, this episode addresses the questions many people quietly carry - especially in a culture filled with pressure, emotions, expectations, and conflicting advice.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why who you marry significantly shapes your life and destinyThe importance of prayer as an investment before relationships beginWhy openness, friendship, and genuine interaction matter when finding a partnerHow friendship serves as the foundation - and audition - for marriageKey qualities to look for in a life partner: faith, character, purpose, and mindsetWhy marriages thrive when built around shared purpose, not just feelingsThe role of counsel, family, and wise preparation before marriageWhy relationships should intentionally move toward marriagePractical wisdom on wedding planning, finances, and avoiding unnecessary pressureSigns of a healthy, working marriage - friendship, communication, intimacy, and intentionalityPastor Wisdom also addresses common misconceptions about “hearing from God” in relationships, warning against overly dramatic decision-making while emphasizing peace, wisdom, and discernment.This message reminds us that marriage is not sustained by attraction alone, but by character, commitment, friendship, and shared growth in God.A strong marriage doesn’t happen by accident - it is built intentionally, prayerfully, and wisely.Whether you are single, dating, engaged, or married, this episode offers practical and spiritual guidance for building relationships that last.Listen, reflect, and build wisely.

Are your thoughts overwhelming you?In this powerful and compassionate teaching, Pastor Wisdom Elikem Sablah addresses a cry many people quietly carry: “Help. I’m struggling with my thoughts.”From negative thinking and fear to intrusive images, depression, and mental exhaustion, this episode explores how the battle of the Christian life is often a battle of the mind.Rooted in Proverbs 23:7 - “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he” - Pastor Wisdom explains why your thought life is incredibly important and how Scripture reveals that strongholds are not demons in the air, but imaginations in the mind (2 Corinthians 10:3–5).In this episode, you’ll learn:Why not every thought that enters your mind comes from youHow the enemy works through suggestion — “Did God really say?” (Genesis 3:1)What it means that Christ took the crown of thorns — so you can have a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7)The difference between your spirit being born again and your mind being renewedHow to actively “arrest” thoughts and bring them into captivityWhy renewing your mind daily with the Word (Romans 12:2) is essentialHow keeping your mind stayed on God produces perfect peace (Isaiah 26:3)What to think on according to Philippians 4:8Pastor Wisdom reminds us that in Christ, you already have a disciplined, guarded mind - the mind of Christ. But your mind must be continually renewed. You cannot always stop thoughts from coming, but you can decide which ones stay.Peace is not accidental. It is the fruit of disciplined, intentional thinking rooted in God’s Word.If you feel mentally overwhelmed, anxious, or even on the brink - this message is for you. Christ not only heals physical sickness; He heals the brokenhearted and restores troubled minds.You are not helpless. You are not powerless. You have a sound mind. And you can walk in perfect peace.Listen, renew your mind, and step into the peace God has already given you.

Discouragement is more common than we think.In this honest and practical message, Pastor Wisdom Elikem Sablah teaches on what to do when you feel discouraged - when courage feels drained, hope feels distant, and you’re tempted to give up.Discouragement literally means “to take courage away.” And since we live life by courage - the courage to try, apply, speak, build, and keep going - losing it can feel paralyzing.In this episode, you’ll learn:You are not alone - even David, Elijah, Paul, and Jesus experienced deep moments of discouragementDiscouragement is a feeling, not a verdictWhy you must take your feelings to God, not away from HimHow the Word of God restores hope (Romans 15:4)Why comparison drains strength and understanding seasons restores perspectiveThe power of speaking God’s Word over yourselfWhy staying connected to people mattersThe importance of rest in overwhelming seasonsThrough scriptures like Psalm 42:5, 2 Corinthians 4:8–9, Isaiah 43, John 16:33, and Isaiah 40:31, this message reminds us that trouble may come — but despair does not have the final word.The solution to discouragement is hope. And hope is found in Christ.Be encouraged. Wake up. We go again. This season will pass — and joy will come in the morning.Listen, reflect, and receive strength.

Episode Title: What do you do when you feel distant from God?In this honest and practical teaching, Pastor Wisdom Elikem Sablah addresses a question many believers silently struggle with: “I feel far from God - what should I do?”The first truth is simple but powerful: it’s a feeling. Feelings fluctuate, but God’s Word does not. Hebrews 13:5 reminds us of His unshakable promise - “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Even when you feel distant, God is not.This episode explores:Why feelings are not reliable indicators of God’s presenceThe unchanging, exhaustless love of God (Romans 5:8; Romans 8)The Father’s heart through the story of the prodigal sonHow to be honest with God in prayerSimple, practical ways to reconnect dailyPastor Wisdom emphasizes that reconnection doesn’t require performance or long hours of striving. Start small. A verse a day. Ten minutes of honest prayer. Worship. Godly music. Daily fellowship. One day at a time.You are the apple of His eye (Zechariah 2:8). You are engraved in the palm of His hands (Isaiah 49:16). His mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:23).God is not far from you. He is near. He is loving. And His arms are open.Listen, reconnect, and rest in His love.

In Part 3 of the Auxano series, Pastor Wisdom Elikem Sablah continues teaching on what it means to grow this time focusing on growing in wisdom.Luke 2:52 shows us that Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man. Growth is intentional, and wisdom is foundational.In this episode, you’ll learn that wisdom begins with knowing and doing the will of God (Ephesians 5:17; Colossians 1:9–10). It is expressed through:Pursuing God’s willChoosing wise relationshipsGuarding your speechLiving with humility and teachabilityPreparing for the futureRedeeming timeSeeking counselStewarding resources wellDoing the WordWinning soulsMost importantly, wisdom is not just a principle - it is a Person. 1 Corinthians 1:30 declares that Christ has been made unto us wisdom. In Him, we have access to divine wisdom and the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16).As you walk daily with God, His wisdom shapes your decisions, character, and destiny.Listen, reflect, and continue to grow.

Episode Title: Auxano – Growing in Grace (Part 2)In Part 2 of Auxano, Pastor Wisdom Elikem Sablah continues teaching on what it truly means to grow in grace. Growth is the evidence of life - and as believers, our most important growth is in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18).This session goes deeper into the “divine exchange” - what Jesus became so that we could become.In this episode, you’ll discover:He became sin so we could become the righteousness of God (2 Corinthians 5:21)He became a curse so we could inherit the blessing (Galatians 3:13–14)He became a servant so we could become sons of God (Galatians 4:4–7)He was rejected so we could be accepted (Ephesians 1:6)He was wounded so we could be healed (Isaiah 53:5)He became poor so we could become rich (2 Corinthians 8:9)He was condemned so we could live free from condemnation (Romans 8:1)He died so we could have eternal life (Hebrews 2:14–15)He defeated Satan so we could walk in victory (Colossians 2:14–15)Pastor Wisdom emphasizes that grace must not be received in vain (2 Corinthians 6:1). These truths must be meditated on until they become your consciousness - your personal revelation and reality.The episode concludes with powerful confessions to help you internalize your identity in Christ: righteous, accepted, healed, blessed, victorious, and empowered.Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 2:1). Listen, meditate, confess - and grow.

In this powerful episode of Auxano, Pastor Wisdom unpacks the true meaning of “Auxano” — the Greek word for growth, increase, and continual augmentation. Drawing from Colossians 1:9–10 and 2 Peter 3:18, he teaches that the foundation of spiritual growth is growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.This message emphasizes that believers are no longer under the law but under grace. Through Christ’s finished work, we are forgiven, justified, made righteous, and given a new nature. Pastor Wisdom explains how understanding righteousness and grace transforms identity, destroys fear, breaks the power of sin and addiction, and builds unshakable confidence in God.Key themes in this episode:What it truly means to grow spirituallyThe difference between law and graceRighteousness consciousness vs. sin consciousnessLiving boldly with access to GodEnforcing Christ’s victory in daily lifeThis episode is both a teaching and a declaration — reminding every listener that in Christ, you are forgiven, victorious, and empowered to flourish in every area of life.Pray. Learn. Grow.