ABOUT ME

john-sablan-headshot Welcome to my website! I am humbled, honored and excited by your visit. My name is John Sablan, a child of God, a devoted husband and father and Catholic speaker, evangelist and podcaster.

Answering the call to evangelize, it is my goal to inspire others to come to a deeper love and knowledge of our Catholic faith in order to better serve God, the Church and the world. It is in this speaking ministry that I hope to share the story of God’s love in my life to motivate you to live out a life of faith with zeal, fervor and fire!

By day, I fulfill the role of a technology security executive. I have my BS in Computer Information Systems as well as a Masters of Business Administration with well over 24 years of management and leadership experience. From a ministry perspective I have over 15 years of experience both at the parish and diocesan level. I received a graduate certificate in theology from Augustine Institute and am a life professed Third Order Dominican.

I am the co-founder and president of World Ablaze Incorporated which is a Catholic apostolate focused on evangelization and discipleship. I have been blessed to be interviewed on EWTN, Ave Maria and Sacred Heart Radio programs as well as partner with Shalom World TV to co-host the "Real Men" series with the Dynamic Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers. I have also been a part of Paradisus Dei's "That Man is You" Years 4, 5 & 8 parish series as well as co-developed with Cardinal Studios the 20 day series “What’s Holding You Back?!” for men.

From "Broken to Blessed"

As a survivor of all forms of abuse, I know first hand the struggle one may have with embracing God or our Catholic faith. In my own journey, I have experienced many hardships in life and walked around broken and wounded looking for healing. Unfortunately, most of those attempts to heal were not in seeking the God of consolation but rather in the what the culture and world offered as methods to "heal". This, of course, only led to further hurt, not only to myself, but to others around me, especially those I love the most. But through the prayers and fidelity of my wife and children and ultimately through the grace of God I have come to heal tremendously from those childhood wounds in ways that I never fathomed. Now, I stand before you a man of God, a sinner in need of a Savior, forgiven, empowered and on fire for Jesus Christ and His Bride the Church! It is in this ministry that I hope to spread the wonderful message of God's Mercy and Love and to help others encounter a God who desires nothing more than an intimate relationship with each and every one of us.

Truth.Spoken.Boldly.

As a disciple of Jesus Christ, it is my duty and obligation to bring forth the Good News to all who have ears (and more importantly hearts) to listen. As a Third Order Dominican and faithful Catholic, I am called to speak the Truth, whether in season or out of season. A sinner myself, saved only by the love of God through Jesus Christ, I have dedicated my life to a ministry of evangelization to share God’s mercy with the world in order to bring glory to God and for the salvation of all souls.

My Core is My Family

Outside of God and my wonderful Catholic faith, my family is my everything. I have been blessed to be married to my beautiful beloved bride Nichole for over 23 years. She is my true helpmate and battle partner. We have three beautiful children Brya, Keoni and Miko.

“John Sablan is a dynamic, spirit-filled evangelist who is incredibly gifted by the Holy Spirit. John has a deep love for the Catholic faith, and his powerful, heartfelt, and very motivating presentations will stimulate your mind and penetrate your heart. Fueled by the fire of God’s love, John’s passion and enthusiasm will motivate you to go deeper in your faith. If you are looking for a great speaker for your next event, look no further!”

– Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers
The Dynamic Deacon

“Dynamic. Authentic. Engaging. Impactful. These are but a few words that describe fellow Catholic speaker and evangelist John Sablan, whose compelling personal witness and passionate proclamation of the gospel continue to inspire and win audiences for Christ. I rejoice in the many ways The Lord is using this young and gifted evangelist and enthusiastically recommend him to you! ”

-Hector Molina
“The Motivangelist”
CEO, Casting Nets Ministries

“John is a passionate evangelist that can engage a crowd instantly with his wit, personality, and presence. His testimony is powerful and strikes to the heart of anyone listening, challenging them through the ways God has been present in his life and the ways that God can be present in theirs.”

– Joel Stepanek
Catholic Speaker
& Director of Resource Development
at Life Teen

“John Sablan is a dynamic, up-and-coming speaker whose bold style is gaining appeal with audiences of all ages. His greatest strength has been in his ability to transform a broken early life into a message of incredible hope for those who see and hear him. When someone has walked the walk – and John surely has – then people will gravitate to them when they talk the talk. Book John for your next event, conference or parish mission. You’ll forever be able to say that you treated your audience to a truly life-changing presentation.”

– Jerry Usher
Founder & President
Third Millennium Media & Vocation Boom
Co-Host EWTN Radio Show
“Take 2 with Jerry & Debbie”

“John Sablan was a guest on EWTN’s Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie. Our show is fast paced, caller driven and very engaging. John related to the callers as if he knew them forever. They responded in kind and it was simply amazing to experience. He won the hearts of our listeners. John clearly has a God given gift to share the Faith in a passionate and genuine way. I am blessed to know John and can’t wait to see what the future holds for him and his ministry.”

– Debbie Georgianni
Co-Host EWTN Radio Show
“Take 2 with Jerry & Debbie”

“John’s passion and drive to light a fire in the hearts of men is truly inspiring. John has a dynamism that connects with the audience, keeps them listening and moves their souls towards Christ and His Church. As an event organizer, I’m always looking for evangelists like John… easy to work with, incredibly engaging, and approachable. Do you want to impact souls for Christ? John should be on your short list of Catholic evangelists.”

– Joe McClane
“The Catholic Hack”
Author, Speaker, Evangelist
& Catholic Radio Host

John Sablan was our MC and a speaker for our diocesan event and we loved having him! His energy, good spirit, and spirit-filled presence were a blessing for our diocese. He has a remarkable talent for working with both adults and youth, and we received high praise from both groups. He was very easy to work with and made planning our event easy with his experience and flexibility, so our event was tailored for us. I would certainly love to have him with us again!”

-Rose M. Hernández
Director
Office of Formation & Evangelization Diocese of Fresno, California

Conviction is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of John Sablan. He speaks with a fierce passion when he spreads the Gospel. In a world where indifference is the norm, John brings a level of intensity to the audience that they have been longing for. I am strengthened every time I hear John Sablan speak and I look forward to hearing him again.”

-Hugo Gil
Catholic Men’s Conference Attendee

If you are searching for a passionate, engaging, and well-catechized speaker with the ability to speak on deeply relevant and convicting topics, then look no further than John Sablan.
John’s knowledge of and love for the faith make him an ideal candidate for
Catholic speaking events of any kind. His reversion story is one of great
authenticity and rawness; enabling him to relate to anyone regardless of
where they are on their faith walk. John is also a very intentional minister, and it is evident that prayer is a precursor to every aspect of his work. You will discover a true gift to the Church in John’s dynamic evangelism ministry.”

-Brean Bettencourt
International Responsible
YTOL: Youth Teams of Our Lady

John is a highly energetic person who loves God and his faith. His life as a working professional in the business world combined with living out his faith through his family, parish and ministries gave us a great potential speaker to invite to the Catholic Professional & Business Club. His talk engaged members and gave examples of how we, too, can be authentic with our faith in the workplace.”

-Cathy Pietanza
Board Member & Past President
Catholic Professional & Business Club

John Sablan has a gift of being able to communicate the Truth to teens that is truly extraordinary. His ability to connect on a personal level, meet them where they are in their faith journey, and evangelize is special. It only took one retreat before teens were requesting that he attend the next retreat, and then the next. Not only have teens walked away from his talks on fire for God but I myself have been moved to serve God and love God in new ways.”

-Siobhan Roddy
Campus Minister & Theology Teacher
Central Catholic High School

John’s truly a gifted speaker. Whenever I hear him speak, I don’t just hear someone talking about God and the Catholic Church, I see someone who practices what he preaches, and who is living it out! His example as a man of God, a husband, and a father is all evident in his ministry as an evangelist.”

-Josh Madruga
ARMEE Minstries