Welcome back to episode 6 of Different Pews, Same Promise! In this episode, host Michael Coop sits down with his longtime friend David Schlecht, the founder of the nonprofit organization Scripture in Motion.

David shares the inspiring story behind Scripture in Motion and their mission to translate the Word of God into the language of 2026: video. The guys discuss the creative process behind animating word-for-word scripture and the profound impact of visualizing passages like Isaiah 53 and Ephesians 2.

David also talks about the launch of their brand-new website and accompanying Bible studies designed for youth and small groups. Plus, Michael shares an exciting personal milestone—preaching his very first sermon on the raising of Lazarus!

In this episode, we cover:


David’s journey from a pastor’s kid in Loveland, Colorado, to launching a nonprofit animation studio.

  • The vision behind Scripture in Motion and translating the Bible into the digital age. A behind-the-scenes look at the powerful imagery in the Isaiah 53 and Ephesians 2 videos.
  • Future goals for the ministry, including language translations and creating content geared specifically toward children.
  • The weekly challenge: diving deeper into scripture and letting the Word of God latch onto your life.

Connect with Scripture in Motion: Visit scriptureinmotion.com to watch their incredible videos, sign up for their monthly newsletter, or support their nonprofit mission! Thank you for tuning in! Please like, subscribe, and share this episode to help spread the promise of Christ.