Welcome back to episode 4 of Different Pews, Same Promise! In this episode, host Michael Coop sits down with Jason Schleicher, Pastor at Salem Lutheran in Tomball, Texas, and brother to Epiphany’s very own principal, Matt Schleicher.

Jason shares his incredible journey from dreaming of playing in the NBA to finding his true calling in the ministry. The guys discuss the unique challenges and profound blessings of the Specific Ministry Pastor (SMP) program, the importance of balancing church leadership with family life, and how God uses unexpected paths to shape our faith. Jason also dives into the inspiration behind his published book, Good Lord, a project born out of a desire to redeem a common cultural catchphrase into a powerful reminder of God’s enduring goodness. Finally, they tackle the critical mission of reaching the 18 to 34-year-old demographic and brainstorm exciting new ways to build a community for young adults in the church.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Jason’s transition from Michigan to Minnesota and how a high school youth servant event redirected his life’s path.+1
  • The realities of balancing a full-time ministry, marriage, and raising three children while completing the SMP program.+1
  • The fascinating story behind writing the book Good Lord, and how a sports broadcaster inspired the title.+1
  • A heartfelt conversation between Jason and his son about publishing rejections and defining true success.+2
  • Exciting ideas for a young adult conference and reaching out to the local community alongside the Vida Nueva Hispanic church.+1

Connect with us: You can find Jason’s book, Good Lord, on Amazon! Thank you for tuning in, and please like, subscribe, and share this episode to help us spread the message of Christ’s love.