Booking & Contact Information
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Representation
Karen Neumair, literary agent
Credo Communications
Short Bio
Sue Schlesman is an award-winning author, freelance writer, and church leader. In ministry and education for over 30 years, Sue encourages individuals to find hope and healing through local and foreign churches, schools, retreats, and conferences through her leadership, creativity, and discipleship. Sue has a B.A. in Creative Writing and a Master’s in Theology and Culture.
Sue’s nonfiction book Soulspeak: Praying Change into Unexpected Places and her recently-published children’s Bible The Compassion Storybook Bible are both award-winning books. Sue and her husband Shane minister to weary church leaders through retreats, conferences, The Stress Test Podcast, and their ministry stress book, Death by Pastoring. Sue and Shane have been married for over 35 years and enjoy their three sons, two daughters-in-law, and one precious granddaughter. Sue loves travel, literature, missions, art, and dessert. Her website is filled with encouraging and challenging prayers and articles that attract visitors from around the globe.
Awards & Recognitions
- 2025 Silver Illumination Book AwardsThe Compassion Storybook Bible
- 2025 Selah FinalistThe Compassion Storybook Bible
- Selah Award 2020Soulspeak
- Director’s Choice Award 2020Soulspeak
Articles & Interviews
- ListenNotes.com: Top Podcast Episodes with Sue Schlesman
- 20 Reasons marriages fail (even Christian marriages)
- 10 Statements that will change your marriage
- How to become a Christian
- 7 Powerful prayers of protection over your family
- Praying Change into Unexpected Places: A Conversation with Sue Schlesman
- Praying Change Into Unexpected Places: A Conversation With Sue Schlesman (MP3)
- 10 Things I want my boys to learn about living
- 7 Types of fights every couple has and how to solve them
- 5 Questions to understand God's will for your life
- Are the world's religions that different from Christianity?
- Am I failing God by getting a divorce?
- 7 Responses every Christian heart needs to have toward racism
- 13 crucial ways the Bible is different from other religious texts
- 10 Things I've learned as a pastor's wife that apply to everyone
- 3 reasons you can't affair-proof your marriage
VideoI love speaking to classes, retreats, conferences, and audiences of all sizes. Some of my talks have been recorded on YouTube, podcast, and radio. Click below for a sampling or visit my youtube channel.
Real Victory Radio
“Searching for My Father” Interview/Special Feature
“How to Conquer Shame” Interview
“Moved with Compassion” Interview