The Dan Scott Show Podcast

When Furman's Bryce Stanfield's medical emergency happened in February, Matthew Gilstrap was the initial first responder on scene. In the midst of the tragedy a bond has formed between Gilstrap and Stanfield's parents, Fred and Teri. And wait until you hear how they were brought together. Only God!

This week we wrap up our Summer Replay Series by revisiting a conversation with Don Harper. Don's life is one wrapped up in mentorship. He grew up in the segregated South, and applies lessons learned from his father all those years ago into his daily life. Great stories with Biblical application. Check it out!

Bill Oudemolen pastored a church five minutes away from Columbine High School 25 years ago, and found himself on site ministering to students and families as the shooting was happening. He recalls the horror of the moment, the aftermath, how the church became a beacon of hope in the community, and even some good that came out of the tragedy. Check it out!

Tim Kimsey's grandmother was murdered 30 years ago, and the case remains unsolved despite the efforts of the wonderful Kelly Siegler and her Cold Justice TV show. But Kimsey's path to ministry started because of the tragedy, and what God has done in his life and through his kingdom work over the years can only be described as a Romans 8:28 story. Check it out!

As our Summer Replay Series continues, we revisit a January conversation with Shane Pruitt. Shane is the Next Gen Director for NAMB, and has a lot to say about today's young people. And, perhaps surprisingly, it's not all doom and gloom. Plus, a tribute to Titus. Check it out!

As our Summer Replay Series continues, we check in again with Redd Martin of "Sunday Dinner With A Twist." After over 30 rehab stops, multiple arrests and suicide attempts, and eight friends who died of substance abuse, Redd surrendered his life to Jesus. And now he is back on the streets, serving the homeless population of Greenville, SC. Check it out!

This week in our Summer Replay Series, we revisit our conversation from late last year with former MLB pitcher Randy Lerch. Randy's alcohol and drug addition short-circuited what could have been a dominant career. Instead, he's living with a medical death sentence. But through the grace of Jesus Christ, he's defying the doctors and doing wonderful ministry work with his wife, Maria. Check it out!

Our summer replay series continues with a flashback to last year's conversation with Neil Getzlow. Neil's pornography and sex addiction nearly cost him his marriage, and much more. But then Jesus intervened, and new he and his wife do ministry together. Plus, Neil now leads a Celebrate Recovery meeting each week at his church in Kansas City. Check it out!

Kelly Lester was abused and raped. Had three abortions. Worked in the abortion industry. Sold drugs. Ran drugs for the Puerto Rican mafia. Experimented with a lesbian lifestyle. Tried to kill herself. Then she found Jesus! And now she is married with six children, does mission outreach, and helps bring workers out of the abortion industry. Only God! Check it out.

On June 10, 2012, Dan quit running from the Lord and gave his life to Jesus. So every year around that time, we share his testimony. From a life of alcohol, porn, infidelity and so much more, to a new life in Christ! Think you don't need Jesus? Think again. Think you're too bad to be saved? Think again!

Early in the morning of June 11, 2024, Dan's dad unexpectedly passed away. In his memory, on this Father's Day weekend, Dan presents a message his dad preached back in 2015 entitled "Five Minutes After I Die." Please listen, then share this episode. Especially with those who need Jesus Christ.

This week we get a return visit from Will Graham, Billy's grandson. We talk about the new statue of his grandfather in the US Capitol, his just completed outreach in Portugal, and his upcoming trip to preach the gospel in Australia. Plus, an update on his prayers for his own "impossible." Check it out!

This week we revisit an interview from last October with former atheist-turned-Christian author and speaker Lee Strobel. Lee talks about his newest book, "Is God Real," as well as his faith journey. Plus, insight on how he lovingly deals with skeptics and non-believers. Check it out!

Former cold case detective J Warner Wallace is back with a new book, "The Truth In True Crime." We look at how real life lessons of life and death parallel lessons about moving from spiritual death to eternal life in Jesus Christ. In all, 15 actual cases Wallace worked and the deeper meaning that came from them. Plus, why he wishes he had written this book sooner. Check it out!

Billie Jauss is a baseball wife, and a baseball mom. So imagine the revelation when God showed her the baseball field was her mission field! Billie shares her faith journey, her marriage struggles and triumphs, and talks about her new book "Baseball Family." Get ready to laugh, and get ready to think!

Paintsville, Ky. native Johnnie LeMaster played 12 years in MLB, primarily with the San Francisco Giants. His first major league at-bat? An inside-the-park home run off Dodgers Hall of Famer Don Sutton. But even that thrill pales in comparison to the joy LeMaster has in his relationship with Christ. Another chance to talk Jesus and Baseball this week!

Twenty-five years ago Bill Oudemolen was pastoring a church about five minutes away from Columbine High School. When word of the shooting got out, he found himself on site ministering and aiding students and others while the situation was still ongoing. All these years later, Oudemolen reflects on that horrible day, the effects it had on him and others in his circle of influence, and - strange as...

Rocky Shipes played four sports in college, three professional sports, and is a 5-time golf trick shot world champion. Yet all of that pales in comparison to his passion for Jesus. Get ready for a fun, challenging conversation on this episode!

For years Laura Perry Smalts lived as "Jake." But as much as she wanted to be a man, it never felt right. Then she found Jesus, and through Him she was reminded of her true identity - her identity in Christ. Now she's married and has started a new ministry - Eden's Redemption - with husband Perry. Check it out!

When Kelly Seigler and Cold Justice couldn't solve his grandmother's 33-year old murder, Tim Kimsey's faith wasn't shaken. Hear how her death led him to ministry, and what God has done and is doing through Kimsey. It's Romans 8:28 being lived out for all to see!

Bobby Dobson died in 2019, but his passion for Jesus and helping others is a legacy that lives on today. From coming to Christ after a personal tragedy, to giving away millions of dollars, hear Dobson's story in his own words - and those of one of his closest friends, Brent Sanders.

In this week's episode, Dan shares a talk he gave in early 2022 at a leadership conference - "What Jesus Teaches Us About Communication." It comes from the Easter-themed story of Christ with the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. Key word? Join, Listen, and Change!

A year ago the church pastored by Mike Moran burned to the ground. This not too long after he and his wife lost their adult son. But through it all, the Congregational Church of Eastford, Ct. continues to be a beacon of light in a region of the country that is largely darkened to the gospel. How this church has become an indispensable part of the community - without compromising the gospel - is an...

Redd Martin's stat line: 32 rehab facilities, 8 psychiatric hospitals, 6 jails, 5 suidice attempts, and 8 friends who died from substance abuse. Then Jesus! Now, Redd and his wife feed over 200 homeless people in Greenville, SC, every Sunday through his nonprofit "Sunday Dinner With A Twist." You've got to hear this one!

Dual guests on this week's episode. First, Abby Johnson of "Unplanned" talks about her continued effort to eradicate abortion and bring workers out of the industry. Then Josh Holland explains how, when, and why the chaplains from the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team are deployed. Lots of great info. Check it out!