The Dan Scott Show Podcast

Identity is a hot-button issue in our culture today. So how society defines us, or we may define ourselves, is much different that how God defines us. Listen as Dan explores the issue, and from the Bible explains exactly what God thinks about you. Spoiler alert: He gave you the best gift He had to offer - His only begotten Son!

Rick Horton is a former Major League Baseball pitcher with the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers. Now a Cardinals broadcaster, Horton talks about wearing and sharing his faith in Jesus publicly, his long-time association with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, plus being in the bullpen for one of baseball's greatest moments. Listen now!

Shane Pruitt is the National Next Gen Director for the North American Missions Board. His new study, Revival Generation, is impacting young people all across the country. We talk about his passion for the next generation, his personal journey to faith, and staying the course through a family tragedy. Check it out!

Former Gardner-Webb University baseball coach Rusty Stroupe is now in the ministry, serving churches on an interim basis as they search for a new pastor. His transition from the ball field to the pulpit has come with some striking similarities, especially in dealing with players/congretations. His career, his heart, and much more on this episode!

Kelly Lester was molested as a toddler. Raped as a teen. Had four abortions between the ages of 15-29. She sold drugs, and even ran them for the Puerto Rican mafia. And she briefly worked in the abortion industry. Then Jesus got hold of her. And wait until you hear how her life has changed!

Dan's guest this week is Will Graham - yes, Billy Graham's grandson. Will Graham talks about what it's like walking in the footsteps of both his grandfather and his father Franklin, his own faith journey, and what's in store for both he and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in 2024. Plus, asking God for his "impossible." Check it out!

Real estate developer Jim Anthony once was worth over $400 million. Then the real estate crash happened in 2007, and he lost 99 percent of it. But he didn't lose his faith in Christ. And now, at age 80, he's still going strong - but with a much more Kingdom-oriented focus. Check it out!

Comedian Jeff Allen has a new book, "Are We There Yet?", which details his life before and after Jesus Christ. We talk about the book, his current comedy tour, and what makes a comedian laugh on this week's show - recorded just prior to his appearance at Spartanburg (SC) Memorial Auditorium. Check it out!

Brad Scott has 3 national championship rings, has coached under 2 Bowdens, and has been fired as a head coach once. He has experienced the joy and pain of seeing his son hired, then fired, as a college football head coach. Through it all, his faith in Jesus continues to grow. 

In the final show of 2023, Dan shares his testimony again. But this time from a different perspective. Think you've done too many bad things for Jesus to save you? Or you need to "clean up your life" before coming to Christ? The Old Testament examples of David and King Manasseh beg to differ. Check out this week's show, and Happy New Year!

In this episode Dan takes a look at the Christmas story via the theme (and song) Mary Did You Know. Plus, an update on the Christmas Project, and how your year-end gift can impact Grand Slam Ministries. Check it out!

Richard Blackaby's father, Henry, wrote one of the most iconic books in recent Christian history - "Experiencing God" - which is still being taught all these years later. Now head of Blackaby Ministries International, Richard is ramping up leadership instruction, for pastors and business leaders alike. Check out this week's episode!

Bobby Richardson was a solid second baseman for the New York Yankees in the 1950s-60s. But when the World Series came around, he became a star. How did he shine brightest on the biggest stage? And how did his faith in Jesus - 80 years and counting now - help? Hear that, plus stories about Mantle, Maris, and more on this week's show!

Oconee County (SC) Sheriff Mike Crenshaw was having a normal morning two weeks ago until the radio call came in: Shots Fired. Officer Down. That deputy, Lucas Watts, took a bullet to the brain. Yet through the grace of God he not only survived, but continues to improve every day. Hear the story of a miracle recovery, and a sheriff whose faith has grown in the process.

Randy Lerch was a big, fast, lefthanded pitcher in big leagues, mostly remembered for his time with the Phillies. Randy's entire career, in fact most of his adult life, was spent battling an addiction to alcohol and drugs. So much so that now he's miraculously living with what is normally a medical death sentence - cirrhosis of the liver. Where is God's hand in all this? The redemptive power of Je...

Former atheist and now Christian leader Lee Stroebel has a new book out called "Is God Real?" He visits with Dan this week to talk about why he wrote the book, plus much more. Check it out!

Former atheist and cold case detective J Warner Wallace says you can defend your favorite sports team, why can't you defend your faith in Jesus? The "Cold Case Christianity" author talks about his path from atheism to belief, and explains why every Christian should be equipped to share evidence that Jesus is who He claimed to be. Check it out!

This week, Dan welcome's The Life FM Network to the show family and introduces himself by sharing his testimony. Battling insecurity as a result from sexual abuse, Dan tried to find peace in money, alcohol, pornography, infidelity...but nothing satisified him. Until he met Jesus! 

A 15-year old girl becomes pregnant by a sexual assault. She decides to keep the baby. That's why Jason Lovins of the Jason Lovins Band is here today, praising God and singing praise and worship music across the country. His incredible story, with a running tribute to his grandmother, is this week's show. Check it out!

Wendy Griffith has a new book, a new husband she prayed years for, and a high-profile job at CBN News. But her story is in God's timing - in everything from her salvation story to finally getting married at age 54. And a whole lot in between. Her story, plus a thank you to Craig DeBolt, on this week's episode!

What did Jesus teach us about communication? His interaction with the two followers on the road to Emmaus is a textbook example of how Christians should communicate with others - saved or lost. Check it out!

Greenville (SC) businessman Neb Cline left a Godly legacy of generosity, humility, and faithfulness to his family. On today's episode, his grandson, Scott, shares how that legacy lives on through the family business - Cline Hose and Hydraulics - today, and how none of it would have happened had it not been for an orphanage - Connie Maxwell Children's Home. 

When Brad Atkins finished his trial sermon at Lake Bowen Baptist Church, nearly half the congregation got up and walked out before the vote. Unnerving? You bet. But six years later, as the pastor at LBBC, Brad has overseen tremendous church growth - and done it with solid, unapologetic Biblical preaching and leadership. Find out more on this week's show!

Neil Matthews was a husband and a youth pastor. He also had a secret porn addiction that threatened to derail his entire life. But then Jesus stepped in. And his wife and church walked with him through his recovery. No longer a youth pastor, of course, but not kicked to the curb by the congregation, either. A powerful story of redemption this week. Check it out!

Charlie Duke is one of just 12 men in history to walk on the moon, and is the youngest to ever do so. But chasing the fame that came after that 1972 moment consumed him, and nearly cost him everything - including his marriage. But then Jesus stepped into the picture! Hear that story, plus Dan gives a speech; also an update on the radio show in this week's episode.