The Dan Scott Show Podcast

In an era in which many churches are struggling, and some even dying, Zion Family Ministries in Wise, Va. is thriving. Why? Pastor Wayne Hager talks about his church's humble beginnings (meeting in a former bar), inner and outer resistance to growth, and focusing on the gospel and loving people - all the while leaving the necessary resources to God. Check it out!

Isaiah Custodio was a typical 13-year old football player...until a massive brain bleed nearly killed him. Now a senior at Anderson (SC) University, Custodio has one mission in life - share Christ! Hear his remarkable story on this week's episode!

The summer rerun series is over! We are back with all new interviews, beginning this week with Trey Youngblood. After being crushed by a tree and expected to die, Youngblood instead is alive and well. He's also telling anyone who will listen: God saved him, and wants to save you, too. Check out his incredible story in this week's episode!

In the finale of our summer rerun series, Dan revisits a late January conversation with Spartanburg (SC) County Sheriff Chuck Wright. From tracking mass murderers to dealing anti-police sentiment, Wright has seen it all. And he's faced it all with Jesus at the helm. Don't miss this one!

With our summer rerun series winding down, we revisit a powerful, emotional, and fun interview with Rachel Joy Rohe. Rachel was a pioneering broadcaster for women, and now is an author and motivational speaker. How she got here - her pain, demons, and ultimate triumph through Jesus, is an amazing story. Check it out!

John Finch's father committed suicide when he was a young boy. Growing up without a father caused major issues in his life. So how did he overcome the trauma, and end up writing a book and producing a movie called "The Father Effect?" Hear the role his faith played in the process on this week's show!

Former #SportingNews Radio and #FoxSports Radio host David Stein was a self-described "Jewish atheist addict." So how did he go from that to being a campus pastor of a church in Atlanta? Jesus, of course! Hear his remarkable story on this week's show.

Anxiety and depression are affecting more people than ever before. On today's show Dan visits with Chris Williams, who has been very open about his ongoing battle. How did being a small-college AD play into his diagnosis? What is his advice to men? How has Jesus sustained him? Listen and find out!

Actor TC Stallings played college football at Louisville and chased the NFL dream for several years, not knowing that God's master plan for his life would land him in a lead role in the No. 1 movie in America - The War Room. Hear about that journey, and how Stallings' faith in Jesus guides his steps on a daily basis, on this week's Dan Scott Show!

Brandon Puffer made one bad decision during a night out with the boys, a decision that cost him his MLB career and sent him to prison. But that''s where Jesus showed up! Hear Brandon's story - the basis of his new book "From The Bullpen To The State Pen" - on this week's episode!

Don Harper grew up in the segregated South, watching the example set by his father. That example led to a book - “Blessed Is The Man,” and has guided Don throughout his life. Hear his story, and the role Jesus plays in his passion for mentorship, in this episode. 

Neil Getzlow was a self-described cultural Jew and athiest. He had a sex addiction that got so bad he found himself being blackmailed by a prostitute. At his lowest point, when everything appeared to be falling apart, that's when Neil found Jesus. Hear his amazing story, one anchored by the prayers of a loving wife, on this week's show!

Doug Flynn - The Glue! - is a two-time World Series champion with the Cincinnati Reds and also won a Gold Glove in a career that spanned 11 seasons in Major League Baseball. He also played during a family tragedy that is still an unsolved mystery. Hear about that, his playing days, and his path to faith in Jesus Christ on this episode.

On June 10th, 2012, Dan gave his life to Jesus Christ. Today, 11 years and one day later, he shares his testimony in this episode. From a ruined life - dominated by alcohol, pornography and infidelity - to a new life in Jesus. God is still in the miracle business. Enjoy today's show, and we pray it's a blessing!

Rachel Joy Rohe was a trailblazer for women in sportscasting. She also had a dark side, which included cocaine and thoughts of suicide. Then Jesus became the Light of her life. Hear her amazing story, including why she wrote her new bool "Relentless Joy" in this week's episode. Get ready to laugh, to cry, and to praise Jesus!

Football was Dean Herman's god. He was determined to play in the NFL. But when a knee injury cut short the former Clemson offensive lineman's career, he became angry and bitter. Then Jesus got hold of him. And now Herman pastor's a huge church in Easley, SC. The path there, and what God is doing at 5 Point Church, is the story told in this week's show. Check it out!

This week Dan visits with Adrian Despres, who has the rare calling of being an evangelist to the church. Adrian showed up for preseason football camp as a freshman drunk, and by that night had accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior. That began a remarkable journey. Hear his story, and the inspiration behind his message 4 Chairs, in this episode!

Freddy Stevenson went from homeless to a star high school and college football player. His NFL dreams dashed, he found himself in a dark place. Then he found Jesus. Hear the amazing story that led to the book and documentary "Trials To Triumph" on this week's Dan Scott Show. You'll never look at McDonald''s the same way again. Oh...and the story of his father is amazing, too.

Darrel Chaney was an infielder during the early days of the Big Red Machine, and also played with the Atlanta Braves. He shares stories of meeting his idol, Ernie Banks; Sparky Anderson's rules, the crush of getting traded, a financial lesson for his grandson; and most importantly, the change Jesus made in his life. Check it out!

Greg Whitfield was a slave to alcohol. Multiple DUIs. Facing jail time. Then he fully surrendered to Jesus, and now he counsels men in drug and alcohol rehab facilities through his organization, Giant Slayer Ministries. An incredible story of God's redemptive grace. Check it out!

On this week's show, Dan shares a talk he gave at a men's conference in Chester, SC. The subject - Finding God's Purpose For Your Life. Check it out!

Dennis Sarfate is a former MLB pitcher who became a legend in the Japanese League. While in Japan, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. And besides a passion to share the Gospel, Sarfate's life purpose is to eradicate abortion from the US landscape. You don't want to miss this episode!

On this Easter Sunday episode of the show, Dan visits with Jason Romano. Jason left a high-profile position at ESPN in 2017 to go to work for Sports Spectrum, allowing him to more freely share his faith AND bring sports and Jesus together. That journey, his salvation story, operating in today's media landscape, and much more. Check it out!

When John Finch was 11 years old, his father committed suicide. It set in motion a chain of events that would lead John to becoming an angry, bitter adult. Until God's redemption and forgiveness! His journey led to a book and movie called The Father Effect, and has had an impact on thousands. How does the lack of a father effect a child? How important is the role of a dad? Find out in this week's...

This week Dan visits with former college football coach Rick Gage, who gave up that life in the mid 1980s to become an evangelist. Gage shares the story of the night he gave his life to Jesus, how his father influenced him, and his preparation for the upcoming TriCounty Go Tell Crusade in Liberty, SC. Check it out!