Former Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow is facing serious questions after reports linked him to a Christian organization accused of pushing costly financial advice that left some participants with little or no return.
Tebow’s name surfaced in reporting from the Associated Press, The Athletic, the Denver Post and other outlets, after he appeared on “Pablo Torre Finds Out” amid scrutiny of Life Surge, the group he has been doing speaking engagements for. According to Matt Moret of The Athletic, Life Surge is accused of pressuring people into paying thousands of dollars for financial advice that did not deliver.
The courses reportedly came with a steep price tag, with The Athletic saying they cost upwards of $20,000. For those who could not afford that, the group allegedly encouraged them to borrow thousands from third-party lenders. Torre and Mother Jones both spoke with people who said they saw little or no benefit from what they paid for.
There were also claims of heavy pressure inside the program. One Life Surge staffer reportedly told participants that “the devil” was behind their doubts. Life Surge has denied the allegations.
Tebow said he is taking the matter seriously and is “pausing” his relationships with Life Surge while his team conducts its own investigation. He also said he was “caught off guard” by the allegations.
Mother Jones reported that Tebow spoke at 20 Life Surge events in 2024 and 2025, and that he is on pace to speak at another 20 this year.
The development comes after Tebow made a celebratory return to Denver for the Broncos’ home opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, planting the alumni flag before Denver’s 20-13 win over the Jags.
The situation could also create complications for the Broncos, who are in negotiations with multiple community groups to help fund their Burnham Yards stadium project. It remains to be seen whether the backlash tied to Tebow and Life Surge will affect that effort.
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