Former Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow is facing serious questions after reports tied the Christian organization Life Surge to predatory sales tactics and high-pressure financial advice that allegedly left some people worse off.
Tebow was back in Denver for the Broncos’ home opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he planted the alumni flag before Denver’s 20-13 win. But the celebratory moment quickly gave way to a much messier story, one that surfaced through reporting from the Associated Press, The Athletic, the Denver Post and other outlets.
According to Matt Moret of The Athletic, Tebow has been speaking at Life Surge events, and the group has allegedly pushed people to spend thousands of dollars on financial advice that did not deliver results. The Life Surge course reportedly cost upwards of $20,000, and people who could not afford that price were allegedly urged to borrow thousands from third-party lenders.
Both Torre and Mother Jones spoke with people who said they saw little or no return on what they put in. Additional reporting said some participants felt intense pressure to make major financial decisions, and one Life Surge staffer allegedly told them that “the devil” was behind their doubts. Life Surge has denied the allegations.
Tebow said the allegations are “extremely, extremely seriously,” and added that he’s “pausing” his relationships with Life Surge while his team conducts its own investigation. He also said he was “caught off guard” by the claims.
Mother Jones reported that Tebow spoke at 20 Life Surge events in 2024 and 2025, and that he is on track to speak at another 20 this year.
The situation also lands awkwardly for the Broncos, who are negotiating with multiple community groups to help fund their Burnham Yards stadium project. It remains to be seen whether the backlash from the Life Surge reporting will have any effect on that funding effort.
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