Former Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow is facing serious scrutiny after reports tied him to a Christian organization accused of pressuring people into costly financial decisions that did not deliver results.
Tebow made a celebratory appearance in Denver for the Broncos’ home opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars, planting the alumni flag before Denver’s 20-13 win over the Jags. But that feel-good moment has been overshadowed by an episode of “Pablo Torre Finds Out,” where the Life Surge group he has been speaking for became the subject of allegations that have now drawn coverage from the Associated Press, The Athletic, the Denver Post and other outlets.
According to Matt Moret of The Athletic, Life Surge has pushed people to spend thousands of dollars on financial advice that did not pay off. The organization’s course reportedly cost more than $20,000, and people who could not cover that amount were allegedly urged to borrow money from third-party lenders. Both Torre and Mother Jones spoke with people who said they saw little or no return on what they paid.
The allegations go further than just bad results. Other reports say some attendees felt intense pressure to make major financial choices, with one Life Surge staffer reportedly telling them that “the devil” was behind their doubts. Life Surge has denied the claims.
Tebow said he is taking the matter “extremely, extremely seriously,” and that he is “pausing” his relationship 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 track to speak at another 20 this year.
The situation lands at a delicate moment for the Broncos as well. The team is in negotiations with multiple community groups to help fund its Burnham Yards stadium project, and it is not yet clear whether the fallout from Tebow’s connection to Life Surge will have any effect on that effort.
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