The Dan Scott Show Podcast

Fifteen years ago Will Buchanan was a mess, lost in a world of prescription drug and heroin addiction. Today? He pastors a small church outside of Richmond, Va. How can such a dramatic turnaround happen? Only Jesus. And Will shares the story with us this week.

In this episode, Dan takes us on the road to Emmaus with Jesus and the two disciples. In the conversation, The Risen Jesus teaches us a valuable lesson about communication. Happy Easter!

Comedian Kenn Kington not only is a funny man, he's a walking medical miracle. And he leaves no doubt as to Who gets the credit for the fact that he's still here. Kenn's faith in Jesus, his career, and upcoming new projects, all on this episode!

In Part 2 of our interview with Lauren Burns, she finishes the story of her rescue as a 7-year old kidnapping victim in Jordan. And perhaps most amazing of all, she shares how God's grace allowed her to forgive the man who kidnapped her - her own father. 

At age seven Lauren Burns was kidnapped by her father and taken to the Middle East. Her mother's determination and faith to get her back was so astounding that it prompted a 1993 TV movie. This week, Lauren tells Part 1 of her story. Notice God's hand in everything as she speaks!

Nikita Koloff went from the "Russian Nighmare" to a passionate follower of Jesus Christ. In this episode we look at his wrestling career, his faith journey, and his incredible ministry - especially to men. Check it out!

An injury cost Sterling Harris his NFL career. A real estate deal gone bad cost him 3 1/2 years of his freedom. But Jesus wasn't through with Harris. Not by a long shot. Sterling Harris' story, his ministry, and more, on this week's show!

Oklahoma Wesleyan basketball coach Donnie Bostwick has a unique coaching style. He coaches every game with his Bible in his hand. Why? He tells us in this week's episode. We also learn about Bostwick's unique journey to coaching, his love of Jesus, and how God has used both for His glory.

Rob Patz is a media lifer. A radio guy from way back. But it's his Abundant TV streaming platform that is making waves in the Christian media world. In this episode, we talk about Rob's journey to Christ, his love of media, and how his newest venture is spreading the gospel. Plus, Tony Packo's Hot Dogs in Toledo!

Dennis Sarfate is a former Major League pitcher who went on to become a legend in the Japanese professional league. But even in retirement Sarfate hasn't lost his fastball. His unashamed love for Jesus - and the unborn - make him something of a lightning rod. And he's just fine with that.

In this week's episode, Dan shares a devotional talk he gave to the men's ministry at Utica Baptist Church in Seneca, SC on Jan. 20. In March of 2025, both Dan and wife Angela spent multiple days in the hospital. And as always, God provided several lessons from the experience. Check it out!

Author and former sports broadcaster Peter Young could have imagined many things in his life, but marrying into a cult wasn't one of them. Yet that's what happened. On this week's episode Young details the how and why, and the grace of God to deliver him from the situation.

Cody McCarver hit the country music big time with Confederate Railroad, then as a solo artist. He also found himself a slave to alcohol, and dealing with a family tragedy. But then...Jesus! And now McCarver's "Outlaw Gospel" music is changing lives. All this, plus helping revive his hometown of Dunlap, Tn. on this week's show.

This week we bring you Part 2 of the very first Men Like Us show. We left you with a cliff-hanger involving King David last week. How did our panel answer that question, and several more? Listen, as four men throw off pretense and get real about their faith, their families, and their struggles.

What happens when four Christian men quit pretending and get real in their conversations about their faith? You get the new Abundant TV show "Men Like Us." This week we give you the audio of Part 1 of the first episode of the new show, hosted by Jody Powell and featuring Dan on the panel of guests.

In this final show of 2025, Dan closes the year sharing the transformation Jesus made in his life. From a life of PAIN - Porn, Alcohol, Infidelity, Notoriety-Seeking - to a new life in Christ. It's an extreme makeover only Jesus could accomplish.

In this pre-Christmas show, Dan plays one of his late father's messages - preached in Feb. 2014 - called "The Price of a Soul." Then Dan takes a look at Linus' "Drop The Blanket" moment from "A Charlie Brown Christmas." Lots of good stuff in this episode!

Don Harper returns to the show to talk about the impact of his book, "Blessed Is The Man." The story of his African-American farmer father and a white banker in the late 1930s in Alabama is still affecting lives today. What lessons can WE learn? Listen and find out!

In Part 2 of our interview with Travis Orndorff, he dives deeper into his relationship with Christ and what finally brought him fully to the foot of the cross. Travis also talks about his current ministry. Plus, keeping live the legacy of his father - Mr. Wonderful, Paul Orndorff.

When you're the son of professional wrestler Mr. Wonderful, Paul Orndorff, you get a front row seat to all sorts of life lessons. Some took for Travis Orndorff, and some didn't. At least for a while. In Part 1 of our interview, Travis talks about growing up with a legend for a father, and how his walk with Jesus strayed off the straight and narrow.