Former NFL quarterback and ESPN analyst Tim Tebow announced on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, that he is pausing his relationship with Life Surge. The decision follows a report by the "Pablo Torre Finds Out" podcast alleging that the Christian organization uses predatory sales tactics.
Life Surge is a nationwide organization that hosts approximately 30 events per year featuring prominent Christian speakers, entertainers, and athletes. While tickets for these one-day events are typically priced at $30, the podcast reports the primary goal is to enroll participants in introductory courses for $97. These courses then pitch mentorship and coaching packages for stock market and real estate trading priced between $10,000 and $40,000.
Tebow, who was on pace to headline more than 20 Life Surge events this calendar year, stated his team is conducting an internal investigation. Reported figures suggest Tebow earns between $50,000 and $100,000 per appearance, though Life Surge did not confirm these amounts. Other speakers who have appeared at the organization’s events include Kirk Herbstreit, Urban Meyer, Russell Wilson, and Sage Steele.
The investigation reported that Life Surge utilizes third-party brokers to help attendees apply for credit cards with 0% introductory rates that can later rise to 30%. The organization also reportedly encouraged participants to take out home-equity lines of credit or draw from retirement accounts to fund the mentorship.
Life Surge has denied any wrongdoing, according to the podcast. Tebow’s future appearances remain paused until his team reviews the facts.
WHO: Tim Tebow, former Heisman Trophy winner and current college football analyst for ESPN. WHAT: Tim Tebow announced he is pausing his relationship with Life Surge, a Christian organization accused of predatory sales tactics, pending an internal investigation. WHEN: Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 WHERE: Gainesville, Florida WHY: The decision follows an investigation by Pablo Torre alleging the organization uses low-cost entry events to sell financial mentorship programs costing between $10,000 and $40,000, often through high-interest credit or home equity loans.