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Hope Dealers with Scott Smith & Taylor Dempsey

Hope Dealers is where real stories meet real hope.

Hosted by Scott Smith & Taylor Dempsey, Hope Dealers brings you real conversations with entertainers, athletes, artists, leaders, and everyday people whose lives have been changed by believing that their is MORE to the story than just what they see. Through honest stories of faith, struggle, breakthrough, purpose, and transformation, you’ll discover how Jesus shows up—even in the moments that feel hopeless.

Every person has a story, which means every one of us is a Hope Dealer.

Tune in each Monday for honest and raw conversations that will motivate you, challenge your perspective, and remind you that there is always hope.

Share your story. Deal hope.

Latest Episodes:

From Running For Her Life to Running the Warp Wall: Maggi Thorne's Inspiring Story Oct 19, 2026

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She survived childhood violence, a traumatic brain injury, and the kind of grief that could have ended her story. Instead, nine-time American Ninja Warrior Competitor Maggi Thorne turned survival into a calling and became living proof that hope is something you build one impossible step at a time.

Maggi opens up about the moment she first realized there might be hope, the night she accepted Christ, and how a teacher became the kind of person who could change a life simply by noticing it. She also shares what happened when a brutal American Ninja Warrior injury completely disrupted her life.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing rarely happens in a straight line, obedience can be difficult when no one else understands it, and the hardest seasons of life can become the very places where God meets us.

Watch Maggi’s full finals run on American Ninja Warrior: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZ3kXrwEFfQ

Angels and Demons: Mind Blowing Stories from the Spirit World with Billy Hallowell Oct 12, 2026

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Hollywood is comfortable talking about angels, demons, and the supernatural - but are Christians actually equipped to respond? Filmmaker and journalist Billy Hallowell sits down for one of the most honest conversations yet about spiritual warfare, deliverance, miracles, and the hidden battle most believers never realize they're in. Billy shares the personal story behind his own faith journey, why writing Playing with Fire forced him to confront evil differently, and how making Investigating the Supernatural became far more than a documentary project. If you’ve ever wondered whether miracles still happen, whether demons are real, or how to make sense of the supernatural without drifting into hype or fear, this episode will challenge what you think you know.

Tim Tebow: From Football Legend to Freedom Fighter Oct 05, 2026

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How do you fight for children, families, and the overlooked when the issues are this hard to hear?

Tim Tebow reveals the faith-fueled mission that has taken him far beyond football and into one of the darkest fights in the world.

From his own miraculous birth story to the moment God turned his athletic platform into a call to action, Tim shares why he refuses to stay on the sidelines while children are abused, exploited, and ignored. He opens up about the conviction that changed everything, the cost of living for a game versus living for eternity, and why the church can no longer afford to look away.

Tim also shares the origin of Night to Shine, the shocking church gap it exposed, and the personal ways this mission has shaped his family, his marriage, and his view of what Jesus calls us to do for the least, the last, and the lost.

This is essential listening if you want to hear a story of conviction, compassion, and action that stretches from the football field to the front lines of rescue. Tim doesn’t just talk about hope - he lives it.

Resources:

Crisis Hotline: 741741 text or call
Timtebowfoundation.org
40 Days to Look Again: Ever feel like your worth depends on how well you perform? In 40 Days to Look Again, Tim Tebow shares a 40-day devotional on finding confidence in who God created you to be. Get your copy today: https://amzn.to/3U339UL

From Drunk to Devoted…Hope for the Black Sheep | Ben Fuller Sep 28, 2026

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You might not know this story about Ben Fuller...from almost dying as a teenager and having an addiction for years he still found himself chasing approval onstage. Until something shifted...

In this episode, Ben Fuller shares the raw story behind the songs we know well: From his attempt to take his own life, to drugs and alcohol as a way to numb emptiness, to the moment an invite to church changed everything. You’ll hear how Ben went from a dairy farm in Vermont to playing bars in Nashville, why hiding in plain sight can be more dangerous than rock bottom, and the exact moment he said, “Jesus, will you help me?”

If you’re carrying pain, trying to outrun emptiness, or wondering whether God can actually use your worst chapter, this episode is for you. Ben’s story is proof that redemption is real, hope is not cliché, and sometimes the most powerful prayer you can pray is the shortest one: help.

Introducing Hope Dealers with Scott Smith & Taylor Dempsey Sep 17, 2026

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Hope Dealers is where real stories meet real hope. Hosted by Scott Smith & Taylor Dempsey, Hope Dealers brings you real conversations with entertainers, athletes, artists, leaders, and everyday people whose lives have been changed by believing that their is MORE to the story than just what they see. Through honest stories of faith, struggle, breakthrough, purpose, and transformation, you'll discover how Jesus shows up-even in the moments that feel hopeless. Every person has a story, which means every one of us is a Hope Dealer. Tune in each Monday for honest and raw conversations that will motivate you, challenge your perspective, and remind you that there is always hope. Share your story. Deal hope.

Afghanistan to Ratatouille: Finding Hope in Unexpected Places Jan 26, 2026

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What is a "Hope Dealer?"

In this first episode of Hope Dealers, Scott Smith and Taylor Dempsey share the heart behind the show and the stories that shaped them and brought them here today. If you want to hear about childhood healing and conversion moments, having pizza with Harrison Ford, and finding out what Forrest Gump and Tarzan have in common... you're in the right place.

Plus - a sneak peak at whats to come this season!

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