Scott is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He graduated from Baylor and then from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2000 with a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling and a Master of Arts in Christian Education. He has a diversified background in therapy, healthcare, and law enforcement. He spent 10 years in federal law enforcement and understands many of the unique challenges and stressors of that life, including its impact on individuals, marriages, and families. He has been married for 27 years and has two daughters.