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Becoming UnDone

049 | HERO with Deron "Malibu" McBee, Original American Gladiator

04 Sep 2023

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About The Guest: Deron McBee is a former American Gladiator and actor known for his role as Malibu on the hit TV show American Gladiators. He has also worked as a stuntman and has appeared in movies and TV shows such as Mortal Kombat Annihilation and Walker, Texas Ranger. Deron is now focused on ministry and helping others overcome addiction and find faith.Summary: Deron McBee, also known as "Malibu" from American Gladiators, shares his journey of faith, resilience, and overcoming addiction. From his early days as a scrawny high school athlete to becoming a world-ranked racquetball player and a cultural icon on American Gladiators, Deron's life has been filled with highs and lows. He opens up about his struggles with addiction, the toll that the show took on his body, and the tragedies he faced with the loss of his wife and mother. Through faith and perseverance, Darren found the strength to overcome his addiction and now uses his experiences to inspire and encourage others.Key Takeaways:Deron McBee is a man of faith who relentlessly follows God and seeks to be the best version of himself.He transformed himself from a scrawny high school athlete to a world-ranked racquetball player and a cultural icon on American Gladiators.The toll of the show took a physical and mental toll on Darren and his colleagues, but he persevered through injuries and challenges.Deron struggled with addiction after a devastating hip injury and the loss of his wife and mother, but through prayer and multiple trips to rehab, he found freedom.He now uses his experiences to help others overcome addiction and find faith.Quotes:"Deron McBee is a man who loves God with all his heart and relentlessly follows him." - Deron McBee"Tough times don't last, but tough people do." - Deron McBee"Success is doing the job or the career that you enjoy doing or you're gifted to doing." - Deron McBeeReach out to Becoming UnDone! Text Toby here!Support the showBecoming Undone is a NiTROHype Creative production. Written and produced by me, Toby Brooks. If you or someone you know has a story of resilience and victory to share for Becoming Undone, contact me at undonepodcast.com. Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn at becomingundonepod and follow me at TobyJBrooks. Listen, subscribe, and leave us a review Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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