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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2025 · 42 MIN

From Pro Wrestling Fame to Finding Fulfillment in Faith With Ron Waterman

from Gentle Art of Leadership With Matt Shoup · host Matt Shoup

Ron Waterman is a Jesus follower, husband, father, former UFC mixed martial arts fighter, former WWE professional wrestler, and a current youth pastor, Realtor, speaker and firefighter, whose journey is marked by resilience, redemption, and faith. Ron opens up about his childhood struggles with bullying and how a teacher’s encouragement changed the trajectory of his life. Ron shares his path to becoming a professional fighter and how that led to landing a contract as a pro wrestler. Ron offers a rare glimpse into the pro wrestling industry, revealing the challenges of that high-stakes environment and the emptiness he felt chasing the wrong things in life.  Ron shares how his life took a profound turn when he found his faith in Jesus and transformed his priorities. Now, as a youth pastor and firefighter, he is committed to making a positive impact by mentoring others and spreading a message of hope. His story is a powerful reminder that no matter how far you stray, it’s never too late to change the course of your life and find true fulfillment.__________________________*Check Out Our Sponsors*Scribe Mediahttps://scribemedia.com/?utm_source=ambassador&utm_medium=mattshoup&utm_campaign=mattshoup&utm_id=mattshoupImprint Digital (Digital Marketing Agency): https://imprint-digital.com/The Foundry: Christian Executive Peer Advisoryhttps://thefoundryadvisory.com/ Attend The Foundry's Sabbath Retreat (Get a 10% DISCOUNT)http://www.eventbrite.com/e/965230268717/?discount=pourintopeopleM & E Painting and Roofing: https://mandepainting.com/Download Matt's FREE Business and Leadership Toolshttps://mattshoup.com/free-tools---------------------------------------Check Out Matt's Video Coaching Programshttps://matt-shoup.mykajabi.com/store---------------------------------------Check Out Matt's Upcoming Leadership Adventures to Spainhttps://mattshoup.com/spain-----------------------------------------Join Matt and Emily for their next Couples Connection Night Outhttps://www.mattshoup.com/couples-connection-night-out/-----------------------------------------Visit Matt at Café Sevillahttps://www.mattshoup.com/cafesevilla/----------------------------------------Check Our Matt's Might Men's Mastermindhttps://www.mattshoup.com/mighty-mens-mastermind/Read Matt's Books:https://www.mattshoup.com/books/Follow Matt on SocialInstagram: https://instagram.com/matthewshoupTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattshoupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt.shoupLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mattshoup/ Twitterhttps://www.twitter.com/mattshoup

Ron Waterman is a Jesus follower, husband, father, former UFC mixed martial arts fighter, former WWE professional wrestler, and a current youth pastor, Realtor, speaker and firefighter, whose journey is marked by resilience, redemption, and faith. Ron opens up about his childhood struggles with bullying and how a teacher’s encouragement changed the trajectory of his life. Ron shares his path to becoming a professional fighter and how that led to landing a contract as a pro wrestler. Ron offer...

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