Baseball Star Josh Hamilton Will Give First Post-Relapse Interview to GBTV on Wednesday
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Texas Rangers player Josh Hamilton (AP)
On his radio show Tuesday morning, Glenn Beck announced that Texas Rangers player Josh Hamilton will have his first sit-down interview on GBTV this Wednesday since publicly relapsing earlier this month. Beck previewed the interview by speaking with Pastor James Robison, who serves as part of the famed baseball player’s spiritual support system. The well-known faith leader will interview Hamilton while filling in for Beck as host of GBTV Thursday night.
For many, despite his ongoing struggles, Hamilton has been an inspiration. “He has been called the number one recovering drug addict in America,” Beck explained, referring to Hamilton. Recently, the famed athlete, who has publicly struggled with drugs and alcohol in the past, has been in the headlines for relapsing and consuming alcohol at a Dallas, Texas, bar.
“I’m so moved by the Josh Hamilton story in the first place because it is a story of redemption,” Beck said. “He lives in my general neighborhood and everybody that I know down in Texas just says he and the family…are just amazing people, just amazing people. And Tania and I were so hurt to hear that he was struggling with alcoholism and, you know, the relapse.”
Beck, who is also a recovering alcoholic, offered up his encouragement to Hamilton, who has been open about the role his Christian faith has played in helping him overcome addiction.
“People who are alcoholics or who have gone through drug rehab are watched by other alcoholics and they are important for us to say ‘If he can make it, I can make it.‘ I don’t know of a single alcoholic who roots for another alcoholic to fall,” Beck explained.
Robison shared his heart and compassion for Hamilton, while discussing some of the challenges the baseball player has faced. Watch the discussion, below:
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karinf285
Posted on March 23, 2012 at 8:02pmMy heart goes out to Josh. Addiction is a tough thing to deal with, especially in the public light. No one is perfect and I don’t think Josh should be penalized for being human. I think it‘s great that he’s using his faith to get back on track. There are actually a few Christian drug rehab centers that incorporate spirituality like Renewal Christian Care and Sobriety Recovery. I wonder if he‘s considered that option since he’s so religious..
Report Post »caligulaboy
Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:07pmI “turned my life over to god too” and now i’m a good person. Oh and god also told me that everyone who hears my message should send me 20 dollars. Contact Beck for information. Thanks.
Report Post »Goldline_scam
Posted on February 16, 2012 at 2:27amI think it’s cool how all these drug addicts hang out together. Maybe they can invite Rush, too, and have a party!
Report Post »TulsaYeeHaw
Posted on February 15, 2012 at 7:11amGo Cardinals. So there.
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:03amThe biggest lie of all is that all people are not deep down inside suicidal, and that’s one of the main reasons people have difficulty dealing with life. Whether it be spiritual suicide or physical suicide people are still suicidal. Even the actions of Jesus Christ in that he did not deny the Father in Heaven, was in fact suicidal because he knew he would be crucified.
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:10amReally think about it. Whether it be chasing extreme activities such as sky-diving; or eating large amounts of junk-food; sticking to your beliefs even if people know it’s detrimental; or spiritual suicide by chasing fame and wealth and idols and not chasing the things which matter most. If people would just admit that it would open many doors.
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:15amIf nearly everything tries to tear down the human body from the minute someone is born into this world, then what makes people think their soul is any different? Perhaps that is why he who conquers will be made a pillar in our Father’s Heaven and he will go no more out. I’m just saying.
Report Post »Itsjusttim
Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:17amPerhaps alcoholics are more spiritual than they really know.
Report Post »midwesthippie
Posted on February 15, 2012 at 12:31am…no big deal…either he straightens up or he doesn’t. couldn’t find this story anywhere else, including SPORTS news on the net. glenny is making this personal to his own struggles…no one else seems to care. hope you get some mileage out of it glenny.
Report Post »knobbysmoo
Posted on February 15, 2012 at 2:43amWow Midwest, you are either out of touch or not a sports fan. This was all over the place and there are many people that care about this story. It is not just a story about a great player who wrecked his life only to be given a second chance. It is also a story about redemption… about trying, failing, and trying again. While this story is more meaningful to those of us who have dealt with addictions or loved (and lost) people who lost the fight, it is also a story that fans all over the baseball world follow. Some because they love the juicy tidbits (and like to see a “big shot” fall) but many of us really do care about this man and his family and have been praying for them for years.
Report Post »midwesthippie
Posted on February 15, 2012 at 10:06am…i get you knobby…and that is very well said. i just think that a man who makes millions playing a “grown-up-kid’s” game should find it easy to deal with life. ultimately, we all have to. maybe he has yet to grow up in some ways that playing baseball will never teach.
Report Post »Juniemoon
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 7:56pmI wonder if Glenn is going to push his two books on redemption. I heard him do this when relating Whitney Houstons death to his books on redemption and getting your life back on track. I hope he didn’t mean to do that, but it did bother me watching how he made a comparison of the two. Snow Angel and he mentioned another book. Time for a few road trips, Glenn.
Report Post »wewantchillywilly
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 6:17pmhe nailed some chick in a bathroom stahl. isn’t he married?
Report Post »dannyo
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 5:07pmthe same people who are saying josh hamilton only gets press because he is a famed athlete are the same people who beat up their wives after their union meeting beerfests..
Report Post »wewantchillywilly
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 6:16pmnobody says this. what in the hell are you talking about?
Report Post »ShamanWorld
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 5:07pmSounds like a bunch of excuses to me…Hopefully he doesn’t “relapse” again and get behind the steering wheel and hurt somebody. What exactly is he doing when he relapses? Alcohol, coke and hookers? It can’t just be a few beers at home…
Report Post »colt6920
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 6:42pmClearly your perfect…so you have that going for you.
Report Post »ShamanWorld
Posted on February 15, 2012 at 6:58amIMO calling his shenanigans “relapses” is doing nothing more than covering for a married man who got drunk and cheated on his wife.Simple really. It’s happening all over the USA. Hamilton is obviously not fit to be married, or a role model if he cheats every time he“relapses”.
Report Post »pickyourpoison
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 4:28pmJosh Hamilton shouldn’t even be playing MLB due to his past, but because of the grace of God and Josh’s freakishly exceptional baseball talent he is playing for the Rangers. My son and I love Josh and we know he will not waste his talent. Keep your head up Josh and we look forward to seeing you play soon.
Report Post »GERATMO
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 4:21pmI love this story. Thank God for his recovery.
Report Post »DeavonReye
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 4:04pmAll this attention just because he plays a ball game. I don’t understand the fascination with sports personalities. It is no different then those who tune into see what the Kardashians are doing this week. :-/
Report Post »GERATMO
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 4:27pmWrong, like Glenn said, its a story of redemption. To see a person with so much talent fall so hard then make a miraculous comeback is inspiring. The Kardashians dont inpire in any way.
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 7:42pmWho are the Kardashians?
A story about the trails and tribulations of recovery through the Grace of God, can be quite uplifting.
FYI statistically 10% of the American population are afflicted with the disease of Alcoholism.
OH Yea ! Star Trek: the Next Generation. That other alien race.
Having personally recovered from a hopeless state of mind and body through the Grace of God, and maintained sobriety since Nov 13th, 1987 – I still find these stories to be Important; some other person who is LOST in the mires of alcoholism may see the WAY OUT through THIS story.
So ( this is my suggestion) if you do not like this PLEASE say nothing at all.
I do not say this in spite; the person that might find recovery through this story, may possibly value your opinion as well and turn away because of your comments.
You are not responsible for your neighbors problems yet you might give them a hand up some day.
Report Post »DeavonReye
Posted on February 15, 2012 at 9:06amSorry guys. I’m sure he will inspire people. It is just a shame that it takes some big sports personality to do so. Many others have battled against alcoholism and I would bet that many didn’t start solely because of some well known person. It was because they knew they needed the change.
Report Post »glennrocks
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 3:53pmVote Mitt Romney he will save the Country. He is a good man. Oh yeah and this Josh guy, he will be fine.
Report Post »GotLead
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 4:11pmAre you kidding me vote Rick S.
Report Post »Steelhead
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 3:46pmgreat news the addicts are having an AA meeting,,,,,,,my names Glenn and I’m a(n) ????????????
Report Post »GoodStuff
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 3:58pmLiberal tolerance and compassion.
Report Post »EndTheFedNOW
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 3:40pmJosh is fine. He just need to get his mind straight and quit being a coward and getting drunk. Going up to scherlocks and getting wasted then having your team mate come get you is weak. Dallas love there rangers and will forgive you for losing the world series. But not if your some drunk
Report Post »GoodStuff
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 4:00pmBut, will they forgive the Rangers for losing 3 world series in a row?? Getting into Buffalo Bills territory here.
Report Post »Nevermind
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 3:37pmWhile i am glad this guy is trying to clena himself up, why shoudl someone get attention for doing the wrong things? There are a ton of baseball players most never heard of that havent been on drugs and i think we shoudl be praising them for doing the right thing. not praising someone who maay start trying to do the right thing. Media is so focused on celeb failings that those who have been on the straight and narrow never get the atttention of those that screw up
Report Post »GERATMO
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 4:31pmIts not about doing the wrong thing. We all do the wrong thing sometimes but do we have the courage to do the right thing. This story inspires many who have been down the same path. Just my opinion.
Report Post »ImaHippyBurning
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 4:49pmI have to agree with you to a degree, while it is somewhat inspiring for this guy to make a comeback I also strongly believe there needs to be more public focus on the good people doing the right stuff day in and day out but sensationalistic drug addict headlines are well sells in this country these days, unfortunately…
Report Post »Master_and_Commander
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 3:25pmSad story but good for him making this move. Everyone here in Dallas loves Josh Hamilton, he’s been one of the best players the Rangers have ever had, and a great example too for the most part
Report Post »UBETHECHANGE
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 3:15pmPray for Josh and his family.
Report Post »UBETHECHANGE
Posted on February 14, 2012 at 3:15pmPray for Josh and his family.
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