Background Check Podcast

Our interview with Brian "Head" Welch from Korn   Sponsors: Mention Forgiven Felons, Background Check, Jay Dan or Jessa when you contact them. They all donate to Forgiven Felons when you do. First Option Mortgage Jessamy Gumm Loan Originator- NMLS #2252597 jgumm@myfirstoption.com 972-897-5476 Favor Legal https://www.favorlegal.com/ From On High Roofing and Construction Reginal Reed 469-922-0047 info@fromonhighroofing.com Forgiven Felons and Background Check Merchandise https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop

This episode is optimized for video.    James was born and raised in Dallas, Texas and is the youngest of 8 children in his family. Despite both of his parents working, his family was always involved in illegal activity. At a very young age, James began selling drugs. He saw the benefits it brought to those who did it. He was arrested at the age of 20 for this very behavior. By the time he was 21, James was convicted by a jury and was sentenced to 40-years in Federal Prison.  His life changed in his first year of incarceration. He heard about the Lord and committed his life to Christ in 2000. He spent the next almost 21 years growing in his faith and relationship with God and changing his perspective on what is good in this world. Miraculously, 10 days shy of 21 years, his sentence was commuted. This was done on the last day of Trump's presidency with the support of about 30 other people he didn't know.  As he looks back on his experiences, he's humbled by how God orchestrates people's lives, and he's grateful. “You never know whose life you are going to change” - James Cruz We do a few shout outs and announcements then a devotional on being blinded by darkness. We honor Dalton on his last weekend with a trip to the Ranger game. Don't forget to have your family subscribe out in the world. Make sure you are subscribed on Pando. To learn more about Forgiven Felons or to buy merchandise visit forgivenfelons.org/shop T ell your loved one in prison or jail to watch on the Pando app on Forgiven Felons channel or listen on the podcast app on their tablet. Please like, share, and subscribe. "Your background shouldn't HOLD you back, it should pay you back"

In this episode, Jay Dan and Jessa talk about the Ranger game they went to, do some shout outs, discuss FI-5's in Texas, show off some drawings and do a devotion about not going back to the old you. Then we get to hear from Dalton and Dakota. Dalton came to us from the Way Back connection which he talks about. After they got married, they both were on their own meth journey. They have kids of their own, as well as adopted kids, and they lost custody of them during their journey. Dalton's dad was in prison too and he's the one who connected Dalton to us. Since Dalton has been at Forgiven Felons and Dakota got out of jail, they have leaned into Jesus and their lives, marriage, and journey to get their kids back have taken an amazing turn. We can't wait for you to hear this story. Let your loved ones inside prisons and jails know they can watch this episode on our Pando App channel Forgiven Felons Have a great week. Zoom Call information coming soon. Tell your loved ones to follow Forgiven Felons or Jay Dan Gumm on Facebook for all the information. If you're interested in joining us for Breakfast Bible Study, we have it every two weeks at the Forgiven Felons house. email us for more information, jaydangumm@forgivenfelons.org To buy our Forgiven Felons or Background Check merch visit https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop

In this episode, we sit down with Bryan Burns, from Trinity West Roofing and Construction to hear his story. We talk addiction, divorce of his parents, his love for the LA Dodgers, and who he thinks is the biggest crybaby in the NBA. We talk about how he got into roofing too.   Jessa and I do the announcements and we talk with a newly released inmate from the Florida prison system, Jimmy Cowden. We also get some shout outs from the church I spoke at over our anniversary weekend. This episode is best watched on our youtube channel. @forgivenfelon To buy Forgiven Felons merchandise visit  forgivenfelons.org/shop

To wrap up the Laws of Growth series, Jay Dan and Tuan traveled to Atlanta to interview Mark Cole in the Maxwell Leadership Podcast Studio. Mark talks about leadership, defining moments, which laws of growth are the most challenging for him, how he got started in the company, and his struggles and victories since becoming CEO. Thanks to John Maxwell, Mark Cole, Jake Decker, and Kimberly Whetsell for making all this possible. Also big shout out to Tuan Nguyen for taking time out of his busy schedule, to invest in the lives of so many men and women behind the walls, by recording this series with us.   You can buy merchandise or learn more about Forgiven Felons at:   https://www.forgivenfelons.org/   This episode is optimized for video and you can watch it on our YouTube channel:   https://youtube.com/@forgivenfelon?si=rJJWw_lJD60z-nLt

In this episode, Jay Dan and Jessa start things off with announcements including graduation celebrations at the Kyle, Hilltop, and O'Daniel units, jokes, prayer requests, prison recipes, and sports. Then we welcome Ron Adkins, from episode 4, back along with the Judge who handed him his five 99 year sentences. This is a conversation you don't want to miss. Please like, share, and subscribe. Let your loved ones in prison and jails know about our podcast on their tablets. You can buy merchandise or learn more about Forgiven Felons at:   https://www.forgivenfelons.org/   This episode is optimized for video and you can watch it on our YouTube channel:   https://youtube.com/@forgivenfelon?si=rJJWw_lJD60z-nLt  

We highlight some amazing murals done by four men at the Ellis unit and highlight a soccer game held at the Allred unit. Then we sit down with John Earle and talk about his days as a professional football player and how he got into prison ministry. You can buy merchandise or learn more about Forgiven Felons at:   https://www.forgivenfelons.org/   This episode is optimized for video and you can watch it on our YouTube channel:   https://youtube.com/@forgivenfelon?si=rJJWw_lJD60z-nLt

In this episode, after a quick devotion, Jay Dan sits down with the legend, Korn guitarist, Brian Welch. They talk addiction, religion, family, forgiveness, and more. You do not want to miss this episode. If you have a loved one in prison, let them know they can watch on the tablets through Pando App. If they're in jail with NCIC tablets, they can watch through a special channel. Thank you Brian, for taking the time out of your busy schedule to hang with us and share your story to the inmate population across the nation. For Forgiven Felons and Background Check Merchandise visit our store: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop This episode is optimized for video and you can watch on our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@forgivenfelon?si=XBmGXRYfXeNxzhC6

Law of Growth Series for the inmates.   We put this series on our channel because some inmates want to continue the series when they get out. We talk about the Law of the Rubberband from John Maxwell's book 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth. Jay Dan meets of guy, coming out of the bathroom at church, who listened to the podcast in prison. He talks with him. We show the pictures of restricted inmates from building 12 on the Robertson unit getting baptized. You can also watch this on our youtube channel @forgivenfelon

In this episode, Jessa nails the announcements, we do some shout outs to some ladies on life row in Florida, we talk sports, we read from mine and my mom's journals while I was in prison, and we do a devotional.     Then we get into Richard and Ashanti's story including his past, how he got connected with TRM, how they met, and what all they are doing for the Kingdom of God today. It's truly incredible. You can visit them at https://www.trmsouthdallas.org/ and https://www.trmsouthdallas.org/the-well Follow them on social media too. facebook.com/trmdallas

Our interview with Pam Theroe from EWOP, Empowering Women Out of Prison.    You can watch this video on our youtube channel.   https://youtu.be/RlnutnIAVYs?si=cK0C6BEv-LpzFGqr    

Tuan and Jay Dan continue their series from John Maxwell's book 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth

Our interview with KJ and Marcia Holland.    You can watch this video on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@forgivenfelon?si=JtJ4BkH5UBeICUYh

Jay Dan and his wife tell their story of how they got engaged, what it was like going through 4 miscarraiges, and what it's like doing ministry together. 

My interview with State Rep Carl O Sherman including his journey to become a pastor and eventually in to politics. 

In this episode we do announcements with Jessa including talking about the weekend we had at Breakfast Bible Study and church. We had two ladies drive from a Weatherford transitional house to go to  @SocialDallas  with us. Two men from another transitional house in Dallas came. David was celebrating his 44th birthday for the first time he could remember, that he wasn't drunk, high, or in jail. Robert shows off his juggling skills and man, is he good. We read chapter three in Proverbs for the Wisdom Challenge. Then we sit down with Jimmy and Beth Humphus from No Turning Back Ministries. They are a prison ministry and transitional house ministry. Follow them on Facebook. Jimmy and Beth take us back to when they first met, at a bar. She wasn't a Christian and he backsliding at the time. But God had plans for both. Jimmy talks a little about what landed him in prison twice, but loves talking about being redeemed by Christ, and marrying a virtuous more. They love their family of six, four daughters, and they love their family of choice, all the men in the houses, just as much. They also have had a prison ministry at the Estes unit in Venus, TX for a very long time. Longer than I've been out of prison, which is almost 18 years. Jimmy is a prime example of someone who doesn't let his background hold him back, but he definitely makes it pay him back. Tell your loved ones in prison and jails to listen on their tablets. If it's not on their tablets, tell them to write their tablet company and ask them to contact us to get them on their tablets. jaydangumm@forgivenfelons.org Listen to audio on all podcast platforms.

Note: These episodes are optimized for video including pics and graphics. If you want to experience the in studio effect please watch on our youtube channel @forgivenfelon In this episode we begin with Jay Dan and Jessa doing the announcements and talking about different subjects. We also tell some more jokes.  Then Jay Dan talks with fellow Steeler fan, Erick Wilson, from JTC X-Change. JTC stands for Join The Conversation and it began a long time ago with just having conversations that matter with people. We highlight some of his prison trips including the Gib Lewis trip. He also talks about why he calls the men Kings and not inmates. Through these conversations, mentoring, feeding the community, prison ministry and more was birthed. We discuss it all and we poke fun of the Cowboys a little too. If you'd like to know more about JTC, visit their website at https://www.jtconthemove.org/ You can also write them at JTC X-Change  210 Ector Dr PO Box 791 Euless, TX 76039 Tell your loved ones to watch on the Pando app in prison.

This series is mainly for the men and women across the nation in jails and prisons watching and listening on their tablets, but we are making it available to everyone out here as well. You can also listen on all the podcast platforms but video is best. We are asked all the time to be mentors to people in prison and while we can't mentor one on one with everybody, we can teach from our mentor's book and help everyone to grow into the best versions of themselves. Tuan and I (Jay Dan) are John Maxwell Certified Coach/Trainer/Speakers and we love sharing what we learn from our mentors with anyone who can use it. We talk about how these laws work in prison, the home, or the business world. So if you just want to grow, subscribe to this channel and listen each Wednesday for the next 7 weeks as we discuss our favorite 7 of the 15 Laws of Growth from John Maxwells book. If you have a loved one in prison or jail, tell them to watch on the Pando app. If there facility has tablets but they can't get our show, tell them to write the tablet company to request our show, Background Check Podcast. Let's GROW.

“You Can't Use God Like A Light Switch"  In this episode we sit down with military vet, CO, and Christian Hip Hop Artist, Mark Jones. Mark talks about his childhood and how his mom was integral part of the foundation that helped him hold it all together. Mark takes us on a journey through some rough parts of growing up through his anger and identity issues, through his time in the military to now as a correctional officer at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He speaks about the positive influence from his fellow officers and how he loves the opportunity to speak into the lives of inmates. Don't let your background hold you back, make it pay you back. Spotify.com/MarkJones Distrokid.com/MarkJonez https://t.co/D7E4MMUmb1 (Apple Music) https://t.co/8Wg4zasywS Markjonez.hearnow.com  

This is the audio portion of the video podcast. It is made for video and has several parts where there's just music playing, that is video.  This series is mainly for the men and women across the nation in jails and prisons watching and listening on their tablets, but we are making it available to everyone out here as well.  You can also watch on our YouTube channel by clicking here.  We are asked all the time to be mentors to people in prison and while we can't mentor one on one with everybody, we can teach from our mentor's book and help everyone to grow into the best versions of themselves. Tuan and I (Jay Dan) are John Maxwell Certified Coach/Trainer/Speakers and we love sharing what we learn from our mentors with anyone who can use it. We talk about how these laws work in prison, the home, or the business world. So if you just want to grow, subscribe to this channel and listen each Wednesday for the next 7 weeks as we discuss our favorite 7 of the 15 Laws of Growth from John Maxwells book. If you have a loved one in prison or jail, tell them to watch on the Pando app. If there facility has tablets but they can't get our show, tell them to write the tablet company to request our show, Background Check Podcast. Let's GROW.

ALL WE DO IS NGUYEN with Tuan and Olevia Nguyen You've heard from Tuan on several occasions but now HE'S MARRIED! We get to hear from his amazing wife, Olevia, and boy do they hit hard. They drop so much marriage and relationship wisdom for only being married a couple of months. Man, there's laughter, transparency, vulnerability, and so much more. Whether you are single, engaged, married, struggling, or fine, this podcast is for you. Of course Jessa nails the announcements. We celebrate on of our residents, Steve Garrett, who graduated from a work training class at Dallas College.    Watch on our youtube channel: https://youtu.be/OubGVldnh30?si=6826pvApzTLftQrU

This episode we sit back down again with a regular guest, Tyler Bothne AND her best friend, Kristin Funderburg, to talk about The Hiding Place. And of course, Jessa nails the announcements. The Hiding Place is a transition home for women coming out of any crisis situations such as but not limited to addiction, incarceration, prostitution, and trauma. They are dedicated to rehabilitating the women by providing housing in a safe environment where they can process and heal from past trauma, equip them how to live a healthier holistic lifestyle, and empower them to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and with others. Love is their strategy. Check out https://misfitsmission.org/ to learn more.   Watch the video on YouTube https://youtu.be/MmGxnjvDyY8?si=0l3w11_rCIsaCF-J  

Paul, Reggie, and I were locked up together at the Lockhart unit, now known as Coleman. Through church, work, and a prayer circle at work, we got to know each other and became great friends. Since all getting out, within a couple of years of each other, we have all remained friends. Paul and Reggie were also in my wedding. We were all close to the chaplain at Lockhart and she surprised us all and showed up at my wedding. In this episode we talk about faith, sports, our time at Lockhart, and how we navigate the ups and downs that is life. Paul and Reggie discuss what led them to prison. Reggie talk about what his mom said to him when she tirst traveled trom Chicago to lexas to see him in prison. Oh, and announcements with Jessa is always fun. And we make a big announcement. Thanks for listening. Spread the word. Tell your loved ones in prison to watch on Pando. You can watch on our YouTube channel @forgivenfelon   Make your background pay you back this week.

In this episode we sit down with Brian Townson. His story has so many turns, but eventually the best turn he ever made was turning to Jesus one day.  I met Brian through attending the Prison Fellowship Academy graduation at the Carol Vance Unit. Since then, I have gotten to know him through social media, but really got to know him more at Tuan and Olevia's wedding in Mexico. Announcements with Jessa. We do a tribute to all the veterans. Thank you all for your service.  Have a great week.  You can also listen on all podcast platforms. Please subscribe. Email us to let us know an episode has impacted your life. jaydangumm@forgivenfelons.org   Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/skfjlMur8HY?si=KKhewD3-Jt2-oQe-

In this episode we sit down with parole attorney, Marshall Millard, to discuss baseball, fishing, parole, and Jesus. Jessa gives thank you shout outs for her birthday cards. If your loved one is in Texas and needs a parole attorney, call Marshall directly. Phone number 210-415-3029. Please subscribe and spread the word. Do you know someone who would be a good fit for the show? Email me jaydangumm@forgivenfelons.org

In this episode, we start off with announcements with Jessa, talking about Ranger's, the Hiltop Trusty camp and Tina Washington, a couple of praise reports, and our Connect Group at Social Dallas. Then we sit down with Christian Hip Hop artist, Xsedus and hear his story. He dives into how long he's been writing rap lyrics, his studio gangster years, and more. We play a couple of his songs for you too.  Enjoy this episode and let us know if it had an impact on your life. And be on the lookout for Xsedus and his team inside prisons.  Spread the word. You can also listen on all podcast platforms. Tell your loved one in prison to watch on the Pando App Write us at: Forgiven FelonsPO Box 4283Cedar Hill, TX 75106 Watch on the YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/M_g4IbdnD2o?si=9sGoDiUDA-QojwcA

In this second episode of "It's Not My Fight" Noemi dives into the reversal of her parole answer, the loss of her husband, and how God is sovereign through it all.  Get some more tissues because you will cry more, laugh a little, and know that God loves you, is for you, and can turn anything you go through, into something that gives Him glory. Thank you Noemi for being brave enough to share your heartbreaking story with the world and be transparent enough to let us know that you don't have all the answers but you are the bride of someone who does.  Forgiven Felons Background Check Podcast PO Box 4283Cedar Hill, TX 75106 Don't forget to tell your loved ones on the inside to watch on the pando app or the audio podcast. You can write the show at Forgiven Felons Background Check PO Box 4283 Cedar Hill, TX 75106 or email the show at Jaydangumm@forgivenfelons.org Let us know if an episode has impacted you. Announcements with Jessa, Jessamy, and Jay Dan. We talk about the Ranger's, EWOP, and pray over everyone.

In Part One of "It's Not MY Fight" we meet Noemi Martinez. I met Noemi one morning at church, Social Dallas, when she came up to me and asked about my shirt that "Forgiven Felons" on it. Then she told me her story and I knew we had to get it on Background Check. You will LAUGH, CRY, and FEEL the Holy Spirit in this interview. Noemi doesn't hold back anything and gives God all the glory for everything in her life. She talks about her desire to have a healthy daddy daughter relationship growing up. Now she talks about Jesus being her husband as the bridegroom of the church. You'll be on the edge as she tells her parole story, but you'll have to wait til part two to hear how it ends. Write the show at: Background Check Podcast Forgiven Felons PO Box 4283 Cedar Hill, TX 75106 Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/detai... How to get more involved with Forgiven Felons: Leave a review and subscribe on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... BUY MERCHANDISE FOR A CAUSE: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop Learn about our Future Plans or to DONATE A BUILDING:https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future...

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Cody Ford of Worthy People. Cody was born dead to a drug-addicted mother and as a result has scars all over his body to this day. He survived the projects, the foster care system, and life on the streets at 18 years old. At 20 years old in the Texas prison system, 3 years into his sentence he desired a new way of life. When he learned his worth in Jesus, it changed him and he never looked back. Now Cody and his wife lead a ministry and travel to prisons with the message to remove the labels of society by seeing and accepting all people as Jesus does. We talk about everything from sports to addiction, to prison, to ministry. You will laugh, cry, be inspired, and motivated, but most of all..... ...you will know you are WORTHY. Check out his podcast on his youtube channel or Pando. They are a top trending podcast in prisons and jails all over the nation. https://www.youtube.com/@worthypeopleorg Click on any link to find out more about them or follow them on social media. https://www.worthypeople.org/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/worthypeopl... FB: https://www.facebook.com/worthypeopleorg Write Background Check Podcast and Forgiven Felons: PO Box 4283Cedar Hill, TX 75106 Forgiven Felons website: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/ Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/detai... How to get more involved with Forgiven Felons: Leave a review and subscribe on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... BUY MERCHANDISE FOR A CAUSE: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop Learn about our Future Plans or to DONATE A BUILDING:https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future...

In this episode, we begin our conversation with Cody Ford of Worthy People. Cody was born dead to a drug-addicted mother and as a result has scars all over his body to this day. He survived the projects, the foster care system, and life on the streets at 18 years old. At 20 years old in the Texas prison system, 3 years into his sentence he desired a new way of life. When he learned his worth in Jesus, it changed him and he never looked back. Now Cody and his wife lead a ministry and travel to prisons with the message to remove the labels of society by seeing and accepting all people as Jesus does. We talk about everything from sports to addiction, to prison, to ministry. You will laugh, cry, be inspired, and motivated, but most of all..... ...you will know you are WORTHY. Check out his podcast on his youtube channel or Pando. They are a top trending podcast in prisons and jails all over the nation. https://www.youtube.com/@UCIYwMQj6ErE... Click on any link to find out more about them or follow them on social media. https://www.worthypeople.org/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/worthypeopl... FB: https://www.facebook.com/worthypeopleorg You can also watch on YouTube on our forgivenfelon channel. Write Background Check Podcast and Forgiven Felons: PO Box 4283Cedar Hill, TX 75106 Forgiven Felons website: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/ Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/detai... How to get more involved with Forgiven Felons: Leave a review and subscribe on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... BUY MERCHANDISE FOR A CAUSE: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop Learn about our Future Plans or to DONATE A BUILDING:https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future...

In this episode we sit down once again with the founders of Anticipate Joy, Dr Karla Evans, and Dr Veronica Tetterton. We talk about what all AJ does, as well as suicide, addiction, prevention, and counseling. There are important numbers at the end of the episode if you are need. We also discuss some techniques you can use when you feel anxiety, depression, or anger coming on. There's also some important numbers at the end of the show. You can also watch on YouTube on our forgivenfelon channel. Write Background Check Podcast and Forgiven Felons: PO Box 4283Cedar Hill, TX 75106 Forgiven Felons website: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/ Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/detai... How to get more involved with Forgiven Felons: Leave a review and subscribe on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... BUY MERCHANDISE FOR A CAUSE: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop Learn about our Future Plans or to DONATE A BUILDING:https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future... Give to our organization:https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

In this episode we catch up with Brian Dupor, one of the features in the Forgiven Felons Documentary, as he tells us what's been going on since the filming.  We talk about his and his wife Princess' ministry, We Are One Kingdom Ministries, as well as a special moment that was caught between him and his father.  You can watch Brian and Princess, on their YouTube channel, WAOK Ministries Write Background Check Podcast and Forgiven Felons: PO Box 4283Cedar Hill, TX 75106 Forgiven Felons website: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/ Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/detai... How to get more involved with Forgiven Felons: Leave a review and subscribe on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... BUY MERCHANDISE FOR A CAUSE: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop Learn about our Future Plans or to DONATE A BUILDING:https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future... Give to our organization:https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

In this episode we sit down with Jason Head, the owner of Headz Up Landscaping and Headz Up Roofing and Construction. We talk about his relationship with his fiance, his businesses, his journey from addiction to freedom, and his first book, From Prison to Periwinkles: Hope Beyond Addiciton” In From Prison to Periwinkles, Jason Head takes readers on a gripping and transformative journey of redemption, resilience, and rebirth. After decades of living as a hard-core drug addict and a life-threatening encounter that left him clinging to survival, Jason finds himself at rock bottom, physically and mentally shattered. But as he lies on his mother's couch, contemplating his fate, a remarkable series of events unfolds. A mysterious assailant attempts to take his life, yet fate intervenes, sparing him. In the aftermath of this harrowing encounter, Jason discovers an inner strength he never knew existed—a resolve to turn his life around and become the person he was meant to be. Jason's story serves as a beacon of hope for anyone who feels trapped by their past mistakes. As he opens up about his transformation from a life of crime to a thriving entrepreneur, he sends a message of empowerment and courage. Through Jason's relentless pursuit of sobriety, self-discovery, and purpose, readers are reminded that it's never too late to press the reset button and find a path towards redemption and fulfillment. Write Background Check Podcast and Forgiven Felons: PO Box 4283Cedar Hill, TX 75106 Forgiven Felons website: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/ Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/detai... How to get more involved with Forgiven Felons: Leave a review and subscribe on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... BUY MERCHANDISE FOR A CAUSE: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop Learn about our Future Plans or to DONATE A BUILDING:https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future... Give to our organization:https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

In this episode we sit down with Alan Raines and Annette Jenkins from One Man's Treasure in Rockwall, Texas, just east of Dallas.  One Man's Treasure has one focus, to provide clothing assistance and referral services for formerly incarcerated men to gain employment, successfully reintegrate into their communities, and reunite with their families, while demonstrating God's love and the care and concern of the community for each of the men during this time of transition. The application process is simple. Through collaborations with prison chaplains, parole officials, prison ministries, other aftercare non-profit organizations, and area transition homes, men released from prison in need of clothing are identified within Dallas, Rockwall, Collin, Kaufman, Henderson, Van Zandt, and parts of Denton and Tarrant Counties. The client can fill out an application while he is in prison and/or call the toll-free number when he is released. Each application is screened to determine the client's eligibility for services under One Man's Treasure's guidelines as to the type of unit where he was incarcerated, county he will be residing in, and whether he has been helped before. When the call is received at the clothes closet, a full set of clothes is collected based on sizing and color choices. All clothing is washable, because indigent men do not have funds available to dry clean clothing. The clothing is then delivered to the client's home or transitional home by a male volunteer (called a “shepherd"), along with One Man's Treasure's Resource Guide. The strength of the program comes from a personal visit by a male volunteer, who takes time to visit with the client and his family, if he has any, encouraging him, and guiding him to other resources. In this one act of agape, the ministry seeks to provide each client with the spiritual support he needs during this critical transition period along with meeting his physical need of clothing. If you are an adult male who has been released from a Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison unit within the past 60 days and returned to the Dallas and Fort Worth areas- Welcome Back! One Man's Treasure would like to provide you with a FRESH-START WARDROBE at NO CHARGE TO YOU! We do our best to accommodate all of the requests that we receive but at times we are limited due to current inventory and sizes.    Vist onemanstr.org to fill out the app or feel free to call us directly to complete over the phone 1-888-433-9826. If you are in Texas prisons and paroling to the DFW area, your chaplain may have an application in their office.  Write Background Check Podcast and Forgiven Felons: PO Box 4283Cedar Hill, TX 75106 Forgiven Felons website: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/ Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/detai... How to get more involved with Forgiven Felons: Leave a review and subscribe on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... BUY MERCHANDISE FOR A CAUSE: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop Learn about our Future Plans or to DONATE A BUILDING:https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future... Give to our organization:https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Labor Day September 4, 2023 Happy Labor Day Ecclesiastes 3:13 And people should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God. Labor hard, enjoy the fruits of your labor.   

Celebration Don't forget to celebrate your wins, other's wins.  Today Jess and I are in Mexico celebrating a wedding of dear friends.  What are you celebrating today? Have a great week

In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Lowery and talk about her life and how she ended up where she is today.  Lisa's life is full of ups and downs, highs and lows, including losing both of her parents in tragedies. She also had to over come breast cancer.  This being her second time out, she knows now how to handle life's curve balls, thanks to a program called EWOP, Empowering Women Out of Prison, and holding closely on to Jesus. I went in to listen to the ladies of EWOP pitch their business plans a few months ago and that's when I met Lisa. Like everyone I meet in prison, I told her to call me when she gets out and I'll do what I can to help her. Well, she called, and she's been out for almost two months. Not many call.  She gave me her update and then I invited her on the show.  Lisa is doing great now and is another example of how you don't let your background hold you back, you make it pay you back.  Write Background Check Podcast and Forgiven Felons: PO Box 4283Cedar Hill, TX 75106 Forgiven Felons website: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/ Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/detai... How to get more involved with Forgiven Felons: Leave a review and subscribe on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... BUY MERCHANDISE FOR A CAUSE: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop Learn about our Future Plans or to DONATE A BUILDING:https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future... Give to our organization:https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Subscribe to our youtube channel so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast so you never miss a Background Check-In on Monday. 

1 Thessalonians 5   The whole chapter. It's good. We walk through that this morning. If we did half the stuff this chapter encourages us to do, we'd have a great life and it would be a great world. It starts with us. Let's do this.  Have a great week.  Check out video podcast on Pando and YouTube. 

In this episode Jay Dan sits down with the Forgiven Felons admin intern, Brother Steve Reece.  Steve's story is heartbreaking, gut wrenching, redemptive, victorious, and joyful, all at the same time. His health issues became so severe in prison that he was on hospice at one time.  While serving 10 1/2 years on a 17 year, non-agg sentence, Steve couldn't comprehend why God would leave him in prison to serve Him there while murderers, and other violent criminals were being released. But Steve kept trusting in God.  Steve worked for the chaplain on all the units he was on. He now serves Forgiven Felons and Austin Street Shelter in Dallas, a homeless shelter that helps get people off drugs, alcohol, and the streets.  Steve received his certification as a chaplain through Chaplaincy Ministries, an organization that trains people to become marketplace chaplains everywhere.  Steve is a perfect example of not letting your background hold you back, but pay you back.  Write Background Check Podcast and Forgiven Felons: PO Box 4283Cedar Hill, TX 75106 Forgiven Felons website: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/ Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary:https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/7abf5e84134e54a394b5b42544c08caa/forgiven-felons/season-1 How to get more involved with Forgiven Felons: Leave a review and subscribe on iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/background-check-podcast/id1515831127 BUY MERCHANDISE FOR A CAUSE: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop Learn about our Future Plans or to DONATE A BUILDING:https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future-plans Give to our organization:https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Background Check-In Blood In, Word Out We overcome by the blood of the lamb and the word of our testimony.  Rev 12:11 Have a great week and don't forget to share the word of YOUR testimony. 

Documentary Update Episode Jeremy was featured in the Forgiven Felons documentary which you can see on Roku TV, here on youtube, and Pando App. Jeremy is the CEO of Floor Rescue and Advanced Resins. You can check them out here: https://floorrescue.com/ You can follow Jeremy and Floor Rescue on IG: @floorrescue Follow us on our youtube channel, Forgiven Felons for the video version. Write Background Check Podcast and Forgiven Felons: PO Box 4283 Cedar Hill, TX 75106 Forgiven Felons website: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/ Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/7abf5e84134e54a394b5b42544c08caa/forgiven-felons/season-1 How to get more involved with Forgiven Felons: Leave a review and subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/background-check-podcast/id1515831127 BUY MERCHANDISE FOR A CAUSE: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop Learn about our Future Plans or to DONATE A BUILDING: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future-plans Give to our organization: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

You Don't Need Another Word Just obey the last word God gave you, from His word, from a friend, from a sermon, video.  I was challenged by this today so I'm writing in my book. It's a word I've not been completely obedient to.  Luke 11:28 He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”   Have a great week.  If you have a loved one in prison, or are incarcerated with a tablet, watch us on the Pando App. It's also available out here to download on iOS and Android.    Write Background Check Podcast and Forgiven Felons: PO Box 4283 Cedar Hill, TX 75106 Forgiven Felons website: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/ Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/7abf5e84134e54a394b5b42544c08caa/forgiven-felons/season-1 How to get more involved with Forgiven Felons: Leave a review and subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/background-check-podcast/id1515831127 BUY MERCHANDISE FOR A CAUSE: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop Learn about our Future Plans or to DONATE A BUILDING: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future-plans Give to our organization: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Shadows We can choose which shadows to hang out in, most times. Choose the shadow of HIS wings.  Psalm 91:1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow  of the Almighty.  Instead of throwing shade, get into the right shadow.  Have a great week.  Watch us on the Pando App.  Write Background Check Podcast and Forgiven Felons: PO Box 4283 Cedar Hill, TX 75106 Forgiven Felons website: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/ Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/7abf5e84134e54a394b5b42544c08caa/forgiven-felons/season-1 How to get more involved with Forgiven Felons: Leave a review and subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/background-check-podcast/id1515831127 BUY MERCHANDISE FOR A CAUSE: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop Learn about our Future Plans or to DONATE A BUILDING: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future-plans Give to our organization: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Background Check-In Let God be your first leg and anchor leg in your relay race of life.  Isaiah 52:12   You will not leave in a hurry,     running for your lives. For the Lord will go ahead of you;     yes, the God of Israel will protect you from behind.   Have a great week   Write Background Check Podcast and Forgiven Felons: PO Box 4283 Cedar Hill, TX 75106 Forgiven Felons website: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/ Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/7abf5e84134e54a394b5b42544c08caa/forgiven-felons/season-1 How to get more involved with Forgiven Felons: Leave a review and subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/background-check-podcast/id1515831127 BUY MERCHANDISE FOR A CAUSE: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop Learn about our Future Plans or to DONATE A BUILDING: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future-plans Give to our organization: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Galatians 5:15 But if you are always biting and devouring one another, watch out! Beware of destroying one another. Python vs King Cobra Love always wins Have a great week.

IT'S PAID FOR, USE IT.  What blessings, gifts, tools, had God already bought and paid for, through His Son Jesus, that are just sitting there, waiting to be used by you and make your Kingdom life better?    Have a great week. 

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Galatians 5:13 For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don't use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.  Independence Day. On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing the colonies' separation from Great Britain. The Constitution provides the legal and governmental framework for the United States. What do you need to declare independence from?  Write Background Check Podcast and Forgiven Felons: PO Box 4283 Cedar Hill, TX 75106 Forgiven Felons website: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/ Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/7abf5e84134e54a394b5b42544c08caa/forgiven-felons/season-1 How to get more involved with Forgiven Felons: Leave a review and subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/background-check-podcast/id1515831127 BUY MERCHANDISE FOR A CAUSE: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop Learn about our Future Plans or to DONATE A BUILDING: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future-plans Give to our organization: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Weight Loss   Hebrews 12 tells us to lay aside every weight.  We need the weight of God from the vine we stay connected to. But when we disconnect ourselves totally from the vine, we lose spiritual weight that we need to survive.    Have a great week. 

Can you imagine walking around in life as a slave to someone, something, anything, but not knowing that you are free?  Juneteenth represents that day when the soldiers came to the shores of Galveston to let the slaves know that they were actually free.  Jesus paid for your salvation and freedom on the cross. What? You didn't know, and you've been walking around enslaved to something? Be free today, in Jesus name.  Have a great week.    Write Background Check Podcast and Forgiven Felons: PO Box 4283 Cedar Hill, TX 75106 Forgiven Felons website: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/ Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/7abf5e84134e54a394b5b42544c08caa/forgiven-felons/season-1 Watch the documentary on the Pando App too.  How to get more involved with Forgiven Felons: BUY MERCHANDISE FOR A CAUSE: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop Learn about our Future Plans or to DONATE A BUILDING: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future-plans Give to our organization: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

After the Storm We need, others need help during the storm. But don't forget to check in on people after the storm, after a parole denial, after a break up letter, after a death in the family. And don't forget to ask for help after your storm. It's ok to do that.  Have a great week. 

GREEN MEANS GO! The only thing I hate more than sitting at a red light, is sitting behind someone who isn't paying attention at a green light.  When you are the first person at a red light, you are the leader when the light turns green. If you don't answer the call to go when you have the green light, you hold so many others up behind you from answering their GO.  So go when God gives you the green light to talk to someone, give, write a book (me), teach a class, or whatever He's giving you the green light for.    Have a great week.