Background Check Podcast
199 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -After five DWI's landed me prison, something had to change. One day I got into a fight and I spent eight days in solitaire confinement thinking about my life and the decisions I had made that led me to that dark place, literally.
I came out of the hole a different man with a different heart, mind, soul, direction, and outlook on life. I got mentored by a couple of inmates who eventually made parole but within a year they were both back in. This confused me and ticked me off. I wondered how I was going to make it out there.
Then I had a dream of opening up a transitional house for men so they would have a supportive place to parole to. Then I got out. It was awesome and sucky at the same time. After navigating two years on parole with a breathalyzer, not being allowed to drive my own dad to chemo treatments, tons of rejections for jobs, and being told "NO, felons can't live here" when trying to start my marriage at an apartment complex, I could finally breathe. But everywhere I go there's still a background check to deal with.
In 2012 we started our business to help men with part time jobs out of prison and we also opened our first transitional house. A year later we opened the second. This podcast is about sharing stories and information concerning anything and everything that has to do with background checks. I have risen above my past and the many background checks along the way. This podcast will help you do the same. Today, I encourage people to check my background.
So whether you are someone or know someone who's life has been impacted by the background check, this podcast is for you. We will talk with wrongfully convicted, rightfully convicted, CEO's who hire felons, parole lawyers, and so many other people. We hope you enjoy this journey and at least one episode inspires you.
OK, C'mon, let do some background checks.
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EP 161 "I Just Wanted Something Different" KJ and Marcia Holland
March 27, 2024 21:19 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBOur interview with KJ and Marcia Holland. You can watch this video on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@forgivenfelon?si=JtJ4BkH5UBeICUYh
EP 160 Marriage Miscarriage and Ministry Jay Dan and Jessamys story
March 11, 2024 18:46 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBJay 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.
EP 159 "My Heart is in Corrections" State Rep Carl O Sherman
March 11, 2024 18:36 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBMy interview with State Rep Carl O Sherman including his journey to become a pastor and eventually in to politics.
EP 158 February Love Story: “He’s Crazy, But DANG, He’s Cute” Jimmy and Beth Humphus No Turning Back Ministries
February 03, 2024 14:00 - 2 hours - 206 MBIn 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 t...
EP 157 "We Are Kings" Erick Wilson JTC X-Change
January 28, 2024 04:13 - 2 hours - 175 MBNote: 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 ...
Special Episode- 7 Part Series, Laws of Growth with Tuan and Jay Dan- "Law of Intentionality"
January 24, 2024 17:19 - 1 hour - 110 MBThis 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 J...
EP "You Cant Use God Like A Light Switch" Mark Jones, Christian Rapper and Correctional Officer
January 24, 2024 15:59 - 1 hour - 132 MB“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...
EP 154 "Its a Process" with Jonathan AKA "Free JRod" Rodriguez
January 24, 2024 15:16 - 1 hour - 136 MBThis 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 ...
EP 153 "He Needed To Prune Our Pride" ALL WE DO IS NGUYEN with Tuan and Olevia Nguyen
December 14, 2023 18:55 - 1 hour - 138 MBALL 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 celebr...
EP 152 "The Hiding Place" with Tyler Bothne, Misfits Missions and Kristin Funderburg, M4 Network
December 14, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBThis 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 trau...
EP 151 A Lockhart Unit Reunion- "Doing Life Together: Community Beyond Bars"
November 20, 2023 02:18 - 1 hour - 161 MBPaul, 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, ...
EP 150 "Everyone Left Me, Jesus Walked Towards Me" with Brian Townson
November 12, 2023 23:18 - 1 hour - 140 MBIn 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 w...
EP 149 "Jesus First, Lawyer Second" with Parole Attorney, Marshall Millard
November 12, 2023 23:05 - 1 hour - 110 MBIn 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 [email protected]
EP 148 "Before You Kill Yourself, Why Don't You Give Jesus A Try" with CHH Artist Xsedus
November 12, 2023 13:02 - 1 hour - 120 MBIn 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 loo...
EP 147 "It's Not My Fight" Part Two, with Noemi Martinez
November 12, 2023 00:19 - 1 hour - 115 MBIn 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 ha...
EP 146 "It's Not My Fight" Part One with Noemi Martinez
November 12, 2023 00:07 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBIn 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 gr...
EP 145 Part Two "Born Dead, Foster Care, Prison Entrepreneur, Pastor with Cody Ford, Worthy People
October 29, 2023 00:32 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBIn 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 t...
EP 144 Part One "Born Dead, Foster Care, Prison, Entrepreneur, Pastor" with Cody Ford, Worthy People
October 22, 2023 04:07 - 1 hour - 125 MBIn 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 trav...
EP 143 "We Met in Prison Round 2: Suicide, Addiction, Prevention, Counseling" with Dr Karla Evans and Dr Veronica Tetterton
October 10, 2023 22:46 - 1 hour - 131 MBIn 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...
EP 142 "Unforgiveness? LET IT GO" with Brian Dupor, We Are One Kingdom Ministries
September 18, 2023 15:53 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBIn 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...
EP 141 "From Prison to Periwinkles: Hope Beyond Addiction" with Jason Head, Owner- Headz Up Landscaping
September 11, 2023 21:01 - 1 hour - 114 MBIn 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-t...
EP 140 "Clothing that Makes a Difference" with One Man's Treasure Executive Team
September 04, 2023 14:07 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBIn 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 pro...
Background Check-In | Labor Day Sept 4
September 04, 2023 13:48 - 5 minutes - 8.27 MBLabor 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.
Background Check-In | Celebration
August 28, 2023 09:00 - 4 minutes - 6.98 MBCelebration 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
EP 139 "I Thought, It Couldn't Get Any Worse" with Lisa Lowery, Former Inmate, EWOP Graduate
August 25, 2023 20:29 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBIn 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 bu...
Background Check-In | 1 Thessalonians 5-1
August 22, 2023 11:53 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MB1 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.
EP 138 "I Don't Look Like What I've Been Through" with Brother Steve Reece
August 18, 2023 22:43 - 1 hour - 121 MBIn 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 St...
Background Check-In Blood In Word Out
August 14, 2023 18:11 - 6 minutes - 8.85 MBBackground 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.
EP 137 "Trust in the Rescue" with Floor Rescue CEO, Jeremy Redig
August 11, 2023 21:24 - 54 minutes - 75 MBDocumentary 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 Fe...
Background Check-In | You Don't Need Another Word
August 07, 2023 13:33 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MBYou 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...
Background Check-In | Shadows
July 31, 2023 13:28 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBShadows 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 Document...
Background Check-In | Anchor Leg
July 24, 2023 21:24 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBBackground 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://thero...
Background Check-In | Destroying One Another
July 18, 2023 01:23 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBGalatians 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.
Background Check-In | It's Paid For, Use It
July 10, 2023 22:27 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBIT'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.
Background Check-In | Declaration of Independence
July 04, 2023 13:37 - 6 minutes - 8.64 MBDECLARATION 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. ...
Background Check-In Weight Loss
June 26, 2023 16:30 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBWeight 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.
Background Check-In | Happy Fathers Day and Juneteenth
June 19, 2023 16:33 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MBCan 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 Fe...
Background Check In | After the Storm
June 12, 2023 13:19 - 9 minutes - 13 MBAfter 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.
Background Check In | GREEN MEANS GO!
June 05, 2023 13:24 - 7 minutes - 11 MBGREEN 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 givin...
Background Check-In | Distrac(SQUIRREL)tions
May 29, 2023 15:42 - 8 minutes - 12.5 MBBackground Check-In . Distrac(SQUIRREL)tions The devil knows he can't destroy you if you are in Christ Jesus, so his greatest tool is distraction. If he can keep you from living out your purpose, he is ok with that. Best tool to rise above distraction is this scripture. Hebrews 12:2 fixing our attention on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of the faith Practical Advice: set goals. Goals help you rise above the distraction.
Background Check-In | Banned Words
May 22, 2023 14:15 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBBanned Words! Identify them and MUTE THEM. Have a great week.
Background Check-In | Spirit is Freedom
May 15, 2023 11:28 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MB2 Corinthians 3:17 Wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. Invite the spirit of the Lord in to those areas of your life you still feel bound up. Have a great week.
EP 136 "Picked vs Chosen" with Richard Miles, Founder of Miles of Freedom
May 12, 2023 17:11 - 1 hour - 124 MBShow Summary Picked vs Chosen In this episode we speak with Richard Miles, again. We just love him as a guest. He’s a dear friend and we talk about Mother’s Day, current legislation being considered, being picked vs being chosen, and what the one thing is he would change about our legal system, if given cart blanche. Check out Miles of Freedom’s website below and check out his full story on episode #2 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW SPONSOR Clarity Roofing and Solar: https://www.c...
Background Check-In | Make a List
May 08, 2023 14:19 - 6 minutes - 9.66 MBMake a List Lists are all throughout the Bible, in fact, the Bible is a list itself. List of names of God, principles to live by, so many lists. Jesus gave the disciples of list of things to do and not do as He sent them out. I made a list of what I wanted in a future wife one day. Dream boards, vision boards, are fancy lists. I have a to do list for today, and for the week. Make a list today.
EP 135 "From Bars to Bitcoin" with Justin Rhedrick, AKA Bitcoin Vegan
May 05, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBShow Summary From Bars to Bitcoin In this episode we speak with Justin Rhedrick. Justin is a passionate motivational coach and Bitcoin expert. He’s been featured on the Pomp Podcast, NASDAQ, The Boston Globe, Yahoo Finance, Coin Desk, Vice News. After seeing a deadly shootout his senior year of high school and later serving a three-year prison sentence, Justin wanted to change his life. The other fuel to this fire was an unfortunate reality: the lack of opportunities for those re-ente...
Background Check-In | May you have Grace
May 01, 2023 10:11 - 5 minutes - 7.49 MBGrace It's May 1st May your May filled with Grace. I speak grace over your weaknesses.
EP 134 "Testifying in Austin, Christian Politicians Rant, and Shout Outs to EWOP" with Jay Dan Gumm
April 28, 2023 16:01 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBShow Summary "Testifying in Austin, Christian Politicians Rant, and Shout Outs to EWOP" In this episode I give shout outs to the ladies of the Empowering Women Out of Prison program at the Coleman unit in Lockhart, TX. I was on this unit for a year and nine months back in 2004-2006 back when it was half male and half female. Now it’s all female. EWOP is to the female population what PEP is to the men. It’s incredible to listen to the ideas these women come up with. In this episode I gi...
Background Check-In | SOW IT TIL YOU GROW IT
April 24, 2023 19:58 - 6 minutes - 8.71 MBNo more "fake it til you make it" Sow a seed, and keep sowing it, until you see growth. Yes, growth takes time, but sometimes you might have to keep sowing seeds to see the growth you want. Don't stop sowing and don't stop growing. Have a great week.
EP 133 "Who I Was vs Who I Am" with Matthew Ayers
April 21, 2023 13:29 - 1 hour - 102 MBShow Summary Who I Was vs Who I Am Matt and I go way back. We were at the Lockhart unit (now Coleman and all female) together back in 2005-2006. I got out first then he came along and we hung out a little. We kept in touch from time to time but as he says in the story, he started glorifying other things so we began to grow apart. When he got rearrested and was back in Dallas county jail, we started talking again and I could tell that Jesus was doing a work inside him. He didn’t get t...
Background Check-In | Flat Tire Emotions
April 17, 2023 13:41 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBBackground Check-In Flat Tire Emotions Proverbs 17:24 Have a great week.