Background Check Podcast

ONE MORE FOR NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH (which was September, I know, I got distracted)
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Robb Kelly for a second time. We last spoke with him in September of 2022. A lot has happened since then. He went on a weight gain and weight loss journey and we dig into why that happened.
He opened up a tea shop in San Antonio and added to his tool box of recovery with Breath Box Studio.
Robb Kelly, PhD – The Recovery Expert – was born in Manchester England. He grew up in a family of musicians and developed a strong love for music at an early age. He was performing on stage at the age of nine.
During his early twenties, he worked at the elite and influential Abbey Roads Studio, as a session musician in London. Addiction was always close to his heart as Robb Kelly PhD was born into a family that had a history of alcoholism.
He began drinking and using drugs at an early age, but he managed to stay on a path of success, moving to Oxford in the early 1980’s to pursue a PhD in Psychology at the prestigious University of Oxford.
He continued to drink heavily during his time in Oxford – but still managed to complete his Doctorate studies, graduating with a PhD in psychology in 1984. Even though he was a heavy drinker – no one would have predicted, that he would be living on the streets of Manchester, homeless and alone.
He recalls the night where he had a staggering revelation when it came to his own alcoholism. It would later coin two of his most popular catch phrases: “The Problem is not our Drinking, it is our Thinking” and “Step out of the Disease, and into the Solution.”
Robb was standing on a street corner one night in Manchester. His body was shaking from alcohol withdrawal, and he stood in front of a liquor store, trembling, desperately waiting for the store to open. He knew that as soon as he drank that first sip of alcohol, he would feel relief.
As soon as the liquor store opened, he rushed into the store. The clerk grabbed a bottle of Vodka from the shelf, and placed it in a brown paper bag in front of him. As he lifted the bag in his hands his trembling stopped. His body stopped shaking and his mind rested at ease. He had not even taken that first sip; it was just the promise of alcohol that stopped his shaking and eased his restless mind.
This was the moment that he refers to as his, “Ah-Ha” moment, –and he realized that the problem was not the alcohol, but how he thought about the alcohol.
Today, Robb is a world-renowned addiction expert who believes in treating the problem, not the symptoms. He has worked for many years helping addicts and alcoholics to Recover their lives from the disease of addiction.
Robb's philosophy may seem unconventional and unorthodox. But, they are based on extensive research and behavior studies that he conducted over the last 20 years. He pulls the disease out of his clients and empowers them to fight their disease head on.
Some people have referred to him as “The Gordon Ramsay of the Addiction World” because of his direct, no-nonsense, and candid approach to recovery. He has discovered that in order to get his clients to change their thinking, they must confront their disease with candor and vigor.
Robb works to “make the road of recovery less of a mystery tour.” Robb has worked with thousands of people including celebrities of film, music, and sports. He has lectured at many high profile universities and hospitals on the subject of addiction, and is recognized as a leading authority on addiction recovery methods that are changing lives all around the world.
Vist Robb's sites:
https://robbkelly.com/
https://theoldenglishteashoppe.com/
https://breathbox.studio/
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Are you in the market, or are wondering if you’re in a good position to buy a home, first time buyer, or refinance your current home? Jessamy Gumm, with Cross Country Mortgage can help. Jessamy is a lender, not a realtor, but we can connect you with a realtor. 972-897-5476 to get your journey started. Or email her at Jessamy.gumm@ccm.com
Your background shouldn’t HOLD you back, it should PAY you back.

Amy ran the streets barefoot as a kid, and was raised in bars by her Grandmother. She was molested by her grandfather from age two until nine years old.
Her life's story has so many twists and turns, including going to Bible school, just before going into prison. Her story of recovery is one that needs to be heard loud during National Recovery Month.
With a background like hers, there was no way a place like Planet Fitness was going to hire her. But God. Thankful for her manager who gave her a chance and allowed her to move all the way up to General Manager of her own store. From a life that underperformed, to taking two underperforming stores, and turning all three around. Her story will make you say WOW for so many reasons.
Watch, then share. I promise, you know someone who needs to hear her story. Watch here and also on Apple Podcast, Podbean, and listen on Spotify, and all other platforms. Tell your loved ones to watch on the inside. Edovo, Podcast App, and iHeart Radio app.
To partner with us please click here: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support
Other ways to support us: Cash App: $ForgivenFelons
Mail Check to: Forgiven Felons PO Box 4283
Cedar Hill, TX 75106  
Forgiven Felons and Background Check Merchandise  https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop
Are you in the market, or are wondering if you’re in a good position to buy a home, first time buyer, or refinance your current home? Jessamy Gumm, with Cross Country Mortgage can help. 972-897-5476 to get your journey started. Or email her at Jessamy.gumm@ccm.com
Your background shouldn’t HOLD you back, it should PAY you back.

In this episode, Jay Dan sits down with Johnny Gleaton in Atmore, Alabama at the We Care Program.
Jay Dan recently visited the Florida and Alabama prisons and had the chance to catch up with Johnny in person, outside the prison, after seeing him inside for over two years. Johnny's life, upbringing, sexual abuse, betrayal, criminal life, and eventually his son saying these words to him, "Daddy, you ain't ever gonna do right", all played a part in who Johnny is today.
Johnny taught himself to play guitar in prison and became the worship leader at the Annex unit, which is where I met him and have become friends ever since.
His story has so many twists and turns, but eventually, it turned to Jesus and Johnny has become a great man of God.
Please share this with anyone you know who could use the encouragement.
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Tell your loved ones on the inside they can watch on the podcast app and eventually the Edovo app.
To partner with us please click here:
https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support
North Texas Giving Day:
https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/ForgivenFelons
Other ways to support us:
Cash App: $ForgivenFelons
Mail Check to:
Forgiven Felons PO Box 4283
Cedar Hill, TX 75106  
Forgiven Felons and Background Check Merchandise  
https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop
Are you in the market, or are wondering if you’re in a good position to buy a home, first time buyer, or refinance your current home? Jessamy Gumm, with Cross Country Mortgage can help. 972-897-5476 to get your journey started. Or email her at Jessamy.gumm@ccm.com
Your background shouldn’t HOLD you back, it should PAY you back.

In this episode, Jay Dan, Jessa, and Jemma talk about their cruise, Jay Dan’s dislocated knee and upcoming surgery, and lot of dad jokes.
Jay Dan talks about his week with Reggie Hicks, from Brother’s Keeper Prison Ministry, in Alabama and Florida prisons.
We talk about current events that affect our demographic like Tropical Storm Eduardo, the fires in Indiahoma, and the drug bust in Corsicana and Waxhahachie.
AND we release our first video of the rendering our Forgiven Ranch plans. We are raising money for a site plan right now.
You can watch on Apple Podcast, Podbean, and maybe YouTube. Tell your loved ones on the inside they can watch on the podcast app and eventually the Edovo app.
To partner with us please click here: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support
North Texas Giving Day:
https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/ForgivenFelons
Other ways to support us:
Cash App: $ForgivenFelons
Mail Check to:
Forgiven FelonsPO Box 4283Cedar Hill, TX 75106
 
Forgiven Felons and Background Check Merchandise
 https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop
 
Are you in the market, or are wondering if you’re in a good position to buy a home, first time buyer, or refinance your current home?
Jessamy Gumm, with Cross Country Mortgage can help. 972-897-5476 to get your journey started. Or email her at Jessamy.gumm@ccm.com
 
Your background shouldn’t HOLD you back, it should PAY you back.

Checking In with Jay Dan, Jessa, and Jemma, after a month off. 

In this episode, we honor the memory of my mom, Jane Gumm Davidson.
This is the memorial service.
We don’t own the rights to any of these songs. They were just my mom’s favorite songs by her favorite people.
She love her weenie dogs and Robert Redford. That’s why the AI pics are in there.
David Phelps, Guy Penrod, Jim Hill, Gaither Band, Barbara Streisand.
It Is WellWhat A DayHow Beautiful Heaven Must BeThe Way We WereSomething BeautifulThere Is A River
The drawing at the beginning was done by Ruth SaraniKone (I know I misspelled his name, I’m sorry)
My mom loved Forgiven Felons and all the men and women behind bars all across the nation.
Thank you to all who have shown their love through prayers, cards, condolences, and donations in her name.
 
I’ll miss you Mama
 
To partner with us please click here:
https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support
Other ways to support us:Cash App: $ForgivenFelons
Mail Check to:
Forgiven FelonsPO Box 4283Cedar Hill, TX 75106
Forgiven Felons and Background Check Merchandise
https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop
Are you in the market, or are wondering if you’re in a good position to buy a home, first time buyer, or refinance your current home?
Jessamy Gumm, with Cross Country Mortgage can help. 972-897-5476 to get your journey started. Or email her at Jessamy.gumm@ccm.com
 
Your background shouldn’t HOLD you back, it should PAY you back.

SPECIAL EPISODE FOR THE MEN AND WOMEN ON THE INSIDE.
Waxahachie, TX Fireworks Show. Fireworks were synced to music from KBEC 99.1 radio. They own the rights to play. We don’t any of it or make money off any of the music we share here.
When men and women get out of prison, one of the most popular episodes, second only to the Christmas lights episodes, is the fireworks episodes.
So, this is an episode where Jessa and Jay Dan talk a little shop then show highlights of the Forgiven Felons Freedom Open House, including the water balloon fight, and the fireworks. This year, we brought the drone out for a little bit, but had technical difficulties.
Happy 4th of July people.
You can watch on Apple Podcast, Podbean, and maybe YouTube. Tell your loved ones on the inside they can watch on the podcast app and eventually the Edovo app.
 
To partner with us please click here: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support
Other ways to support us:
Cash App: $ForgivenFelons
Mail Check to:
Forgiven FelonsPO Box 4283Cedar Hill, TX 75106
 
Forgiven Felons and Background Check Merchandise
 https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop
 
Are you in the market, or are wondering if you’re in a good position to buy a home, first time buyer, or refinance your current home?
 
Jessamy Gumm, with Cross Country Mortgage can help. 972-897-5476 to get your journey started. Or email her at Jessamy.gumm@ccm.com
 
Your background shouldn’t HOLD you back, it should PAY you back.

C.R.E.A.M.
 
Christ Rules Everything Around Me
In this episode we sit down with the founder and co-owner of C.R.E.A.M. Luxury Coffee, Michael Etcheson. He's also an executive relations manager at PEP, Prison Entrepreneurship Program. He was in the graduating class 22 in that program inside the prison walls. Michael shares is childhood with us, and talks us through being born to a teenage mom, then becoming a dad himself at the age of 15. He shares what led him to prison and describes his journey to God as well as his idea for CREAM coffee.
He's the recipient of several community awards and his company gives back to a nonprofit each month. His co-owner is Army veteran, Nicole Yelder. This month they are giving back to Forgiven Felons. From July 1-31, 10% of all purchases goes back to our ministry. Y'all this is good coffee too. I've already been buying it for 6 months.
How to connect with CREAM Luxury Coffee and purchase product: Website: https://www.creamcoffee.shop/
Instagram: @cream_luxury3
Facebook: @CREAMLuxuryCoffee
TikTok: @cream.coffee3
Special Blend for Forgiven Felons for July, Second Chance Reserve. Limited time only. You only have one chance to get Second Chance Reserve.
To partner with us please click here: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support
Other ways to support us: Cash App: $ForgivenFelons
Mail Check to: Forgiven Felons PO Box 4283 Cedar Hill, TX 75106
Forgiven Felons and Background Check Merchandise https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop
Are you in the market, or are wondering if you’re in a good position to buy a home, first time buyer, or refinance your current home? Jessamy Gumm, with Cross Country Mortgage can help. 972-897-5476 to get your journey started. Or email her at Jessamy.gumm@ccm.com
Your background shouldn’t HOLD you back, it should PAY you back.

Special! From inside the Fountain Correctional Center in Atmore, AL
Christian Hip Hop Artist shares his incredible journey of coming from the street life, into the loving arms of Jesus. It didn't take hold the first couple of times, but God doesn't give up on us.
After a few judicial miracles, facing life in prison, to only having to do a short time, Landy finally settled into what God called him to do, minister to the youth. 
He now goes into juvenile centers and adult prison, sharing his story and his life-changing music. 
So many men came to know Jesus because of the testimony and music of Landy. Listen to him share his story, then enjoy the concert. 
You can find Landy on all social media platform, including YouTube. 
All songs and videos used with permission from Landy himself. 
Big thanks to the Warden, Chaplain, and staff at Fountain Correctional Center
 
To partner with us please click here: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support
Other ways to support us:Cash App: $ForgivenFelons
Mail Check to:Forgiven FelonsPO Box 4283Cedar Hill, TX 75106
 
Forgiven Felons and Background Check Merchandise
https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop
 
Are you in the market, or are wondering if you’re in a good position to buy a home, first time buyer, or refinance your current home?
 
Jessamy Gumm, with Cross Country Mortgage can help. 972-897-5476 to get your journey started. Or email her at Jessamy.gumm@ccm.com
 
Your background shouldn’t HOLD you back, it should PAY you back.

Quick Background Check-In to give an update on Mama, and share some other things.
Our family is doing ok. Details on the memorial service to come soon.