Background Check Podcast

EP 87 ”April is Second Chance Month” with Jay Dan Gumm

Show Summary . Second Chance Month, April 2022 . Have you ever gotten a second chance? I know I have. Have you ever been able to give someone a second chance? I have been in that position too. We declare each morning that our house will be a house of second chances. . April is National Second Chance Month so I’m talking about second chances in this episode. I talk about our Bible heroes who got a second chance. I talk about all mine and some of our residents. . We may not deserve that second chance we get, but we can use it to propel us forward, or to cause us to go backwards. Society gives and asks for second chances a little different than Christians do. Or at least they are supposed to. . If you’re in need of a second chance, we are praying it comes for you at the right time. If you are in a position to give a second chance, I pray you get the right person to cross your path. . Happy Second Chance Month . Resources Mentioned in the Show: . Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/7abf5e84134e54a394b5b42544c08caa/forgiven-felons/season-1 . Second Chance Staffing Company: https://cornbreadhustle.com/ Tell them you heard about them on Background Check Podcast. . 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 . Learn about our Future Plans: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future-plans . Give to our organization: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support . Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

EP 86 ”Time Is What You Did, Not Who You Are” with Kerry Thomas, Idaho State Prison

Show Summary -My time at the Idaho State Prisons was amazing. I learned so much and saw so much that I wish my home state of Texas, where I did time, would do some of these things. -I’d like to thank my friend Travis Richey with Accomplished Ventures for making this trip a reality. I spent all day inside prison talking with students about their stories and the A/V education they’re getting there in prison. I sat down with two inmates personally, Kerry and Lawrence. Time is what you did, not who you are. -I love how Kerry Thomas words this. Kerry is a smart man. There are many a smart and educated man behind bars. How and why do they end up there? For some it’s easy. They made horrible decisions and did horrible things. -Kerry talks about how hard it was for him to get there and what all he had to push away to get there. He also talks about what he’s done while inside and what his plans are when he gets out, hopefully later this year. -My time at the Idaho State Prisons was amazing. I learned so much and saw so much that I wish my home state of Texas, where I did time, would do some of these things. -My friend Travis Richey is the one who made my trip to Idaho happen. You can learn more about Travis by visiting the website below. Resources Mentioned in the Show: Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/7abf5e84134e54a394b5b42544c08caa/forgiven-felons/season-1 Travis Richey’s website: https://www.accomplishedventures.org/ 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 Learn about our Future Plans: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future-plans Give to our organization: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

EP 85 ”From Prison Life, to Death, to the Sobr Life” with Peter Meyerhoff

Show Summary . Entrepreneur. Podcast Host. Motivational Speaker. . Peter Meyerhoff is a very rare type. You could say he had the world in his palm as a kid from athletics, to modeling, and even starring in a movie as a child. Once he hit high school everything changed. He got involved in using drugs, which started out with just weed then came the hard drugs. . His life spiraled downhill extremely fast and got arrested multiple times, from stealing cars to robbing houses. He was sent to prison for 12 years at the age of 18 and didn’t get out until after his 30th birthday. Being the alpha male Peter is he ended up getting swallowed up by prison politics and ended up being the shot caller in there. . When Peter got out of prison he hit the streets running. He ended up becoming successful transferring his pains from prison to drive for success out in the world. He made a couple million dollars his first 5 years out with only an 8th grade education. . He moved on to his podcast to help motivate people, as well as telling his story across prisons and jails across the country, and now owns a sober clothing company. Peter’ goals now are to motivate people when he speaks using the mental strength he acquired in solitary confinement, helping people get sober, and change the recidivism rate by showing people what’s really possible with the right drive and no excuses. . History has a way of repeating itself but with his guidance and experiences he’s helping the younger generation not go through the rough pitfalls of life. . Check out Peter’s links and follow him on social media. . Resources Mentioned in the Show: . Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/7abf5e84134e54a394b5b42544c08caa/forgiven-felons/season-1 . Peter’s Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008245219126 . Peter’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peter_meyerhoff/ . Peter’s Website: https://petermeyerhoff.com/ . Roll Call With Chappy Podcast: hhttps://petermeyerhoff.com/pages/podcast . 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 . Learn about our Future Plans: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future-plans . Give to our organization: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support . Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

EP 84 ”Don’t Ignore the PULL” with Jay Dan Gumm

Show Summary Don’t Ignore the Pull We’ve all had that little sign that our car needs an alignment. That little pull one way or the other. The pull we all ignore till we notice that half our tire is showing steel and the other is full tread. This episode talks about what happens if you ignore that pull too long. You know that pull on your life to make some changes in your health, your finances, your anger, drinking, drugging. Eventually, bad things will happen. Sometimes God pulls us out of danger, or more danger, by sending us to prison (ME). But He would rather you listen to that pull, that whisper, that text, that phone call, that sign, that says, “I have better for you, just trust me.” Resources Mentioned in the Show: 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 Learn about our Future Plans: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future-plans Give to our organization: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

EP 83 ”From the Feds to CEO of Freedom” with Hector Gomez, CEO, Freedom Heating and Air

Show Summary . Hector’s little league baseball coach introduced him to drugs. From there he went to using and selling, involved in two different gangs, until one day he found himself on the ground about to be executed. He thought he was going to die. All he could think about were his children. . Then he cried out with a simple prayer, “Lord, help me.” . His life was spared that night and he went on to receive state and federal charges against him. Through his whole journey his wife and kids stayed with him. When he got out of prison he found himself in HVAC school and working at a great company. Then one day, the Lord was ready to take him to the next level. His own company. . Hector is the CEO of Freedom Heating and Air and helps others, just like him, get a second chance. He plays the drums at his church and softball on Monday nights. Check out the pics and links for more information. . Resources Mentioned in the Show: . Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/7abf5e84134e54a394b5b42544c08caa/forgiven-felons/season-1 . Hector’s Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/freedomheatingair . Freedom Heating and Air’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedomcooling . Freedom Heating and Air’s Website: https://freedomcooling.com/#/ . Highland Meadows Church website: https://highlandmeadowschurch.org/ . 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 . Learn about our Future Plans: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future-plans . Give to our organization: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support . Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

EP 82 ”You Told Us You’d Be Back” with Royce Hall

Show Summary: . “I’ll Be Back” -Royce Hall . That’s what he told the officers at the Powledge unit, and when he came through the doors for the first time as a guest, not a resident, they said, “You told us you’d be back.” . Royce’s journey is so incredible. It involves facing 99 years and losing all contact with his children for 16 years. . Royce served 9 years on the Powledge unit and when he was allowed to come back in, he went straight back. He’s been a Certified Volunteer Chaplains’s Assistant for 10 years now. . We talk about so many aspects of his journey and you will walk away encouraged. Please share this episode with anyone you know who needs some encouragement. . Resources Mentioned in the Show: . Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/7abf5e84134e54a394b5b42544c08caa/forgiven-felons/season-1 . Royce’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/royce.hall.31 . Lover’s Lane United Methodist Church’s website: https://llumc.org/ . 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 . Learn about our Future Plans: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future-plans . Give to our organization: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support . Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

EP 81 ”Tough Love” Jay Dan Gumm

Show Summary: . TOUGH LOVE . In this episode I dive into the topic of tough love. When do I show it? How do I show it? Why do I need to show it sometimes? How to receive tough love. . Tough love doesn’t always include discipline, but a lot of times it does. I talk about how God allowed things to happen or not happen in my life and I believed it was tough love. . Resources Mentioned in the Show: . Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/7abf5e84134e54a394b5b42544c08caa/forgiven-felons/season-1 . Jay Dan’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forgivenfelon . Jay Dan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgivenfelons/ . 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 . Learn about our Future Plans: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future-plans . Give to our organization: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support . Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

EP 80 ”Strength Through Struggle” The Dustin and Tonya Johnson Love Story

Show Summary . Better Together: The Dustin and Tonya Love Story . Dustin and Tonya have been an all in, better together couple since that night at the bar when they first met. They have endured physical, emotional, and financial hardships that would make the average couple buckle under the same pressure. . Recently, Christ became the center of their marriage and now they are together, all in, for Christ. And they are changing the world. They are fitness business owners and Tonya also owns a custom jewelry business. . Dustin’s book Strength Through Struggle, along with his podcast, talks about their journey from beginning to now. After you listen to this episode, go buy the book and be blessed even more. . Check out more pics below, as well as their websites, and follow them on social media. . Resources Mentioned in the Show: . Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/7abf5e84134e54a394b5b42544c08caa/forgiven-felons/season-1 . Dustin’s Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/thedustinjohnson . Tonya’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theetonyajohnson . Dustin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dustingjohnson/ . Tonya’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theetonyajohnson/ . Tonya’s Jewelry Website: https://theetonyajohnson.com/ . Dustin’s Website: https://www.strengththroughstrugglebook.com/ . Buy Dustin’s Book: click here to buy on amazon . Strength Through Struggle Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/strength-through-struggle/id1528754892 . 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 . Learn about our Future Plans: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future-plans . Give to our organization: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support . Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

EP 79 ”Black History, Valentine’s Day, and Safe Smoking Kits” with Jay Dan Gumm

Show Summary: . In this episode I talk a little Black History month, Valentine’s Day, and about the safe smoking kits and safe injection sites or the great crack pipe give away as some are calling it. And I pay tribute to a friend who recently died from drug use. Please check out the links below for more information. . Happy Black History Month . Happy Valentine’s Day . Happy Birthday to my wife Jessamy . Resources Mentioned in the Show: . Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/7abf5e84134e54a394b5b42544c08caa/forgiven-felons/season-1 . Jay Dan’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forgivenfelon . Jay Dan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgivenfelons/ . About Bessie Coleman: .https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/bessie-coleman . What is the Harm Reduction Plan?: . https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/harm-reduction . 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 . Learn about our Future Plans: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future-plans . Give to our organization: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support . Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

EP 78 ”A Full Moon and Fireflies” The Michael and Cheilla Love Story

“12 Years Meets Falsely Accused then it’s ‘A Full Moon and Fireflies’” . This is the first of the February “Love Story” series. In this episode we talk with Michael Pugh and Cheilla Stone about their past relational struggles including failed marriages and the scars that remain from those relationships.  . Michael and Cheilla’s meeting was by chance, or really divine appointment. I tried to introduce them much quicker but God needed me to butt out and let Him work. . We learn a little about their personal stories but will dive deeper into those on later episodes with them. This episode is all about their love story.  . You will hear them talk about how they were ready to never be married again, and thinking that maybe there wasn’t a right person for them. . They talk about the mistakes they made in the beginning and how they overcame them and got stronger in the process.  . Their story is really inspiring and Michael even wrote a poem which is posted  below.  . I’ve know Michael since high school and he helps run Forgiven Felons. I met Cheilla when she contacted me on Facebook after serving 12 years and being released in January of 2020.  I went in to speak with the Mike Barber Ministries and she heard speak about a women’s side of the ministry and felt compelled to contact me. She held onto that info for seven years and contacted me when she made parole. . Whether you’re single and looking or already married, this story will inspire you. Read the poem below but also check out some of the pics below.  . “A Full Moon and Fireflies” An evening spent with the one you love  Can be complimented well by nature’s touch .  There is nothing more beautiful than her eyes  So nature complimented them with a full moon and fireflies  . Each of them has a beauty of their part  But it was her eyes that captured my heart  . So nature wished to celebrate our love  So it sent a message staged above  . The full moon burned bright to display its part  Then the fireflies flew glowing in concert  . Nature displayed its view of love’s art  It knew that all was well when it united two hearts  . I Love You Cheilla, Michael Pugh Resources Mentioned in the Show: . Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/7abf5e84134e54a394b5b42544c08caa/forgiven-felons/season-1 . Michael’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.pugh.75033 . Cheilla’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheilla.king.stone . 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 . Learn about our Future Plans: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future-plans . Give to our organization: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support . Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.