Background Check Podcast

EP 12 ”Marked for Life” Jay Dan Gumm- Forgiven Felons

In this episode Jay Dan talks about the challenges parolees and their families face post release.  For all the show notes and more info please visit: forgivenfelons.org/backgroundcheck Please leave a rating and review to help the show get more exposure. 

EP 11 Tyler Coleman- Eyes On Me ”From Misfit to Miss Fit Missionary”

On Today's Show: Tyler didn’t even value her own life enough to keep living. She barricaded herself in and tried to commit suicide. She lived Homeless for several years and lived a life of drugs, prostitution, and in and out of jail until 13 years ago, after an invitation from her mom to come home, she had an encounter with God that changed her life.  Tyler’s been a friend for several years now and it all started when a mutual friend sent her our way to get into prison ministry. We had a conversation over lunch one day and I listened to her share her dreams for ministry and life. She was a little scared to go into prisons back then so I let her come share at Forgiven Felons. Well now, she’s been in lots of prisons and lives as a home missionary in an apartment complex in Houston that most of us would not go near. She works at Eyes On Me which is an amazing organization that mentors, disciples, and serves at risk youth and their families. She’s a fitness junkie as well, and know as Miss Fit. For all the show notes and resources mentioned please visit: forgivenfelons.org/backgroundcheck To help the show out please rate us and leave a review. You can do that by clicking the link below. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/background-check-podcast/id1515831127

EP 10 Tuan Nguyen ”Know Your Worth and Add Tax”

Today's background check has us sitting down with Tuan Nguyen from Movement 21 Empowerment.  Tuan has been to prison three times, but on that third time he figured something out. He talks about how he snuck some things into prison that transformed his thinking, and his life. Then just a few months after he got out he was on a stage in front of 3000 people at a John Maxwell Conference.  He’s a certified coach, speaker and trainer as well as trainer for John Maxwell’s non-profit organization, EQUIP. We know a lot of the same people, and it's an honor to call him friend and have him on the show. C'mon, let's do a background check.  For all the show notes, info on M21, and more pics of Tuan, visit: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/backgroundcheck To help our show out please leave us a review and rating:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/background-check-podcast/id1515831127  

EP 009 ”Cheeseburgers for Marriage” Reggie and Michelle Hick’s Story

Today’s guests is the Hick’s family, Reggie who served 30 years for murder, his wife Michelle, Reggie’s dad Clark, and Reggie’s step mom Deborah. They are the most incredible family I know. They’ve been through so much including Reggie losing his biological mom just weeks before he was released. Reggie and Michelle did something that I always suggest AGAINST but they have made it happen, through thick and thin, and have made it 12 plus years. Reggie got to hit against Andy Pettite in college.that’s cool if you’re a baseball fan. Please rate and review us on apple here. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/background-check-podcast/id1515831127 For all the show notes and pictures visit: https://forgivenfelons.org/backgroundcheck  

EP 008 Zachary Babcock- Underdog Empowerment ”Prison to Six Figure Income”

In this episode of Background Check we sit down with Zachary Babcock from Underdog Empowerment. He shares his journey from alcoholism, to prison, to no one giving him a chance, to his six figure business he runs right now.  He never gave up and now he helps other level up.  Show Notes: https://forgivenfelons.org/backgroundcheck How to get more involved: 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

EP 007 Bryan Kelley PEP- Life Sentence to CEO

If you take away all the programs in Texas Department of Criminal Justice, that are volunteer based, you find any rehabilitative elements  to our prison system. In fact, our system can sometimes hinder the really good programs from having a lasting impact.  But if you look real closely you can find some really awesome ones. Prison Entrepreneurship Program is one of these programs. It takes inmates through some character, leadership, and businesses principles that when applied, can assure success.  Bryan is a graduate of the program and now the CEO. His story will touch you as he shares how he almost went off the grid when his lawyer told him to man up. If you're looking for a great program to get involved with, check out PEP on the show notes.  For more about PEP and all the show notes please click below.  Show Notes: https://forgivenfelons.org/backgroundcheck How to get more involved: 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

EP 006 ”ORDER IN THE COURT” DWI Court with Judge Hamilton

ORDER IN THE COURT! Today on Background Check we go to DWI court and appear before Judge Kathleen Hamilton.  We ask her about her specialty courts she runs, Juvenile Drug Court, Veteran's Treatment Court, and DWI Court. She talks about the impact they have on the offender as well as the community as a whole.  For all the show notes please visit our website: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/backgroundcheck Background Check Podcast is all about helping people with a past realize their future and have success, no matter what their background check reads. We all make mistakes, some more than others (that's me), but we can all change and rise above our past. But in the process of bouncing back, there are obstacles in our way and the biggest one is the background check. Whether it's buying a home, working in a ministry, employment, renting an apartment, background checks are a part of our lives now.  On the podcast I will give tips, tricks, suggestions, on how to navigate life with mark on your background. We will interview CEO's who run felon friendly businesses and have second chance programs. We will interview people who have successfully reentered society and are doing great. Wrongfully convicted people have a great story to tell and we'll hear from them as well. Parole lawyers, School Superintendents, Bankers, Reentry Programs, prison support programs, and much more.    Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review if this podcast has touched you in some way.

EP 005 Second Chance Shawn

Join us today as we talk with Shawn Serfass from Second Chance Fitness. We talk about his time in federal prison, his encounter with God, and his fitness gym. Follow Shawn on Instagram @shawn2ndchance. If you need to get in shape visit his gym in Mansfield. It’s called Fit Body Boot Camp.   Background Check Podcast is all about helping people with a past realize their future and have success, no matter what their background check reads. We all make mistakes, some more than others (that's me), but we can all change and rise above our past. But in the process of bouncing back, there are obstacles in our way and the biggest one is the background check. Whether it's buying a home, working in a ministry, employment, renting an apartment, background checks are a part of our lives now.  On the podcast I will give tips, tricks, suggestions, on how to navigate life with mark on your background. We will interview CEO's who run felon friendly businesses and have second chance programs. We will interview people who have successfully reentered society and are doing great. Wrongfully convicted people have a great story to tell and we'll hear from them as well. Parole lawyers, School Superintendents, Bankers, Reentry Programs, prison support programs, and much more.    Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review if this podcast has touched you in some way.   If you want to know more about Forgiven Felons please visit our website and follow us on social media. forgivenfelons.org/about If you have a loved one in prison who needs a transitional house to parole to, please visit our house page on the website. forgivenfelons.org/transitional-house Follow us on social media. facebook.com/forgivenfelon instagram.com/forgivenfelons twitter.com/forgivenfelon youtube.com/forgivenfelon   If you’d like to email us: jaydangumm@forgivenfelons.org   Call our office: 972-748-3101   If you’d like to book Jay Dan on your show please email.   Check out our documentary, “Forgiven Felons: A Documentary Series” on ROKU Today   Check us out on Huckabee: https://youtu.be/OOLe-rlVk8c   If you’d like to set up a viewing of our documentary at your church or venue please email us. Forgiven Felons Documentary Trailer https://youtu.be/p5SQ4zHdZic

EP 004 Ron and Dawn Adkins ”46 Felonies and 500 Years in Prison”

Join us today as we talk with Ron and Dawn Adkins of Radical Restoration Ministries. She had 46 felonies and he was sentenced to 500 years in prison and went to bible study in the home of the Judge who sentenced him, when he got out. For all the show notes, resources mentioned, and more pics of Ron and Dawn, please visit: forgivenfelons.org/backgroundcheck If this episode has touched your heart in some way please leave a review on apple or comment on the episode on the show page website. 

EP 002 CNN Top Ten Hero of the Year, Richard Miles- Wrongfully Convicted

Richard Miles spent 15 years in prison for crimes he did not commit. Listen as he describes what happened that night he was minding his own business and was arrested for crimes that happened somewhere else.  Richard Miles runs Miles of Freedom. If you or someone you know need assistance please visit their website. He was also CNN Top Ten Hero of the Year nominee for 2019.  milesoffreedom.org Background Check Radio is all about helping people with a past realize their future and have success, no matter what their background check reads. We all make mistakes, some more than others (that's me), but we can all change and rise above our past. But in the process of bouncing back, there are obstacles in our way and the biggest one is the background check. Whether it's buying a home, working in a ministry, employment, renting an apartment, background checks are a part of our lives now.  On the podcast I will give tips, tricks, suggestions, on how to navigate life with mark on your background. We will interview CEO's who run felon friendly businesses and have second chance programs. We will interview people who have successfully reentered society and are doing great. Wrongfully convicted people have a great story to tell and we'll hear from them as well. Parole lawyers, School Superintendents, Bankers, Reentry Programs, prison support programs, and much more.  Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review if this podcast has touched you in some way. If you want to know more about Forgiven Felons please visit our website and follow us on social media. forgivenfelons.org/about If you have a loved one in prison who needs a transitional house to parole to, please visit our house page on the website. forgivenfelons.org/transitional-house Follow us on social media. facebook.com/forgivenfelon instagram.com/forgivenfelons twitter.com/forgivenfelon youtube.com/forgivenfelon If you’d like to email us: jaydangumm@forgivenfelons.org Call our office: 972-748-3101 If you’d like to book Jay Dan on your show please email. If you’d like to set up a viewing of our documentary at your church or venue please email us. Forgiven Felons Documentary Trailer https://youtu.be/p5SQ4zHdZic