Background Check Podcast

EP 150 ”Everyone Left Me, Jesus Walked Towards Me” with Brian Townson

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-

EP 149 ”Jesus First, Lawyer Second” with Parole Attorney, Marshall Millard

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

EP 148 ”Before You Kill Yourself, Why Don’t You Give Jesus A Try” with CHH Artist Xsedus

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

EP 147 ”It’s Not My Fight” Part Two, with Noemi Martinez

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.

EP 146 ”It’s Not My Fight” Part One with Noemi Martinez

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...

EP 145 Part Two ”Born Dead, Foster Care, Prison Entrepreneur, Pastor with Cody Ford, Worthy People

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...

EP 144 Part One ”Born Dead, Foster Care, Prison, Entrepreneur, Pastor” with Cody Ford, Worthy People

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...

EP 143 ”We Met in Prison Round 2: Suicide, Addiction, Prevention, Counseling” with Dr Karla Evans and Dr Veronica Tetterton

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.

EP 142 ”Unforgiveness? LET IT GO” with Brian Dupor, We Are One Kingdom Ministries

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.

EP 141 ”From Prison to Periwinkles: Hope Beyond Addiction” with Jason Head, Owner- Headz Up Landscaping

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.