Best Jay Dan Gumm Podcasts (2025)

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EP 205 "Are You Ready?" with Kimberli Lemon. Mother's Day Shout Outs from Alabama Prisons 1:38:56

8d ago1:38:56

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In this episode, we air some Mother's Day shout outs from Alabama, we do a little devotional about having the keys, and we sit down with a mother. Kimberli Lemon, a sister of an incarcerated man in Texas, shares her story of incarceration from a family's perspective. She shares how things were done in her family growing up, how she studied Buddhism…

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Special Episode: Day at the Capitol with Epicenter Ministries 37:50

18d ago37:50

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We hung out at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, TX with Deanna Luprete and the crew from Epicenter Ministries, in support for House Bill 200, aka the Second Look Bill. We interviewed a couple of second lookers and the father of a second looker. Thank you to everyone at Epicenter Ministries for taking the time to speak about the bill. Visit the we…

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EP 204 "From Prison to Paid" Dr. Letitia Scott Jackson, Business, Nonprofits, and More. 1:34:48

1M ago1:34:48

1:34:48

During announcements Jay Dan and Jessa talk about Easter, shout outs, sports, 2nd Chance Month, and upcoming prison trips. Round Two with Dr. Letitia Scott Jackson from Keeping Families Connected. Speaker, author, playwriter, and so much more, Dr Jackson sits down with Jay Dan again and talks about all she's been doing since the last interview. Fro…

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EP 203 "Stolen Clippers from Minyards" with FresH the mobile barber 1:44:09

1M ago1:44:09

1:44:09

At 13 years of age, Fresh and his friend stole a pair of clippers from Minyards. The reason they stole them is because their families couldn’t afford a hair cut at the time. Fresh and his friend cut each other’s hair, but then started cutting all the kids hair in the neighborhood. Coming from a broken home, Fresh did his best along the way to avoid…

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Something Ain't Right EP 2 "Faith, Feuds, and Family" Tre9, Jessica, and Witeout 38:45

2M ago38:45

38:45

PRODUCTION NOTE: This podcast is friends with Background Check Podcast and we will air their episodes from time to time. While the mission and vision of both podcasts are the same, the methods and people may be different. As on our show, BCP, if you have any questions about the topics, please feel free to message Jay Dan at jaydangumm@forgivenfelon…

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Bonus Episode: Something Ain't Right with Tre9, Jessica, and Witeout 28:03

2M ago28:03

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PRODUCTION NOTE: This podcast is friends with Background Check Podcast and we will air their episodes from time to time. While the mission and vision of both podcasts are the same, the methods and people may be different. As on our show, BCP, if you have any questions about the topics, please feel free to message Jay Dan at jaydangumm@forgivenfelon…

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EP 202 "100% Blockage in Widowmaker" John Earle, Think Twice Ministries 1:22:54

2M ago1:22:54

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This is the second time we've had John on the show and there are some life updates. On December 31, 2024, John started having a heart attack while walking his dog in his neighborhood. He called his wife and his so came to get him. When he was on the operating table, it was found he had 100% blockage in his widowmaker. Life, family, prison ministry,…

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EP 201 "Take Your Shots" Interview with Damon West 2:07:46

2M ago2:07:46

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EP 201 “Take Your Shots” In this episode we do some shout outs and show art. We pray over some units that were hit by tornadoes, and we honor Eve from Real Vida. Then we sit down with Damon West and share all that’s happened since his last time on the show, which was three years ago. We talk about his new book “Six Dimes and a Nickel: Life Lessons …

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EP 179 "Faith, Family, Forgiveness, and Music" with Brian "Head" Welch from Korn 1:02:43

3M ago1:02:43

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Our interview with Brian "Head" Welch, from Korn Also available on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/IGE7x_OGkp8?si=UMeGMfu5t8NWRScW Have a great week and don’t let your background hold you back, make it pay you back. Sponsors: Mention Forgiven Felons, Background Check, Jay Dan or Jessa when you contact them. They all donate to Forgiven Felons w…

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EP 202 ”What are you WEIGHTING for?” with Jay Dan Gumm 17:45

3M ago17:45

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What are you weighting for? Are you carrying around weights you shouldn't be? Jay Dan talks about Hebrews 12:1 and laying down those weights that slow us down. Sponsors: Mention Forgiven Felons, Background Check, Jay Dan or Jessa when you contact them. They all donate to Forgiven Felons when you do. First Option Mortgage Jessamy Gumm Loan Originato…

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EP 187 ”Jesus Trumps Everything” James Cruz’s Presidential Commutation Story 1:42:11

8M ago1:42:11

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This episode is optimized for video. James was born and raised in Dallas, Texas and is the youngest of 8 children in his family. Despite both of his parents working, his family was always involved in illegal activity. At a very young age, James began selling drugs. He saw the benefits it brought to those who did it. He was arrested at the age of 20…

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EP 183 ”From Drug Addicts to Jesus Addicts” The Dalton and Dakota Hackett Story 1:43:10

9M ago1:43:10

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In this episode, Jay Dan and Jessa talk about the Ranger game they went to, do some shout outs, discuss FI-5’s in Texas, show off some drawings and do a devotion about not going back to the old you. Then we get to hear from Dalton and Dakota. Dalton came to us from the Way Back connection which he talks about. After they got married, they both were…

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EP 167”Taco Time, Black Sheep, and 2nd Chances” with Bryan Burns, Trinity West Roofing and Construction 1:33:47

9M ago1:33:47

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In this episode, we sit down with Bryan Burns, from Trinity West Roofing and Construction to hear his story. We talk addiction, divorce of his parents, his love for the LA Dodgers, and who he thinks is the biggest crybaby in the NBA. We talk about how he got into roofing too. Jessa and I do the announcements and we talk with a newly released inmate…

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EP 166 ”Defining Moments” with Mark Cole, CEO- John Maxwell Enterprises, Jay Dan Gumm, Tuan Nguyen 53:05

10M ago53:05

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To wrap up the Laws of Growth series, Jay Dan and Tuan traveled to Atlanta to interview Mark Cole in the Maxwell Leadership Podcast Studio. Mark talks about leadership, defining moments, which laws of growth are the most challenging for him, how he got started in the company, and his struggles and victories since becoming CEO. Thanks to John Maxwel…

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EP 165 ”He Tapped the Gavel” with Ron Adkins and Judge Robert Newsom 1:50:14

10M ago1:50:14

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In this episode, Jay Dan and Jessa start things off with announcements including graduation celebrations at the Kyle, Hilltop, and O'Daniel units, jokes, prayer requests, prison recipes, and sports. Then we welcome Ron Adkins, from episode 4, back along with the Judge who handed him his five 99 year sentences. This is a conversation you don't want …

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EP 164 ”Think Twice” with John Earle, Think Twice Ministries 1:27:52

10M ago1:27:52

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We highlight some amazing murals done by four men at the Ellis unit and highlight a soccer game held at the Allred unit. Then we sit down with John Earle and talk about his days as a professional football player and how he got into prison ministry. You can buy merchandise or learn more about Forgiven Felons at: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/ This …

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EP 179 ”Faith, Family, Forgiveness, and Music” Brian Head Welch and Jay Dan Gumm 1:02:45

10M ago1:02:45

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In this episode, after a quick devotion, Jay Dan sits down with the legend, Korn guitarist, Brian Welch. They talk addiction, religion, family, forgiveness, and more. You do not want to miss this episode. If you have a loved one in prison, let them know they can watch on the tablets through Pando App. If they're in jail with NCIC tablets, they can …

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”Law of the Rubberband” Tuan and Jay Dan, Law of Growth Series 49:54

11M ago49:54

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Law of Growth Series for the inmates. We put this series on our channel because some inmates want to continue the series when they get out. We talk about the Law of the Rubberband from John Maxwell's book 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth. Jay Dan meets of guy, coming out of the bathroom at church, who listened to the podcast in prison. He talks with hi…

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EP 163 ”Stick with the Plan” Richard and Ashanti Smith, Trinity Restoration Ministries 1:36:38

11M ago1:36:38

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In this episode, Jessa nails the announcements, we do some shout outs to some ladies on life row in Florida, we talk sports, we read from mine and my mom's journals while I was in prison, and we do a devotional. Then we get into Richard and Ashanti's story including his past, how he got connected with TRM, how they met, and what all they are doing …

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EP 162 ”Empowering Women Out of Prison” Pam Theroe, Executive Director of EWOP 1:34:33

1y ago1:34:33

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Our interview with Pam Theroe from EWOP, Empowering Women Out of Prison. You can watch this video on our youtube channel. https://youtu.be/RlnutnIAVYs?si=cK0C6BEv-LpzFGqrBy Jay Dan Gumm, Pam Theroe

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Law of Growth Series ”Law of Reflection” 48:32

1y ago48:32

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Tuan and Jay Dan continue their series from John Maxwell's book 15 Invaluable Laws of GrowthBy Jay Dan Gumm, Tuan Nguyen

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EP 161 ”I Just Wanted Something Different” KJ and Marcia Holland 1:44:50

1y ago1:44:50

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Our interview with KJ and Marcia Holland. You can watch this video on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@forgivenfelon?si=JtJ4BkH5UBeICUYhBy Jay Dan Gumm, KJ Holland, Marcia Holland

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EP 160 Marriage Miscarriage and Ministry Jay Dan and Jessamys story 1:01:14

1y ago1:01:14

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Jay 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.By Jay Dan Gumm

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EP 159 ”My Heart is in Corrections” State Rep Carl O Sherman 1:28:47

1y ago1:28:47

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My interview with State Rep Carl O Sherman including his journey to become a pastor and eventually in to politics.By Jay Dan Gumm

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EP 158 February Love Story: “He’s Crazy, But DANG, He’s Cute” Jimmy and Beth Humphus No Turning Back Ministries 2:30:03

1+ y ago2:30:03

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In 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 remem…

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EP 157 ”We Are Kings” Erick Wilson JTC X-Change 2:07:16

1+ y ago2:07:16

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Note: 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…

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Special Episode- 7 Part Series, Laws of Growth with Tuan and Jay Dan- ”Law of Intentionality” 1:20:07

1+ y ago1:20:07

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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 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 …

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EP ”You Cant Use God Like A Light Switch” Mark Jones, Christian Rapper and Correctional Officer 1:36:20

1+ y ago1:36:20

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“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…

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EP 154 ”Its a Process” with Jonathan AKA ”Free JRod” Rodriguez 1:38:38

1+ y ago1:38:38

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This 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…

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EP 153 ”He Needed To Prune Our Pride” ALL WE DO IS NGUYEN with Tuan and Olevia Nguyen 1:40:20

1+ y ago1:40:20

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ALL 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. …

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EP 152 ”The Hiding Place” with Tyler Bothne, Misfits Missions and Kristin Funderburg, M4 Network 1:36:04

1+ y ago1:36:04

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This 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 traum…

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EP 151 A Lockhart Unit Reunion- ”Doing Life Together: Community Beyond Bars” 1:57:07

1+ y ago1:57:07

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Paul, 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 …

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EP 150 ”Everyone Left Me, Jesus Walked Towards Me” with Brian Townson 1:42:02

1+ y ago1:42:02

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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 O…

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EP 149 ”Jesus First, Lawyer Second” with Parole Attorney, Marshall Millard 1:20:08

1+ y ago1:20:08

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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 woul…

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EP 148 ”Before You Kill Yourself, Why Don’t You Give Jesus A Try” with CHH Artist Xsedus 1:27:07

1+ y ago1:27:07

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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…

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EP 147 ”It’s Not My Fight” Part Two, with Noemi Martinez 1:23:39

1+ y ago1:23:39

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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…

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EP 146 ”It’s Not My Fight” Part One with Noemi Martinez 1:11:15

1+ y ago1:11:15

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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 bac…

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EP 145 Part Two ”Born Dead, Foster Care, Prison Entrepreneur, Pastor with Cody Ford, Worthy People 54:42

1+ y ago54:42

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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 desir…

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EP 144 Part One ”Born Dead, Foster Care, Prison, Entrepreneur, Pastor” with Cody Ford, Worthy People 1:31:15

1+ y ago1:31:15

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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 …

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EP 143 ”We Met in Prison Round 2: Suicide, Addiction, Prevention, Counseling” with Dr Karla Evans and Dr Veronica Tetterton 1:35:00

1+ y ago1:35:00

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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, de…

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EP 142 ”Unforgiveness? LET IT GO” with Brian Dupor, We Are One Kingdom Ministries 1:11:01

1+ y ago1:11:01

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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 th…

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EP 141 ”From Prison to Periwinkles: Hope Beyond Addiction” with Jason Head, Owner- Headz Up Landscaping 1:23:06

1+ y ago1:23:06

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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…

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EP 140 ”Clothing that Makes a Difference” with One Man’s Treasure Executive Team 51:26

1+ y ago51:26

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In 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, w…

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Background Check-In | Labor Day Sept 4 5:51

1+ y ago5:51

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Labor 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.By Jay Dan Gumm

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Background Check-In | Celebration 4:55

1+ y ago4:55

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Celebration 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 weekBy Jay Dan Gumm

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EP 139 ”I Thought, It Couldn’t Get Any Worse” with Lisa Lowery, Former Inmate, EWOP Graduate 1:11:04

1+ y ago1:11:04

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In 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 pr…

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Background Check-In | 1 Thessalonians 5-1 7:32

1+ y ago7:32

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1 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.By Jay Dan Gumm

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EP 138 ”I Don’t Look Like What I’ve Been Through” with Brother Steve Reece 1:28:01

1+ y ago1:28:01

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In 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 could…

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Background Check-In Blood In Word Out 6:17

2y ago6:17

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Background 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.By Jay Dan Gumm

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EP 137 ”Trust in the Rescue” with Floor Rescue CEO, Jeremy Redig 54:33

2y ago54:33

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Documentary 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, Forg…

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