Background Check Podcast

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. Whether you are single, engaged, married, struggli...

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 trauma. They are dedicated to rehabilitating the women...

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 chaplain at Lockhart and she surprised us all and...

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 Jes...

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@...

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...

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 h...

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 everyth...

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...

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 Je...

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 im...

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 Backg...

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 redempti...

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, while demonstrating God’s love and the care and co...

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.   

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 week

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 program called EWOP, Empowering Women Out of Priso...

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. 

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 couldn't comprehend why God would leave him in prison...

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. 

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, Forgiven Felons for the video version. Write Backgroun...

You Don't Need Another Word Just obey the last word God gave you, from His word, from a friend, from a sermon, video.  I was challenged by this today so I'm writing in my book. It's a word I've not been completely obedient to.  Luke 11:28 He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”   Have a great week.  If you have a loved one in prison, or are incarcerated with a...

Shadows We can choose which shadows to hang out in, most times. Choose the shadow of HIS wings.  Psalm 91:1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow  of the Almighty.  Instead of throwing shade, get into the right shadow.  Have a great week.  Watch us on the Pando App.  Write Background Check Podcast and Forgiven Felons: PO Box 4283 Cedar Hill, TX 75106 Forgiven Felon...

Background Check-In Let God be your first leg and anchor leg in your relay race of life.  Isaiah 52:12   You will not leave in a hurry,     running for your lives. For the Lord will go ahead of you;     yes, the God of Israel will protect you from behind.   Have a great week   Write Background Check Podcast and Forgiven Felons: PO Box 4283 Cedar Hill, TX 75106 Forgiven Felons website: https://www....

Galatians 5:15 But if you are always biting and devouring one another, watch out! Beware of destroying one another. Python vs King Cobra Love always wins Have a great week.