EP 163 "Stick to the Plan" Richard "Chico" and Ashanti Smith, Trinity Restoration Ministries
The story of Richard “Chico” and Ashanti Smith, how they met, how they got involved in TRM and more.
EP 162 "Empowering Women Out of Prison" with Pam Thomure, Executive Director EWOP
The story of Pam Thomure and EWOP, Empowering Women Out of Prison.
EP 161 "I Wanted Something Different" KJ and Marcia Holland
KJ and Marcia Holland’s Story
EP 160 "Marriage, Miscarriages, and Ministry" Jay Dan and Jessamy's story.
Jay Dan and Jessamy’s story.
EP 159 "My Heart is in Corrections" Carl O Sherman
Our interview with Rep Carl O Sherman.
EP 158 "This Dude is Out of His Mind, But DANG, He's Cute" Jimmy and Beth Humphus, No Turning Back Ministries
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 remember, that he wasn't drunk, high, or in jail. Robert shows off his juggling skills and man, is he good. We read chapter three in Proverbs for the Wisdom Challenge.
Then we sit down with Jimmy and Beth Humphus from No Turning Back Ministries. They are a prison ministry and transitional house ministry. Follow them on Facebook. Jimmy and Beth take us back to when they first met, at a bar. She wasn't a Christian and he backsliding at the time. But God had plans for both.
Jimmy talks a little about what landed him in prison twice, but loves talking about being redeemed by Christ, and marrying a virtuous more. They love their family of six, four daughters, and they love their family of choice, all the men in the houses, just as much.
They also have had a prison ministry at the Estes unit in Venus, TX for a very long time. Longer than I've been out of prison, which is almost 18 years. Jimmy is a prime example of someone who doesn't let his background hold him back, but he definitely makes it pay him back.
Tell your loved ones in prison and jails to listen on their tablets. If it's not on their tablets, tell them to write their tablet company and ask them to contact us to get them on their tablets. jaydangumm@forgivenfelons.org Listen to audio on all podcast platforms.
EP 157 "We Are Kings" with Erick Wilson from JTC X-Change
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 fan, Erick Wilson, from JTC X-Change. JTC stands for Join The Conversation and it began a long time ago with just having conversations that matter with people. We highlight some of his prison trips including the Gib Lewis trip as well as discuss why Eric calls the men Kings instead of inmates.
Through these conversations, mentoring, feeding the community, prison ministry and more was birthed. We discuss it all and we poke fun of the Cowboys a little too.
If you'd like to know more about JTC, visit their website at https://www.jtconthemove.org/
You can also write them at
JTC X-Change
210 Ector Dr
PO Box 791
Euless, TX 76039
Tell your loved ones to watch on the Pando app in prison.
EP 156 "It Was All About Not Getting Caught" with Chris Hall, PEP Hybrid 21
In this episode, Jessa and I talk about the snow, pray over the inmates at units with no heat, rosemary plants, Hilltop and Mt View Christmas Dayroom Decorating Contest, FOOTBALL, and more.
We sit down with Chris Hall from the Hybrid 21 PEP graduating class. We talk about baseball, gangs, Kingdom Brawlers, college, and more. Chris discusses how he was living two different lives until one day, when they took his short way from him, he went into his cell, put up the towel, and surrendered his life to Christ.
This is an inspiring episode with an impacting message to all the inmates, at the end. Tell your loved ones in prison or jail to watch on the Pando app on their tablet. Forgiven Felons channel. If they don’t have the Pando app, tell them to write the tablet company and ask them to contact Jay Dan Gumm at Forgiven Felons to get Background Check Podcast on their tablets. jaydangumm@forgivenfelons.org
Have a great week.
EP 155 "You Can't Use God Like A Light Switch" with Mark Jones, Christian Rapper, Correctional Officer
“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 issues, through his time in the military to now as a correctional officer at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. He speaks about the positive influence from his fellow officers and how he loves the opportunity to speak into the lives of inmates.
Don’t let your background hold you back, make it pay you back.
Spotify.com/MarkJones Distrokid.com/MarkJonez https://t.co/D7E4MMUmb1 (Apple Music) https://t.co/8Wg4zasywS Markjonez.hearnow.com
EP 154 "It's A Process" with Jonathan Rodriguez AKA "Free JRod"
In this episode we sit down with Jonathan "FreeJrod" Rodriguez
We talk about everything from his crime that landed him in prison, to his brother starting a movement, to his dreams of making world-changing documentaries.
Jonathan is also an entrepreneur and he talks about how spent every week in the library trying to learn as much as he can, before he got out.
Now, he's making his background pay him back. Since his amazing welcome home, his story has been featured everywhere.
Look him up on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Tiktok under the name freejrod.
Have great weekend.
EP 153 "He Needed To Prune Our Pride" with Tuan and Olevia Nguyen
EP 153 "He Needed To Prune Our Pride" 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, struggling, or fine, this podcast is for you.
Of course Jessa nails the announcements. We celebrate on of our residents, Steve Garrett, who graduated from a work training class at Dallas College.
Have a great week.
If you have a loved one in prison or jail, let them know they can watch on the Pando App on their tablet.
EP 152 "The Hiding Place" with Tyler Bothne, Misfits Missions, and Kristin Funderburg, M4 Network
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 by providing housing in a safe environment where they can process and heal from past trauma, equip them how to live a healthier holistic lifestyle, and empower them to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and with others. Love is their strategy.
Check out https://misfitsmission.org/ to learn more.
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EP 151 A Lockhart Unit Reunion "Doing Life Together: Community Beyond Bars" with Reggie McCoy, Paul Landa, and Jay Dan Gumm
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 showed up at my wedding.
In this episode we talk about faith, sports, our time at Lockhart, and how we navigate the ups and downs that is life. Paul and Reggie discuss what led them to prison. Reggie talk about what his mom said to him when she tirst traveled trom Chicago to lexas to see him in prison.
Oh, and announcements with Jessa is always fun. And we make a big announcement. Thanks for watching. Spread the word.
Tell your loved ones in prison to watch on Pando. Make your background pay you back this week.
You can also listen to the audio on all podcast platforms.
EP 150 "Everyone Left Me, Jesus Walked Toward 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. Y
ou can also listen on all podcast platforms. Please subscribe.
Email us to let us know an episode has impacted your life. jaydangumm@forgivenfelons.org
EP 149 "Jesus First, Lawyer Second" with Marshall Millard, Parole Attorney
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 is in the episode. 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 Christian Hip Hop Artist, Xsedus
On 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. Subscribe on YouTube.
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Forgiven Felons
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