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

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.

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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. He also talks about why he calls the men Kings and not 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.

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 with everybody, we can teach from our mentor's book and help everyone to grow into the best versions of themselves.

Tuan and I (Jay Dan) are John Maxwell Certified Coach/Trainer/Speakers and we love sharing what we learn from our mentors with anyone who can use it. We talk about how these laws work in prison, the home, or the business world.

So if you just want to grow, subscribe to this channel and listen each Wednesday for the next 7 weeks as we discuss our favorite 7 of the 15 Laws of Growth from John Maxwells book.

If you have a loved one in prison or jail, tell them to watch on the Pando app. If there facility has tablets but they can't get our show, tell them to write the tablet company to request our show, Background Check Podcast.

Let's GROW.

“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

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 YouTube channel by clicking here. 

We are asked all the time to be mentors to people in prison and while we can't mentor one on one with everybody, we can teach from our mentor's book and help everyone to grow into the best versions of themselves.

Tuan and I (Jay Dan) are John Maxwell Certified Coach/Trainer/Speakers and we love sharing what we learn from our mentors with anyone who can use it. We talk about how these laws work in prison, the home, or the business world.

So if you just want to grow, subscribe to this channel and listen each Wednesday for the next 7 weeks as we discuss our favorite 7 of the 15 Laws of Growth from John Maxwells book.

If you have a loved one in prison or jail, tell them to watch on the Pando app. If there facility has tablets but they can't get our show, tell them to write the tablet company to request our show, Background Check Podcast.

Let's GROW.

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. 

Watch on our youtube channel:

https://youtu.be/OubGVldnh30?si=6826pvApzTLftQrU

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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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 listening. Spread the word. Tell your loved ones in prison to watch on Pando. You can watch on our YouTube channel @forgivenfelon

Make your background pay you back this week.

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

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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 would be a good fit for the show? Email me jaydangumm@forgivenfelons.org