Background Check Podcast

Jay Dan Gumm

After five DWI’s landed me prison, something had to change. One day I got into a fight and I spent eight days in solitaire confinement thinking about my life and the decisions I had made that led me to that dark place, literally. I came out of the hole a different man with a different heart, mind, soul, direction, and outlook on life. I got mentored by a couple of inmates who eventually made parole but within a year they were both back in. This confused me and ticked me off. I wondered how I was going to make it out there. Since my release in 2006 we’ve opened up a transitional house for men, with another ”ranch” coming, launched a documentary, been on the Mike Huckabee Show, launched this podcast, and it goes into prisons all over the nation.

  1. 11h ago ·  Video

    EP 232 "From Looking at Life, to Speaking Life" with Landy, Christian Hip Hop Artist

    Special! From inside the Fountain Correctional Center in Atmore, AL Christian Hip Hop Artist shares his incredible journey of coming from the street life, into the loving arms of Jesus. It didn't take hold the first couple of times, but God doesn't give up on us. After a few judicial miracles, facing life in prison, to only having to do a short time, Landy finally settled into what God called him to do, minister to the youth.  He now goes into juvenile centers and adult prison, sharing his story and his life-changing music.  So many men came to know Jesus because of the testimony and music of Landy. Listen to him share his story, then enjoy the concert.  You can find Landy on all social media platform, including YouTube.  All songs and videos used with permission from Landy himself.  Big thanks to the Warden, Chaplain, and staff at Fountain Correctional Center   To partner with us please click here: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support Other ways to support us: Cash App: $ForgivenFelons Mail Check to: Forgiven Felons PO Box 4283 Cedar Hill, TX 75106   Forgiven Felons and Background Check Merchandise https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop   Are you in the market, or are wondering if you’re in a good position to buy a home, first time buyer, or refinance your current home?   Jessamy Gumm, with Cross Country Mortgage can help. 972-897-5476 to get your journey started. Or email her at Jessamy.gumm@ccm.com   Your background shouldn’t HOLD you back, it should PAY you back.

    1h 4m

  2. Jun 22 ·  Video

    EP 231 "Update On Mama, Father's Day Check-In"

    Quick Background Check-In to give an update on Mama, and share some other things. Our family is doing ok. Details on the memorial service to come soon.

    32 min

  3. Jun 19 ·  Video

    EP 230 Father's Day Episode "Two Brothers, One Mission" John and Guy Early, Think Twice Ministries

    In this episode we sit down with BOTH of the Earle brothers. And boy, having them both on doesn't disappoint. We ask them questions like "Who's better......?" and have them pick. It's so funny. John and Guy are former professional football players for the NFL and Canadian Football League. They have been doing prison ministry for a long time now and cover almost all of the Texas prisons. They do pod ministry exclusively and it is so effective in reaching the ones who will never set foot in a chapel or gym. We talk about being a dad, their dad, and being a spiritual dad.  How to connect with Think Twice Ministries: https://www.thinktwiceministries.org/ To partner with us please click here: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support Other ways to support us: Cash App: $ForgivenFelons Mail Check to: Forgiven Felons PO Box 4283
 Cedar Hill, TX 75106   Forgiven Felons and Background Check Merchandise https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop Are you in the market, or are wondering if you’re in a good position to buy a home, first time buyer, or refinance your current home? Jessamy Gumm, with Cross Country Mortgage can help. 972-897-5476 to get your journey started. Or email her at Jessamy.gumm@ccm.com Your background shouldn’t HOLD you back, it should PAY you back.

    1h 26m

  4. Jun 18 ·  Video

    EP 229 "Prison Saved My Life" with Shawn Serfass, 2nd Chance Mentors

    In this episode, we sit down again with speaker, mentor, entrepreneur, and now author, Shawn from 2nd Chance Fitness and 2nd Chance Mentors. This time we talk about everything from his story that led him to federal prison, his relationship with his son and how that affected his parenting, marriage, his new roofing company that he started, AND his book release. We laugh, but we also dig into some deep topics. You will enjoy this episode and want to share it with someone you know. How to connect with Shawn, his organization, and his companies. Shawn's Book: https://www.forgivenaf.com/ 2nd Chance Mentors: https://www.2ndchancementors.com/ 2nd Chance Fitness: https://2ndchancefitcamp.com/ Alpha Storm Roofing & Construction https://www.alphastormroofing.com/ To partner with us please click here: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support Other ways to support us: Cash App: $ForgivenFelons Mail Check to: Forgiven Felons PO Box 4283
 Cedar Hill, TX 75106   Forgiven Felons and Background Check Merchandise https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop Are you in the market, or are wondering if you’re in a good position to buy a home, first time buyer, or refinance your current home? Jessamy Gumm, with Cross Country Mortgage can help. 972-897-5476 to get your journey started. Or email her at Jessamy.gumm@ccm.com Your background shouldn’t HOLD you back, it should PAY you back.

    1h 19m

  5. May 31 ·  Video

    EP 228 "Empires & Puzzles: A Gamer's Love Story" with Bill and Stephanie Everts, Less Than The Least Ministries

    In this episode we sit down with Bill and Stephanie Everts to hear one of the most fascinating God stories I've ever heard, and I ain't playing games. But their lives cross in an online game called Empires and Puzzles. Their stories individually are incredible, but their together story is filled with redemption, love, sacrifice, and Jesus. Bill is the Executive Director of Less Than The Least Ministries which is heavily involved in the prisons across Texas. They also host, together, The Edge Podcast and is one of the most watched prison podcast on Pando. You've got to watch this episode and share it with someone you know who could use some encouragement. Connect with Less Than The Least Ministries: Website: https://lessthantheleast.org Facebook: @lessthantheleast Instagram: @lttl.pm YouTube: @TheEdgePrisonPodcast Inside Prison: Pando App To partner with us please click here: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support Other ways to support us: Cash App: $ForgivenFelons Mail Check to: Forgiven Felons PO Box 4283
Cedar Hill, TX 75106  Forgiven Felons and Background Check Merchandise   https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop Are you in the market, or are wondering if you’re in a good position to buy a home, first time buyer, or refinance your current home? Jessamy Gumm, with Cross Country Mortgage can help. 972-897-5476 to get your journey started. Or email her at Jessamy.gumm@ccm.com Your background shouldn’t HOLD you back, it should PAY you back.

    2h 18m

  6. May 22 ·  Video

    EP 227 "What We Learned at the Rodeo" with Jay Dan and Jessa

    In this episode, Jay Dan and Jessa talk about everything from her short sermon coming up, date nights, inmate graduation classes, dad jokes and funny commercials, Jay Dan's trip to the ER, the Ranger's, Jessa's new club volleyball team, and what we learned when we went to the Ellis County Rodeo. We also highlight one of our newest residents at the house. It's a fun episode where Jessa gives some shout outs to her junior high friends. To partner with us please click here: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support Other ways to support us: Cash App: $ForgivenFelons Mail Check to: Forgiven Felons PO Box 4283 Cedar Hill, TX 75106   Forgiven Felons and Background Check Merchandise   https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop Are you in the market, or are wondering if you’re in a good position to buy a home, first time buyer, or refinance your current home? Jessamy Gumm, with Cross Country Mortgage can help. 972-897-5476 to get your journey started. Or email her at Jessamy.gumm@ccm.com Your background shouldn’t HOLD you back, it should PAY you back.

    57 min

  7. May 19 ·  Video

    Background Check-In May 19, 2026 Health Update

    Hey Background Check family, just wanted to give everyone on the inside a quick update with what's going on with my health. We got some great episodes coming with Jessa and Bill and Stephanie from The Edge Podcast, but just wanted to share with you what's been happening to me the last 9 days.    Thank you for your prayers.

    9 min

  8. May 8 ·  Video

    EP 226 "I'm Not That Person Anymore" with Audrey Guzman

    Audrey works for a roofing company, that she found through a second chance staffing agency, which she found because she was connected to B.I.G. Love Ministries. Audrey's motherhood journey is a rough one, but God is redeeming the time in her life and she is living a life that her family admits is very different. She's involved in church leadership, recovery groups, and prison ministry. We cry and laugh through her story that involves, abandonment, drug using and dealing, jail, a raid with her own son, prison, and falling on her knees crying out to God. Share this with a mom you know needs it. To partner with us please click here: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support Other ways to support us: Cash App: $ForgivenFelons Mail Check to: Forgiven Felons PO Box 4283Cedar Hill, TX 75106   Forgiven Felons and Background Check Merchandise https://www.forgivenfelons.org/shop Are you in the market, or are wondering if you’re in a good position to buy a home, first time buyer, or refinance your current home? Jessamy Gumm, with Cross Country Mortgage can help. 972-897-5476 to get your journey started. Or email her at Jessamy.gumm@ccm.com Your background shouldn’t HOLD you back, it should PAY you back.

    1h 21m
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After five DWI’s landed me prison, something had to change. One day I got into a fight and I spent eight days in solitaire confinement thinking about my life and the decisions I had made that led me to that dark place, literally. I came out of the hole a different man with a different heart, mind, soul, direction, and outlook on life. I got mentored by a couple of inmates who eventually made parole but within a year they were both back in. This confused me and ticked me off. I wondered how I was going to make it out there. Since my release in 2006 we’ve opened up a transitional house for men, with another ”ranch” coming, launched a documentary, been on the Mike Huckabee Show, launched this podcast, and it goes into prisons all over the nation.

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  • Creator
    Jay Dan Gumm
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Background Check Podcast