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  • EP 222 "I Was An Oops, But God Had Bigger Plans For Me" Angelo Gungino's Story

    EP 222 "I Was An Oops, But God Had Bigger Plans For Me" Angelo Gungino's Story
    Mar 24 2026

    In this episode we sit down with Angelo, aka Gino, and hear the most incredible story.

    From being born prematurely, to tasting alcohol as a young boy, to in and out of juvenile and adult prisons, to finally having an encounter with God that changed his life.

    We talk about mentoring, accountability, community, recovery, his son asking him to give up his parental right so he could change his name, to living at Driven Reentry and working for Amazing Finish Construction.

    Angelo discusses the dream he had of speaking in front of crowds with no tattoos on his face and his journey to get them removed.

    You don't want to miss this episode. You will want to share this story with someone.

    Brought to you by Forgiven Felons and Cross Country Mortgage.

    Are you about to start a home buying journey such as first home, refinance, need a HELOC, or just want to get prequalified?

    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.

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    1 h y 30 m
  • Background Check-In March 11, 2026 Landy, "What They Want From Me"

    Background Check-In March 11, 2026 Landy, "What They Want From Me"
    Mar 12 2026

    Checking In from the Alabama prison road trip.

    Music from Landy

    Used with permission.

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    5 m
  • Background Check-In Feb 28, 2026

    Background Check-In Feb 28, 2026
    Mar 1 2026

    Shorter versions of Background Check Podcast, in between the longer versions.

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    19 m
  • EP 221 "I Got Your Back" with Reggie Dabbs, Motivational Speaker

    EP 221 "I Got Your Back" with Reggie Dabbs, Motivational Speaker
    Feb 22 2026
    In this episode, “I Got Your Back”, Reggie share his life story in a very unique way, from being called a “mistake” to being one of the most sought after school assembly speakers in the world. Born to an unwed teenager, Reggie Dabbs considers himself fortunate to be alive. With no place to go, the pregnant teenager ended up living in a chicken coop in Tennessee. It was there she remembered a former school teacher, Mrs. Dabbs, who had said to her students, “If you ever need anything, call me,” and gave the students her home phone number. The girl called. Mrs. Dabbs and her husband, whose six children were adults by this time, took the girl into their home and cared for her until after the baby was born. They continued to care for little Reggie as foster parents until he was in the fourth grade, and then they officially adopted him and gave him the Dabbs name. As the Dabbs’ reared Reggie, they instilled in him strong moral values, for which he is genuinely grateful. They also ingrained in him the fact that in every situation he faced, he had a choice. What he did with those choices was entirely up to him. In the sixth grade, Reggie began playing the saxophone and hated it. At the insistence of his parents he continued to practice and to play. Not until his freshman year in college did he actually enjoy the instrument, and today, he plays with fervor and expertise. After graduating from college, Reggie began his public speaking. During one speaking engagement, his host asked if he would be interested in addressing a high school assembly. From that small beginning in 1987, Reggie has become a popular public school speaker. When addressing a school assembly, Reggie talks to the kids in a humorous style about choices each of them has when faced with drugs, alcohol, suicide, etc. Reggie gets in kids faces and tells them that he never smoked a cigarette, never did drugs, never drank alcohol, because he chose not to. He assures them that they can make the same kinds of choices. Reggie talks to kids about family and how thankful they should be that they have families. Most of all, Reggie drives home the fact that “You can never change your past, but you can change your future!” From being a “Problem” to an unwed teenager, Reggie is fast becoming one of the most in-demand speakers who helps teenagers meet their problems head-on and overcome them. Reggie has been invited to speak to our military, including the Navy Seals, professional sports teams, and more. We laugh (hard), Reggie inspires, he plays his saxophone, and shares a message of hope to everyone, inside of prison, and out. Watch this clip, then head over to our YouTube channel to hear the full story and listen to some of his inspirational music. Thank you Reggie, for sitting down with us and sharing your story with our audience. Thank you to his wife, Michelle, for hanging out with us (off screen) and rolling your eyes at our jokes. You don’t want to miss this episode. You will want to share it with someone. To partner with us please click here: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support 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. Reggie's soundtrack credits: Bruno Mars- "Just the Way You Are" Easy Karaoke Players Version Shawn Mendes- "If I Can't Have You" Sing King Karaoke Version Marc Anthony- "Vivir Mi Vida" Agrupacion LatinHits Karaoke Version DJ Snake, ft Justin Bieber- "Let Me Love You" Karaoke Famous Version Rascall Flatts- "Bless the Broken Road" Karaoke Version Karafun
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    55 m
  • Background Check-In, Feb 18, 2026 The Drop Off Line

    Background Check-In, Feb 18, 2026 The Drop Off Line
    Feb 18 2026

    Background Check-In

    The Drop Off Line

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    22 m
  • Live in Concert: ASAP Preach and Rare Of Breed, replay of live concert.

    Live in Concert: ASAP Preach and Rare Of Breed, replay of live concert.
    Feb 18 2026

    This is a replay for the men and women inside prisons all over the nation.

    Live concert in Plano, TX

    With permission to record and play on this platform.

    Enjoy guys
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    1 h y 32 m
  • Super Bowl Background Check In, Feb 8, 2026

    Super Bowl Background Check In, Feb 8, 2026
    Feb 8 2026

    Super Bowl Background Check In

    With Jessa and Jay Dan, talking about various things from the Olympics, to volleyball, to a devotion about the Super Bowl teams.

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    13 m
  • Background Check In, Jan 24, 2026

    Background Check In, Jan 24, 2026
    Jan 25 2026

    Jessa and Jay Dan do a quick Check In, highlighting two successful former inmates, talk about sports, fine arts, the sleet that's happening in the Dallas area, and we they pray over the inmates.

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    12 m