Forged in Redemption: My Conversation with Jay Dan Gumm
In life, we all face heat, pressure, and shaping that hurts—but in the right hands, we come out stronger. Today, I sat down with Jay Dan Gumm of Forgiven Felons, a podcast and ministry helping people reenter society after incarceration. We recorded an episode for the Background Check Podcast — where, as Jay Dan says,
"Your background shouldn't hold you back, it should pay you back".
Though I’ve never done time in a state or federal prison, I’ve been locked up in the mental kind—built by bad habits, shame, and poor decisions. We’re crafted for something greater. Every story matters.
🎙️Check out his podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/background-check-podcast/id1515831127
▶️ YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@forgivenfelon?si=8kVBnKCbiq-LnbIP
Upcoming Fellowship Event:
📍 Forgiven Felons House
7943 Claremont Dr, Dallas, TX 75228
🗓 Sunday, July 20 2025 (and every 2 weeks reoccurring) Follow Jay Dan Gumm on Facebook for further info!
⏰ 8:00am–9:30am
👥 18+ — Men, women, married, single — all welcome.
The guys are cooking. And you never know who’ll show up.
If you've been to prison, have a loved one incarcerated, are in recovery, or just love raw community — this is your place. We eat. We share. We receive. We laugh. We cry. We pray. We grow.
My Reflection:
The Forge isn’t just a blog—it’s a mindset. A place where pressure and fire shape something new. This conversation reminded me that God uses everything, even our background, as part of His design. Forgiven Felons proves that transformation is possible.
#TheForgeBlog #BackgroundCheckPodcast #FaithInFire #ForgivenFelons
