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Real Vida TV

Real Vida Ministriesrealvidatv.podbean.com
Real Vida TV is a Christian podcast primarily for incarcerated men and women. It is a podcast version of our weekly radio program ”Real Talk Radio” playing on radio stations throughout Texas. Whether you are locked up, or free, everyone needs the kind of love that can only be found in an encounter with God. Our goal is to help others find, and experience a life changing relationship with, our creator. We welcome all who listen to write us and share with us how God is working in your life. Be sure to write us at: Real Vida Ministries PO Box131722 Tyler, TX 75713
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Episodes

Tracks

Join the Vida Team as we make final preparations for the 2025 Vida Nation conference. When Carl shares a question from the Nation about how to stay on track in your spiritual walk, the whole team weighs in with their keys to spiritual success.

Jul 13, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 188

Sticks

Join the Vida Team as we share art, letters, and questions from Vida Nation. One letter about doubt prompts a Mama Eve story about sticks … and how God answers our questions. Plus, special footage from Team Vida’s cornhole tournament preparations … did Jeremy and Carl find their tourney mojo? And why are they cuddling the trophy? Finally, we share music from Band Reeves, For Today, Bobby Bendito and Hog Mob.

Jul 13, 202559 minSeason 3Ep. 187

Partners

Join the Vida Team as we share art and letters from Vida Nation. Also, Chris and Jeremy faced danger on a mountain in Colorado to get video of the Fastest Pastor and the Pike’s Peak Race. Finally, we introduce our new ministry partner, I Am Second, and a powerful interview with Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson.

Jul 13, 20251 hr 13 minSeason 3Ep. 186

Supernatural

Join the entire Real Vida family as we share an important life-changing announcement about some team members. Team Vida also starts getting serious about preparing for the corn hole tournament. Jeremy then shares a fascinating interview with CBN news reporter and host of “Into the Supernatural,” Billy Hallowell. Finally, who is Boo Bear? And why is he disco dancing on our podcast?

Jun 21, 20251 hr 19 minSeason 3Ep. 185

Snowman

Join the Real Vida family as we welcome our good friend (and cornhole arch-enemy), Jay Dan Gumm of Forgiven Felons with his daughter Jessa, as we discuss fatherhood and Biblical parenting. Also making his debut on Vida Nation … Snowman!

Jun 21, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 184

Active

Join Jeremy and Chris for a weekend of ministry with the men of Hog Mob. Jeremy also sits down with IV Conerly to learn about how his faith in Jesus helped him overcome alcoholism and mental health issues. From being active in gang culture to becoming “active” in his walk with Christ, IV is using his platform to reach the same neighborhoods he grew up in.

Jun 14, 202548 minSeason 3Ep. 183

Missing In Action

Join the Real Vida team as we share video of Sam singing and Jeremy preaching recently at Pastor Ricky and Eva Lopez’s church (Annointing, Power and Glory Church in Dallas). Also, Chris found some video of Mama Eve leading worship! Finally, Emcy with Hog Mob responds to Jeremy’s corn hole challenge … Don’t forget to submit your entries for the poetry and art contests at the Vida Nation conference and concert in Dallas on July 13!

Jun 12, 202531 hr 11 minSeason 3Ep. 182

Ring of Fire

Join the Vida Team for the first time in our new studio as we share important details for the July 13 Conference and Concert in Dallas. We announce art and poetry contests, and call out friends for a cornhole tournament! Sam shares a new song and Jeremy, Carl and Chris share important news updates on the “Ring of Fire” … with super volcanoes heating up and superpowers preparing for global war. Finally, a reminder to keep a Biblical perspective and stay alert for Christ’s return.

May 23, 20251 hr 43 minSeason 3Ep. 181

The Mountain

Join the Vida Team as we welcome Eve’s close and longtime friend, Kizzi Hogan, and share stories of how God used two friends to challenge each other to “climb the mountain” to God. Also … the debut of a cartoon starring Eve and created by Chris (with help from artificial intelligence)! Finally, we share new music from War of Ages, Apostoles de Rap, and Hog Mob.

May 16, 20251 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 180

Mamma's Heart

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms in Vida Nation! Join the Vida team on location in Arizona with our friends Dawn Adkins and Jessica Brooks as we discuss the impossible stories of how God restored their relationships with their children even after they lost custody due to drugs and incarceration. Also, we recap our Arizona trip and share art and new music from Emcy.

May 11, 20251 hr 13 minSeason 3Ep. 179

Pray, Vida Nation!

Please join us for the Third Annual National Day of Prayer for Prisoners on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. See highlights of Jeremy and Chris’ trip to Washington, D.C. to pray for our nation and its leaders. Our team is also joined in prayer by some of Vida Nation’s favorite pastors, podcasters and musical artists from all over the country. In Jesus’ name … amen.

Apr 30, 20251 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 178

Out 'Tha Mud

Join the Vida Familia as Sam shares how God made us out of mud. Mud can be dirty and destructive, but it can also be useful when you add something strong to it. We also share updates on upcoming travel and new music from Hog Mob. Blessed are the muddy …

Apr 30, 202555 minSeason 2Ep. 177

Wanted

Join the Vida team as we interview musical artist Joe Nester. After giving his life to Jesus, Joe went from being a homeless drug addict to an overnight social media sensation. Joe nearly lost everything when old criminal charges resurfaced and he became wanted for bank robbery. But God wanted Joe more … He miraculously turned the situation around and gave Joe a new song to sing.

Apr 09, 20251 hr 17 minSeason 2Ep. 176

Bunkies

Join us and all our rowdy Vida friends as we recap the Colorado prison tour and read letters from Vida Nation. We also share exclusive video of Sevin live at the Hog Mob concert in Dallas. Finally, Jeremy and Chris debate … bunkies versus cellies. Chris wins.

Apr 09, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 175

Blessed Mourning

Join Jeremy for an exclusive one-on-one interview with Sevin from Hog Mob as they discuss how to grieve Biblically … and why Jesus taught that “Blessed are those who mourn.” Also, a quick update on our Colorado DOC trip and a new music video by Sevin.

Mar 29, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 174

Rise Up

Join Jeremy and the Vida team as we welcome our close ministry friend, Dr. Dawn Adkins. Dawn explains what she inherited from Mama Eve and challenges Vida Nation to “Rise up!” Dawn also shares the story of revival at Lowell Correctional in Florida and shows some baptism pictures. Finally, Jeremy announces the first annual Vida Nation Prison Ministry Conference and the memorial concert for Mama Eve … Sunday, July 13 in Dallas, TX! Details to follow …

Mar 23, 20251 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 173

Fungus In Your Fortress

Join the team as we share more letters and art from Vida Nation as well as an update on the Colorado tour. Chris shares a song by Mama Eve he found in the Real Vida archives that’s never been released on the podcast. Finally, listen as Andy explains why you can’t allow fungus to grow in your fortress.

Mar 17, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 172

The Jacket

Join the Real Vida team as we share tributes to Mama Eve from across Vida Nation. When Jeremy gives a present to a team member, we experience unprecedented technical difficulties. Fortunately, Ada’s Mom saves the day.

Mar 11, 20251 hr 18 minSeason 2Ep. 171

Broken

Join the Real Vida team as Carl, Andy and Jeremy discuss how God uses the brokenness in our lives caused by pain and loss as the key to grant us access into the presence of God. Also, Chris found more never before released footage of Mama Eve and Sam singing a favorite song of Vida Nation!

Mar 04, 20251 hr 21 minSeason 2Ep. 170

Empty Vessels

When our lives are full of other things, we don’t even have the capacity to receive the things that God has for us. Join the Real Vida team as we learn why we should seek to be empty vessels. We also share one of Bida Nation's most requested songs by Mama Eve and Sam.

Feb 26, 20251 hr 16 minSeason 2Ep. 169

So, So Much

Please join us as we grieve together as a family.

Feb 22, 20251 hr 30 minSeason 2Ep. 168

Becoming a Champion

Today Sam and Carl read some letters and have a little talk about football. Then Carl brings us a message about what it takes to be a winner in God's kingdom. Write Us At: Real Vida Ministries PO Box 131722 Tyler, TX 75713

Feb 08, 202553 minSeason 2Ep. 167

No Matter What

Today we mamma Eve, Jeremy and Sam go over some letters. Then, does God have a backup plan? Watch as Jeremy walks through the story of Elijah and Elisha, and how with God there is no plan B.

Jan 30, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 166

Hold Fast

In this episode Jeremy and Eve share same letters, Sam shares a quick message and we play some great music videos!

Jan 18, 202547 minSeason 2Ep. 165

Taking Note

In this episode Carl and Andy share their thoughts and lessons on the New Year. Then Carl brings a message about the principles of God.

Jan 08, 202549 minSeason 2Ep. 164

The Faithful Advocate

Reza Williams struggled to find his identity after his Muslim mother and homeless father divorced. Bitter and angry, he started stealing and using drugs until an arrest changed the course of his life. After a successful college football career, he ultimately came to know Christ as his Savior. Now, a California lawyer and part-time judge, Reza has traveled all over the world to minister the gospel.

Dec 31, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 163

A Vida Christmas

Join the Real Vida team for our second annual Christmas Special. We share Christmas memories, sing carols, and steal gifts! We also are joined by some of your favorite guests and musical artists for Christmas wishes for Vida Nation.

Dec 25, 20241 hr 29 minSeason 2Ep. 162

War of the Worlds

Today we look deep into the mystery that is currently dominating news headlines. Drones, orbs and unidentified flying objects are being seen by many world wide. Join us as Jeremy breaks down the current event in light of biblical passages showing that we are, and always have been, in a War of the Worlds.

Dec 20, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 2Ep. 161

Blessing In Disguise

In this episode, Carl shares an impactful message about how the challenges and seemingly problematic situations God allows in our lives can, in time, reveal themselves as unexpected blessings.

Dec 13, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 160

By Faith

Jeremy and Eve welcome our friends, Scott and Debbie Solis, who have learned that "the just live by faith." Hear how God provided miraculously for them and their family and strengthened their faith in the process.

Dec 09, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 159
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