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  • Episode 180: We Lost Everything in 2008. Here Is What We Learned Almost 20 Years Later.

    Episode 180: We Lost Everything in 2008. Here Is What We Learned Almost 20 Years Later.
    2026/07/21
    Justin and Joy lost everything in 2008. The house. The cars. Bankruptcy. Not because they were not making money, but because nobody ever taught them how to manage it.

    In this episode, Justin gets honest about the real financial struggles that have followed them for years, the financial coach who finally helped them build a plan, and the moment he realized why God allowed money to be a consistent struggle in his life.

    If you have never had a financial plan, it is not too late. Justin is proof of that. Timestamps 01:54 Struggles with Finances 03:50 Finding a Financial Plan 06:09 It’s Never Too Late to Learn 08:11 Invest in a Coach & Pay it Forward **************** Felon. Dropout. Drug addict. Alcoholic. Justin Ford drank water out of a toilet in jail. If anyone shouldn't be successful, it's him.

    Today, Justin is a top 1% ICON agent with eXp Realty, National Agent of the Year, author, speaker, coach, husband, dad, and grandpa living in Metro Detroit. His message is simple: it doesn't matter how you start. What matters is how you finish.

    On the Justin Ford Podcast, Justin and Joy share real principles on faith, family, marriage, finances, real estate, and everything in between. No filter. No fluff. Just the truth.

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    🔗 CONNECT WITH JUSTIN AND JOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinandjoyford/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justinandjoyford

    🏘️ The Promise Foundation Non-profit: https://tpfintl.org/

    📩 BOOKINGS AND INQUIRIES Speaking engagements, interviews, or podcast topics: justin@justinfordunleashed.com

    🏠 THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY NEXTDOOR LENDING. A team of professionals who believe everyone deserves to be treated like a neighbor. Over 150 years of combined experience, licensed in 26+ states, and over 1,000 five-star reviews. 📞 888-885-3667 🌐 www.nextdoorlending.com
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    11 分
  • Episode 179: The Vision God Gave Me for Detroit

    Episode 179: The Vision God Gave Me for Detroit
    2026/07/14
    Justin is getting his builder's license at 43 and launching a nonprofit at the same time. Neither one was the plan. Both were the calling.

    In this episode, Justin explains why he is stepping into a completely new lane to help rebuild the city that raised him. Affordable housing, trade schools, vacant lots turned into communities, and a vision for Detroit that goes far beyond real estate. This is not a side project. This is the next chapter. Timestamps 02:00 Passion for Detroit’s Revitalization 04:50 Building Affordable Housing & Trades 08:00 Community Outreach and Partnerships **************** Felon. Dropout. Drug addict. Alcoholic. Justin Ford drank water out of a toilet in jail. If anyone shouldn't be successful, it's him.

    Today, Justin is a top 1% ICON agent with eXp Realty, National Agent of the Year, author, speaker, coach, husband, dad, and grandpa living in Metro Detroit. His message is simple: it doesn't matter how you start. What matters is how you finish.

    On the Justin Ford Podcast, Justin and Joy share real principles on faith, family, marriage, finances, real estate, and everything in between. No filter. No fluff. Just the truth.

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    🔗 CONNECT WITH JUSTIN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjustinford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theofficialjustinford/

    🔗 CONNECT WITH JUSTIN AND JOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinandjoyford/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justinandjoyford

    🏘️ The Promise Foundation Non-profit: https://tpfintl.org/

    📩 BOOKINGS AND INQUIRIES Speaking engagements, interviews, or podcast topics: justin@justinfordunleashed.com

    🏠 THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY NEXTDOOR LENDING. A team of professionals who believe everyone deserves to be treated like a neighbor. Over 150 years of combined experience, licensed in 26+ states, and over 1,000 five-star reviews. 📞 888-885-3667 🌐 www.nextdoorlending.com
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    11 分
  • RealRaw&Uncut 52: 5 Lessons From Raising 4 Kids Through the Phone Era

    RealRaw&Uncut 52: 5 Lessons From Raising 4 Kids Through the Phone Era
    2026/07/07
    Every parent is having this conversation right now. Justin and Joy have raised four kids through it, and they are still navigating it with a 13-year-old at home.

    In this episode, they get real about when they gave their kids phones, what went wrong, what worked, and the five things that guided every decision they made along the way. From burner phones getting passed around in high school to Judah doing push-ups for going over his screen time limit in Puerto Rico, this one covers it all.

    If you are trying to figure out phones and social media in your house, this episode is for you.

    🔒 Resource mentioned in this episode: covenanteyes.com a screen accountability app that helps protect your kids online and keeps parents informed. Timestamps 03:00 Protecting Kids from Tech Exposure 09:50 Maturity Over Age for Phones 12:52 Healthy Boundaries, Habits, and Awareness 18:09 Consistent Values & Parental Example **************** Felon. Dropout. Drug addict. Alcoholic. Justin Ford drank water out of a toilet in jail. If anyone shouldn't be successful, it's him.

    Today, Justin is a top 1% ICON agent with eXp Realty, National Agent of the Year, author, speaker, coach, husband, dad, and grandpa living in Metro Detroit. His message is simple: it doesn't matter how you start. What matters is how you finish.

    On the Justin Ford Podcast, Justin and Joy share real principles on faith, family, marriage, finances, real estate, and everything in between. No filter. No fluff. Just the truth.

    👇 SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode.

    🔗 CONNECT WITH JUSTIN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjustinford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theofficialjustinford/

    🔗 CONNECT WITH JUSTIN AND JOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinandjoyford/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justinandjoyford

    🏘️ The Promise Foundation Non-profit: https://tpfintl.org/

    📩 BOOKINGS AND INQUIRIES Speaking engagements, interviews, or podcast topics: justin@justinfordunleashed.com

    🏠 THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY NEXTDOOR LENDING. A team of professionals who believe everyone deserves to be treated like a neighbor. Over 150 years of combined experience, licensed in 26+ states, and over 1,000 five-star reviews. 📞 888-885-3667 🌐 www.nextdoorlending.com
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    22 分
  • E178: Detroit's Ultimate Bucket List: 10 Places You Have to See

    E178: Detroit's Ultimate Bucket List: 10 Places You Have to See
    2026/06/30
    Detroit is one of the top 5 recommended places to visit in 2026, and most people still do not know what they are missing.

    In this episode, Justin gives you his personal Detroit bucket list. Ten places, experiences, and restaurants that every first-time visitor needs to know about, straight from someone who has lived and breathed this city his entire life. 03:13 Detroit Riverwalk: A Must-Visit 05:37 Exploring Detroit’s Rich Museums 07:02 Belle Isle Park and Eastern Market 08:29 Music, Sports, and Greektown 10:14 Dining and Automotive Legacy 11:03 Downtown Nightlife ***************** Felon. Dropout. Drug addict. Alcoholic. Justin Ford drank water out of a toilet in jail. If anyone shouldn't be successful, it's him.

    Today, Justin is a top 1% ICON agent with eXp Realty, National Agent of the Year, author, speaker, coach, husband, dad, and grandpa living in Metro Detroit. His message is simple: it doesn't matter how you start. What matters is how you finish.

    On the Justin Ford Podcast, Justin and Joy share real principles on faith, family, marriage, finances, real estate, and everything in between. No filter. No fluff. Just the truth.

    👇 SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode.

    🔗 CONNECT WITH JUSTIN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjustinford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theofficialjustinford/

    🔗 CONNECT WITH JUSTIN AND JOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinandjoyford/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justinandjoyford

    🏘️ The Promise Foundation Non-profit: https://tpfintl.org/

    📩 BOOKINGS AND INQUIRIES Speaking engagements, interviews, or podcast topics: justin@justinfordunleashed.com

    🏠 THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY NEXTDOOR LENDING. A team of professionals who believe everyone deserves to be treated like a neighbor. Over 150 years of combined experience, licensed in 26+ states, and over 1,000 five-star reviews. 📞 888-885-3667 🌐 www.nextdoorlending.com
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    14 分
  • E177: King David: Patience for Purpose

    E177: King David: Patience for Purpose
    2026/06/23
    David killed a giant, led a nation, and wrote some of the most beautiful words about God ever recorded. He was also an adulterer and a murderer who fell apart when he stepped off the battlefield he was built for.

    Justin has been studying David one Psalm at a time, and what he found was not a hero. It was a mirror. In this episode, Justin unpacks what David's life actually teaches us about preparation, purpose, struggle, and what it means to be a man after God's own heart when you are still very much a work in progress. Timestamps 02:02 King David: Warrior and Man 04:31 God Chooses David 07:19 David’s Preparation for Kingship 10:08 Life’s Preparations and Struggles 12:25 Embracing Continuous Struggle *********** Felon. Dropout. Drug addict. Alcoholic. Justin Ford drank water out of a toilet in jail. If anyone shouldn't be successful, it's him.

    Today, Justin is a top 1% ICON agent with eXp Realty, National Agent of the Year, author, speaker, coach, husband, dad, and grandpa living in Metro Detroit. His message is simple: it doesn't matter how you start. What matters is how you finish.

    On the Justin Ford Podcast, Justin and Joy share real principles on faith, family, marriage, finances, real estate, and everything in between. No filter. No fluff. Just the truth.

    👇 SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode.

    🔗 CONNECT WITH JUSTIN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjustinford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theofficialjustinford/

    🔗 CONNECT WITH JUSTIN AND JOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinandjoyford/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justinandjoyford

    📩 BOOKINGS AND INQUIRIES Speaking engagements, interviews, or podcast topics: justin@justinfordunleashed.com

    🏠 THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY NEXTDOOR LENDING. A team of professionals who believe everyone deserves to be treated like a neighbor. Over 150 years of combined experience, licensed in 26+ states, and over 1,000 five-star reviews. 📞 888-885-3667 🌐 www.nextdoorlending.com
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    20 分
  • RealRaw&Uncut 51: Happy Father's Day: Real Talk From a Dad Who Is Still Figuring It Out

    RealRaw&Uncut 51: Happy Father's Day: Real Talk From a Dad Who Is Still Figuring It Out
    2026/06/16
    Joy has questions. Justin has no idea what is coming. And somewhere in the middle of rapid-fire Father's Day questions is a diving board story that went viral for all the wrong reasons.

    Justin gets real about what fatherhood actually taught him, the difference between being present and being intentional, and the one thing he wants his kids to remember about him when he is gone. Joy brings the laughs and the heart in equal measure.

    Happy Father's Day from the Fords. This one is for every dad showing up, even when he does not have it all figured out. Timestamps 02:49 Perfect Father's Day Celebration 04:06 What's the Most 'Dad' Thing? 05:06 Funniest Dad Moment: Diving Board Fail 08:51 Fatherhood Lessons: Patience and Selflessness 11:00 Advice for New Fathers: Be Intentional ****************** Felon. Dropout. Drug addict. Alcoholic. Justin Ford drank water out of a toilet in jail. If anyone shouldn't be successful, it's him.

    Today, Justin is a top 1% ICON agent with eXp Realty, National Agent of the Year, author, speaker, coach, husband, dad, and grandpa living in Metro Detroit. His message is simple: it doesn't matter how you start. What matters is how you finish.

    On the Justin Ford Podcast, Justin and Joy share real principles on faith, family, marriage, finances, real estate, and everything in between. No filter. No fluff. Just the truth.

    👇 SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode.

    🔗 CONNECT WITH JUSTIN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjustinford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theofficialjustinford/

    🔗 CONNECT WITH JUSTIN AND JOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinandjoyford/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justinandjoyford

    📩 BOOKINGS AND INQUIRIES Speaking engagements, interviews, or podcast topics: justin@justinfordunleashed.com

    🏠 THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY NEXTDOOR LENDING. A team of professionals who believe everyone deserves to be treated like a neighbor. Over 150 years of combined experience, licensed in 26+ states, and over 1,000 five-star reviews. 📞 888-885-3667 🌐 www.nextdoorlending.com
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    16 分
  • E176: Religion vs Relationship: Which One Are You Actually Living?

    E176: Religion vs Relationship: Which One Are You Actually Living?
    2026/06/09
    In this episode, Justin breaks down the real difference between religion and relationship, why one produces fear and exhaustion while the other produces freedom and peace, and the question Jesus asked that should stop every churchgoer cold.

    Which one are you actually living? Timestamps 01:57 Understanding Religion and Relationship 04:01 Earn vs. Receive and Outward vs. Inward 06:58 Duty vs. Love & Fear vs. Peace 11:51 Pride vs. Humility and Constant Process 13:46 Prayer for Freedom ************* Felon. Dropout. Drug addict. Alcoholic. Justin Ford drank water out of a toilet in jail. If anyone shouldn't be successful, it's him.

    Today, Justin is a top 1% ICON agent with eXp Realty, National Agent of the Year, author, speaker, coach, husband, dad, and grandpa living in Metro Detroit. His message is simple: it doesn't matter how you start. What matters is how you finish.

    On the Justin Ford Podcast, Justin and Joy share real principles on faith, family, marriage, finances, real estate, and everything in between. No filter. No fluff. Just the truth.

    👇 SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode.

    🔗 CONNECT WITH JUSTIN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjustinford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theofficialjustinford/

    🔗 CONNECT WITH JUSTIN AND JOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinandjoyford/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justinandjoyford

    📩 BOOKINGS AND INQUIRIES Speaking engagements, interviews, or podcast topics: justin@justinfordunleashed.com

    🏠 THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY NEXTDOOR LENDING. A team of professionals who believe everyone deserves to be treated like a neighbor. Over 150 years of combined experience, licensed in 26+ states, and over 1,000 five-star reviews. 📞 888-885-3667 🌐 www.nextdoorlending.com
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    17 分
  • RealRaw&Uncut 50: What Gen Z Is Getting Right That Millennials Got Wrong!

    RealRaw&Uncut 50: What Gen Z Is Getting Right That Millennials Got Wrong!
    2026/06/02
    Millennials partied. Gen Z is choosing protein shakes, pilates, and peace of mind instead.

    Justin and Joy are breaking down the very real cultural shift happening with young adults right now. Less alcohol, more early mornings. Coffee shops over bars. And a generation that is more spiritually hungry than any that came before them.

    This generation gives them more hope than anything they see in the news. Timestamps 01:46 Gen Z's Wellness Focus 03:55 Fitness and Mental Health 06:05 Gen Z Hangouts & Sobriety 08:07 Clean Living & Intentionality Felon. Dropout. Drug addict. Alcoholic. Justin Ford drank water out of a toilet in jail. If anyone shouldn't be successful, it's him.

    Today, Justin is a top 1% ICON agent with eXp Realty, National Agent of the Year, author, speaker, coach, husband, dad, and grandpa living in Metro Detroit. His message is simple: it doesn't matter how you start. What matters is how you finish.

    On the Justin Ford Podcast, Justin and Joy share real principles on faith, family, marriage, finances, real estate, and everything in between. No filter. No fluff. Just the truth.

    👇 SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode.

    🔗 CONNECT WITH JUSTIN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjustinford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theofficialjustinford/

    🔗 CONNECT WITH JUSTIN AND JOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinandjoyford/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justinandjoyford

    📩 BOOKINGS AND INQUIRIES Speaking engagements, interviews, or podcast topics: justin@justinfordunleashed.com

    🏠 THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY NEXTDOOR LENDING. A team of professionals who believe everyone deserves to be treated like a neighbor. Over 150 years of combined experience, licensed in 26+ states, and over 1,000 five-star reviews. 📞 888-885-3667 🌐 www.nextdoorlending.com
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    13 分