Episodes

  • E171: God Is Not Your Co-Signer

    E171: God Is Not Your Co-Signer
    Apr 28 2026
    Most people treat God like a co-signer. They build the plan, make the moves, and then ask Him to bless it. Justin spent years doing the same thing and learned the hard way that there's a massive difference between asking God to bless your plan and actually partnering with Him in His.

    In this episode, Justin gets real about what it looks like to stop running 100 miles an hour in your own strength and start doing business, relationships, and life God's way. If this is how you're living your life, then you won't want to miss this one! Timestamps 02:00 Partnering With God in Plans 05:38 God as a Business Partner 08:08 God's Plan in Relationships 09:19 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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    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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    📩 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 mins
  • RealRaw&Uncut 49: Parenting With Purpose: 21 Years of Lessons We Learned the Hard Way

    RealRaw&Uncut 49: Parenting With Purpose: 21 Years of Lessons We Learned the Hard Way
    Apr 21 2026
    In this episode of Real Raw and Uncut, Justin and Joy are pulling back the curtain on what godly parenting actually looks like, not the Sunday morning version, but the real version. The late-night prayers, arguments, and gracious discipline.

    They're answering the questions they get asked all the time: How do you raise respectful kids when the whole world is telling them something different? How do you balance discipline and grace without going full drill sergeant? And how do you teach your kids about faith without forcing it down their throats?

    Justin and Joy don't have it all figured out. They'll be the first to tell you that. But 21 years in, they've learned enough to help you stop reacting and start parenting with purpose. Timestamps 02:46 Goals for Purposeful Parenting 08:16 Raising Grounded Kids in Today’s Culture 14:1 Balancing Discipline with Love and Grace 17:15 Teaching Faith Without Forcing It

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    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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    25 mins
  • E170: 3 Things Every Man Needs to Hear Right Now

    E170: 3 Things Every Man Needs to Hear Right Now
    Apr 14 2026
    In this episode, Justin gets personal about what's been hitting him differently lately. He's been following a daily discipline of reading one Psalm at a time and has been discovering that King David was just as broken, just as conflicted, and just as human as the rest of us. The struggle between flesh and spirit? Feeling like God is far away? Temptation to quit? David felt it, and so do we all.

    Justin shares three things every man needs to hear right now, whether you're a husband, a dad, a leader, or just a guy trying to figure it out. And spoiler: it starts with knowing you're not alone. 02:22 King David: A Man Like Us 05:07 David’s Struggles in Psalms 09:35 The Universal Struggle 12:13 Three Encouraging Reminders

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    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 mins
  • RealRaw&Uncut 48: Joy's Testimony: I Don't Walk in Fear Anymore.

    RealRaw&Uncut 48: Joy's Testimony: I Don't Walk in Fear Anymore.
    Apr 7 2026
    In this episode of Real Raw and Uncut, Joy gets vulnerable and shares her full testimony, from the Christian girl who started making choices that didn't line up with her faith, to becoming a single mom at 19, and how a prophetic dream led her straight to Justin. Joy talks about how she went from fear-driven to faith-driven, and what happened on a mission trip to the Philippines that finally broke the spirit of fear off her life for good.

    If you've ever felt like your faith was inherited but never truly yours, or if fear has been running your life longer than you want to admit, then this one is for you. Timestamps 04:00 Early Life & Conflict with Faith 11:00 Pivotal Moment & Meeting Justin 18:42 Overcoming Fear on Missions 23:58 Advice and Closing Prayer

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    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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    30 mins
  • RealRaw&Uncut 47: Resurrection Sunday: Renewal and Real Life!

    RealRaw&Uncut 47: Resurrection Sunday: Renewal and Real Life!
    Mar 31 2026

    Justin and Joy are getting real this Resurrection Sunday. They're cutting through the commercialized noise to get to the only part of Easter that actually matters: a dead man who walked out of a tomb and changed everything.

    The Fords get personal, talking about how resurrection applies to YOUR life right now. They'll also get into how they've raised their kids to understand the real meaning of Easter in a world that would rather hand them a basket full of candy than the truth.

    03:02 Easter’s True Meaning

    06:20 Easter in Our Home Today

    09:52 Resurrection in Daily Life

    14:10 Invitation to Resurrection Life

    19:50 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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    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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    22 mins
  • E169: 6 Years After COVID: The Market is Ready. Are You?

    E169: 6 Years After COVID: The Market is Ready. Are You?
    Mar 24 2026
    Six years ago, COVID stopped the real estate market dead in its tracks. But what's happened since then, and where are we now? Justin breaks down everything.

    If you're a buyer waiting for rates to drop back to 3%, Justin has something to tell you. If you're a seller sitting on the sidelines, you need to hear this before spring passes you by. And if you're an agent hoping the phone will start ringing on its own, wake up: the opportunity is here, and it won't wait for you. Timestamps 02:11 - COVID-19's Impact on Real Estate 06:08 - Current Market Outlook and Agent Advice 08:14 - Buy/Sell Now: Don't Wait 10:11 - Connect, Join, Succeed

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    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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    12 mins
  • RealRaw&Uncut 46: When God Says Wait: Why Rejection, Delays, and Closed Doors Happen

    RealRaw&Uncut 46: When God Says Wait: Why Rejection, Delays, and Closed Doors Happen
    Mar 17 2026
    Have you ever prayed for something, worked hard for it, and still faced rejection, closed doors, or delays? In this Real Raw & Uncut episode, Justin and Joy dive into what it really means when God says “wait.” They talk honestly about seasons of disappointment, unanswered prayers, and moments when life doesn’t go according to plan. Through biblical examples such as Joseph’s journey from rejection to leadership and Abraham's waiting years for God’s promise, they unpack why delays aren’t always denial. Sometimes the doors that close are actually guiding us toward something better than we imagined, because what feels like rejection today could be the very thing positioning you for your future. Timestamps 4:30 - Rejection is Protection 11:45 - The Story of Joseph: How God Uses Rejection to Position You 13:10 - Why Waiting Develops Your Character and Faith

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    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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    15 mins
  • E168 | How I Manage Multiple Businesses Without Burning Out

    E168 | How I Manage Multiple Businesses Without Burning Out
    Mar 3 2026
    How do you grow multiple businesses, stay present with your family, and avoid burnout?

    In this episode, Justin Ford breaks down how he manages real estate sales, a real estate team, an investment company, ministry work, and staying present with his family, and much more. How does he "do it all?" Justin shares why success starts with aligning your work with your God-given purpose, and how that alignment brings clarity, energy, and direction. From there, he explains the practical side of scaling: systematizing processes, outsourcing tasks, hiring strategically, and focusing only on income-producing activities.

    If you’re feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or stuck trying to control everything, this episode will help you rethink how to grow. The key isn’t working harder; it’s buying back your time, building the right team, and partnering wisely. Timestamps 02:02 Divine Purpose and Multiple Ventures 04:10 The Power of Outsourcing 07:18 Systematizing New Business Ventures 09:30 Scaling and Final Thoughts

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    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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    12 mins