The Justin Ford Podcast
Justin Ford is an author, speaker, coach, and a top-producing ICON real estate agent with eXp Realty ranking in the top 1% in the USA! More importantly, Justin is a Husband, Dad, Grandpa, and follower of Jesus residing in the Metro Detroit, MI area. Justin didn’t start at the top or with an unfair advantage; as a matter of fact, it is the exact opposite. Justin comes from a broken home; he dropped out of high school, is a convicted felon, a former drug addict & alcoholic, and his life got so low that he drank water out of a toilet while in jail due to dehydration. If anyone shouldn’t be successful, it’s Justin! As Justin says it best, it doesn’t matter how you start; what matters is how you finish! Justin’s struggles and his past didn’t stop him from creating success, and whatever you are going through in life shouldn’t stop you. On this podcast, Justin will share with you life-changing principles and valuable information that will empower you to break free from any circumstances.
Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
10 min
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
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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
🏘️ The Promise Foundation Non-profit: https://tpfintl.org/
📩 BOOKINGS AND INQUIRIES Speaking engagements, interviews, or podcast topics: justin@justinfordteam.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
Jul 14, 2026
Jul 14, 2026
11 min
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
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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
🏘️ The Promise Foundation Non-profit: https://tpfintl.org/
📩 BOOKINGS AND INQUIRIES Speaking engagements, interviews, or podcast topics: justin@justinfordteam.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
Jul 7, 2026
Jul 7, 2026
22 min
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
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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
🏘️ The Promise Foundation Non-profit: https://tpfintl.org/
📩 BOOKINGS AND INQUIRIES Speaking engagements, interviews, or podcast topics: justin@justinfordteam.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
Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026
13 min
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
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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
🏘️ 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
Jun 23, 2026
Jun 23, 2026
19 min
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
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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
Jun 16, 2026
Jun 16, 2026
15 min
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
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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
Jun 9, 2026
Jun 9, 2026
16 min
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
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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
Jun 2, 2026
Jun 2, 2026
12 min
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
May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026
16 min
In this episode, Justin breaks down the 5 reasons Detroit is now ranked the number one Midwest real estate market and the only Midwest city in the national top 20. The numbers are real, the opportunity is now, and Justin is not just talking about it. He is getting his builder's license, launching a nonprofit called the Promise Foundation, and making plans to build affordable housing right in the heart of the city he loves.
This is not just a real estate episode. This is a Detroit story. And it is just getting started.
Timestamps
02:00 Detroit’s History & Comeback
04:38 Affordability & Rising Home Values
07:11 Population Growth & Redevelopment
09:44 Midwest Appeal & Future Outlook
12:38 Justin’s Passion for Detroit
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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
May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026
17 min
Most people quit when things get hard. After selling 100 homes his first year, winning Rookie of the Year, and building real success in real estate, Justin hit a wall. Not a financial wall. Not a failure wall. A purpose wall. The money was there. The accolades were there. But something was missing, and he couldn't shake it.
In this episode, Justin gets raw about the moment he told Joy he was done with real estate, and what she said that stopped him cold. It wasn't motivation. It wasn't a pep talk. It was a word from God delivered by the one person who knew him well enough to say it.
This episode is for every person grinding through something that feels purposeless right now. What if the thing you're about to walk away from is exactly where God wants to use you? What if your job isn't just a job, it's a platform?
Don't quit. Not yet. Listen to this first.
Timestamps
02:30 The Crossroads of Career and Purpose
05:28 Divine Intervention and a New Vision
08:18 Real Estate as a Platform for Faith
11:09 Miracles in the Marketplace
13:56 Finding Purpose in Your Profession
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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
Justin Ford is an author, speaker, coach, and a top producing ICON real estate agent with eXp Realty ranking in the top 1% in the USA! More importantly Justin is a Husband, Dad, Grandpa and follower of Jesus residing in the Metro Detroit, MI area.
Be prepared to be Unleashed!
If you enjoy this Podcast please make sure to subscribe to this channel and leave Justin a 5 star review.
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FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/theofficialjustinford
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjustinford
BOOKINGS OR QUESTIONS
To book Justin for an interview or speaking engagement, or if you have any questions or topics you’d like Justin to cover on the show please send an email to: justin@justinfordunleashed.com =