Let’s be honest, life rarely unfolds the way we want it to. Sometimes it’s not just one challenge, but layers of messes: financial struggles, relational breakdowns, unmet expectations, that pile on top of each other until everything feels overwhelming.

In this candid episode, Justin and Trish open up about what they call the messy middle. From a hilarious (and slightly cringe-worthy) vacation story Justin has never shared publicly before, to the very real struggles of shame, blame, and grief, this conversation explores what it looks like to stop hiding the mess and instead invite God into it.

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If you’re walking through a season that feels overwhelming, this episode will remind you that your mess doesn’t disqualify you, it may just be the very place God wants to meet you.

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In this powerful and vulnerable episode of the Let’s Get Real Podcast, Justin and Trish sit down with bestselling author, speaker, and podcast host Mary Marantz. From growing up in a single-wide trailer in rural West Virginia to graduating from Yale Law School, Mary’s story is one of resilience, grit, and grace.

Mary opens up about her journey of overcoming a scarcity mindset, wrestling with the wounds of childhood, and learning to expand her capacity for trust, worthiness, and calling. Together, we explore her latest book, Underestimated, where she takes a “systematic takedown of fear” and unpacks how fear shows up as perfectionism, procrastination, overthinking, imposter syndrome, and even a fear of success.

If you’ve ever felt like your past disqualifies you, or if fear and self-sabotage have kept you from stepping into what God has for you, this conversation will encourage you to believe that your story is not defined by where you started.

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On this special episode of the Let’s Get Real podcast, Justin and Trish sit down with their oldest son, Micah E. Davis, pastor, new dad-to-be, and two-time author, on the release day of his new book, Three Strikes, You’re Forgiven.

Together, they have an honest and vulnerable conversation about:

This conversation is both deeply personal and universally relevant. Whether you’re wrestling with forgiving a parent, struggling to forgive yourself, or wondering how to live forgiveness in daily relationships, Micah’s story offers a roadmap toward redemption and hope.

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Why do we keep doing the very things we don’t want to do? In this candid episode, Justin and Trisha open up about the beliefs, choices, patterns and cycles that can feel impossible to break: from scarcity mindsets to generational habits passed down without us even realizing it.

They share personal stories, honest struggles, and the surprising key to change: naming the cycles that keep us stuck. Because when you can name it, you can begin to change it.

Whether you’re wrestling with family patterns, fear, or simply the belief that “this is just who I am,” this conversation will encourage you to take one small but powerful step toward freedom.

Kicking off Season 7, Justin and Trish sit down with author and creator Zach Windahl to talk about his new book The Bible Simplified and his passion for helping people understand God’s Word. Zach shares his journey from being overwhelmed by Scripture to falling in love with it, and how he now equips others to do the same.

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Whether you’re a lifelong believer, new to faith, or somewhere in between, this episode will give you fresh encouragement and a roadmap for engaging God’s Word with confidence.

Season Six Wrap-Up: Reflections, Redemption & One Choice Away

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They revisit impactful interviews with guests like Derwin and Vicki Gray, Ian Morgan Cron, Brandon Heath, Lisa Whittle, Dr. Alison Cook, and Steve Carter—each offering a unique story of resilience and faith. Trish vulnerably shares about the loss of her father and how the journey toward forgiveness reshaped her life. Justin opens up about navigating hurt and healing in leadership and church settings.

The Davises also share a personal announcement: they’re going to be grandparents! (Yes, seriously!) Season 6 may be wrapping up, but this episode is packed with encouragement, wisdom, and a call to trust God and take that next courageous step.

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Episode Title: Restoration, Intimacy & The Truth About Marriage (with Tony & Alisa DiLorenzo)

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Tony & Alisa DiLorenzo from One Extraordinary Marriage join Justin & Trish to share their powerful story—from a near-divorce to launching a global marriage movement. In this episode, they unpack how a 60-day sex challenge became a catalyst for healing, how to build all 6 types of intimacy (not just sexual), and why 2025 is a year of restoration for relationships.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward in your marriage, this conversation is filled with hope, humor, and practical tools to help you grow stronger together.

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Website: oneextraordinarymarriage.com

Podcast: One Extraordinary Marriage Show

Book: The 6 Pillars of Intimacy

Justin & Trish: justinandtrisha.com

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🎙️ Episode Title: Take the Stairs, Face the Storm: Rory Vaden on Leadership, Calling, and Running Toward Hard Things

In this powerful conversation, Justin & Trish Davis sit down with Rory Vaden—NYT bestselling author of Take the Stairs and co-founder of Brand Builders Group—to talk about calling, imposter syndrome, and why the storms we fear most are often the doors to transformation.

Rory shares his journey from crying on a street corner to coaching leaders like Ed Mylett, Amy Porterfield, and John Maxwell. He unpacks the Buffalo Principle, explains how fear is often spiritual distraction, and challenges listeners to serve the person they once were. This episode is packed with wisdom, truth, and encouragement for anyone who feels called to more.

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🧠 Brand Builders Group

📘 Take the Stairs (book)

🦬 Be the Buffalo (kids book)

🎯 Free Brand Strategy Call

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🎙️ Episode Title: One Choice Away from Change: A Launch Day Conversation with Our Son Micah

It’s book launch day! In this special episode, Justin & Trish invite their son Micah—a pastor and church planter—to lead a raw and hope-filled conversation about their new book, One Choice Away from Change. They reflect on the hard conversations, healing, and grace that shaped their family story and inspired this message.

You’ll hear how God has used pain, forgiveness, and intentional growth to break cycles and bring transformation. Whether you’re single, married, or somewhere in between, this episode is for you.

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Steve opens up about his unexpected resignation from Willow Creek, what it taught him about grief and spiritual formation, and how God reshaped his heart for ministry during years in the wilderness. Whether you’re in a season of letting go, waiting in uncertainty, or learning to forgive, this episode offers hope, direction, and real talk about the messy middle of spiritual growth.

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