Beyond the House: Clarity, Strategy, and Grace After Divorce with Jody Bruns

Jody Bruns | Clarity, Strategy & Grace After Divorce
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Beyond the House: Clarity, Strategy, and Grace After Divorce with Jody Bruns

  Beyond the House isn’t just about what happens to the home; it’s about what happens to you.  Hosted by Jody Bruns, founder of the Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP®) program and nationally recognized as The Divorce Mortgage Authority, this podcast goes deeper than property division. It’s a space for faith-filled guidance, financial clarity, and emotional recovery during and after divorce.  Whether you’re navigating the loss of a marriage, trying to protect your home and future stability, or simply craving hope and practical direction, you belong here.  Each episode tackles real questions like:  • Can I keep the house, and should I? • What happens to the mortgage, equity, or credit during divorce? • How do I rebuild my life, faith, and finances after everything changed?  With over 35 years in the mortgage industry, lived experience, and a heart grounded in faith, Jody blends professional insight with personal compassion to help you move from broken to rebuilt, with clarity, strategy, and grace.  Because in Jody’s words:  “Grace is not a weakness, it’s a strategy. Clarity is how you see the path. Strategy is how you walk it.”  You’ll also hear from experts in law, real estate, finance, and emotional wellness, as well as real people sharing their own healing journeys.  Subscribe now to find strength, avoid costly mistakes, and walk forward with confidence and peace, beyond the house. 

Episodes

  1. JUN 4

    Breaking the Quiet – Finding Strength in Faith Through Divorce

    Breaking the Quiet – Finding Strength in Faith Through Divorce” on Beyond the House: Clarity, Strategy, and Grace After Divorce with Jody Bruns:   In this deeply personal and faith-filled episode, Jody Bruns steps out from behind the strategy and into the sacred. “Breaking the Quiet – Finding Strength in Faith Through Divorce” isn’t about the legal or financial side of divorce—it’s about what comes after. The silent battles. The sleepless nights. The whispered prayers.  For the first time, Jody shares the untold story of her own healing—the quiet moments of music, scripture, and surrender that anchored her in the middle of chaos. You’ll hear how her faith became her foundation, how she navigated shame, motherhood, and rebuilding, and why she wrote Anchored in Faith: A 40-Day Devotional Journey Through Divorce.  Whether you’re in the storm or slowly stepping out of it, this episode offers more than encouragement. It offers companionship. Perspective. And peace.  Because sometimes, God doesn’t calm the storm.  Sometimes… He calms His child.  Follow Jody on Instagram

    11 min
  2. Every Journey Begins with a Failure

    MAY 15

    Every Journey Begins with a Failure

    How the Worst Season of My Life Became the Start of My Mission  What if the biggest failure of your life was actually the beginning of something better?  In this deeply personal episode, Jody Bruns—host of Beyond the House and founder of the Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP®) certification—shares the raw story behind her own divorce, the fear that followed, and how rock bottom became the foundation for something stronger.  This episode isn’t just about failure—it’s about the clarity that comes from it.  It’s about rebuilding with strategy, walking through uncertainty with faith, and creating a future that serves others with meaning.  Whether you’re in the middle of a divorce, rebuilding your life, or trying to show up better for others in your work—this episode is for you.  You’ll hear:  What Jody’s own unraveling taught her about trust, identity, and survivalWhy most mortgage professionals are unprepared to support divorcing clientsThe real story behind the creation of the CDLP® certificationHow to rebuild with clarity, not chaosWhy failure might be your most powerful starting point yet Connect with Jody: www.JodyBruns.com or www.DivorceLendingAssociation.com Instagram: @JodyBrunsOfficial

    9 min
  3. The House Isn’t Just an Asset—It’s a Strategy

    APR 13

    The House Isn’t Just an Asset—It’s a Strategy

    The house isn’t just a line on the balance sheet—it’s the anchor or the obstacle that shapes what comes next. That’s why today’s episode matters. We’re unpacking why The House Isn’t Just an Asset—It’s a Strategy. And if you’re thinking, “But I need to keep the house… I need to stay for the kids… I can’t afford to leave…” —this episode is especially for you.

    8 min
  4. What Every Homeowner Needs to Know

    APR 3

    What Every Homeowner Needs to Know

    Divorce is more than a legal split — it’s a financial turning point. In this episode, Jody Bruns explores what divorce really means from the perspective of housing, home equity, and long-term stability. Learn how to avoid costly mistakes, rethink the role of real property, and discover the value of divorce mortgage planning. Connect with Jody Bruns: Website: JodyBruns.com Instagram: @thedivorcemortgageexpert Listen now and gain clarity where it matters most.

    11 min
  5. Understanding Financial Abuse in Marriage & Divorce

    MAR 24

    Understanding Financial Abuse in Marriage & Divorce

    Financial abuse is one of the most dangerous—and least visible—forms of control in a relationship. In this eye-opening episode, Jody Bruns dives deep into the realities of financial abuse before, during, and after divorce. From secret credit cards to withheld income, unpaid mortgages to post-divorce sabotage, this conversation is an essential listen for anyone navigating divorce or supporting someone who is. You’ll learn the difference between marital waste and true financial abuse, how financial infidelity often begins, and what steps you can take today to protect your financial future. Key Takeaways:Marital Waste is reckless. Financial Abuse is calculated. Financial abuse doesn’t always come with yelling—it can come with silence, secrets, and strategy. You don’t need to understand all the numbers—you need someone on your side who does. You are not imagining it. You are not to blame. And you are not alone. #DivorceSupport #FinancialAbuseAwareness #BeyondTheHousePodcast #FinancialEmpowerment #DivorceRecovery #DivorceHelp #WomenAndMoney #CDLP #DivorcePlanning #FinancialInfidelity #ReclaimYourPower #FinancialFreedomAfterDivorce #DivorcePodcast #ProtectYourCredit #DivorceHousing #SmartDivorceMoves #FinancialAbuseSurvivor #EmpoweredWomen #DivorceStrategy #MortgageAndDivorce

    14 min
  6. Introduction to Beyond the House

    MAR 19

    Introduction to Beyond the House

    Welcome to the very first episode of Beyond the House: Divorce & Financial Clarity with Jody Bruns! In this introductory episode, I’m sharing what this podcast is all about and why I created it—to bring clarity and strategic solutions to divorcing homeowners and the professionals who serve them. Divorce is already overwhelming, and when you add real estate, mortgages, and financial decisions to the mix, it can feel impossible to navigate. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to figure it out alone. This podcast is here to give you real guidance, expert insights, and practical strategies to help you make informed decisions—whether you’re a divorcing homeowner, a mortgage professional, a real estate agent, or a family law expert. We’ll cover topics like: ✔️ How to make informed housing decisions during divorce ✔️ Mortgage planning strategies for divorcing homeowners ✔️ How professionals can better support their divorcing clients ✔️ What happens when real estate, mortgages, and divorce collide Join me as we go beyond the balance sheet and beyond the house to bring financial clarity to divorce!

    4 min
  • 6 Episodes

About

  Beyond the House isn’t just about what happens to the home; it’s about what happens to you.  Hosted by Jody Bruns, founder of the Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP®) program and nationally recognized as The Divorce Mortgage Authority, this podcast goes deeper than property division. It’s a space for faith-filled guidance, financial clarity, and emotional recovery during and after divorce.  Whether you’re navigating the loss of a marriage, trying to protect your home and future stability, or simply craving hope and practical direction, you belong here.  Each episode tackles real questions like:  • Can I keep the house, and should I? • What happens to the mortgage, equity, or credit during divorce? • How do I rebuild my life, faith, and finances after everything changed?  With over 35 years in the mortgage industry, lived experience, and a heart grounded in faith, Jody blends professional insight with personal compassion to help you move from broken to rebuilt, with clarity, strategy, and grace.  Because in Jody’s words:  “Grace is not a weakness, it’s a strategy. Clarity is how you see the path. Strategy is how you walk it.”  You’ll also hear from experts in law, real estate, finance, and emotional wellness, as well as real people sharing their own healing journeys.  Subscribe now to find strength, avoid costly mistakes, and walk forward with confidence and peace, beyond the house. 

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