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The Joshua Bridwell Show
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Joshua Bridwell, M.Div., is devoted to addressing relevant cultural topics from a spiritual perspective to help people grow in their faith and develop a deeper, more truthful, relationship with God.
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The Joshua Bridwell Show
The New American Dream | November 4, 2025
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The “good ol’ American Dream” — buy a house in your 20s, raise a family on one income, retire with comfort — is officially dead.
In this episode, Joshua Bridwell breaks down the real numbers behind the modern economy:
- 🏠 Median age of first-time homebuyers? 38 years old (the oldest ever recorded).
- 💰 Average household income? $83,730, barely keeping up with inflation.
- 📉 Average household debt? $152,000+, with credit card interest over 21%.
- 🍞 Grocery prices? Still climbing year after year.
- 💸 Rent? Up 22% since 2021.
The math doesn’t lie — the old system doesn’t work anymore.
But here’s the good news: a new American Dream is rising. One built on freedom, skills, ownership, and financial margin.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Why the old “work hard, buy a house, retire” model collapsed
✅ The exact stats that prove it’s no longer sustainable
✅ How to design your own version of the American Dream in 2025
✅ The 4 new pillars of modern success — Freedom, Resilience, Ownership, and Health
✅ Practical steps to start today, no matter your income
🔥 If you’re tired of playing by broken rules, this episode is your wake-up call.
Don’t settle for the dream your grandparents had. Build one that fits the world you actually live in.
📊 Sources Mentioned:
- National Association of Realtors (2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau (2025)
- Federal Reserve Bank of New York (Q2 2025 Household Debt Report)
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025 CPI Report)
- Apartment List National Rent Data (2025)
- LendingTree Credit Card Debt Study (2025)
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