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The Impossible Life
God created men in the greatness of His image. Yet so many men are weak, lost, confused, and afraid. The Impossible Life is a rally cry for men to wake up and remember who they’re made to be. Former Navy SEAL Garrett Unclebach and men's ministry leader Nick Surface challenge men to rise above mediocrity and embrace their true purpose. Through Biblically-based content & training, they help men become the strong, fearless leaders they were made to be. Future generations need great men now. Are…
Episodes
- The Impossible Life
232. The Shortcut Trap: Why You’re Sabotaging God’s Best for Your Life
Warren Buffet said, "You can't make a baby in one month by getting 9 women pregnant" but yet we are all tempted by shortcuts all the time. It is one of the…
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231. The Growth Superhack No One Talks About: Feedback, Humility & Attitude
Want to know the fastest way to grow spiritually, mentally, and relationally? It’s not another book. It’s not a new habit tracker. It’s not a mastermind group…
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230. The Questions God Is Asking You: The Lessons You’re Meant to Learn
Questions are powerful because they bring focus. The questions you ask determine the answers you get. So when God asks us a question, it's not because He…
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229. The 5 Basics of Life: Master These or Keep Struggling
Success isn’t complicated. But it does demand consistency in the basics. In this no-excuses episode of The Impossible Life, Garrett and Nick break down the 5…
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228. How Big Is Too Big? Expanding Your Vision Without Losing Your Soul
You weren’t meant to live small. But chasing vision without wisdom? That’ll crush you. In this episode of The Impossible Life, Garrett and Nick unpack what it…
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227. When Is It Time to Leave Your Church? (And When It's Just Your Pride Talking)
Church hurt is real—but so is spiritual immaturity. In this episode of The Impossible Life, Nick and Josh Craft tackle a tough and often emotional topic: when…
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226. Four Things To Run From For The Rest Of Your Life
Sometimes wisdom isn’t about what you chase—it’s about what you refuse to tolerate. In this episode of The Impossible Life, Garrett and Nick break down four…
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225. Why She Doesn’t Respect You (And How to Change That)
Let’s be real—if your wife doesn’t respect you, it’s not just frustrating… it’s devastating. But here’s the harder truth: it’s probably your fault. In this raw…
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224. Creation vs. Evolution - The Shaping of Belief With Bryan Osborne
In this mind-opening episode of The Impossible Life, Nick and Garrett sit down with Bryan Osborne, speaker and apologist with Answers in Genesis, to take aim…
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223. Unpopular Opinion - Division of Labor In The Home Isn’t Oppression—It’s Excellence
Modern culture says equality means splitting everything 50/50. But what if that’s not just inefficient—it’s actually unwise? In this unapologetic episode of…
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222. The 6 Principles Running Your Life—Whether You Know It or Not
Principles aren’t suggestions—they’re forces. Just like gravity, they govern your outcomes whether you believe in them or not. In this powerful episode of The…
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221. How to Get Real Wisdom: What Solomon Missed and Most Men Still Don’t Understand
Wisdom isn’t just about making smart decisions—it’s about becoming the kind of man God can trust. In this hard-hitting episode of The Impossible Life, Garrett…
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220. Gender Confusion, Truth, and the Collapse of Culture: Dr. Alex McFarland on the Fight for the Next Generation
In this fire-filled episode of The Impossible Life, Nick Surface sits down with renowned apologist, evangelist, and cultural analyst Dr. Alex McFarland—a man…
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219. You Become What You Worship: Redefining Worship, Identity, and Daily Obedience
Worship isn’t just music—it’s what you serve, what you sacrifice for, and who (or what) shapes you. In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life, Nick is…
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218. The Book of Acts Isn't Over - How The Holy Spirit Still Moves Today With Gwyn Daniel
The Holy Spirit is the most misunderstood person of the trinity. Often, you will hear the Holy Spirit referred to as an it rather than a person and people…
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217. Don't Be Vulnerable With Your Wife - Mindset Level Up
In this bold and counter-cultural episode of The Impossible Life, Nick and Garrett dive into a hot-button belief that challenges modern thinking about…
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216. Chris Widener: Influence, Revival, and the Real Secret to Leadership that Lasts
In this episode of The Impossible Life, we sit down with one of the most prolific voices in personal development and motivation—Chris Widener. With over 2,500…
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215. Process vs. Outcome: Why God Cares More About Your Discipline Than Your Results
In this thought-provoking episode of The Impossible Life, Nick Surface sits down with author, speaker, and modern-day philosopher Josh Craft to unpack one of…
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214. Three Deaths That Lead To Life, Purpose, & Strength
Most people fear death because they’ve never learned how to die daily. In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life, Nick and Garrett walk through the three…
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213. How to Get to the Root of Your Problems: Mastering Your Emotions and Mindset
Ever feel overwhelmed and you don’t know why? Or find yourself reacting way too strongly to something small—like a casual comment, a minor setback, or an…
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212. Three Ways to Kill Your Destiny: Avoid the Traps That Sabotage God’s Purpose for Your Life
You were made for purpose. You were designed for greatness. But not everyone fulfills their destiny—and it’s not because God fails. It’s because we do. In this…
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211. How to Kill Complacency: Tools, Tactics, & The Power of Intentional Living
What if the tiny decisions you think don’t matter are the very ones sabotaging your life? In this fire-breathing, practical episode of The Impossible Life…
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210. Faith in the Fire: Cody Bobay on Depression, Discipline, and Following God in the Dark
In this raw and powerful follow-up to his first appearance, Cody Bobay returns to The Impossible Life podcast to go deeper than ever before. You may know Cody…
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209. Warrior or Victim: How to Win in Every Adversity with a God-Given Mindset
Adversity isn’t optional—your response is. In this episode of The Impossible Life, Garrett and Nick tackle one of the most pivotal mindset shifts every person…
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208. The Heart of the Matter: Understanding the Spiritual Core That Shapes Your Life
In this episode, we finally take on a subject we've referenced in countless episodes but never explored in full: the heart—not the organ, but the spiritual and…
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207. How to Build Brotherhood: The Missing Link in Men’s Freedom and Faith
Brotherhood isn't just a buzzword—it’s God's design for men to thrive.In today’s episode, we dive deep into what true brotherhood is, why it’s crucial in the…
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206. From Porn Star to Pastor: Josh Broome on Identity, Redemption, and Freedom from Shame
Warning: This episode contains mature themes and is not suitable for young ears.In today’s powerful & raw episode, we’re joined by Josh Broome, a man whose…
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205. Never Be Late Again: The SEAL's Guide to Time Mastery
Tired of running late? This episode provides a no-nonsense, actionable guide to mastering your time and never being late again. Why are some people always on…
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204. Pursuing God-Given Dreams: Wisdom, Grit, and Discernment
Dreams are often glamorized in society and we love seeing a dream fulfilled in movies and our favorite stories. The difference between seeing it in a movie and…
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203. How to Change Forever: Repentance, Long-Term Vision, and Disciplined Choices
Tired of being stuck in the same patterns? This episode provides a roadmap for real change. We unpack the meaning of repentance ("metanoia"), emphasizing the…
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202. Five Lessons for Pursuing God's Purpose - What We've Learned From 200 Episodes
How do you move forward when God only shows you the first step? This episode tackles the challenge of uncertainty in pursuing God's purpose. Through a…
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201. How To Build The Greatest Friendships Of Your Life
Struggling to build deep, meaningful friendships? You're not alone! This episode provides a practical guide to creating lasting connections. We discuss why…
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200. Dr. Nicholas Kardaras on Tech Addiction, Its Impact, & Raising Tech-Healthy Kids
Technology expert Dr. Nicholas Kardaras joins us for our 200th episode to discuss the profound impact of technology on our daily lives. We delve into…
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199. God's Way to Overcome Burnout: Rest, Alignment, and Purpose
Burnout is a common experience for people in modern society. This episode tackles burnout head-on, combining insights from the World Health Organization's…
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198. Transform Your Family, Church or Business: Elevating Culture Through Standards
Every person listening to this is will be part of an organization whether it's a family, church, business, or otherwise. Every organization has a culture and…
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197. How to Be a Great Husband: 3 Steps to Your Dream Marriage
Being a great husband is part of being all that God made you to be as a man. Your wife is a gift to you and the Bible even says she is favor from the Lord. So…
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196. Three Superpowers Only Followers of Christ Have
Followers of Christ are set apart and have the Spirit of God in them which sounds like the ultimate advantage. Yet, so often we see Christians portrayed as…
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195. Increase Your Faith: Biblical Strategies for Overcoming Doubt
Doubt can creep into anyone's life, but the Bible provides the template for increasing faith and overcoming doubt. In this episode, we explore key biblical…
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194. Rewrite Your Identity: How to Change Your Life's Story
Do you feel stuck in your life's narrative? This episode dives into the power of changing your identity story. Learn how your past experiences shape your…
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193. Overcoming Lust: How to Reclaim Intimacy and Connection in Your Marriage
Lust can rob you of the fulfilling intimacy and connection God designed for marriage. This podcast offers honest talk and actionable steps for married couples…
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192. The Training Plan for Greatness: 5 Qualities for Living An Impossible Life
In this episode, Nick and Garrett discuss the essential qualities needed to maximize personal growth and achieve one's God-given purpose. Inspired by a…
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191. How to Stop Losing Your Temper - Tools And Tactics
Anger and losing your temper is very common despite the destructive impact it can have. In some ways, it is almost glorified particularly in men and seen as…
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190. The Making of a Godly Man Part 3 - Leadership
In the last of our 3 part series, we focus on the function of leadership and God's design for men to lead. We contrast this with the default thinking of…
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189. The Making of a Godly Man Part 2 - Weight Bearing & Seed Sowing
In part 2, we get into specific functions of a Godly man with the focus being seed sowing and weight bearing. As a man, you're made to work and carry weight…
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188. The Making of a Godly Man Part 1 - The Foundation
The vision of the Impossible Life is to change the perception of what it means to be a Godly man. God created men in his image with a mandate to do the work…
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187. How To Deal With & Overcome Anxiety - Tools & Tactics
Anxiety is something everyone will have to face at some point. The worst thing you can do is to be unprepared for it.This tools and tactics episode will give…
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186. Three Lies You Love Believing That Rob You Blind
No one likes a liar, but we all lie to ourselves for a variety of reasons. Sometimes we are unaware of it while other times the truth is too painful for us to…
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185. How to Get the Most Out of Your Bible Reading - Tools & Tactics
Bible reading is essential for a disciple of Jesus and we are commanded to be ready in season and out of season and to correctly handle the word of truth…
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184. The Boldness Blueprint: Stepping Into Your Calling As A Son of God
Boldness is a quality that many men desire and admire in others. It is actually a hallmark of the Holy Spirit in your life. And yet so many times, we get stuck…
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183. STOP Feeling Tired All The Time - The Energy Budget Tool
We've all heard about time management or budgeting for money, but almost no one talks about budgeting for energy. No wonder we are all tired and looking for…
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182. Escaping The Plateau - Unleash Your Breakthrough RIGHT NOW
We all want to look back on our lives and know we lived well, but sometimes you just need to win right now! You want to unlock your next level NOW! Whether…
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181. How To Defeat Troubles & Conflict - Downloading A Warrior's Mindset
Just like they downloaded patches in the Matrix for new skills and abilities, Garrett is here to give you a "patch" for your mind. This episode will be a level…
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180. How To REALLY Win Big In Life - The 3 Keys To Victory
In society, we have a glamorized view of winning. We celebrate winners and we demand that they keep on winning. But that is not what life is actually like. In…
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179. How To Build Unbreakable Habits - Tools & Tactics Bonus Episode
We know that everyone is busy and sometimes it's nice to just be told exactly what to do to achieve a certain outcome. That's why we are starting the tools and…
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178. Understanding The Plan For Your Life - The Work Every Man Has To Do
What's my purpose? What is the plan for my life? These are questions that can eat at you as you wait to find "your thing". However, there is a template for…
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177. The 3 Tests Every Man Will Face On The Road To Greatness
If you have breath in your lungs, then God has a purpose for your life. And part of that purpose is greatness. Greatness means you got it all. You got 100% of…
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176. Making Success Inevitable - The Power Of Being All In
In a culture obsessed with achievement, it's tempting to look at the tangibles when we tell the stories of success. So often it is the intangibles that drive…
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175. Conquering Weakness - A Warrior's Guide To Strength
Everyone has a concept of strength. So often we think of strength in physical terms and we don't stop to define weakness. We also don't think of where we draw…
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174. Your Daily Fuel - 1 Minute Motivation for Unstoppable Perspective
This is a daily motivation declaration written by Garrett to listen to as often as needed. This is Garrett's declaration he wrote for himself that is true for…
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173. Unlocking Endurance - The 3 Keys To Finish What You Started
With a new year comes renewed optimism, but there is a reason there is an unofficial holiday known as quitter's day the 2nd Friday in January. Wanting…