Best Garrett Unclebach Podcasts (2025)

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261. The Timeframe Test: How to Stretch Your Perspective and Stop Living Month-to-Month 39:44

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In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface revisit one of their most practical and transformative principles — Timeframe Orientation. Your timeframe determines your direction. Most people live in short-term cycles — 30-day paychecks, 12-month goals, and reactionary habits — but true success and spiritual matu…

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260. Awakening Drive: How to Develop Ambition in Yourself and Others 59:05

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In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface tackle one of the most misunderstood and misused traits in men...ambition. Many Christians have been taught to view ambition as selfish or prideful, but the truth is, ambition is a divine design when it’s submitted to God’s purpose. Garrett and Nick show the differen…

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259. The Figure It Out Mindset: How Winners Respond to Problems 31:58

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In this Impossible Life Shortcast, Garrett Unclebach dives into the “Figure It Out Mindset” — the ability to face uncertainty, obstacles, and confusion with confidence, faith, and resourcefulness. Garrett breaks down how this mindset separates those who take ownership from those who make excuses, and why learning to figure things out is one of the …

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258. The Gatekeeper Of Your Life: Why Guarding Your Heart Is The Most Important Battle 56:30

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In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface dig into one of the most crucial areas for any believer: “Guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Proverbs 4:23) They explore what it really means to protect your inner world in a culture obsessed with image, emotion, and distraction. From leadership…

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257. The Bible Said It First: How Science Confirms God’s Truth 31:29

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In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface explore one of the most fascinating intersections of faith and reason — the way science continually confirms truths that God already revealed in His Word. Science is powerful, but it’s also limited — it’s the discovery of what God has already designed. Garrett and Ni…

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256. Leadership Mastery: 7 Traits Jesus Modeled For Us to Follow 1:07:42

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Leadership isn’t about titles, followers, or charisma. It’s about mastery of self and submission to God. In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface dive deep into what true Leadership Mastery looks like through the life and example of Jesus Christ. Using both scripture and real-world leadership principles, th…

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255. Death by a Thousand Compromises 28:55

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In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface unpack one of the greatest threats to every Christian man — compromise. Not the big, obvious kind that’s easy to recognize, but the subtle daily decisions that slowly dull your conviction and weaken your purpose. Garrett shares from his Navy SEAL background and perso…

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140 | Artificial Buoyancy: Why Leaders Settle in Marriage—and How Not To | CEO of C12 Mike Sharrow 47:24

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Take your FREE High Performance Marriage Scan -- Faith-driven leaders often win at work while quietly running a deficit at home. In this conversation, C12 CEO Mike Sharrow joins Lantz Howard to unpack why so many high-capacity Christian CEOs experience “artificial buoyancy” in marriage—appearing stable because of spiritual convictions and financial…

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254. Avoiding Sin Is Not the Same as Pursuing Purpose 50:38

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Most men think winning in life means avoiding failure — not falling into sin, not losing money, not messing up their marriage. But what if “avoiding bad” is the very thing keeping you from God’s best? In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface unpack the difference between living to avoid sin and living to pu…

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253. Conviction vs. Hype & The Power Of Enthusiasm 22:31

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In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett and Nick unpack the difference between hype and conviction — and why most people confuse the two. They discuss Warren Buffet’s insight about intelligence, energy, and integrity, breaking down why energy without integrity is dangerous and how real enthusiasm comes from a foundation of truth and…

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252. The 5 Excuses That Will Make You Average 56:18

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In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface pull back the curtain on what it truly means to live ALL IN — not the motivational cliché, but the biblical, practical, and battle-tested reality. They show you the 5 most common and popular excuses that people buy into that keep them from going all in. Most people t…

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251. How to Simplify Vision And Live It Out 24:07

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In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface strip away the fluff and break down what vision really means—and how to make it simple enough to actually live out. Forget waiting for a divine lightning bolt or a dream of winged beasts like Daniel. Real vision starts with a choice: Who do you want to be right now? …

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250. Vision vs. Illusion: The Discipline of Seeing Life as It Really Is 41:54

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Most men walk through life blind — deceived by ego, numbed by comfort, or paralyzed by fear. In this powerful 250th episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach (former Navy SEAL) break down the battle to see reality clearly — and how distorted perception keeps you from becoming who God made you to be. Using military i…

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249. The Path of Transformation: How to Become Who God Designed You to Be 24:53

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Transformation doesn’t happen overnight—and it’s not about self-help or hype. It’s about submission, work, and revelation. In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick and Garrett break down Romans 12:1–2 and reveal the three-part path of transformation every believer must walk: Submission – Laying down your way of thinking and surrendering…

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248. From Weak-Willed to Warrior: The 3 Musts of Discipline 52:56

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Most men know they need more discipline—but few understand what’s really stopping them. In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and former Navy SEAL Garrett Unclebach break down the 3 musts of discipline and expose why so many men fail to stay consistent. Drawing from Garrett’s SEAL training, biblical principles, and p…

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247. How To Make The Most Out Of Every Opportunity 42:41

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Most people miss opportunities because they don’t look like opportunities—they look like work. In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett and Nick break down how to recognize, seize, and maximize the doors God opens in your life. From a story about a breakthrough moment to Nick’s journey from filming soccer videos on a DSLR to intervie…

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246. Stop Starting Over: The Secret to Lasting Change 53:10

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Why do so many people struggle to change—even after a wake-up call like a health scare, a broken relationship, or a major failure? In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick and Garrett break down the real process of transformation that goes deeper than willpower or quick fixes. They reveal the five essential parts of lasting change: Humi…

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245. Choose Your Mindset, Change Your Life: The Power of Mental Selection 32:35

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Your mindset is the steering wheel of your life—point it the wrong way, and you’ll drift into defeat. Point it the right way, and you’ll build strength, resilience, and purpose. In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett and Nick break down the concept of mindset selection—the truth that you have the power to choose how you think, how …

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244. There's More For Your Life: Breaking Limits & The 90% You Don't Know Exists 1:05:34

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What if the life you’re living right now isn’t the life God ultimately has for you? In the SEAL TEAMs, they say that when you've reached your end, you have only hit 10% of your actual limits. Most people quit with 90% left untapped. What does that additional 90% look like in your life? In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett and Nic…

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243. Your Excuses Are Costing You More Than You Know - How To Live A Regardless Life 30:33

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What does it mean to be a “regardless person”? It means you show up, obey God, and live with conviction—regardless of how you feel, regardless of the cost, and regardless of the circumstances. In a culture built on compromise and convenience, few men live with this kind of strength and consistency. In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Ga…

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242. The Warrior's Response to Tragedy: After The Loss of Charlie Kirk 54:25

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No man plans for tragedy—but every man will face it. The question is not if but how you’ll respond when life blindsides you. In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett and Nick take on the heavy reality of loss, heartbreak, and the unexpected trials that test our faith. Sparked by the recent tragedy with Charlie Kirk, this conversation…

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241. Fear God or Fear Everything Else - You Decide 39:59

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“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” You’ve probably heard that verse before—but what does it really mean? Is it about being scared of God, or is it something much deeper? In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick and Josh Craft dive into one of the most misunderstood biblical concepts: the fear of God. From Philip…

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139 | How Leaders Lose Their Way: Stay Focused on Finishing the Race Well | CEO of Hope International Peter Greer 41:37

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In this episode of The Wholehearted Leadership Coaching Conversation, Lantz Howard sits down with Peter Greer, CEO of Hope International and author of more than a dozen books including Mission Drift and Lead with Prayer. Together, they explore the challenges leaders face in staying aligned with their true calling, how to avoid mission drift, and th…

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240. The Beliefs That Build Warriors (and the Ones That Break Them) 59:02

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What you believe will determine how you live, the risks you take, and the future you build. In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach dive deep into the unseen power of belief. From how beliefs are formed in childhood to how they guide your choices in adulthood, this conversation explores why some men rise t…

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239. When Nice Guys Make Weak Men: The Truth About Kindness 27:23

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Our culture says kindness is about being nice, agreeable, and making people feel good. But what if that definition is actually making men weak? In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick and Garrett tackle the misunderstood fruit of the Spirit—kindness. They dive into the original Greek meaning of the word, chrestotes, which points to bei…

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138 | Intimacy Challenge: Facing Resistance and Navigating Expectations | Lantz and Jessica Howard 24:00

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Welcome back, friends. Jessica and I sit down to unpack the difference between resistance and rejection in marriage. Resistance isn’t always a “no”; often it’s an invitation to slow down, draw out the deep desires, and find deeper alignment. In this episode, you’ll learn how to share your desires clearly, navigate mismatched expectations, and turn …

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238. Both vs Balance: Why Great Men Refuse to Choose 47:12

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In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface challenge one of the most common cultural myths: work-life “balance.” Instead of trying to carefully divide your time, energy, and priorities into equal portions, Garrett and Nick show why true greatness comes from embracing both—not balance. From faith to family, fi…

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237. How to Start Building Unshakable Identity Immediately 31:04

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Most men don’t have a weakness of skill—they have a weakness of self. Your identity shapes your future, and your attitude is the evidence of what you really believe. In this episode of The Impossible Life, Garrett and Nick break down the powerful connection between identity and attitude, and why so many men sabotage themselves without realizing it.…

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137 | The Intimacy Challenge: Overcome Emotional Laundry by Sharing Your Preferences | Lantz and Jessica Howard 30:16

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In today's conversation, we are going to share how to resolve preferences and desires before they turn into a relational conflict. We will share with you one way to ensure that love keeps no records of wrongs, and ways you can identify what you feel and learn to communicate quickly to repair your relationships. The Intimacy Challenge is designed wi…

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236. Strong Men Don’t Happen by Accident: The Vision Unlock 56:23

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Most men drift through life reacting to circumstances instead of living from vision. But the strongest men in history—the ones who led, built, and endured—had a clear picture of who they were and where they were going. In this episode of The Impossible Life, Garrett and Nick dive into what it means to be a vision-strong man—a man whose identity is …

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235. How To Face Hard Times Without Breaking 34:22

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Life doesn’t send you a calendar invite for adversity—it blindsides you. One moment everything’s fine, the next you’re in the fight of your life. So how do you prepare for the battles you can’t predict? In this episode of The Impossible Life, Garrett and Nick break down the mindset, tools, and training you need to face any difficult situation. From…

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136 | The Journey of Intimacy and Becoming Wholehearted in Your Marriage | Lantz and Jessica Howard 38:49

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Welcome to the Whole Hearted Leadership Coaching Conversation. Today, I invited my wife, Jessica, to begin a conversation on marriage. This will be an ongoing conversation, and today, we unpack a framework for you on intimacy. These questions are designed to help you create space for you and your spouse to connect with one another as you listen to …

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234. Seven Surefire Ways to Waste Your Life (And How to Avoid Them) 48:18

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Most men don’t ruin their lives in one big, catastrophic decision. They waste them slowly—choice by choice, day by day—through distraction, compromise, and passivity. In this raw episode of The Impossible Life, Garrett and Nick expose 7 of the most common traps that keep men stuck, ineffective, and blind to their calling. More importantly, they’ll …

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233. Health According to God: What Does The Bible Really Say About Physical Fitness? 36:16

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The average American man carries 28% body fat—a level the American Council on Exercise considers obese. Add to that the sobering reality that heart disease has held the title of the nation’s #1 killer for decades, with cancer close behind, and you have to wonder: how can the richest nation in history be so unhealthy? Here’s the kicker—at least one-…

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135 | Life's Transitions as a Leader and How to Stay Connected to Your Wife | Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator Hunter Clintion 42:43

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I am honored to bring you this conversation with my friend and long-time client, Hunter Clinton. Hunter is the Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A in Anna, TX. In our conversation together we discussed how to stay engaged with your wife even when adding a fourth child, building a team culture to be the salt and light in the community, and how your leader…

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232. The Shortcut Trap: Why You’re Sabotaging God’s Best for Your Life 54:25

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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 greatest temptations we all face. We feel the limits of our time, our energy, and our mortality… and instead of paying the full price, we try to pay the fast price. In this episode, we go into t…

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231. The Growth Superhack No One Talks About: Feedback, Humility & Attitude 37:11

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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. It’s this: how you respond to feedback. In this episode of The Impossible Life, Garrett and Nick break down one of the most powerful, overlooked growth levers in a man’s life—his response to…

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134 | Devoted: A Miracle Marriage | Authors Rich and Patty Green 38:11

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Join Lantz Howard and guests Rich and Patty Green, authors of "Devoted for a Marriage Miracle," as they explore the underlying causes of intimacy drift and offer practical advice for rekindling. Discover how open communication, understanding God's design for marriage, and creating an affectionate environment can transform relationships. Rich and Pa…

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230. The Questions God Is Asking You: The Lessons You’re Meant to Learn 45:16

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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 doesn't know the answer. It's because He is trying to show us something. In this episode, we look at the questions God asks throughout scripture that were not just for the people He asked, but for…

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229. The 5 Basics of Life: Master These or Keep Struggling 26:28

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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 foundational habits every man must master to stop spinning his wheels and start moving with power. Whether you're struggling with chaos, burnout, or stagnation—this is your reset. These princi…

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133 |They'll Fight Over When Your Dead: Love, Legacy, Leather | Founder of Saddleback Leather Dave Munson 53:50

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In this episode of Whole Hearted Leadership, host Lantz Howard welcomes Dave Munson, founder and CEO of Saddleback Leather Company, for an inspiring conversation around legacy, leadership, faith, and family. Together, they explore Dave’s new book, They'll Fight Over It When You're Dead: The True Story of How I Survived Terrorists, Morons and an Ass…

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228. How Big Is Too Big? Expanding Your Vision Without Losing Your Soul 56:29

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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 really means to expand your vision—not through hype or hustle, but through God-anchored clarity and discipline. This is the blueprint for men who know they’re called to more, but refuse to sa…

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227. When Is It Time to Leave Your Church? (And When It's Just Your Pride Talking) 1:08:47

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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 is it actually right to leave your church? And when is it just an excuse that masks offense, ego, or passivity? They break down the biblical filters, red flags, and internal checkpoints that …

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132 | Sex on the First Date | Founders and Business Owner Tim and Kathy Bush 1:05:15

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In this powerful episode, Lantz Howard sits down with Tim and Kathy Bush to discuss their journey from brokenness to breakthrough in marriage. The conversation centers around their book Sex on the First Date, which explores rebuilding trust, intimacy, and spiritual connection after betrayal. As leaders of War Room Ministries, they share the raw tru…

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226. Four Things To Run From For The Rest Of Your Life 42:25

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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 toxic patterns that every man needs to run from—not once, not occasionally, but for the rest of his life. These aren't minor mindset tweaks. These are identity-level shifts that separate leader…

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225. Why She Doesn’t Respect You (And How to Change That) 28:41

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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 and unfiltered episode of The Impossible Life, Nick and Garrett pull no punches as they unpack why so many men struggle with respect in their marriage—and what it actually takes to earn it b…

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131 | Help in a Hurry: Simple Tips for Finding Peace When You're Overwhelmed, Anxious, or Stressed | Author Dr. Caroline Leaf 42:31

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In this episode of Whole Hearted Leadership, Lantz sits down with renowned cognitive neuroscientist and author Dr. Caroline Leaf to explore the connection between brain health, mental resilience, and faith. Together, they unpack how leaders can rewire toxic thought patterns, renew their minds, and take ownership of their inner world. If you're a pu…

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224. Creation vs. Evolution - The Shaping of Belief With Bryan Osborne 1:05:15

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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 at one of the most contested foundations in the Bible: Genesis 1–11. What you believe about the beginning of the world directly impacts how you understand truth, identity, morality, and the Go…

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223. Unpopular Opinion - Division of Labor In The Home Isn’t Oppression—It’s Excellence 26:50

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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 The Impossible Life, Nick and Garrett tackle one of their most controversial convictions yet: A clearly defined division of labor in the home isn't outdated—it's divine. Rooted in experience, p…

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130 | The Fundamental Conflict of the Soul and How Leaders Can Experience Jesus Really | Author and Founder of Wild at Heart John Eldredge 48:59

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John Eldredge is back for our third conversation together. We talk about his latest book, Experience Jesus Really, and how to find refuge in the summer and restore the strength of your leadership. What I learned from John in our conversation: Why praying over your vacation is essential and how to invite others to pray with you in all seasons of lif…