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The Impossible Life

Garrett Unclebach & Nick Surface

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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 marketing expert 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 you ...
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The Whole Hearted Leadership is a deep dive into real-time coaching conversations with today's top-performing faith-driven leaders. The goal is to create space to have authentic conversations that move you forward. Lantz has coaching conversations with leaders like John Delony, John Eldredge, Garrett Unclebach, Jordan Raynor, Brent Beshore, Jon Tyson, William Vanderblomen, Shawn Tolleson, Ben Dozier, Ryan Michler, Morgan Snyder, and Josh Straub. To work with Lantz and receive his weekly Lead ...
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Burnout is a common experience for people in modern society. This episode tackles burnout head-on, combining insights from the World Health Organization's definition with a powerful, faith-based solution. We discuss the importance of alignment with God's grace, reframing tension, fueling yourself with purpose, and the necessity of intentional rest …
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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 the question for every man is, "How are you treating your favor?" In this episode, we give 3 steps to be a great husband and foster the marriage of your dreams. That may sound overly simple, …
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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 listener's question, they draw parallels between physical training and life development, emphasizing that mastering the basics is crucial before pursuing greatness. We highlight five key qualities t…
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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 something that makes you powerful when in fact anger means you lost control and you are at your weakest. In this episode, we break down where anger comes from, the real impact it has on your li…
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Lantz Howard and Tony and Alisa have a deep conversation about how to grow the depth of your marriage through spiritual and sexual intimacy. If you are wanting to take your marriage to the next level and undercover roadblocks to deeper passion and more peace join the conversation. If you find the conversation meaningful share with a friend and your…
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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 leadership being superior and instead look at the model Jesus provides for leadership. We talk about the beliefs and mindset, practical application, and skills needed so you can understand who God …
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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 according to God's design. This is in sharp contrast to a society where retiring early is "living the dream". We go into the specific beliefs needed for this, the rewards, what you must do, and…
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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 he's been given and bring about God's plans on the earth. This requires strength, tenacity, and a deep relationship with God. However this is not what we see among Christian men today. In this …
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