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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266. The Unseen Forces Shaping Every Decision You Make with Dr. Robi Sonderegger
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52:31In this powerful and deeply insightful episode, Dr. Robi Sonderegger joins Garrett and Nick for his third appearance on The Impossible Life Podcast—and this conversation may be his most impactful yet. Together, they expose the invisible forces—your beliefs—that quietly dictate your identity, your decisions, your relationships, and ultimately the di…
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265. Dismantling Our Favorite Lies - Authentic Self
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26:04Identity is the glass ceiling of your life. You will never outperform what you believe about who you are. In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface expose one of the most dangerous lies in modern culture: “Just be authentic.” Culture has reframed feelings as identity and told men that their current …
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264. How to Live the Most Purposeful Year of Your Life
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1:03:25Quitters Day or Purpose Day? Designing a Year You Don’t Walk Away From If you want this to be the most purposeful year of your life, you can’t drift into it — you have to design it. In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett and Nick break down how to actually build a year rooted in purpose, clarity, and God-given direction. Using the …
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263. How to Think Strategically: The Skill Every Great Leader Masters
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31:34In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface break down one of the most valuable — and rare — abilities in leadership: strategic thinking. Most people react. Few people think. Strategic thinking is the discipline of stepping back, seeing the whole picture, and identifying what really matters so you can make dec…
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262. The Most Heroic Life You Can Live: How To Find True Fulfillment
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38:33In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface dismantle one of the most powerful lies in modern culture — that you are the main character of your own story. Drawing from Scripture, history, and real-world examples, they explore how society’s obsession with self — from slogans like “Have it your way” and “Because…
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261. The Timeframe Test: How to Stretch Your Perspective and Stop Living Month-to-Month
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39:44In 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
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59:05In 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
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31:58In 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
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56:30In 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
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31:29In 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
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1:07:42Leadership 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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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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254. Avoiding Sin Is Not the Same as Pursuing Purpose
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50:38Most 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
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22:31In 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
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56:18In 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
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24:07In 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
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41:54Most 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
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24:53Transformation 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
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52:56Most 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
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42:41Most 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
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53:10Why 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
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32:35Your 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
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1:05:34What 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
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30:33What 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
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54:25No 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
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39:59“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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240. The Beliefs That Build Warriors (and the Ones That Break Them)
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59:02What 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
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27:23Our 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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238. Both vs Balance: Why Great Men Refuse to Choose
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47:12In 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
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31:04Most 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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236. Strong Men Don’t Happen by Accident: The Vision Unlock
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56:23Most 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
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34:22Life 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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234. Seven Surefire Ways to Waste Your Life (And How to Avoid Them)
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48:18Most 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?
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36:16The 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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232. The Shortcut Trap: Why You’re Sabotaging God’s Best for Your Life
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54:25Warren 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
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37:11Want 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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230. The Questions God Is Asking You: The Lessons You’re Meant to Learn
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45:16Questions 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
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26:28Success 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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228. How Big Is Too Big? Expanding Your Vision Without Losing Your Soul
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56:29You 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)
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1:08:47Church 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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226. Four Things To Run From For The Rest Of Your Life
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42:25Sometimes 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)
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28:41Let’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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224. Creation vs. Evolution - The Shaping of Belief With Bryan Osborne
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1:05:15In 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
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26:50Modern 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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222. The 6 Principles Running Your Life—Whether You Know It or Not
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53:07Principles 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 Impossible Life, Nick and Garrett revisit one of the most foundational topics to living a life of purpose, excellence, and spiritual clarity: PRINCIPLES. They break down six core principles t…
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221. How to Get Real Wisdom: What Solomon Missed and Most Men Still Don’t Understand
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25:12Wisdom 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 and Nick unpack what it truly means to grow in wisdom—not just intellectually, but spiritually, practically, and biblically. Prompted by a listener question, they go beyond the usual answers …
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220. Gender Confusion, Truth, and the Collapse of Culture: Dr. Alex McFarland on the Fight for the Next Generation
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1:01:22In this fire-filled episode of The Impossible Life, Nick Surface sits down with renowned apologist, evangelist, and cultural analyst Dr. Alex McFarland—a man who’s preached in all 50 states, written over 20 books, and led thousands to truth through bold biblical worldview teaching. They dive headfirst into the most pressing issues of our time—the a…
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219. You Become What You Worship: Redefining Worship, Identity, and Daily Obedience
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33:00Worship 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 joined by returning guest Josh Craft to explore a hard-hitting biblical truth: You become like what you worship. (Psalm 115:8) From ancient idols to modern obsessions, the conversation uncovers…
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218. The Book of Acts Isn't Over - How The Holy Spirit Still Moves Today With Gwyn Daniel
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52:06The 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 question whether He still moves the way we read in Acts chapter 2. In this episode, we have on Gwny Daniel from Wales who has spent over 50 years as a Pastor, church planter, and man of God. Gwyn…
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217. Don't Be Vulnerable With Your Wife - Mindset Level Up
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22:20In this bold and counter-cultural episode of The Impossible Life, Nick and Garrett dive into a hot-button belief that challenges modern thinking about marriage, masculinity, and leadership: "Don’t be vulnerable with your wife—be transparent." It’s a concept that might offend, but it’s built on biblical truth, emotional discipline, and hard-won wisd…
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