The Impossible Life

Nick Surface & Garrett Unclebach
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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 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 you one of them?

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    310. Faith, Resilience, and the Death of Burnout

    Burnout has become one of the most accepted excuses in modern culture. Work is hard. Marriage is hard. Parenting is hard. Life is demanding. So the world tells men that when things get difficult, the problem must be the pressure and the solution must be escape. But what if burnout is not the real problem? In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach challenge the cultural narrative around burnout and expose the deeper issue underneath it: a wrong view of life, purpose, and what Christian men are actually capable of when they live by faith. This is not a “just work harder” message. It is a call to think differently. Garrett breaks down how burnout often begins with a seemingly harmless thought: “This is hard.” But if that thought is allowed to grow, it becomes “This is harder than I thought,” then “I don’t know if I want to do this anymore,” and eventually, “This isn’t worth doing.” That progression leads men toward quitting, even when they may be on the right path. For Christian men who want to live with purpose, that way of thinking is dangerous. The goal of life is not ease, comfort, or retirement. The goal is faithfulness. Paul said in 2 Timothy 4:7, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” That is the picture of a life well lived—not a life that avoided difficulty, but a life that stayed faithful all the way to the end. Nick and Garrett unpack why following God is not a behavioral improvement plan. It is a superpower. Faith gives men purpose, meaning, strength, peace, resilience, and the ability to keep going when life gets difficult. But when men adopt the world’s mindset, they begin measuring life by comfort instead of calling. That is where burnout becomes a trap. This episode challenges men to ask better questions. Instead of asking, “How can I make this easier?” ask, “Is this meaningful?” Instead of asking, “Why is this so hard?” ask, “Is this the race God has called me to run?” Instead of looking for an excuse to quit, Christian men must learn to fix their eyes on purpose and live with conviction. Nick and Garrett also give two practical tools for fighting burnout. The first is vision. A man must wake up and remind himself what is true, why today matters, and what God has called him to do. Vision gives purpose to the day and helps men stop drifting into weakness. The second is resilience. True resilience comes from identity and knowing who you are in God so deeply that what is happening around you does not define you. This episode is a direct challenge to Christian men who feel tired, overwhelmed, or tempted to quit. Yes, your body has limits. Yes, wisdom matters. Yes, energy must be managed. But burnout should not become a permission slip for weakness, selfishness, or quitting the race God has set before you. You were made for more. You were made to work, lead, protect, provide, endure, and live with faith. You were made to become a man of God who can stand in hard places and say, “I will keep going because this matters.” Burnout tells you to quit. Purpose tells you to endure. Faith tells you God is with you in the fight. Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking Here Join a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here. Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking here Get the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking here Join us in Mindset Mastery by clicking here If you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here. Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking here GET IN TOUCH Social Media - @theimpossiblelife Email - info@theimpossible.life

    49 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    309. The 3 Relationships That Build Strong Christian Men

    You were not created to grow alone. In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach break down the three relationships every man needs if he wants to grow in faith, walk in purpose, and become the kind of man God created him to be. For Christian men, relationships are not meant to be casual additions to life. They are meant to multiply growth, sharpen character, and advance the kingdom. Using the biblical framework of Paul, Barnabas, and Timothy, this conversation explains why spiritual growth requires more than listening to podcasts, reading books, or trying harder on your own. God designed people to grow through relationship. As Proverbs 27:17 says, “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” A Paul is someone ahead of you who mentors, corrects, guides, and fathers you in the faith. This is not just a teacher you learn from online. A Paul is someone who helps shape your thinking, your obedience, your maturity, and your walk with God. Christian men need someone who can speak into their life with wisdom, correction, and love. A Barnabas is the brother who runs beside you. This is the man who sees who you are, strengthens you in the fight, reminds you of your purpose, and stands with you in the mission. Not every friend is a Barnabas. A true Barnabas is someone in the same battle, chasing the same kind of growth, and committed to sharpening you. A Timothy is someone you pour into. This relationship reminds you that your life is not about you. God has given you gifts, wisdom, lessons, and experience so you can multiply them into others. For Christian men, this is where purpose becomes legacy. The goal is not just to grow personally, but to become the kind of man who helps others grow. Nick and Garrett also unpack why many men struggle to find these relationships. Some men are not humble or hungry enough to be mentored. Others are too insecure or prideful to build true brotherhood. Still others want someone to serve them instead of understanding the responsibility of pouring into the next generation. This episode is a challenge for Christian men to stop living isolated, stop treating relationships casually, and start building the kind of relationships that produce spiritual growth, leadership, accountability, and purpose. Because the men around you are shaping you. The question is: are they sharpening you, or dulling you? If you want to grow in faith, live with purpose, and become the man God created you to be, you need a Paul, a Barnabas, and a Timothy. Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking Here Join a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here. Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking here Get the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking here Join us in Mindset Mastery by clicking here If you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here. Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking here GET IN TOUCH Social Media - @theimpossiblelife Email - info@theimpossible.life

    27 min

  3. 11 MAY

    308. The Pattern Breaker: How Christian Men Change Generations (Be The One)

    What does it mean to be the one? In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach unpack one of the most powerful ideas for Christian men who want to live with faith, walk in purpose, and change the story of their family: becoming the one who breaks the pattern. Using The Matrix as a powerful illustration, Garrett explains how Neo’s story points to a deeper biblical truth: most people are living inside patterns they never chose, accepting a reality that keeps them stuck, passive, and in bondage. But when a man wakes up to the truth of Jesus Christ, he is confronted with a decision. Will he keep living the way he always has, or will he become the one who breaks the pattern? This episode is not about being the savior. Jesus is the One who saves. But Christian men are called to represent Him on the earth. That means stepping into courage, taking responsibility, and refusing to pass brokenness, fear, addiction, divorce, anger, passivity, or trauma to the next generation. Nick and Garrett talk through what it looks like to become a pattern breaker in real life. Maybe your family has a history of divorce. Maybe addiction has been normalized. Maybe anger, anxiety, poverty thinking, passivity, or victimhood has been passed down for generations. At some point, one man has to stand up and say, “It stops with me.” That is what it means to be the one. This conversation challenges Christian men to stop living as victims of what happened before them and start living as men of faith who believe God has placed them on the earth for a reason. Your life has purpose. Your family has purpose. Your name can mean something different for the next generation. The episode explores biblical examples of people who became “the one” in their generation, including Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, Ruth, Paul, Peter, John the Baptist, David, Joseph, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Each of them broke a pattern, stepped out in courage, and made a way for others. Nick also shares personally about deciding to change what the Surface family name would mean. Instead of accepting a legacy marked by suicide, divorce, and addiction, he made the decision to build something different for his children and future generations. Garrett connects this to the idea that every man has a role to play in God’s story not as the hero replacing Christ, but as a son representing the Father. This episode will challenge you to ask: Where do I need to be the one? Where do I need to stop making excuses? Where do I need to break a pattern? Where do I need to step into courage? Where do I need to live by faith instead of fear? Where do I need to take responsibility for the purpose God has given me? Because your life is not random. You were made for a purpose. And if you are a Christian man, there are people on the other side of your obedience. Be the one who wakes up. Be the one who breaks the pattern. Be the one who changes the story. Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking Here Join a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here. Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking here Get the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking here Join us in Mindset Mastery by clicking here If you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here. Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking here GET IN TOUCH Social Media - @theimpossiblelife Email - info@theimpossible.life

    57 min

  4. 7 MAY

    307. How To Predict The Future Before It Happens - Roll The Tape

    Why do so many Christian men end up in places they never intended? It’s not because they meant to fail. It’s because they never thought far enough ahead. In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach introduce a simple but game-changing framework for decision-making: “Roll the Tape.” This concept challenges you to move beyond what you hope will happen and instead evaluate what will actually happen if you continue making the same choices over time. At its core, “roll the tape” is about shifting from emotional, short-term thinking to logical, long-term thinking. Instead of asking whether something is a big deal or convincing yourself that it will be fine just this once, you begin asking a more honest question: If I keep doing this, what will my life look like in six months, a year, or five years? This shift forces you to confront the reality that your life is not shaped by isolated decisions, but by consistent patterns. One of the central ideas in this episode is that intentions do not cancel consequences. Many men justify their actions by pointing to their motives, saying things like “that wasn’t my heart” or “I didn’t mean for that to happen.” But outcomes are not governed by intention; they are governed by action and repetition. When you ignore the real mechanics behind your decisions, you begin to accumulate consequences you never planned for. The episode also emphasizes that every decision is training you. You are not just choosing actions; you are forming habits, reinforcing thought patterns, and shaping your identity. Day by day, you are becoming either more disciplined or more passive, more intentional or more reactive. The direction is determined by what you consistently choose. Ultimately, this episode is a call for Christian men to adopt a higher level of awareness and responsibility in their thinking. Instead of asking whether a decision will be okay in the moment, you are challenged to ask what that decision will produce over time. When you begin to think this way, your decision-making sharpens, your discipline increases, and your leadership grows. Your future is not random. It is the natural result of the choices you repeat every day. Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking Here Join a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here. Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking here Get the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking here Join us in Mindset Mastery by clicking here If you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here. Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking here GET IN TOUCH Social Media - @theimpossiblelife Email - info@theimpossible.life

    37 min

  5. 4 MAY

    306. The Hidden Force Determining Whether You're Stuck Or Growing

    Why do some Christian men grow into leaders, build strong families, and live with purpose… while others stay stuck, inconsistent, and frustrated? The difference is environment. In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach break down how your environment is either producing growth or holding you back. Because here’s the truth: Your life is a product of your environment. And whether you realize it or not, you are building one right now. This episode gives a practical, no-excuses framework for building an environment that produces growth, leadership, and purpose in Christian men.  Challenge - If there’s no challenge, there’s no growth. A real environment sets a bar. It creates pressure, meaning, and purpose. Whether it’s your family, business, or personal life you need something that demands more from you.Clear Standards - Standards aren’t what you say they’re what you allow. Great environments are built on clarity:What’s expectedWhat’s celebratedWhat’s not toleratedWithout standards, everything drifts.Training Culture Growth doesn’t happen by accident it happens through intentional, daily development. A training culture means:You’re always getting betterYou’re preparing for what’s comingYou don’t wait for pressure—you train for itPeople Structure - Everyone has a role. Everyone has responsibility. Great environments align people through:Clear rolesStrong relationshipsShared missionWhen this breaks down, everything falls apart from the inside.You don't drift into greatness. You build an environment that produces it. If you’re a Christian man who wants real growth, stronger leadership, and a life of purpose this episode will give you the framework to build it. Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking Here Join a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here. Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking here Get the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking here Join us in Mindset Mastery by clicking here If you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here. Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking here GET IN TOUCH Social Media - @theimpossiblelife Email - info@theimpossible.life

    51 min

  6. 30 APR

    305. The 3 Musts To Grow Into All God Made You To Be

    Why do so many Christian men feel stuck when it comes to growth? Not because they don’t want to grow…but because they don’t understand how growth actually works. In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach break down the 3 musts for growth and give the non-negotiable principles that determine whether your life moves forward or drifts backward. Because here’s the truth: You are always growing… either better or worse. Growth isn’t optional. But the direction of your growth is. The 3 Musts for Growth  Desire to Grow - Growth starts with a decision. If you don’t truly want to grow, you won’t endure what growth requires. Real growth demands humility, feedback, and the willingness to admit you don’t have it all figured out. As Scripture makes clear those who reject correction reject growth.Reps and Consistency Growth isn’t built in moments. It’s built in repetition. Most people fail because they think too transactionally: “What do I get from this one action?” But real growth comes from doing the right things over and over again long enough to see the pattern produce results. You don’t need perfection. You need consistency.Endurance Over Time - There is no shortcut for time. You can do everything right but if you quit too early, you’ll never see the result. Growth requires patience, faith, and the ability to stay committed even when nothing seems to be happening. Because what God is building in you takes time.If you’re ready to stop drifting and start growing intentionally as a Christian man… this episode will give you the blueprint. Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking Here Join a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here. Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking here Get the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking here Join us in Mindset Mastery by clicking here If you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here. Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking here GET IN TOUCH Social Media - @theimpossiblelife Email - info@theimpossible.life

    34 min

  7. 27 APR

    304. All In or Nothing: Stop Playing Christian & Start Following God For Real

    What does it actually mean to follow God? Not casually. Not halfway. But fully… as a true disciple. In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach break down the reality that most Christian men are living with partial surrender and missing the life God actually called them to. The truth is, discipleship isn’t about believing in God… it’s about being all in. Jesus didn’t say “love God a lot.” He said love Him with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. That’s not a suggestion. That’s the standard. The Problem Most Christian Men Face Many Christian men: Believe in GodRead the Bible occasionallyTry to live the right way…but still feel stuck, inconsistent, or disconnected from their purpose. Why? Because they’re giving effort—but not everything. And according to Scripture, partial surrender produces partial results. This episode breaks down what true discipleship looks like across three areas: Heart, Soul, and Mind. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why most Christian men never fully step into their purposeThe difference between belief and true discipleshipWhy “being a good man” isn’t enoughHow distraction is silently destroying your faithWhat it means to give God everything—not just part of your lifeWhy God isn’t looking for perfection—but full surrenderHow to stop holding back and start following God fullyIf you're a Christian man who’s ready to stop living halfway and start following God fully… this episode will challenge everything and change everything. Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking Here Join a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here. Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking here Get the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking here Join us in Mindset Mastery by clicking here If you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here. Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking here GET IN TOUCH Social Media - @theimpossiblelife Email - info@theimpossible.life

    59 min

  8. 23 APR

    303. The Three Daily Musts Every Christian Man Needs for Purpose

    Why do so many Christian men struggle to walk in their purpose? It’s not because they don’t care. It’s not because they don’t believe. It’s because they’re skipping the basics. In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach break down the three daily disciplines that every Christian must follow to grow in faith and step into their God-given purpose. This isn’t complicated, but it is demanding. Just like elite athletes and special forces units master the fundamentals, Christian men must master the basics of their faith daily if they want to live at a high level. The 3 Daily Musts for Christian Men Submit to God - Purpose begins with surrender. If you’re not aligned with God’s will, you’re building your life on the wrong mission. Daily submission puts you under God’s order and positions you to walk in clarity, confidence, and direction.Seek His Face - This is about relationship not religion. Through prayer, worship, and reading the Bible, Christian men grow in understanding who God is and align their desires with His. This is where faith is built and purpose becomes clear.Lead Yourself - You can’t live with purpose if you don’t lead yourself. Discipline, vision, and intentional living are required to become the man God created you to be. Without self-leadership, you drift. With it, you grow.In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why mastering the basics is the key to unlocking purposeHow daily habits shape the life of a Christian manWhy submission to God creates clarity and confidenceThe difference between knowing about God and actually knowing HimHow to build discipline without burnoutWhy self-leadership is essential for spiritual growthHow to stop drifting and start living intentionallyThis episode is a direct challenge to Christian men: Stop looking for a breakthrough… and start mastering the basics. Because your purpose isn’t found in a moment. It’s built daily. And the men who commit to these disciplines are the ones who step into everything God has for them. Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking Here Join a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here. Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking here Get the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking here Join us in Mindset Mastery by clicking here If you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here. Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking here GET IN TOUCH Social Media - @theimpossiblelife Email - info@theimpossible.life

    34 min
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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 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 you one of them?

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  • Creator
    Nick Surface & Garrett Unclebach
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    308
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Nick Surface & Garrett Unclebach
  • Show Website
    The Impossible Life

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