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. 1 DAY AGO

    297. How To Deal With A Bad Leader - Leading From The Middle As A Man of Faith

    What do you do when you're trying to lead… but you're stuck under a bad leader? In this tactical and powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach break down how Christian men can lead with faith, purpose, and strength — even when leadership above them is weak, flawed, or ineffective. Most people ask the wrong question: "How do I deal with a bad leader?" But the better question is: "How do I lead from the middle?" This episode explores how men of faith grow into stronger leaders when they stop focusing on what they can't control and start stepping into ownership, humility, and purpose where they are. Nick and Garrett walk through three powerful principles for Christian leadership in difficult environments: Mission Focus Over Complaining Instead of focusing on the limitations of leadership, men of faith focus on the mission. Complaining creates powerlessness, but purpose creates progress. When you trust God’s sovereignty, you can lead with faith even in imperfect circumstances.Raise the Standards You don’t need a title to lead. Christian men lead by example — raising standards, modeling discipline, and shaping culture wherever they are.Develop People and Solve Problems Great leaders don’t wait for permission. Men of faith develop others, solve problems, and add value — even when it’s not their responsibility.This episode also explores: Why God often places you under imperfect leadership on purposeHow faith grows when you don’t have controlBiblical examples like David leading under SaulWhy quitting bad leadership can limit your growthHow humility unlocks leadership developmentWhy great men solve problems they didn’t createThe truth is — leadership isn’t about title. It’s about faith, purpose, and influence. And sometimes, the greatest leadership growth happens when you're not in charge. This episode is a must-listen for Christian men who want to grow in leadership, strengthen their faith, and walk in purpose — even in difficult environments.   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

    30 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    296. The Path to Becoming a Man of Faith: Faith and Purpose for Christian Men

    What does it actually mean to become a man of faith? In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach break down what it truly looks like for Christian men to develop real faith, walk in purpose, and trust God when life gets difficult. After walking through one of the most intense personal trials of his life — watching his wife fight for her life in the hospital — Nick shares how something crystallized in him: faith isn’t something you manufacture… it’s something God builds in you over time. This episode explores how Christian men grow into deeper faith and purpose — not through comfort, but through testing, endurance, and surrender to God. Garrett and Nick unpack: What real faith is (and what it is not)Why faith isn’t “believing harder”How Christian men develop courage in difficult momentsWhy purpose is revealed through trialsThe role of honor, humility, and obedience in growing faithHow fear and pride quietly destroy faithWhy input — Scripture, prayer, and time with God — builds unshakable confidenceThey also break down three key pillars for becoming a man of faith:  Honor — Putting God first and trusting His authorityHeart — Aligning your desires with God’s purposeInput — Filling your mind with God’s Word consistentlyThe result? A life where faith replaces fear… Purpose replaces confusion… And Christian men become strong, courageous leaders in every area of life. Because the greatest thing that could be said about a man isn’t how much he accomplished… It’s that he believed God. This episode is a powerful call for Christian men to step into deeper faith, clearer purpose, and a life fully surrendered to God. 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

    58 min

  3. 26 MAR

    295. Why God Makes You Wait (And What He’s Doing In The Meantime)

    What do you do when you’re believing God for something… but it’s not happening? In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach dive into what it truly means to live with faith, purpose, and conviction as Christian men. This conversation explores the tension between trusting God’s timing and pursuing the purpose He’s placed inside you. Many Christian men struggle with the same question: How do I pursue purpose while still trusting God? This episode breaks down the difference between forcing outcomes and positioning yourself for God to move. Through biblical examples, real-life experiences, and practical wisdom, Nick and Garrett unpack how faith is built through patience, pain, and obedience. From the story of Abraham and Isaac to lessons learned in business, leadership, and life, this episode shows how God often shapes your heart before He delivers your breakthrough. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why faith and purpose require patienceHow Christian men can align their hearts with God’s timingThe difference between forcing outcomes vs trusting GodWhy pain and delays are often part of God’s preparationHow to develop unshakable faith as a Christian manThe importance of principles, discipline, and spiritual growthThis episode is a powerful reminder that God isn’t just interested in giving you what you want — He’s shaping you into the man capable of carrying your purpose. Because real faith isn’t about getting what you want… It’s about becoming who God created you to be. If you're a Christian man seeking purpose, this episode will challenge your faith, sharpen your perspective, and encourage you to trust God’s process. 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

    33 min

  4. 23 MAR

    294. The 50 Mile Race That Turned Into a Life Threatening Test of Faith

    What happens when your faith gets tested in real time? In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface, Garrett Unclebach, and their wives set out to run a 50-mile ultra marathon—but what unfolds becomes far more than a physical challenge. It becomes a real-life test of faith, purpose, and what it means to be a Christian man under pressure. Facing brutal heat, exhaustion, and mental fatigue, the group leans into the core principles they’ve been building: doing hard things, staying mentally strong, and living with purpose. But when one of their own collapses with heat stroke and is rushed to the hospital, everything shifts. Suddenly, the race isn’t the hardest part. This episode captures what it looks like when faith isn’t just talked about—it’s lived. In the middle of uncertainty, fear, and real-life pressure, Nick shares what it means to stand firm as a man of faith, lead with strength, and trust God completely—even when the outcome isn’t fully visible. In this episode, you’ll learn:Why purpose is revealed in pressure, not comfortHow Christian men are called to lead with strength and faith in difficult momentsThe importance of training your mind and spirit daily before challenges hitWhy doing hard things prepares you for life’s real battlesHow to remove fear and stand in certainty and trust in GodWhat it means to truly live as a man of faith when everything is on the lineThis isn’t just a story about a race. It’s a reminder that your life is preparing you for moments you can’t predict—and when those moments come, what’s inside you will come out. Because real faith isn’t built in comfort. It’s revealed in the fire. 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

    54 min

  5. 20 MAR

    293. The Fruit Test: Discerning True Spiritual Growth in Men of Faith

    How do you know if someone has real spiritual fruit in their life? In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface break down how to discern biblical fruit through a spiritual lens — and why this matters so much for men of faith, Christian men, and anyone pursuing God’s purpose. Jesus said, “You will know them by their fruit.” But what does that actually mean in real life? This conversation explores how to recognize the difference between true, Holy Spirit-produced fruit and the fake fruit people often mistake for spiritual maturity — things like image, wealth, influence, social media presence, appearance, or hype. Garrett and Nick walk through the biblical definition of fruit from Galatians 5, showing that real fruit comes from the Holy Spirit and is revealed through consistent love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. They also explain why faith and transformation in Christ allow you to recognize that same fruit in others. In this episode, you’ll learn: What biblical fruit actually isWhy false fruit is easy to mistake for the real thingHow social media, wealth, appearance, and status can mislead Christian menWhy words and behavior reveal what is really in a person’s heartHow relational fruit shows up in marriage, family, and close relationshipsWhy discipleship and multiplication are some of the clearest signs of mature faith and purposeHow men of faith can use discernment to choose mentors, leaders, and examples worth followingThis episode is a practical guide for Christian men who want to live with deeper faith, walk in greater purpose, and learn how to recognize the difference between appearance and authenticity. Because real fruit doesn’t just look good from a distance. It changes lives up close 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

    30 min

  6. 17 MAR

    292. Why Most People Miss Their Purpose & How To Understand Yours

    Everyone asks the same question: “What is my purpose?” But what if that’s actually the wrong question? In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface unpack one of the most important ideas they’ve ever discussed: the purpose perspective. Instead of asking what your purpose is, the better question is: What is the purpose? When you zoom out and look at the entire story of Scripture—from creation to Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and the church—you begin to see a single thread running through all of human history: God is making His glory and goodness known throughout the earth. And the incredible part? God has chosen to accomplish that mission through people. Your life isn’t about discovering one specific achievement or career path. It’s about understanding the greater purpose God is carrying out in the world and discovering your part to play in it. In this episode, Nick and Garrett discuss: Why purpose is not a single job or accomplishmentThe “City Slickers” story and the search for the one thingHow understanding God’s larger plan brings clarity to your lifeWhy God cares more about who you’re becoming than what you achieveHow purpose often becomes clear only after years of preparationWhy endurance is required to see the full impact of your lifeThey also break down three purpose blockers that keep people from seeing and living purposefully: Selfishness – When life becomes about your achievements and comparisons.2. Fear and lack of vision – When the desire for security replaces courage.3. Lack of endurance – When people quit before purpose fully unfolds.When you remove these blockers and begin to see life through the purpose perspective, everything changes. Your job becomes purposeful. Your struggles become preparation. Your obedience becomes meaningful. Because purpose isn’t about discovering one specific thing you’re supposed to do. It’s about living in alignment with the greater story God is writing across all of history. And when you understand that perspective, you stop drifting—and start living with purpose. 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

    1hr 1min

  7. 13 MAR

    291. The Warrior Code: Honor

    Honor is one of the most powerful — and most misunderstood — principles in life. In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface break down what honor really means, why it matters, and how it affects everything from leadership and relationships to faith and personal growth. Most people think honor simply means respect or admiration. But the Bible reveals something deeper: honor means assigning value — choosing to value what God values and responding accordingly. Garrett explains how honor is foundational to God’s design for authority, order, and blessing. When you learn to honor God, honor people, and honor the structures God puts in place, you gain access to the wisdom, opportunities, and favor that flow through those relationships. The episode explores:The biblical definition of honor and why it’s different from respectHow dishonor shows up in modern cultureWhy honor is not based on whether someone deserves itThe story of David honoring Saul despite being mistreatedHow honor unlocks blessing and opportunityWhy humility is the foundation of honorNick and Garrett also dive into the beliefs that create a “state of honor,” including:God is the highest authorityGod establishes authority to create orderHonor unlocks blessing and accessTrue honor flows from humilityThe challenge of honor is simple but powerful: You don’t honor people because they deserve it. You honor because of who you are. And when you choose honor — even when it’s difficult — you align yourself with God’s design for leadership, relationships, and influence. Because in God’s kingdom: Honor opens doors that talent alone never will. 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

  8. 9 MAR

    290. Rod Vilhauer - Why God Prepares You In The Desert & Why Cities Need Godly Leaders

    What happens when God prepares you for nearly two decades before revealing your next assignment? In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface sit down with entrepreneur and community leader Rod Vilhauer, who shares the incredible journey that led him from business success… to personal desert… to stepping into a completely unexpected calling: running for mayor of Frisco, Texas. Rod built a company that generated $400 million a year in revenue, only to watch it collapse and spend the next 18 years walking through a season of waiting and testing. What looked like a desert was actually preparation. Through stories about faith, perseverance, and sowing seed when nothing seems to be growing, Rod explains how God uses difficult seasons to build the character needed for future leadership. The conversation explores: Why God often spends more time working in a person than working through themHow seasons of struggle build the foundation for purposeThe biblical principle of sowing seed even in droughtWhy faith requires looking vertical instead of horizontalThe role Christians should play in leadership and public lifeWhat it looks like to step into purpose even later in lifeRod also shares the story of his brother planting crops during a drought when every other farmer said it was pointless—only to see an incredible harvest later. The lesson is simple but powerful: If you stop sowing, you eliminate your chance to reap. Whether you’re in a season of waiting, wondering about your calling, or trying to understand how faith intersects with leadership and culture, this episode will challenge you to keep sowing, keep trusting God, and stay ready for the moment when the door finally opens. Because sometimes the longest seasons of preparation lead to the most unexpected purpose. Give to Rod at https://www.rodvilhauer.com/ 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

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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
    295
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Nick Surface & Garrett Unclebach
  • Show Website
    The Impossible Life

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