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. 12 HR AGO

    301. The 3 Musts Of A Godly Marriage For Christian Men

    Why do so many Christian men struggle in marriage even when they love their wives? In this direct and practical episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach break down the non-negotiables of a Godly marriage and why most men are missing them. This isn’t theory. This is about principles which are the repeatable forces that govern outcomes whether you’re aware of them or not. If your marriage isn’t where it should be, it’s not random. It’s the result of what you are or aren’t doing consistently. In this episode, they unpack three core pillars every Christian man must lead in to build a thriving, Godly marriage: 1. Trust — Keep Your Word. If you don’t do what you say, your word loses value. And when your word loses value, your wife loses trust and respect follows. Strong marriages are built on consistent integrity, not occasional effort. 2. Intimacy — Date Your Wife. Most men stop pursuing their wife after they marry her. That’s where the breakdown begins. If you don’t intentionally create time, attention, and connection, your marriage slowly shifts into co-existing instead of thriving. Christian men don’t stop pursuing, they lead in it. 3. Leadership — Have a Plan. A Godly marriage isn’t just about being happy, it’s about building something together. Without vision, your relationship drifts. With purpose, your marriage grows stronger. Leadership means knowing where your family is going and leading them there. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why principles not feelings determine your marriage outcomesHow lack of discipline quietly destroys marriagesWhy keeping your word builds respect and trustHow to practically date your wife (even with kids and a busy life)Why many Christian men unintentionally become passive in marriageHow purpose and leadership transform a relationshipThe danger of becoming roommates instead of partnersThis episode is a wake-up call for Christian men who want a Godly marriage built on faith, discipline, and purpose. Because great marriages don’t happen by accident. They’re built by men who lead. And if you don’t lead your marriage intentionally, you will drift into something you never intended. 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

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    300. John Bevere - Purpose, Faith, & Eternal Perspective For The 2nd Coming Of Christ

    What if understanding the 2nd Coming of Christ completely changed how you live today? In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach sit down with bestselling author John Bevere to discuss one of the most important, and often misunderstood, topics in the Christian faith: the return of Christ and its connection to purpose. John Bevere shares why he avoided teaching on the 2nd Coming of Christ for over 40 years and how studying it transformed his faith, his urgency, and his purpose. Instead of creating confusion or debate, he discovered that correctly understanding Christ’s return produces passion, clarity, and a renewed commitment to living for eternity. This conversation challenges Christian men to rethink how they approach faith and purpose. When you understand that Jesus is coming back, today suddenly matters more. Your leadership matters. Your obedience matters. Your influence matters. John explains that the 2nd Coming of Christ is the second most talked-about subject in the Bible, yet many Christians rarely think about it. But when believers begin to live with eternity in mind, it creates urgency like a runner sprinting toward the finish line. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why the 2nd Coming of Christ should shape your daily lifeHow faith and purpose become clearer when viewed through eternityWhy Christian men need urgency in leadership and discipleshipThe difference between arguing about end times and living with purposeHow understanding Christ’s return increases passion for winning soulsWhy today matters when you understand eternityJohn Bevere also discusses how focusing on Christ’s return changed his own life by increasing his compassion, strengthening his faith, and deepening his purpose to help others grow spiritually and prepare for eternity. This episode is a powerful call for Christian men to live with faith, purpose, and urgency not because of fear, but because of hope. Because when you understand the King is coming, you stop living casually and start living with purpose. Get John's New Book The King Is Coming by clicking here 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 16min

  3. 9 APR

    299. Lessons For Greatness: What Christian Men Can Learn From The Navy SEALs

    What can Christian men learn from Navy SEALs? In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, former Navy SEAL Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface unpack the lessons Garrett learned from the SEAL Teams — and why many of those principles apply directly to faith, purpose, and Christian leadership. Garrett shares how serving alongside some of the most disciplined and mission-focused individuals in the world challenged his perspective on what it means to live with purpose and pursue faith seriously. While the SEAL Teams are not a Christian organization, Garrett discovered that many of the principles that create elite warriors mirror biblical truths about Christian men, leadership, and discipleship. This episode explores four major lessons Christian men can learn from Navy SEAL culture: A Mission-Focused Mindset - Navy SEALs don’t need motivation — they’re already committed to the mission. In contrast, many Christians struggle with consistency despite having the greatest mission in the world. This episode challenges Christian men to live with greater urgency and purpose.Standards and Obedience - Elite teams operate with strict standards and accountability. Garrett explains why faith requires discipline, and how obedience to God’s Word produces real fruit in leadership and life.3. Discipleship Through Mission - SEAL Teams build deep relationships through shared purpose. Similarly, Christian men are called to disciple others and pursue growth together — not just friendship, but transformation.4. Church as a Training Center - Garrett challenges the idea of church as a “country club” and calls for a return to equipping Christian men for impact, leadership, and advancing God’s kingdom.This episode is a powerful call for Christian men to: Develop stronger faithLive with greater purposeEmbrace leadershipRaise their standardsTrain for impactBecause when faith meets purpose, and Christian men embrace disciplined leadership, the impact can change families, communities, and the world. This is more than a conversation about Navy SEALs. It’s a call for Christian men to step into their faith, their purpose, and the leadership God designed them for. 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

    36 min

  4. 6 APR

    298. The Need For War - God's Way Is Not Comfort & Ease

    Why does God allow war in our lives? In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach unpack a hard but essential truth: Christian men are not called to comfort — they are called to war. Not physical war, but the daily battle against passivity, sin, and the forces that pull men away from their faith, purpose, and leadership calling. Many Christians expect faith to make life easier. But Scripture paints a different picture. From the Israelites being trained in warfare to David declaring that God "trains my hands for war," the Bible consistently shows that God uses battle to refine, strengthen, and prepare His people. Nick and Garrett break down why war is necessary for Christian men: War refines your characterWar strengthens your faithWar develops leadershipWar prepares you for purposeWar teaches dependence on GodThey also discuss the real danger facing men today: passivity. Passivity is the quiet compromise that allows sin, weakness, and poor leadership to take hold. Instead of confronting challenges, many men hope problems will disappear — but that passivity only leads to greater battles later. This episode challenges Christian men to: Stop expecting comfortEmbrace struggle as growthFight sin aggressivelyDevelop leadership through adversityWalk boldly in faith and purposeBecause the truth is — great Christian men are not built in comfort. They are built in war. And when you understand that God is using the battle to refine you, strengthen you, and prepare you, you stop running from the fight and start stepping into your purpose. This episode is a powerful call for Christian men to grow in faith, leadership, and purpose — and to embrace the war that shapes them into the men God created them to be. 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

    45 min

  5. 3 APR

    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

  6. 30 MAR

    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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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
    299
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Nick Surface & Garrett Unclebach
  • Show Website
    The Impossible Life

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