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 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 one of them?

  1. 53M AGO

    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. 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

    1h 11m

  2. 2D AGO

    289. Obedience Isn't About Rules, It's About The Heart

    What if obedience isn’t about rules… but about your heart? In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface break down what obedience really means and why most people misunderstand it. The problem isn’t usually that people don’t know what to do — the real challenge is why they’re doing it. Garrett explains that God cares more about the heart behind your actions than the actions themselves. Someone can do the right thing for the wrong reason, while another person can pursue God imperfectly but with a heart that truly desires Him. Obedience begins when your heart is aligned with God’s heart. The conversation dives into how obedience flows from love and submission — not legalism — and how the process of following God transforms both your thinking and your character. Nick and Garrett unpack how this plays out in real life through three major areas: Marriage – Why guarding your heart determines how well you love the people closest to you. Money – How trusting money instead of God slowly pulls your heart away from Him. The Process – Why faithfulness in the present moment matters more than rushing toward outcomes. They also explore the powerful formula in Romans 12:1–2 — offering your life to God, renewing your mind, and learning to recognize His will. Obedience isn’t just about behavior; it’s about the transformation of your mind and heart working together. The good news is you don’t have to be perfect. Obedience isn’t about flawless performance. It’s about a heart that continually turns back toward God and says: “Whatever you want… that’s what I want.” 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

    38 min

  3. 6D AGO

    288. Obedience - Why Doing “Your Own Version” Keeps You Stuck

    Most people think obedience is about control. It isn’t. In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface unpack the real purpose of obedience — not restriction, but transformation. Drawing from Scripture, SEAL training, parenting, and real-life leadership experience, they explain why obedience is the pathway to confidence, freedom, and fruitfulness. The conversation starts with a simple example: teaching someone how to shoot. When someone follows instructions exactly, growth happens fast. But when people add their own version, results break down. The same principle applies to business, faith, marriage, and personal growth. Garrett breaks down how obedience trained at a high level eliminates fear. In elite training, repetitive obedience to small things creates confidence when the stakes become life-or-death. Spiritually, the same principle applies — obedience prepares you for tests you don’t yet see coming. This episode explores:Why obedience isn’t legalism — it’s alignmentThe difference between obedience driven by fear vs loveHow partial obedience still creates failure (the story of Saul)Why doing “your version” of instruction rarely produces fruitThe role parents and leaders play in teaching obedienceHow strong standards create freedom instead of restrictionThe four-part obedience formula: instruction → standards → repetition → testYou’ll also hear the two levels of obedience: Submission — trusting because someone wiser leads you Faithfulness — obeying even when you can’t see the result yet The goal isn’t blind rule-following. The goal is becoming the kind of person who understands that obedience always produces fruit — even when the process feels hard. Because when the real test comes, you don’t rise to the level of your intentions. You fall to the level of your training. 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. FEB 26

    287. Positive Attitude - The Choice That Makes You Virtually Unstoppable

    A positive attitude isn’t pretending life is easy. It’s choosing how you respond — especially when it isn’t. In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface break down why positive attitude is more than optimism — it’s a leadership skill, a mindset discipline, and a decision that determines the direction of your life. Using the aviation idea that attitude determines altitude, the conversation explores how your internal orientation — your thoughts, focus, and emotional direction — influences where your life goes. A negative attitude points you downward. A positive attitude keeps you climbing. Garrett explains that positivity isn’t about ignoring reality. It’s about choosing what you focus on: Gratitude instead of complaintsPossibility instead of fearEncouragement instead of discouragementLeadership instead of emotional reactionThe episode also dives into how positive attitude transforms the three things everyone faces - pain, criticism, and failure. This episode isn’t about fake positivity. It’s about becoming the type of person who keeps their eyes up, their faith strong, and their direction forward — no matter what hits. Because attitude doesn’t decide where you are. It decides where you’re going. 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

  5. FEB 23

    286. The Favor of God - What It Is, What It Isn't & How To Get It

    Everybody wants God’s favor. But most people misunderstand what it actually looks like. In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface break down one of the most misunderstood ideas in Christianity — favor — and why it’s not about getting everything you want, winning every time, or avoiding difficulty. Using stories from Scripture — Noah, Joseph, David, and others — they unpack a truth that flips common thinking upside down: God’s favor doesn’t mean life is easy. Sometimes favor looks like being a slave… building a boat while everyone mocks you… or walking through a season you didn’t ask for. This episode explores: The difference between luck and favorWhy you can’t manipulate God — but you can align with HimHow favor comes from wanting what God wantsWhat it means to have a heart oriented toward GodThe difference between favor with God and favor with peopleWhy character, faithfulness, and integrity create influence over timeHow true favor grows when you let go of control and step into God’s flowGarrett and Nick explain that favor is not God bending to your plan — it’s God stooping down to help you fulfill His plan for your life. When your heart aligns with God’s purpose, the board starts to tilt. Doors open. Opportunities appear. Not because life becomes easier — but because you’re finally moving in the direction you were designed for. Favor isn’t about getting your way. It’s about getting on God’s way — and discovering that it’s better. 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

    55 min

  6. FEB 19

    285. How To See God More In Your Life - Repentance

    Repentance isn’t popular. But it might be the single greatest key to seeing God more clearly in your life. In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface dive into what repentance actually means — not guilt, not shame, and not just saying “my bad,” but a true change of mind and heart that realigns you with God’s way. The word for repentance literally means “to think differently afterwards.” It’s the process God uses to transform you from the inside out — not through willpower alone, but through humility, knowledge of God, and the work of the Holy Spirit. This conversation breaks down: Why repentance is the pathway to deeper intimacy with GodHow humility opens the door for transformationThe difference between remorse and real repentanceWhy the Holy Spirit reveals areas of growth progressivelyHow knowledge of God reshapes your thinking and identityWhy repentance isn’t a one-time event — it’s a lifestyleGarrett and Nick explain how spiritual growth works in layers: God doesn’t expose everything at once. Instead, as you mature, He reveals new areas where His way is better — inviting you into deeper freedom, obedience, and purpose. If you want more clarity… more direction… more of God’s presence in your life — this episode explains why repentance isn’t punishment. It’s invitation. Because repentance isn’t about what you’re losing. It’s about what you’re finally able to see. 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

  7. FEB 16

    284. Rules for War: How to Win the Battle You're In (Whether You Realize It Or Not)

    Most men think they’re living in peace. They’re not. In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface break down the Rules for War—not physical warfare, but the spiritual, mental, and cultural battles happening every day in your words, your thoughts, and your actions. If you don’t see life through the lens of conflict, you’ll misinterpret what’s happening around you—and inside you. Garrett shares battlefield principles learned in the SEAL teams and translates them into everyday application for leadership, marriage, business, and faith. This episode lays out tactical rules that protect your family, guard your identity, and sharpen your discipline. Language Rules No careless wordsSpeak life or death intentionallyStop exaggerating and inflatingReplace complaints with commandsBuild personal mantras that stabilize you under pressureThought & Belief Rules Take your thoughts captiveRenew your mind intentionallyAudit what you’re feeding your brainTreat threats as challengesStrengthen specific, active beliefAction Rules Act on truthObedience isn’t a moodRemember who you work forWork the plan—even when it changesFinish strong, no matter the scoreThis episode is a wake-up call. You may not hear bullets—but you are in a war for your focus, your identity, your marriage, your leadership, and your legacy. And in war, careless words cost lives. Undisciplined thoughts weaken positions. Passive action loses ground. If you want to lead well, protect what matters, and finish strong—you need rules. Save this episode. You’ll want it when the pressure hits. 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

    56 min

  8. FEB 12

    283. The Three Fears That Are Quietly Ruining Your Life

    Fear rarely announces itself. It doesn’t walk into your life yelling. It whispers. It sounds logical. Responsible. Even wise. But underneath, it’s often just a negative imagined future—a story your mind is telling you that hasn’t happened and may never happen.  In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett Unclebach and Nick Surface unpack how fear actually works—and why so many people don’t even recognize when they’re operating in it. Fear often begins with a subtle focus on lack or negativity, which grows into doubt and eventually becomes paralysis.  The conversation identifies three of the most common fears that quietly shape decisions: Fear of the Unknown → Robs you of purpose by demanding certainty God never promised.Fear of Loss → Keeps you from sowing, risking, and stewarding what God has given you.Fear of Failure → Distorts identity and keeps you performing for approval instead of living from it.Garrett and Nick explain how the human brain is wired for survival, constantly imagining worst-case scenarios—but that same creative power can be redirected toward faith, growth, and what’s possible. This episode is a call to recognize fear for what it is, stop letting imagined futures dictate present obedience, and step into the life God is actually inviting you to live. Because most of the time, the thing stealing your future isn’t real. It’s just believed. 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

    32 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 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 one of them?

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  • Creator
    Nick Surface & Garrett Unclebach
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    288
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Nick Surface & Garrett Unclebach
  • Show Website
    The Impossible Life

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