223. Unpopular Opinion - Division of Labor In The Home Isn’t Oppression—It’s Excellence
Modern 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Garrett tackle one of their most controversial convictions yet:A clearly defined division of labor in the home isn't outdated—it's divine.Rooted in experience, principle, and biblical design, this conversation will challenge how you think about roles, parenting, identity, and the way you build your family life. If you're tired of shallow slogans and want to raise strong kids with a Kingdom vision—this one is for you.🔥 In This Episode:Why dividing labor reduces resentment and eliminates scorekeeping in marriageHow the “default parent” concept can actually provide security—not inequalityThe difference between roles that oppress and roles that express love and honorWhy excellence and calling, not preference or pressure, should determine responsibilityThe spiritual and emotional cost of outsourcing your children’s formationThe lie that “more money” equals a better life—and what real wealth looks like📖 Key Themes:Honor – How embracing roles actually honors God and each otherExcellence – Why your wife is better at some things—and that’s not just OK, it’s strategicVision – The prerequisite to executing any structure that works long-termSacrifice – How both men and women are called to give up comfort for what matters mostLevel up your life with IDLife nutrition by clicking here.Level up your greatest asset with us in Mindset Mastery. How you think will change everything in your life. Click here to learn more.
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222. The 6 Principles Running Your Life—Whether You Know It or Not
Principles 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 that every man is already navigating—often unknowingly—and show you how to align with them so you can build a life that actually works.🔥 In This Episode:What principles really are—and why most people confuse them with tacticsThe difference between knowledge and wisdomWhy you need to stop asking “What should I do?” and start asking “What force is at work here?”Why principles govern patterns, not preferencesHow to diagnose what’s not working in your life by tracing it back to a misaligned principle🧠 The 6 Universal Principles Covered:Honor – What you value most will determine what flows into your lifeTrust – All relationships and leadership rise and fall on itExcellence – It always pays, but often with delayed rewardsFocus – Determines direction and fruitfulnessDiscipline – The bridge between desire and achievementLeadership – Influence built through character and consistencyListen to the original episode 40 on principles by clicking here.Level up your life with IDLife nutrition by clicking here.Level up your greatest asset with us in Mindset Mastery. How you think will change everything in your life. Click here to learn more.
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221. How to Get Real Wisdom: What Solomon Missed and Most Men Still Don’t Understand
Wisdom 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 of “read Proverbs and pray,” diving deep into why wisdom without submission to God leads to ruin, how to spot counterfeit wisdom, and what separates godly wisdom from clever manipulation.🔥 In This Episode:Why Solomon’s story is a warning, not just a modelHow to define wisdom as “God’s perspective for God’s purpose”The three pillars of godly wisdom: submission, source, and discernmentHow to filter worldly knowledge through biblical truth and the Holy SpiritThe surprising ways God uses failure, fools, and frustration to grow your wisdom📖 Key Scriptures:Proverbs 4:7 – “Wisdom is the principal thing…”James 3:17 – The fruit of heavenly wisdomProverbs 9:10 – “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom”Ecclesiastes – Solomon’s crisis of meaning and misplaced successLevel up your life with IDLife nutrition by clicking here.Level up your greatest asset with us in Mindset Mastery. How you think will change everything in your life. Click here to learn more.
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220. Gender Confusion, Truth, and the Collapse of Culture: Dr. Alex McFarland on the Fight for the Next Generation
In 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 attack on truth, gender confusion, biblical illiteracy, and the weakening of the modern Church—and how Christian men can be the leaders our generation so desperately needs.🔥 What You’ll Hear:Why the Church in America is losing influence—and how to reclaim itHow we ended up in a culture where truth is relative and identity is fluidThe real roots of LGBTQ ideology, gender confusion, and Gen Z’s identity crisisWhy most Christians don’t understand the full cost of the GospelThe call for men to love boldly, lead spiritually, and speak truth unapologeticallyGet in touch, see his books, and get all the information on Dr Alex McFarland by clicking here.Level up your life with IDLife nutrition by clicking here.Level up your greatest asset with us in Mindset Mastery. How you think will change everything in your life. Click here to learn more.
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219. You Become What You Worship: Redefining Worship, Identity, and Daily Obedience
Worship 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 how men today are constantly worshiping—often without realizing it. And the sobering reality is: whatever you give your time, attention, and trust to is forming your identity.In This Episode:The law of first mention and what Genesis 22 teaches us about real worshipHow Abraham’s obedience redefined worship as trust, surrender, and sacrificeWhy your work, choices, and attention are all acts of worshipThe danger of modern idols: success, status, comfort, insecurityThe Hebrew and Greek words for worship—and how they reveal the heart of biblical manhoodLevel up your life with IDLife nutrition by clicking here.Level up your greatest asset with us in Mindset Mastery. How you think will change everything in your life. Click here to learn more.
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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