The Impossible Life

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.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

The Holy Spirit is the most misunderstood person of the trinity. Often, you will hear the Holy Spirit referred to as an it rather than a person and people question whether He still moves the way we read in Acts chapter 2. In this episode, we have on Gwny Daniel from Wales who has spent over 50 years as a Pastor, church planter, and man of God. Gwyn's relationship and fellowship with the Holy Spirit is his source of greatest joy and he shares about his experiences and answers some of the most common questions and misunderstandings people have about the Holy Spirit. If you want to have a freshness in your relationship with God, listen to this episode. It will stir your faith, hunger, and desire for God to work through the Holy Spirit in your life.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.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

In this bold and counter-cultural episode of The Impossible Life, Nick and Garrett dive into a hot-button belief that challenges modern thinking about marriage, masculinity, and leadership:"Don’t be vulnerable with your wife—be transparent."It’s a concept that might offend, but it’s built on biblical truth, emotional discipline, and hard-won wisdom. Garrett breaks down why vulnerability—defined as making yourself susceptible to emotional wounding—is not your wife’s burden to carry. Instead, God has called men to strength, spiritual leadership, and emotional maturity that protects, not projects.🔥 In This Episode:The crucial difference between vulnerability and transparencyWhy your wife isn’t meant to carry your emotional pain—and who isHow emotional dumping can weaken your leadership and your marriageWhy modern therapy culture has confused roles in marriageBiblical examples of godly men who were vulnerable with God, not with their wivesThe epidemic of fatherlessness and emotional outsourcingHow to process pain without quitting your post as a man, husband, and fatherLevel 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.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

In this episode of The Impossible Life, we sit down with one of the most prolific voices in personal development and motivation—Chris Widener. With over 2,500 speeches, 25 books, and mentorship under legends like Zig Ziglar, Jim Rohn, and John Maxwell, Chris brings decades of wisdom on how to live with purpose, lead with conviction, and influence the world through faith.You’ll hear Chris’ incredible story—from losing his father at age four, to being a ball boy for the Seattle SuperSonics, to becoming one of the top 50 motivational speakers in the world—and how God used every step to shape his calling and bring him to a focus on revival in the church.🔥 What You'll Learn:How to merge faith with leadership in business and lifeThe overlooked power of Proverbs as leadership principlesWhat Zig Ziglar, Jim Rohn, and John Maxwell taught him behind the scenesThe strategy behind “sneaky evangelism” in corporate settingsWhy humor is a spiritual weapon when used with truthHow to reach men effectively and why that changes everything for families and nationsConnect with Chris Widener by clicking here.Get Chris' books by clicking here.Follow Chris on Instagram 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.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

In this thought-provoking episode of The Impossible Life, Nick Surface sits down with author, speaker, and modern-day philosopher Josh Craft to unpack one of the most misunderstood principles in both spiritual and personal growth: God’s way is built on process, not outcomes.From ancient philosophy to biblical wisdom, this episode explores why your success isn’t measured by what you achieve—but by how you live. Together, Nick and Josh reveal how the world trains us to chase goals, hacks, and results, but God trains us to walk in faithfulness, discipline, and virtue.🔥 What You'll Learn:Why your life will rise or fall to the level of your systems, not your goalsHow to recognize God’s patterns and preparation in your own storyThe difference between means and ends, and why getting them backwards derails your destinyWhy spiritual discipline is the foundation for lasting transformationHow to shift from an “outcome mindset” to a process mindset that honors GodLevel 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.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

Most people fear death because they’ve never learned how to die daily.In this powerful episode of The Impossible Life, Nick and Garrett walk through the three deaths every believer must face—the death of the flesh, the death of faulty thinking, and the death of the heart.This is not about physical death. It’s about the daily dying that leads to true spiritual life, purpose, and strength. With real stories, raw truth, and biblical perspective, this conversation will challenge the way you approach comfort, emotion, control, and calling.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.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

Ever feel overwhelmed and you don’t know why?Or find yourself reacting way too strongly to something small—like a casual comment, a minor setback, or an unexpected bill? You're not broken.You're just not getting to the root of the problem.And today on The Impossible Life Shortcast, Nick Surface walks you through a powerful, repeatable process to identify, disarm, and reframe the emotions that keep sabotaging your peace, focus, and purpose.🔎 In This Shortcast, You’ll Learn:Why your heart is a follower, not a leader—and what Jeremiah 17:9 says about trusting your emotionsHow to spot a disproportionate emotional response and what it revealsWhy most of your problems aren’t about what happened—they’re about what you believe about what happenedHow to rewire your subconscious by asking better questionsThe critical importance of meditation, self-awareness, and emotional honestyThe mindset shift that turns your setbacks into sentences, not chapters💥 Key Quote: “Just because it feels real doesn’t mean it’s true. Your heart can lie to you—but God never will.” 🧠 Step-by-Step Framework to Get to the Root:Awareness – Notice when an emotion feels too big for the momentName It – Be specific: mad, scared, overwhelmed, rejected, etc.Ask Why – Get honest. Your subconscious is always giving you clues.Challenge the Belief – What would have to be true for this emotion to make sense?Zoom Out – Decide: Is this a sentence or a chapter in your story?✅ Real-Life Examples:When Nick blew it: Buying a car, receiving unsolicited advice, and letting emotion take overWhen Nick nailed it: A home repair disaster, rising stress, and choosing truth over reaction🔑 Final Takeaway: Most men don’t need more strength. They need more strategy.The power to lead your emotions, reframe your thinking, and obey truth is already inside you—it just needs to be activated.So before you let stress write your next chapter, ask yourself:Is this really worth it—or is it just a sentence I need to edit and move on?📖 Scripture Reference:Jeremiah 17:9-10 – “The heart is deceitful above all things... I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind...”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.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

You were made for purpose. You were designed for greatness. But not everyone fulfills their destiny—and it’s not because God fails. It’s because we do. In this no-holds-barred episode of The Impossible Life, Nick and Garrett unpack 3 ways men kill their destiny—often without even realizing it. Inspired by biblical examples, elite military discipline, and real-life failures, this episode is your guide to avoiding the spiritual traps that sabotage your future. 🔥 The 3 Destiny Killers: 1. DisobedienceObedience is not optional—it's the path to purpose.Small compromises today become big failures tomorrow.Garrett shares a SEAL training story that reveals why understanding the intent behind instruction matters just as much as following the words.2. Comfort & SelfishnessThe lie of “you deserve this” can take you off course fast.Comfort shows up as logic: “When’s it going to be about me?”The moment you ask that question is the moment destiny begins to die.3. FearDestiny doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built through ownership.Fear of what others think of you will cause you to miss God's purpose for your life.Most people don't miss their calling from a lack of talent. They miss it from a lack of submission.Highlights & Insights:Why obedience always precedes revelationThe difference between living with purpose vs chasing preferenceWhy the “Blue Falcon” mindset kills not just you—but everyone around youHow military obedience training mirrors spiritual growthWhy Jesus’ final instruction—“teach them to obey everything”—matters more than eve📖 Scriptures Referenced:Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you…”Psalm 138:8 – “The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me…”Genesis 12 & Hebrews 11 – Abraham’s obedienceMatthew 28:20 – “Teach them to obey everything I have commanded you”Parable of the Talents – Obedience vs fearLevel 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.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

What if the tiny decisions you think don’t matter are the very ones sabotaging your life? In this fire-breathing, practical episode of The Impossible Life, Garrett and Nick bring sharp tools and deep truths to expose the root of complacency—and how to kill it before it kills your purpose. Nick opens by breaking down how “Today Matters” isn’t just a nice phrase—it’s a lifestyle. He shares how a single conversation about the time we spend in traffic (8,600+ hours in a lifetime!) changed his entire view on daily decisions. Garrett brings the intensity as always, sharing how his life-and-death experiences taught him to obey the whole command, not just the parts that feel convenient. From small disciplines like making your bed to guarding your words with military-level caution, this episode will challenge you to see every moment as a weapon or a wound. 🔥 Topics You’ll Learn:The true cost of complacency and why your “off days” matterHow your default patterns are silently destroying your purposeWhy Garrett refuses to say things like “I’m too tired” or “I can’t”How thoughts and words shape your identity more than anything else If you’ve ever caught yourself saying “It’s just a little thing…”—this episode is your wake-up call. Because here’s the truth: The little things are the big things.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.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

In this raw and powerful follow-up to his first appearance, Cody Bobay returns to The Impossible Life podcast to go deeper than ever before. You may know Cody as a U.S. Navy veteran, actor, author of Soulcon, and an emerging action star in the upcoming film Savage—but in this episode, we explore the spiritual battles behind the public victories. This is not a highlight reel. It’s a deep dive into what it means to follow Jesus when the lights go out. Cody opens up about walking through one of the darkest seasons of his life—7.5 months of intense depression—all while staying faithful to God’s call. He explains how this experience wasn’t rooted in sin, emptiness, or a lack of faith, but instead was a refining fire that God used to break and rebuild him for greater purpose. Topics Covered:A First Look at Cody's new book Soulcon Warrior 365🎭 Behind the scenes of Cody’s new film Savage🧠 Depression as a follower of Jesus: the difference between soul-level darkness and spiritual emptiness.📖 Why Psalm 23 and meditating on God’s Word became Cody’s daily survival strategy.🛡️ What it really means to “take off Saul’s armor” and follow God vulnerably but boldly.🧵 The power of commanding your soul with truth—even when you don’t feel it.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 How to lead your family in a season of brokenness without asking them to carry your burden.🧍‍♂️ Why many men confuse busyness and productivity for purpose—and how to sit in God’s discomfort with faith.Cody’s testimony dismantles the idea that following Jesus is always mountaintops and momentum. Instead, it’s about obedience, perseverance, and intimacy with God in the middle of pain. One of the most impactful takeaways? “God starts treating you like a soldier, not a little kid.” If you’re in a wilderness season, this episode offers both practical tools and spiritual hope. 🚨 Plus: Cody shares the prophetic word that carried him through the valley and previews the transformational message behind his next film.Get Cody's new book, Soulcon Warrior 365, 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.Get With NuWave Home Lenders By Clicking HereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life