In the last of our 3 part series, we focus on the function of leadership and God's design for men to lead. We contrast this with the default thinking of leadership being superior and instead look at the model Jesus provides for leadership.We talk about the beliefs and mindset, practical application, and skills needed so you can understand who God has made you to be. We also look at specific scenarios where leadership is more challenging as well as the part a leader plays to enable others to play...
Mar 17, 2025•31 min•Season 3Ep. 190
In part 2, we get into specific functions of a Godly man with the focus being seed sowing and weight bearing. As a man, you're made to work and carry weight according to God's design. This is in sharp contrast to a society where retiring early is "living the dream". We go into the specific beliefs needed for this, the rewards, what you must do, and the price of not bearing weight. We also look at the function of seed sowing for men. Far more than sowing a physical seed for reproduction or farmin...
Mar 13, 2025•47 min•Season 3Ep. 189
The vision of the Impossible Life is to change the perception of what it means to be a Godly man. God created men in his image with a mandate to do the work he's been given and bring about God's plans on the earth. This requires strength, tenacity, and a deep relationship with God. However this is not what we see among Christian men today.In this episode, we dive deep into the vision of the Impossible Life and pain our picture of the possible of a Godly man as we read it in the Bible. We give th...
Mar 10, 2025•46 min•Season 3Ep. 188
Anxiety is something everyone will have to face at some point. The worst thing you can do is to be unprepared for it.This tools and tactics episode will give you tactics to deal with it in the moment, medium term, and a long term plan to completely overcome it. This is not theoretical as we both use it effectively and have done for years.In this episode we also talk about where anxiety comes from, how to increase and decrease it, and also give practical examples of the application of the tools a...
Mar 06, 2025•19 min•Season 3Ep. 187
No one likes a liar, but we all lie to ourselves for a variety of reasons. Sometimes we are unaware of it while other times the truth is too painful for us to face. The truth will set us free, but often times its very difficult for us to know what is true.In this episode, we break down the cycle of how we get to the point of believing lies. We also give you the 3 most popular lies we believe and show you how they rob you in your marriage, mindset, health, friendships, and all areas of life. If y...
Mar 03, 2025•50 min•Season 3Ep. 186
Bible reading is essential for a disciple of Jesus and we are commanded to be ready in season and out of season and to correctly handle the word of truth. While many Christians know this, the Bible can be difficult to understand as it was written thousands of years ago in a different language.In this episode, we give you tips to help you get the most out of your Bible reading. The aim is to help you understand what you read so it becomes more meaningful and you can better apply it to your life.T...
Feb 27, 2025•20 min•Season 3Ep. 185
Boldness is a quality that many men desire and admire in others. It is actually a hallmark of the Holy Spirit in your life. And yet so many times, we get stuck in our own heads debating over what to do or say.In this episode, we break down the 3 types of men there are in the world. We give a different perspective on what's required as well as giving you the 3 steps to living boldly. Our desire in creating this episode is to unleash men to understand the training that's required so they can advan...
Feb 24, 2025•54 min•Season 3Ep. 184
We've all heard about time management or budgeting for money, but almost no one talks about budgeting for energy. No wonder we are all tired and looking for the next hit of caffeine.In this bonus tools and tactics episode, we give you the energy budget framework. We will tell you what the thought process is of energy budgeting and then take you through the 3 step process to implement it so you can start TODAY!It takes energy to be great. Start using this tool today so you can show up the way you...
Feb 20, 2025•20 min•Season 3Ep. 183
We all want to look back on our lives and know we lived well, but sometimes you just need to win right now! You want to unlock your next level NOW! Whether you're stuck in your marriage, finance, health, business, relationship with God, or whatever it may be, there is a cycle you are in whether you realize it or not.In this episode, we break down the growth cycle so you can understand where you're at. We also talk about how to truly understand what your next level looks like. We then give you th...
Feb 17, 2025•48 min•Season 3Ep. 182
Just like they downloaded patches in the Matrix for new skills and abilities, Garrett is here to give you a "patch" for your mind. This episode will be a level up for how you deal with problems and conflict.In this shortcast, Garrett will give you his mindset for dealing with problems, conflict, and difficulty so you can not only defeat them, but come out grateful for them. Get ID Life energy and boost your mental and physical energy by clicking here. Support The Impossible Life & Get Additi...
Feb 13, 2025•5 min•Season 3Ep. 181
In society, we have a glamorized view of winning. We celebrate winners and we demand that they keep on winning. But that is not what life is actually like. In life, we have a lot more race than finish line and learning to win ugly is critical. Life's race is more a test of endurance rather than a sprint.In this episode, we tear down the traditional view of winning, show you how to navigate the tension between the ideal and the real, and address the twisted logic of self care. We give 3 keys to v...
Feb 10, 2025•48 min•Season 3Ep. 180
We know that everyone is busy and sometimes it's nice to just be told exactly what to do to achieve a certain outcome. That's why we are starting the tools and tactics bonus series.First up is habits. Lots of people try to build habits and fail. In this bonus mini episode, we give you the 3 elements of effective habits and break them down in detail. We also apply them to the 2 most popular habits people try to form for New Year's resolutions. Those habits are saving money and healthy eating. We ...
Feb 06, 2025•20 min•Season 3Ep. 179
What's my purpose? What is the plan for my life? These are questions that can eat at you as you wait to find "your thing". However, there is a template for understanding the plan for your life and it involves work. There is work for every person to do and that's exactly how God designed it. When you understand that, you can make sense of your world and find purpose in the ordinary.In this episode, we look at the template of man and the work that he's been given to do regardless of who you are. W...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 178
If you have breath in your lungs, then God has a purpose for your life. And part of that purpose is greatness. Greatness means you got it all. You got 100% of what God had in store for you. What that will look like for each person is different, but this is an episode to help you on that journey. So often in life, we underestimate the cost, difficulty, and time that it will take to achieve a desired goal. This causes so many people to quit on their goal simply because they weren't prepared for th...
Jan 27, 2025•44 min•Season 3Ep. 177
In a culture obsessed with achievement, it's tempting to look at the tangibles when we tell the stories of success. So often it is the intangibles that drive people forward to greatness. One of these intangibles is being all in. All in is more than just trying hard or not having a plan B. All in is the mindset and qualities that make you inevitable. In all journeys, you will encounter resistance, opportunities to quit, and good reasons why it won't work out. And yet still you continue. The thoug...
Jan 20, 2025•47 min•Season 3Ep. 176
Everyone has a concept of strength. So often we think of strength in physical terms and we don't stop to define weakness. We also don't think of where we draw our strength and that strength comes in many forms. In this episode, we look at the sources of strength that originate in spirit, soul and body. We redefine strength and weakness bringing the unique perspective of the SEAL teams and scripture so you can look at your life through a different lens. We give common examples where we are all pr...
Jan 13, 2025•53 min•Season 3Ep. 175
This is a daily motivation declaration written by Garrett to listen to as often as needed. This is Garrett's declaration he wrote for himself that is true for anyone following Jesus. You have a plan and purpose for your life. You have to choose purpose one decision at a time. Always remember that TODAY MATTERS! God has given you work to do that he's prepared before hand. Be a faithful steward. Be strong and courageous, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go! Get ID Life energy and boo...
Jan 09, 2025•1 min•Season 3Ep. 174
With a new year comes renewed optimism, but there is a reason there is an unofficial holiday known as quitter's day the 2nd Friday in January. Wanting something badly or trying hard is not a reason for success. You need much more than that to finish the race of this year, your goals, and your life. In this episode, we look at the 4 reasons people quit so you can understand the temptations and pit falls that will come. We also give you the 3 keys of endurance and go into detail so you can apply t...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 173
As we approach the New Year, we know that millions of people will be setting resolutions and coming into January with renewed optimism. While we would encourage that mindset, it needs to be done with wisdom. Statistically, most people's resolutions don't make it past February. In this episode, we give you 7 questions that will help you assess the year that's been, understand where you're going, and help you extract the lessons so you can make the New Year your best one ever. We don't often give ...
Dec 30, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 172
No matter what your age is, you still have potential that is unrealized. That's the way God designed it. "You're only old when you lose your enthusiasm for life" is what Norman Vincent Peale said. In this episode, we walk through the 3 step process we all go through to realize potential. We talk about the key ingredient that determines whether someone will realize their potential or not. We also cover the needed tools for the journey and give you plenty of stories from Garrett's journey in the S...
Dec 23, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 171
It's no secret that discipline, consistency, and self-control are important for realizing all that God made you for. However, knowing what to do and actually doing what you know are far different. In this episode, we break down how to create discipline, urgency, consistency, and self-control in your life. We all have stories we are telling ourselves every day and those stories enable the best and worst parts of ourselves. Learning to identify those stories and where they came from is the beginni...
Dec 16, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 170
This is an episode we've alluded to from the beginning of the podcast and now it's finally here. Garrett's parents Scott and Darlene Unclebach joined us to share their experience of parenting and share their practical wisdom to help others raise great kids. This episode is absolutely PACKED! In this episode, they share everything from the 3 criteria they use for judging success in parenting to how they structure their family meetings and how they administrate building a great legacy. They also s...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 169
THIS EPISODE IS PACKED! Dr Robi Sonderegger is a clinical psychologist of over 25 years and he brought his wisdom, experience, and insights on parenting to this episode that far exceeded the high expectations we had. Whether you've got older kids, younger kids, teenagers, or no kids, this episode will shed light on both how you were parented and give you guidance on how to raise great children now. Dr Robi goes into the foundational elements of mental health and emotional well being, the unique ...
Dec 02, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 168
Parenting is one of the hardest best things you'll ever do. As the saying goes, kids don't come with a manual. In this 3 part series, we are going to consult with experts and experienced parents that have the proof in their life and get as much wisdom as possible. In this first part, we are laying the foundation for the next 2 episodes where we will have guests. In this episode, we go into the 4 roles of a parent and detail what the responsibilities are in each role. We also go into the mindset ...
Nov 25, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 167
DON'T SLEEP ON THIS EPISODE! This easy to overlook mentality can shift so much in your life. The difference between success and failure is whether you quit or not. So many people quit at the point of inconvenience rather than overcoming and continuing to search for the solution. The overcomer believes there is a solution and they can find it. This belief fuels incredible resilience, humility, and resourcefulness. In this episode, we give practical examples of an overcomer's views and reaction to...
Nov 18, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 166
Dave Grossman was born in Frankfurt Germany and is a retired Lt Colonel in the Army. He is a US Army Ranger, paratrooper, and former West Point Psychology Professor. He has a Black Belt in Hojutsu and has been inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame. In 1995, he wrote On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society which has sold over half a million copies and is required reading both in the Marine Corps and FBI. Since his retirement in 1998, Colonel Grossman is...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 165
In the final part of our focus on marriage, we have our wives on to give a woman's view on marriage as well as sharing a number of stories from our own marriages. In this episode, we go into the detail of what it's like when one partner is not showing up as the person you thought you married, how to resolve conflict, the MUSTS of marriage, the role of a wife, how to love your spouse better, and also share some funny stories from early dating. Grab your spouse and listen to this episode together....
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 164
Learning is a constant process and some environments are better than others. Marriage provides a unique opportunity and is an incubator for some of the greatest lessons you'll ever learn. In this episode, we talk about the 3 lessons you'll always be learning and how they translate to make you the best in every arena of life. What you learn in your marriage gives you a template for every other relationship you have. The 3 lessons you'll always be learning are: - Humility - Leadership - Love Wheth...
Oct 28, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 163
Marriage has a lot of negativity towards it in society. With half of marriages failing today it is more common to hear people talk about a marriage lasting rather than thriving. But is that actually God's design for marriage? To just last... As we dive into the first part of our series on marriage, we look at God's design and intent for marriage and ask the question, "How good can it get?" In this episode, we talk about the template for marriage, how to find a role model marriage, what God's int...
Oct 21, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 162
There are few things that terminate your potential faster than poor thinking. The problem is that we are often unaware of it because it is learned. Poverty thinking will rob you of opportunities and cause you to make bad decisions because it focuses on what you lack. It causes you to focus on the wrong source. In this episode, we show what the Bible says about poverty thinking and identify some of the most common expressions of a poverty mindset. Many of these thoughts and expressions would not ...
Oct 14, 2024•47 min•Season 3Ep. 161
