Five Life-Changing Lessons from 200 Episodes of The Impossible Life Podcast

What does it take to pursue God’s purpose over the long haul?

After more than 200 episodes of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett and Nick have learned this: growth doesn’t come from inspiration—it comes from consistent obedience, refined by experience, and rooted in truth.

This article is based on Episode 202, where Garrett and Nick reflect on five battle-tested truths that have shaped their journey. These aren’t just lessons—they’re principles that produce fruit when lived out over time.

If you’re serious about living with purpose and building a life that honors God, these five lessons are essential.

“We didn’t just talk about it—we lived it. That’s why these lessons matter.” — Garrett

1. Excellence Always Pays Off

Most people settle for good enough. But if you want to walk in your calling, excellence must be your standard.

“We’re either going to do it with excellence, or we’re not going to do it.” — Garrett

Excellence isn’t about perfection—it’s about intentionality. It means preparing, showing up, and doing the work as if it matters—because it does.

Garrett and Nick made a commitment from the beginning: whether they had 10 listeners or 10,000, they were going to bring their best. And that mindset has produced consistent growth, influence, and impact.

“Excellence honors God. It’s not just what you do—it’s how you do it that matters.” — Nick

Excellence always pays off. Maybe not instantly, but over time, it builds trust, opens doors, and multiplies your influence.

2. Have a Mission Worth Dying For

If your mission doesn’t demand everything from you, it’s probably not big enough.

Garrett and Nick emphasize that pursuing God’s purpose will cost you. But the reward is eternal.

“If I’d die for it in a moment, then I can give my life to it over a lifetime.” — Garrett

Your mission should be so compelling, so clear, and so connected to God's design that you're willing to lay your life down for it—not out of duty, but out of conviction.

This kind of clarity creates resolve. It filters distractions. And it gives you the courage to persevere through the inevitable resistance.

Don’t settle for survival. Live for something worth dying for.

3. Be Faithful Over Little

Faithfulness is underrated in a culture obsessed with fast results and big platforms.

But in God’s economy, faithfulness over little always leads to more.

“We didn’t chase listeners. We chased obedience.” — Garrett

Whether it was 7 listeners or 7,000, Garrett and Nick kept showing up. No hype. No gimmicks. Just consistent obedience.

This principle applies to every area of life:

• Show up for your wife when she’s distant

• Lead your team when they’re not responsive

• Stay in the Word when it feels dry

The fruit comes after the faithfulness—not before.

“Don’t try to be impressive. Be consistent. That’s what God blesses.” — Nick

4. Obedience Precedes Blessing

You don’t get to see the breakthrough and then decide to obey.

In the Kingdom, obedience is what unlocks the blessing.

“God doesn’t invite you into a bad plan. He just doesn’t give you the full map.” — Garrett

This has shown up in countless ways throughout the podcast journey—interviews that came at the right time, stories that struck the right chord, momentum that followed surrender.

Too many people wait for clarity before they obey. But in Scripture, clarity follows obedience.

“Faith is spelled R-I-S-K. And God honors risk when it’s rooted in trust.” — Nick

If you want to walk in God’s blessing, start by walking in obedience—even when it doesn’t make sense.

5. Vision Matures Over Time

Your initial vision is never the full picture. It’s the starting point.

“God doesn’t show you the fruit on day one. He shows you the seed and asks you to plant it.” — Garrett

What began as a podcast to challenge a few men has become a movement, a platform, and a discipleship tool that’s changing lives across the world.

But it didn’t happen overnight. It happened through:

• Trusting God for each next step

• Adapting as clarity came

• Staying rooted in the original mission

Let your vision grow. Don’t panic when it shifts or expands. Just keep your eyes on the One who gave it to you in the first place.

Final Thoughts: Build a Life That Lasts

These five lessons didn’t come from theory—they came from experience. From doing the work. From showing up week after week. And from trusting God to turn their faithfulness into fruit.

So here’s the challenge for you:

• Commit to excellence—even when no one’s watching

• Clarify your mission—and live like it’s worth dying for

• Be faithful with what’s in your hand

• Obey before you understand

• Let your vision mature as you grow

Because the life you want?
The purpose you’re chasing?
The impact you’re called to make?

It’s on the other side of doing what God already asked you to do.

“God is looking for people who will live with consistency, excellence, and obedience. That’s how you build a life that lasts.” — The Impossible Life