209. Warrior or Victim: How to Win in Every Adversity with a God-Given Mindset

The Impossible Life

Adversity isn’t optional—your response is. In this episode of The Impossible Life, Garrett and Nick tackle one of the most pivotal mindset shifts every person of faith must confront: Will you face adversity as a warrior or wallow in self-pity? Drawing from biblical truth, real-life struggle, and personal transformation, this conversation pulls no punches. Garrett opens up about his own internal war—the part of him that wants to go to battle, and how God uses war as fire to reveal, refine, and prepare us. You’ll explore the two paths every person faces in adversity: 😔 The Path of Self-Pity:

• "Why is this happening to me?"
• "It shouldn't be this hard."
• "How do I avoid ever facing this again?"

This mindset isn’t about righteousness—it’s about resisting refinement. Garrett shares how self-pity delays breakthrough and leads to more “laps around the desert,” just like Elijah, who once told God he was the only one left standing for truth. ⚔️ The Path of the Warrior:

• “What is God shaping in me?”
• “Who do I need to become so that adversity never breaks me again?”
• “How can I respond with courage, skill, and faith?”

The warrior’s mindset recognizes that ease isn’t God’s plan—transformation is. Struggle isn’t punishment—it’s preparation. You’ll hear Garrett’s personal story of choosing the warrior path as a teenager, and the long-term impact it had on his life. What You’ll Learn:

• Why adversity is inevitable—and biblical.
• How self-pity masks itself as self-awareness.
• How to shift your response with courage, attitude, and practical tools.
• What it looks like to become fireproof in your faith walk.

If you're in a battle—or see one on the horizon—this episode will equip you to think differently, respond boldly, and walk faithfully through it.