210. Faith in the Fire: Cody Bobay on Depression, Discipline, and Following God in the Dark

The Impossible 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.