June 23, 2025

Episode 24: The Jesus People Podcast | Ex-SEAL Garrett Unkelbach: Resilient Faith, Transformation & Purpose

1 hour 11 minutes

In this electrifying episode of The Jesus People Podcast, former Navy SEAL Garrett Unkelbach peels back the curtain on elite military life—and shows how true strength begins with a surrendered heart. From brutal BUD/S “Hell Week” trials to leading a global men’s ministry, Garrett reveals the Biblical truths that forged his identity, unleashed rock-solid resilience, and reshaped his view of masculinity, fatherhood, and purpose.

Raised in a loving Christian home yet plunged into one of the world’s toughest combat units, Garrett had to reconcile “good intentions” with real-life fruit. Discover how James 1 endurance, Romans 12 transformation, and the power of spoken words helped him overcome performance pressure, mental health battles, and the lure of pride—while equipping men everywhere to live fearless, disciplined, Spirit-led lives.

Key Highlights

Inside Hell Week: how perspective, identity, and humility carried him when talent wasn’t enough

Heart vs. Fruit: why SEAL culture exposed shallow “Christian-ese” and demanded authentic action

Resilience > Confidence: the Biblical psychology that bounces back after failure or doubt

Power of Words: life-and-death stakes of your tongue—and how to guard it under fire

Fatherhood & Leadership: building future-proof men through daily repentance and self-control

If you’re wrestling with burnout, identity confusion, or the weight of expectation, Garrett’s story proves God’s design for manhood is stronger than any battlefield. Lean in—you’ll leave ready to chase impossible callings with unshakable faith.

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