Faith was never meant to be boring, predictable, or safe.
The Aggressive Life is a faith podcast for people who want more than the usual answers. Author, adventurer, and pastor Brian Tome brings an honest, gritty, and sometimes unexpected take on following God in the real world. One week he might unpack what the Bible actually says about a question you’ve wrestled with. The next, he might tell a story from an adventure gone sideways, answer questions he wasn’t prepared for, or sit down with someone doing something remarkable.
You never quite know where the conversation will go, but it will be real, useful, and rooted in a faith that demands action.
Faith isn’t something you just believe. It’s something you live.
A 1978 Jeep & God - Live from Brian’s Garage
Jul 19, 2022
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What can restoring a 1978 Jeep CJ7 teach us about God? More than you might think. Join Brian, live from his garage, as he explains the similarities between removing crumbling paint from a Jeep’s hood, and God’s work in each of our lives. Follow Brian’s restoration progress, and past Garage Bible Studies, here.
Marriage Isn’t About Your Happiness - Live at Couples Camp
Jul 12, 2022
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What if marriage is about something much more important, more life changing, than just being happy? Recorded in front of nearly a thousand husbands and wives at Couples Camp, in southeast Ohio, Brian shares an honest teaching on realigning our thinking about marriage. When we get the focus of marriage right, everything else starts to fall into place. It’s not about feeling happy—instead, it’s about being made holy.
The Five Marks of a Man - Live in Cincinnati (2022)
Jul 05, 2022
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There are 15 year-old men and 45 year-old boys. What separates the two isn’t age, but the five marks—five things that all men do, and all boys avoid. Recorded live in front of a packed house of athletes and their coaches, Brian shares these marks, as well as new perspectives on how they apply in the life of every man. Have a young man in your orbit? Listen to this episode together, then use the discussion questions below to dig deeper. The Five Marks of a Man: (1) Men have a vision. (2) Men take a minority position. (3) Men are team players. (4) Men work. (5) Men are protectors. Discussion questions:
Men bring value to their teams. What teams are you a part of (sports, family, work, friends) and what value are you bringing to them? Are they better because you’re a part of the team?
Which mark do you feel strongest in?
Encourage each other: which mark do you see on display in the other person?
Which mark do you feel weakest in? What can you do about that this week?
Who is someone you know that is strong in the mark you feel weakest in? What can you learn from observing them? Could you set up time with them soon to pick their brain about it?
What’s the most surprising thing you heard?
Men are active. What challenge or insight from this talk can you put into action this week? Name it, then go do it.
Courage and Calling with Beth Moore—Bible Teacher & Writer
Jun 28, 2022
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As one of history’s most successful Bible teachers, Beth Moore has influenced millions of people around the globe. But in recent years, after taking a hard stance against divisive politics, sexism, and racism in the church, she’s faced intense scrutiny from many of the same people who once supported her. But Beth doesn’t give up easily. In this can’t-miss conversation, she shares what she’s learned about courage, calling, and grapevines.
Seeking Answers to Devastating Loss with Mark Roser—Father, Missionary, Author
Jun 21, 2022
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With one phone call, Mark Roser’s life was flipped upside down. After spending years as missionaries in Africa, Mark and his family were back in the states, where his youngest son, Ethan, was studying to be a pastor. But when a freak accident took Ethan’s life, Mark was left seeking answers to every parent’s worst nightmare. He shares what he’s learned about loss, suffering, and God—and how to get back up again when life blindsides you.
Dad Tired and Loving It with Jerrad Lopes—Advocate for Dads, Podcaster, Author
Jun 14, 2022
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No holiday has as many caveats as Father’s Day. Maybe appropriately so, but no man becomes a dad planning to be a failure. Men have a deep-seated desire to love their kids well, meet their needs, and teach them how to live. Jerrad Lopes started Dad Tired because he found himself in a similar boat: wanting to be a better dad, but not sure how to do it. He’s built a robust community to encourage dads to become the fathers they’ve always wanted to be. He’s a good man, speaking courage into all the aggressive dads out there.
Money, Prosperity and God with Rabbi Daniel Lapin—Orthodox Rabbi, Author, Business Leader
Jun 07, 2022
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Money is a spiritual thing, and Rabbi Daniel Lapin has devoted much of his life to teaching others how to use it wisely. Leaning heavily on wisdom from the Jewish scriptures, Rabbi Lapin is the author of best-sellers Thou Shall Prosper and Business Secrets from the Bible, as well as popular online courses. Considered “America’s Rabbi,” he brings his no-nonsense wisdom about money, prosperity, and God to the Aggressive Life.
The Service-First Rebirth of The Home Depot with Frank Blake—Fmr. Chairman & CEO
May 31, 2022
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Frank Blake never set his sights on the corner office, but that didn’t stop the Home Depot from calling. When Frank took over the home improvement giant, their stock-price was at an all-time low and they were being bested in every metric by their competitors. Frank turned the Big Orange around by focusing on service and people. The leadership wisdom that pours out of this living legend is second-to-none.
Enduring the Barkley Marathon and Beyond with Harvey Lewis—Ultrarunner
May 24, 2022
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Harvey Lewis is endurance. The ultrarunning champion and adventurer routinely pushes the limits of human capabilities, one step at a time. The winner of prestigious races like the Badwater Ultramarathon in Death Valley, and the Big Dog Backyard Ultra, a race with no finish line, Harvey discusses endurance, patience, and participating in the Barkley Marathon—the hardest race in the world. Marked with trademark humility and grace, Harvey’s wisdom is a gift.
Masculinity, Femininity, and Success with Sandi Krakowski—Entrepreneur, Influencer
May 17, 2022
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Sandi Krakowski hustles. She started her first multimillion dollar company as a single mom, and hasn’t slowed down. Recognized by Forbes as a top online marketing influencer, she’s helped build nearly twenty profitable companies in her career… all while overcoming trauma, raising sons, and learning the power of masculinity and femininity. She’s an alpha-female leader who spills out practical wisdom at every turn.
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