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.
Mars Hill and the Failure of Faith Leaders with Steve Carter and Bob Merritt—Former Megachurch Pastors
Oct 05, 2021
Show notesThe Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast is everywhere. Yes, I’ve listened to it, and like everyone else, I’ve got opinions. Today, I sit down with two former megachurch pastors, who’ve personally experienced the pain of fallen faith leaders, to hear their thoughts and wisdom around Mars Hill, Willow Creek, and recovering from church hurt.
Comprehensive Health with Vince Del Monte—Fitness Business Coach
Sep 28, 2021
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Fitness and Business Expert, Vince Del Monte, wasn’t always that way. In college, he struggled to gain weight or muscle, his friends nicknaming him Skinny Vinny. But Vince didn’t lose his focus. He’s worked hard to move into comprehensive fitness in all areas of his life—physical, spiritual, relational, and emotional. He’s a natural coach who’s going to push you into a new place.
The Power in a Man's Tears with Jason Wilson—Father-Figure and Mentor
Sep 21, 2021
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Jason Wilson is a man’s man. He’s a martial arts expert, a father-figure changing lives in metro Detroit, and an accomplished best-selling author. But the feat he’s most proud of: learning to cry. It allowed him to overcame the lynching of his grandfather, the murder of his brother and emotional abuse at the hands of his father. Jason is a comprehensive man, who will push you to be both a lion and a lamb.
Link to Jason’s website and his two books: Cry Like a Man and Battle Cry.
Confronting the Comfort Crisis with Michael Easter—Author and Adventurer
Sep 14, 2021
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The path of least resistance just might be the very thing killing you. Author and adventurer, Michael Easter, took a deep dive into discomfort and discovered something extraordinary—it made his life better. After more than a month in the most rural parts of Alaska, he came home a different man: more focused, happier, and more fulfilled. He continues to pull on that string and his research into discomfort, and the power of the outdoors, is invigorating.
COVID and Vaccine Q&A with Dr. Francis Collins — Director, National Institutes of Health
Sep 07, 2021
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18 months into this deal, there’s more confusion, competing opinions, and clutter around COVID and the vaccines than ever before. So we brought back the nation’s foremost scientist, Dr. Francis Collins, to cut through the noise and give us straight answers to questions you asked via Instagram.
The Art of Conversation with Windex—Brian's Friend
Aug 31, 2021
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Let’s talk… about talking. Sounds a little ridiculous, but you spend a huge chunk of each day trying to communicate with the people around you. What if you could do it better? What if you could actually enjoy conversations, instead of running from them as quickly as possible? My friend Craig (known to me as Windex) has some things to teach us all about the aggressive art of conversation.
Catching Greenlights with Matthew McConaughey—Actor and Expert at Livin’
Aug 24, 2021
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Matthew McConaughey is two things: rigorous and vigorous. Sure, he’s a Hollywood A-Lister, Creative Director for Wild Turkey Bourbon, and a Texas Longhorns super fan...but more than all that, he’s a man deeply invested in getting the most out of life. His aggressive livin’ is inspiring. It's time for us all to be catching more Greenlights.
Brian's Favorite Moments from Year Two
Aug 03, 2021
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The Aggressive Life just turned two years old. The past year has been a whirlwind—through COVID, an election cycle, and much more, you've stuck with us. We don't take that for granted. In this episode, Brian takes a moment to reflect back on his favorite moments from Year Two, and looks forward to another year of aggressive living.
Playing the Man — Live at Man Camp
Jul 27, 2021
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What happens at Man Camp stays at Man Camp… except this time. Surrounded by thousands of men, Brian delivers a powerful teaching on playing the man, courage, and the x-factor of a life that works.
Crowd Q&A — Live in Cincinnati
Jul 20, 2021
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Following every Five Marks of a Man event, Brian opens the floor for a live and unfiltered Q&A session. Recorded in 2019, near the campus of the University of Cincinnati, these questions cover everything from parenting, to father wounds, to dating and beyond.
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