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.
The Five Marks of a Man — Live in Cincinnati
Jul 13, 2021
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Age doesn’t separate boys from men—it’s something much deeper than that. Recorded in 2019, near the campus of the University of Cincinnati, Brian breaks down the five differences between boys and men. It's an aggressive talk that remains incredibly timely.
Do You Want More? — Live in Nashville
Jul 06, 2021
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Recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, in May 2021, Brian unpacks the powerful truth behind a life of impact—you have to want more.
Summer Q&A
Jun 22, 2021
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You asked, we answered. Submitted by listeners via Instagram, this Q&A covers everything from summer drinks to road trip playlists; mental health to hard conversations; dating to deconstruction. Brian tackles it all with his trademark humor, wisdom, and ready-to-move aggression.
Becoming Men with Chests with Morgan Snyder—Author & Speaker
Jun 15, 2021
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Authentic manhood gives life to everyone who intersects with it, male and female. At least, that’s the opinion of Morgan Snyder. The writer, speaker, and avid-outdoorsmen has dedicated his life to rediscovering and cultivating manhood—first in himself, and then in others around him. He’s a treasure trove of aggressive living. Buckle up, this is a good one.
Forgiving my Traffickers with Anjali Tamang—Human Rights Advocate
Jun 08, 2021
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At the age of 11, Anjali was tricked into leaving her remote village in the foothills of Nepal. For over two years, she was confined to a brothel and forced into the rape-for-profit industry in India. Today, we hear about her experiences, how she escaped, and the power of forgiving those who enslaved her. It’s an incredibly powerful story of hope and aggression you won’t soon forget. Check out Anjali's memoir here and donate to help build her school here.
Unpacking the Israel-Palestine Conflict with Calev Myers—Lawyer and Civil Rights Activist
Jun 01, 2021
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In the last few weeks, tensions between Israel and Palestine once more erupted into armed conflict. While a ceasefire has been signed, this topic remains as charged as ever. Calev Myers, a lawyer and civil rights activist, helps us unpack this oftentimes confusing conflict with level-headed clarity (and even reasons for hope).
Move - Day 7: A New Thing
May 24, 2021
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You'll never take new ground while looking backwards. Likewise, God isn't as concerned about your past as He is about the new thing He's doing in and around you. Find that new thing and chase it forward. This is our final day of walking through the first week of content in my new devotional book, Move: A Guide To Get Up and Go Forward.
Move - Day 6: You Are His Son
May 23, 2021
Show notesAbba isn't just the name of a Swedish band—it means something so much more. On Day 6 of our journey through the first week of content in Move: A Guide To Get Up and Go Forward, we examine what this words means and why it can change everything about your life.
Move - Day 5: A Man's Mind
May 22, 2021
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A man's most powerful organ is between his ears, not his legs. What you think will determine your trajectory. That's not New Age mumbo-jumbo, it's Biblical truth. We dive into that on Day 5 of our weeklong journey through content featured in my new devotional book Move: A Guide To Get Up and Go Forward.
Move - Day 4: It Is A Great Thing To Be A Man
May 21, 2021
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We're half-way there! It's day 4 of our week-long journey through content from my new book, Move: A Guide To Get Up and Go Forward. Today, we're talking about the blessing of manhood, and the responsibility it carries.
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