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.
Episode 41: Doug Pederson—Head Coach Philadelphia Eagles
Aug 04, 2020
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Doug Pederson has been an underdog his entire career—and thrived on it. He's a member of an elite class of NFL royalty, having won a Super Bowl as both a player and a coach. Doug's infectious wisdom is on full display, sharing insights into success, leadership, and how COVID is rewriting the game he loves.
Episode 40: Brian's Favorite Moments From Year One
Jul 14, 2020
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The Aggressive Life turns one year-old tomorrow. In those 365 days, we've released over fifty episodes meant to give you fresh inspiration and encouragement to live life on your toes, to get in the game, to grab life by the throat and get after it. Brian reflects on the first year, and relives some of his favorite interview moments, including conversations with Kathie Lee Gifford, Michael Chandler, and more.
Episode 39: Wendy Lea—CEO and Strategic Advisor
Jul 08, 2020
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Wendy Lea has expertise that only experience can give. She's worked with some of the largest corporations on earth and invested heavily into entrepreneurs and start-ups. And she's not slowing down. Newly appointed as the CEO of Energize Colorado, she's using her skills to plot a path forward for business in the time of COVID-19. But her most aggressive move? Admitting to loneliness. Her business savvy and humanity are refreshing.
Episode 38: Clay Croft—Expedition Overland
Jun 30, 2020
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Adventure. Risk. Pushing yourself. Clay Croft embodies all of these attributes, but the road wasn't easy. He was broke and at the end of his rope when he started Expedition Overland. It's since grown into the world's premier overlanding docuseries. In this engaging conversation, Clay shares the wisdom he's gathered along the way.
Episode 37: John Eldredge—Author & Adventurer
Jun 23, 2020
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John Eldredge is a wild man. The avid adventurer and outdoorsman spends his days as an author and counselor, focused on helping men discover the path to authentic manhood. His best seller, Wild at Heart, continues to make waves. In conversation with Brian, the pair discuss John's impact, the importance of fathers, and why gender matters.
Episode 36: Lenore Skenazy—America's Worst Mom
Jun 16, 2020
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When Lenore Skenazy's 9 year-old son asked for more freedom, she gave it to him... and in the process, was labeled "America's Worst Mom." Her insights into the importance of risk, freedom, and safety are timely reminders, not only for parents, but everyone looking to live an aggressive life.
Episode 35: Rob Richardson—Disruption Now
Jun 09, 2020
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Rob Richardson isn't afraid to ask the hard questions. As a podcast host, a radio personality, and local civic leader, Rob's made a career of pushing past the status quo. His no-nonsense candor is evenly matched, as he and Brian take on race, faith, policing, and the current state of America.
Episode 34: Dallas Jenkins—The Chosen
Jun 02, 2020
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Dallas Jenkins was an up-and-coming director, until his first major Hollywood film flopped at the box office. In just two hours, ten years worth of projects and offers were taken off the table. But Dallas kept pressing forward. He is now the producer, director, and a writer for The Chosen, a multi-season TV show on the life of Jesus (and the largest crowdfunded media project of all time). His aggressive takes on failure, film, and faith will invigorate you.
Episode 33: Jody Dreyer—Former Disney Executive
May 26, 2020
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Jody Dreyer started with Disney as a college intern, but didn't stop there. In her thirty year career with the company, she held 22 different jobs, working her way up to the C-Suite and reporting directly to then-CEO Michael Eisner. Her infectious personality and deep insights into creativity, business, and the secret to Disney's success, are worth their weight in gold.
Episode 32: Eric Wood—Pro Bowl Center
May 19, 2020
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For nearly twenty years, the Buffalo Bills didn't make the playoffs. At the time, it was the longest active playoff drought in North American sports. But Eric Wood, the Bill's Pro Bowl Center, had his sights set on seeing that drought come to an end. Stories from his nine seasons in the NFL, working back from multiple debilitating injuries, and the power of being a late-bloomer dominate this honest and motivating conversation.
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