The Aggressive Life with Brian Tome

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What Makes a Man?—BT on The Art of Manliness Podcast Dec 31, 2024

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Earlier this fall, BT got to check off a bucket list item—appearing as a guest on The Art of Manliness podcast, one of the first, and most successful, podcasts aimed at a male audience. With over a 1,000 episodes under his belt, host Brett McKay has carved out a space that encourages, challenges, and helps men rise. In conversation with Brian, the pairs discuss what makes a man, the long haul of establishing friendships, and what it looks like to be a protector in the 21st century.

Eggnog with Santa on Christmas Eve with Gabby Claus—Professional Santa Dec 23, 2024

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Michael Gabbard—better known as Gabby Claus—has built a life out of serving others. From his time as a paramedic, to a firefighter, to a city council member and beyond, Gabby unexpectedly found his favorite role behind a big white beard and red suit. In his 13th year as Santa, Gabby Claus has a simple mission: bring Christmas smiles to everyone he meets. From city parks to home visits, pictures in the NICU to praying for grieving families, Gabby’s heart is as bottomless as Santa’s sack of toys. His aggressive joy is contagious.

Die Hard Double Feature: Finding God in Die Hard—BT’s “Christmas at the Movies” Teaching Dec 17, 2024

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For years, Brian has staked his claim that Die Hard is a Christmas movie. Now, he has stage time to explain why. As part of a weekend teaching series, “Christmas at the Movies,” Brian shares how Die Hard contains echoes of that original night in Bethlehem—from unideal family situations, to a hero that fights for his beloved. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Die Hard becomes a message of hope for everyone. Welcome to the party, pal.

Die Hard Double Feature: Behind the Scenes with Elizabeth Lane—Hollywood Developer, Die Hard Dec 17, 2024

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Die Hard is a cultural phenomenon. The one liners. The action. The relatable hero. And the debate that comes around every single year: is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Brian sits down with former Hollywood movie developer, Elizabeth Lane, to get a rare peek behind the curtain on the beloved film. Part of the team that helped move Die Hard from flailing script to action classic, Elizabeth reflects on its place in culture, the power of choosing Bruce Willis, and if the film was intended to be a Christmas classic. Yippee ki-yay, Merry Christmas!

BT’s Aggressive Moonshot—Unpacking the 10X Push Dec 10, 2024

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Fresh off six of the most intense, and important, weeks of his career, Brian sits down for a conversation around the 10X Push. With nearly all of his peers winding down their careers, Brian is making the aggressive move to ramp up. Leading yourself, and others, through an intense journey that culminates in a 3-year financial commitment isn’t something to be taken lightly—but it just might be the thing that sets your life apart.

Learn more about Crossroads’ 10X Push here.

Defense & Offense—Five Marks of a Man Devotional, Day 5 Dec 07, 2024

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For the past week, Brian has been sharing the first five entries from his newest book, The Five Marks of a Man Devotional: 60 Days to a Powerful Life. Written to encourage and empower men toward lives of aggressive and courageous manhood, it is a perfect guide for men of all ages.
On this final day, Brian sets his sights on Mark 5: Men Are Protectors… and that means having a strong offense and defense.
Get your own copy of the devotional over on Amazon, or in bookstores everywhere.

The Right to Fight—Five Marks of a Man Devotional, Day 4 Dec 06, 2024

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To coincide with the release of his new book, The Five Marks of a Man Devotional: 60 Days to a Powerful Life, Brian is sharing the first week of entries with his podcast. Written in a straight-forward, action-oriented way, this devotional is perfect for any man looking to further develop lives of meaning, impact, and influence.
Today, Brian dives into Mark 4: Men Work… instead of expecting life on a silver platter, men know they have the right to fight for what matters most.
Get your own copy of the devotional over on Amazon, or in the bookstore of your choice.

Grab a Shovel—Five Marks of a Man Devotional, Day 3 Dec 05, 2024

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To celebrate the release of his newest book, The Five Marks of a Man Devotional: 60 Days to a Powerful Life, Brian is sharing the first five entries on the podcast. Designed with men of all ages in mind, the 60-day devotional is a masterclass in developing courageous manhood by putting it into practice, day-after-day-after-day.
Today, Brian looks at Mark 3: Men Are Team Players… and that means, you better have a shovel ready.
If you’re getting something from these podcasts, consider getting your own copy of the book over on Amazon, or wherever you purchase books.

Starting Small—Five Marks of a Man Devotional, Day 2 Dec 04, 2024

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This week, Brian is sharing the first five entries from his brand new book, The Five Marks of a Man Devotional: 60 Days to a Powerful Life. The final book in The Five Marks of a Man trilogy, the 60-day devotional is a powerful guide to practicing courageous manhood until it becomes second nature.
Today, Brian dives into Mark 2: Men Take Minority Positions… even when they are small.
If you like what you hear, get your own copy of this new devotional on Amazon, or bookstores everywhere.

Time To Get Moving—Five Marks of a Man Devotional, Day 1 Dec 03, 2024

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Brian’s new book, The Five Marks of a Man Devotional: 60 Days to a Powerful Life is live today! Born from years of study and practice, this book is designed to help men of all ages, from 13 to 103, develop lives of courageous manhood. How? By putting the marks into action until they become second nature.
For the next five days, Brian will be sharing entries from the new book. If you like what you hear, you can pick up your own copy on Amazon, or wherever you purchase books.
Today, he covers Mark 1: Men Have a Vision… and every vision requires you to move.

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