The Aggressive Life with Brian Tome MAN CAMP & Masculinity That is Good and Getting Better with Jim Burgen—Pastor, Outdoorsman
Nov 4, 2025
Jim Burgen, a pastor and outdoorsman, shares insights from MAN CAMP, where men unite to pursue God. He emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and connection, having delivered a heartfelt talk that resonated deeply. The conversation explores aging aggressively, the pursuit of new experiences, and the evolving state of masculinity. Jim discusses recent trends of young men returning to faith, the value of mentoring, and how embracing challenges can lead to spiritual growth. His message centers on God’s love and the hope that masculinity is indeed improving.
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God's Unchanged Gaze
- Jim Burgen described a revelation on stage imagining God looking at Jesus, then at you, with no change in expression.
- That moment reshaped his belief that new things and grace are possible for flawed people.
The Two-Stage Elk Hunt
- Brian told a multi-shot elk hunt story where his first long-range shot missed and later three rounds finished the bull.
- He used a suppressor to reduce elk bolting and learned from on-the-ground hunting conditions.
Choose Pain Now For Future Capacity
- Jim emphasizes 'pain now or pain later': do hard work now to preserve capacity later.
- He wakes at 4am, trains consistently, and treats physical discipline as stewardship for future ministry and adventures.
