The Aggressive Life with Brian Tome

Nancy Koehn, a Harvard Business School historian, dives into Abraham Lincoln's extraordinary legacy. They discuss Lincoln's resilience during personal and national crises, particularly during the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation. Koehn highlights how leadership can evolve through adversity and examines Lincoln's ability to unite former rivals in his cabinet. The conversation also reflects on personal growth, emphasizing the lessons learned from history, making decisions aligned with personal values, and the ongoing relevance of Lincoln's lessons in today's world.

Lauren Sisler, an award-winning ESPN sideline reporter and author of *Shatterproof*, shares her compelling journey of resilience after losing both parents to opioid overdoses. She discusses how she learned to conquer shame and rediscover joy, transforming her pain into purpose. Lauren reveals the therapeutic power of dance during her sideline performances and reflects on the changing landscape of college football. She emphasizes the importance of confronting grief and personal struggles, inspiring listeners to embrace their own stories.

In late spring, Brian’s wife, Lib, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Instead of responding with fear or defeat, the Tome family is approaching the diagnosis as an adventure—one marked by faith, courage, and growth. In this deeply personal episode of The Aggressive Life with Brian Tome, BT opens up about their cancer journey for the first time. He shares the challenges they’ve faced, the risks they’re taking, and the aggressive choices that keep them moving forward with hope. Whether you’re facing cancer, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for inspiration to live aggressively, this conversation will encourage and equip you. Watch the full episode on YouTube here.

Dante Bowe, a Grammy Award-winning artist and worship leader known for his work with Maverick City Music, shares his remarkable journey. He talks about overcoming adversity, including a period of controversy that led to his temporary separation from music. Dante emphasizes the power of resilience and the need for authenticity in both faith and creativity. The conversation also touches on the transformative role of community, the joy of worship, and lighthearted moments that intertwine humor with spirituality, all leading to an inspiring perspective on life's ups and downs.

Bear Grylls, world-renowned adventurer and survival expert, shares his thrilling journey from the British Special Forces to the wilds of adventure. He candidly recounts a near-fatal parachuting incident that reshaped his outlook on life. The conversation explores the intertwining of faith and fear and highlights his book, The Greatest Story Ever Told, which presents Jesus' story in a relatable way. With insights on resilience and the transformative power of adventure, Grylls inspires listeners to embrace discomfort and live boldly.

On the field at Great American Ballpark, BT has the opportunity to emcee a discussion about faith, family, and baseball with six members of his hometown Cincinnati Reds—Brent Suter, Jake Fraley, TJ Friedl, Will Benson, Emilio Pagan and Tyler Stephenson. The players discuss what it takes to grow your faith in the fishbowl of professional sports, the importance of having a great spiritual mentor, and how they maintain their focus on the most important thing through ups and downs.  Watch this week’s episode of The Aggressive Life on YouTube here.

BT’s three year Jeep restoration project comes down to one final question: will it actually move? In this final episode of his YouTube series, Garage Bible Study, BT puts all his hard work and effort to the test. When it comes to our lives, the same question applies: are we moving or just taking up space in the garage?   For the month of July, we’ve been reliving Brian’s 3-year Jeep restoration project, as chronicled on his YouTube show Garage Bible Study. With over 30 episodes dedicated to restoring his 1978 Jeep CJ-7, BT draws a straight line from physical work to spiritual principles. Track along with the entire project on YouTube here. Watch this week’s episode of The Aggressive Life on YouTube here. Follow MAN CAMP on Instagram here. Join the MAN CAMP email list and enter to win a 1 free ticket to MAN CAMP 2025 here.  Contest ends 8/5 at midnight.

Culture fixates on the externals, but it’s what’s going on inside that will elevate (or derail) your life. While restoring his 1978 Jeep CJ-7, BT took apart the engine, only to discover that things inside were not as good as they appeared. Connecting this physical reality to the spiritual, he shares 7 ancient practices proven to move your life forward. You don’t need a shiny coat of paint if your engine is gunked up. Instead, focus on improving the internals, and everything else will fall into place.  For the month of July, we’re reliving Brian’s 3-year Jeep restoration project, as chronicled on his YouTube show Garage Bible Study. With over 30 episodes dedicated to restoring his 1978 Jeep CJ-7, BT draws a straight line from physical work to spiritual principles. Track along with the entire project on YouTube, here. Watch this week’s episode on YouTube here.

Your conscience is a powerful, God-given tool—when you listen to it (and take action), it can lead to a better life. As he rehabs the brake lines and regulator on his 1978 Jeep CJ-7, BT explains how this critical piece works like your conscience, which regulates your impulses and emotions. Just like the brakes, it is vital to a life that is moving forward.   For the month of July, we’re reliving Brian’s 3-year Jeep restoration project, as chronicled on his YouTube show Garage Bible Study. With over 30 episodes dedicated to restoring his 1978 Jeep CJ-7, BT draws a straight line from physical work to spiritual principles. Track along with the entire project on YouTube, here. Watch this week’s episode on YouTube here.

It doesn’t matter what the exterior looks like, a vehicle with an empty tank isn’t going to run. Working on the gas tank for his 1978 Jeep CJ-7, BT asks a pointed question: what’s in your tank? The ability to recognize the state of your tank (full, half-full, or empty) and know how to fill it again is a crucial skill for a life that’s moving forward and taking new ground. Recorded live in his garage, BT shares some thoughts about what will, and what won’t, fill your tank.  For the month of July, we’re reliving Brian’s 3-year Jeep restoration project, as chronicled on his YouTube show Garage Bible Study. With over 30 episodes dedicated to restoring his 1978 Jeep CJ-7, BT draws a straight line from physical work to spiritual principles. Track along with the entire project on YouTube, here. Watch this week’s episode on YouTube here. Join BT's email list, and enter to win a signed copy of "The Five Marks of a Man Devotional" here. Contest ends 7/14 at midnight.