The Aggressive Life with Brian Tome

Max Dickins thought he had a lot of friends… until he got engaged. When it came time to pick his best man, he stumbled into a shocking revelation: he didn’t have any male friends close enough to fill that role. This set him on a quest to understand how that happened, and to fix it. The lessons he learned about male friendship—why we need it, how to grow it, and what to do with it—just might change your life. It’s time we stopped settling for the lone wolf narrative. Find your pack, and thrive. 

For a decade, Perry Noble was a superstar of the church world. Under his leadership, the church he started, NewSpring, exploded into 16 different campuses reaching 40,000 people a weekend. His church was doing great, but underneath it all, Perry was not. Unchecked alcohol abuse eventually led NewSpring to fire him, news that sent shockwaves around the world. Perry found himself in rehab, facing divorce, and contemplating suicide. How did he push through? He refused to call himself a victim. His incredible comeback story will inspire you to keep pushing forward, no matter what you’re facing. 

Pete Muller has traveled the world with this camera. A National Geographic Storytelling Fellow and conflict photographer, he’s chronicled everything from Ebola, to African civil wars, to modern forms of masculinity. That last project brought him to south west Ohio last year for a little thing we call MAN CAMP. Pete shares his adventurous and aggressive life—and a critical look at masculinity and MAN CAMP—in this powerful conversation.  Get your tickets for MAN CAMP at www.mancamp.us

Labor Day is over, which means summer is coming to a close. Brian and Dirt catch-up on their summer activities and travel before jumping into a power-packed conversation with Curtis "Chap" Browder. His aggressive life as Alabama's first African American prison chaplain brought him face-to-face with Klan members, racist governors, and murderers. His boldness, bravery, and forgiveness is a stunning example of living history. 

Most people have their work life, their home life, and their friends life. But what if your life was just that… your life, where everything was integrated and nothing was compartmentalized? That’s the kind of living Joby Martin is running down. After accidentally starting a church, Joby has chased an integrated life—and it’s one full of positive aggression, a hunting paradise, and making comfortable people uncomfortable. 

When does a boy become a man? Jon Tyson has an idea, and it has nothing to do with age, job status, or relationship goals. Author of “The Intentional Father,” and creator of the “The Primal Path,” Jon Tyson followed the examples of the great men of history and created an initiation path for his own son to move from boyhood into manhood. His insights into culture, authentic manhood, and what it takes to raise a man are invaluable. 

What’s the secret to Cheryl Bachelder’s incredible C-suite success? Serving. Instead of looking for what she can get, she goes into each interaction with a focus on what she can give. Cheryl’s servant leadership completely turned Popeye’s around, leading them into 10 straight years of growth after years of stagnation. Now serving on the Board of Directors for Chick-Fil-A, Cheryl talks business, how serving those around you leads to superior results, and the secret to the best fast-food chicken sandwich. 

Leadership advice is a dime a dozen—and then there’s Carey Nieuwhof. After devoting decades to leading a church in Canada, Carey’s influence has blossomed through the incredibly popular “The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast.” The former lawyer shares his wide-ranging wisdom on everything from energy management, to the power of disruption, to overcoming cynicism. 

Colin O’Brady has built a life on achieving what seemed impossible. After rebounding from a debilitating injury, he went on to become the first person to cross Antarctica, unaided, on foot. He’ submitted Everest twice, holds a Seven Summits speed record, and achieved a world first ocean row. What’s the key to his aggressive life? His mindset. Colin shares his amazing adventures, and the wisdom he’s picked up along the way, in this can’t miss episode. 

Your life is a spiritual adventure—and until you start viewing it that way, you’ll be stalled out. Joined by men from all over the country for a weekend of camping at the base of Pikes Peak, Brian unpacks this game-changing perspective. It’s been the key to the lives of every spiritual great in scripture, history, and beyond.  Take your spiritual adventure to the next level by signing up for MAN CAMP. For the next two weeks, an advanced presale guarantees the lowest possible price. Use promo code, MCPRESALE, at check out. Find out more and get your tickets at mancamp.us.