
The Aggressive Life with Brian Tome
A life of faith was never meant to be safe and clean. It’s an unpredictable, aggressive ride that will push you to your limits—and it’s the only way to live. On The Aggressive Life, author, adventurer, and pastor, Brian Tome, shares his honest, gritty, and faith-filled life, one built on the foundation of making aggressive moves. He is joined by guests from all walks of life who are doing the same. In a world that thrives on conflict, the real enemy is passivity. It’s time to punch back.
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Dec 7, 2024 • 6min
Defense & Offense—Five Marks of a Man Devotional, Day 5
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.

Dec 6, 2024 • 7min
The Right to Fight—Five Marks of a Man Devotional, Day 4
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.

Dec 5, 2024 • 6min
Grab a Shovel—Five Marks of a Man Devotional, Day 3
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.

Dec 4, 2024 • 6min
Starting Small—Five Marks of a Man Devotional, Day 2
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.

Dec 3, 2024 • 10min
Time To Get Moving—Five Marks of a Man Devotional, Day 1
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.

Nov 26, 2024 • 29min
Use Your Words This Thanksgiving—BT’s Gratitude Phone Calls 2024
Just days away from Thanksgiving, BT picks up the phone for a new Aggressive Life tradition—making gratitude phone calls. From his wife, to a childhood friend, to unknown warriors at his day job, each phone call gives him a chance to encourage and express gratitude to the people who mean the most to him. Now the challenge is in your hands. Before the Thanksgiving holiday ends, find time to express your gratitude to the people who mean the most to you.

Nov 19, 2024 • 1h 18min
Lessons on Risk, Sex, and Hard Work from 60 Years of Marriage with Dick & Sybil Towner—Spiritual Mentors
You’ve never heard their names, but after this conversation, you won’t be forgetting them anytime soon. Dick and Sybil Towner are in their mid-80s, and still living life as some of the most aggressive people around. From starting a new adventure in their 70s; to intentionally aggressive choices around decision-making, sex, and finances; to how they spend their time on a daily basis, this couple is a force of nature. Their marriage, and life, is inspiring. There’s so much to learn in this one, you’ll want to keep a notepad close.

Nov 12, 2024 • 1h 7min
History’s Greatest Survival Story (Ernest Shackleton & The Endurance) with Nancy Koehn—Historian, Harvard Business School
The story of Ernest Shackleton, and the loss of his ship, The Endurance, is history’s greatest survival story. After nearly a year living on a ship stuck in Antarctic ice, the hull began to crack under the pressure. Shackleton ordered his men off the boat, making camp on the ice, as they watched the Endurance sink beneath the Weddell Sea… and that’s just the beginning of the story. From managing negativity, to navigating stormy seas in a lifeboat, to a never-give-up attitude, Erneset Shackleton led his crew through a grueling 2 year ordeal, until every single man was rescued. This is the incredible true story of one of history’s most aggressive men.

Nov 6, 2024 • 47min
BONUS: The Morning After The Election with Jon Tyson—Thought-Leader, Pastor
Fresh off an airplane from New York City, pastor, author, and thought-leader, Jon Tyson, sits down for an impromptu conversation with Brian about the US election, the results, and what comes next. Recorded on November 6th, about 10AM, Brian and Jon process and analyze the election results together, and explain why there has never been a better time to be committed to God’s kingdom.

Nov 5, 2024 • 1h 1min
Connecting Emotional Health and Spiritual Maturity with Rich Villodas—Leader, Author, Pastor
You can’t be emotionally unhealthy AND spiritually mature—and thought-leader, Rich Villodas, has made it his mission to help others aggressively take ground in that arena. Whether it’s learning to express emotions, getting honest about the difficulty of life, or learning to stop judging your usefulness based upon what you can do, Rich offers accessible wisdom in crossing a topic that’s often fraught with landmines. With Rich, you’ll see, aggressiveness doesn’t always mean big, brash, and loud.
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