The Aggressive Life with Brian Tome
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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Jul 20, 2021 • 34min
Crowd Q&A — Live in Cincinnati
Following every Five Marks of a Man event, Brian opens the floor for a live and unfiltered Q&A session. Recorded in 2019, near the campus of the University of Cincinnati, these questions cover everything from parenting, to father wounds, to dating and beyond.
Jul 13, 2021 • 49min
The Five Marks of a Man — Live in Cincinnati
Age doesn’t separate boys from men—it’s something much deeper than that. Recorded in 2019, near the campus of the University of Cincinnati, Brian breaks down the five differences between boys and men. It's an aggressive talk that remains incredibly timely.
Jul 6, 2021 • 30min
Do You Want More? — Live in Nashville
Recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, in May 2021, Brian unpacks the powerful truth behind a life of impact—you have to want more.
Jun 22, 2021 • 41min
Summer Q&A
You asked, we answered. Submitted by listeners via Instagram, this Q&A covers everything from summer drinks to road trip playlists; mental health to hard conversations; dating to deconstruction. Brian tackles it all with his trademark humor, wisdom, and ready-to-move aggression.
Jun 15, 2021 • 51min
Becoming Men with Chests with Morgan Snyder—Author & Speaker
Authentic manhood gives life to everyone who intersects with it, male and female. At least, that’s the opinion of Morgan Snyder. The writer, speaker, and avid-outdoorsmen has dedicated his life to rediscovering and cultivating manhood—first in himself, and then in others around him. He’s a treasure trove of aggressive living. Buckle up, this is a good one.
Jun 8, 2021 • 37min
Forgiving my Traffickers with Anjali Tamang—Human Rights Advocate
At the age of 11, Anjali was tricked into leaving her remote village in the foothills of Nepal. For over two years, she was confined to a brothel and forced into the rape-for-profit industry in India. Today, we hear about her experiences, how she escaped, and the power of forgiving those who enslaved her. It’s an incredibly powerful story of hope and aggression you won’t soon forget.
Check out Anjali's memoir here and donate to help build her school here.
Jun 1, 2021 • 41min
Unpacking the Israel-Palestine Conflict with Calev Myers—Lawyer and Civil Rights Activist
In the last few weeks, tensions between Israel and Palestine once more erupted into armed conflict. While a ceasefire has been signed, this topic remains as charged as ever. Calev Myers, a lawyer and civil rights activist, helps us unpack this oftentimes confusing conflict with level-headed clarity (and even reasons for hope).
May 24, 2021 • 8min
Move - Day 7: A New Thing
You'll never take new ground while looking backwards. Likewise, God isn't as concerned about your past as He is about the new thing He's doing in and around you. Find that new thing and chase it forward. This is our final day of walking through the first week of content in my new devotional book, Move: A Guide To Get Up and Go Forward.
May 23, 2021 • 7min
Move - Day 6: You Are His Son
Abba isn't just the name of a Swedish band—it means something so much more. On Day 6 of our journey through the first week of content in Move: A Guide To Get Up and Go Forward, we examine what this words means and why it can change everything about your life.
May 22, 2021 • 4min
Move - Day 5: A Man's Mind
A man's most powerful organ is between his ears, not his legs. What you think will determine your trajectory. That's not New Age mumbo-jumbo, it's Biblical truth. We dive into that on Day 5 of our weeklong journey through content featured in my new devotional book Move: A Guide To Get Up and Go Forward.
