The Aggressive Life with Brian Tome

Cory Carlson was winning in the corporate world... but losing at home. With his relationships crumbling, he devoted himself to reprioritizing his life. His book, Win at Home First, was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the "7 Books Everyone On Your Team Should Read." He works hard, plays hard, and is going to push us to do the same.

Lecrae Moore was on top of the world—but behind the bright lights and success, his personal life was crumbling. Why? Unhealed trauma. We all have it, and we all have to deal with it if we're going to move forward. In this personal and revealing conversation, Lecrae charts a path forward we can all follow. 

For his 50th full-length episode, Brian goes solo. He takes the mic, casting vision for why healthy aggression matters, how it can change your life, and why it's needed now more than ever. It's a recalibrating shot in the arm, pushing us all forward.

We've listened to the right, now the left gets a turn. At the age of 26, Joshua DuBois found himself in an unbelievable position: one of the youngest appointed heads of a White House office and President Obama's informal faith advisor. Working closely with the former president gave him a perspective few people have. He's an aggressive man with an inspiring story that will both challenge and encourage you. This the final episode of a 3-part miniseries taking an aggressive look at politics.

In a world of sound bite arguments, the most aggressive move is to listen, even if you expect to disagree. You might think you know former GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee... but there's more to this man than his politics. There's the Huckabee who accidentally became a pastor; the Huckabee who racially integrated his church; the Huckabee who befriends figures on the left. No matter your political persuasion, there's something in this conversation that will surprise, and maybe even delight you. This is part 2 of a 3-part miniseries taking an aggressive look at politics.

Does it seem like our political divide is worse than ever? Andrew Hanauer has devoted his life to studying polarization (what happens when societies rip themselves apart) and has incredibly practical insights into how our nation can move toward unity. Hint: it's going to take aggressive moves from each of us. This is part 1 of a 3-part miniseries taking an aggressive look at politics. 

Dondre Whitfield is a man on fire—and he puts on a clinic in this conversation. He recounts his early days on The Cosby Show, reflects on the grief he still feels from losing his father figure, and connects the dots on how it's all inspired him to grow into a man. His newest book, Male vs Man, is a call to arms. He's an utterly inspiring man who isn't afraid to step into controversial territory in this not-to-be-missed episode. 

A mindset coach shares his journey of self-discovery after a devastating loss, working with champions like Rich Froning and Michael Chandler. He emphasizes defining identity through values and purpose, coaching fighters and businessmen, and navigating difficulty for personal growth. Exploring emotions, critical thinking, and financial decisions, he offers practical steps for mindset transformation.

48 days—that's how long Michelle Wohlberg survived, alone, in the sub-arctic, with only ten items to her name. She's a fierce competitor recently featured on The History Channel's survival show, Alone. Her grit and wisdom are on full display, from practical tips to surviving in the wild, to dealing with loss and hurt. She's as inspiring as she is tough.

It's back to school, with the teacher everyone wishes they'd had.  An educator in Memphis, David Jamison gained national attention for his unorthodox methods. He's using his national platform to shake up the way we think about education as a champion for students and men (especially men of color) in the classroom. A recent survivor of COVID-19, his insights into anxiety, fatherlessness, and education are stunning. He's an utterly inspiring man, actively changing the next generation.