The Aggressive Life with Brian Tome

At the age of 17, Suave was arrested, tried as an adult, and found guilty. The mandatory minimum, at that time in the state of Pennsylvania, was life in prison. Before he was even old enough to vote, register for military service, or smoke, Suave was shipped away for life. While in prison, something began to shift in him. This rebellious, angry, and illiterate kid went on to learn to read, earn multiple college degrees, and even start a scholarship for the children of incarcerated individuals. Then, a miracle:  nearly 15 years after his trial, a landmark court decision meant his case could be heard again—with the chance that Suave could be free. His story of survival, courage, and growth is remarkable, and the definition of aggressive.  Check out the Pulitzer Prize winning podcast that tells his story, "Suave," wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Joby Martin pastors one of the largest, and fastest growing, churches in the world. And, at the end of the day, he’s still a normal guy who loves hunting, his family, and his dogs. With a remarkable ability to make complex spiritual truths accessible, Joby turns his eye toward grace. It’s the bedrock of Chrirstian faith, and yet remains one of the most misunderstood, misapplied, and abused concepts. With stories around hunting, rescuing his dogs, and martial arts, Joby unpacks the 9 essential truths about grace, and why experiencing true grace feels like getting hit by a train. This is one you don’t want to miss.  

In the summer of 2020, best-selling author Sebastian Junger nearly died. He was rushed to the hospital, and while medical personnel administered emergency care, he slipped out of consciousness. It was then he began to see, and experience, things that he had a hard time explaining. The medical staff were successful, and Junger’s life was saved. Junger recently published his reflections on his near-death experience in a new book, “In My Time of Dying.” After hearing Junger interviewed on the Joe Rogan Experience, Brian wanted to dissect the conversation with NDE researcher and expert, John Burke. The close friends sit down to discuss what can be learned from Junger’s experience, and how it can influence our lives today.  This is the 4th episode in a series around near-death experiences. Access past episodes below:  Episode 1 - What Happens When We Die? with John Burke (Spotify | Apple)  Episode 2 - What Happens When We Die? Q&A with John Burke (Spotify | Apple)  Episode 3 - Meeting God on the Other Side with John Burke (Spotify | Apple) 

Only 12 men have ever set foot on the moon—in April 1972, Charlie Duke became the youngest among them. At the age of 36, Charlie was part of Apollo 16, spending nearly 3 days on the lunar surface collecting rocks, taking soil samples, and driving the lunar rover. And that’s only a small part of his incredibly aggressive life. From his involvement with the first lunar landing, to  helping with Apollo 13, to the aggressiveness that keeps him working hard into his 90s, General Duke is a real American hero. His story and perspective will launch you forward. 

When you try to take new ground, it means one thing: there will be a fight. Recorded under the big tent at MAN CAMP 2024, Brian unpacks the story of Caleb, who kept pushing for the high ground even into his 80s. No matter where you are in life, you aren’t finished yet. Keep fighting. MAN CAMP flash sale is happening right now. Claim your spot for next year at the lowest possible price. Visit mancamp.us for all details. Sale closes 10/6/2024. 

It's Sunday, and 3,000 guys are heading home from a MAN CAMP for the record books—more rain, more laughter, more mud, and more lives changed than ever before. This bonus episode features a mix of live worship, and stories collected in the Story Shitter. For one week, claim your spot at next year's MAN CAMP for the lowest possible price. Visit mancamp.us for the details. 

MAN CAMP 2024 is just days away. With more men heading to camp than ever before, MAN CAMP cofounders Judd Watkins (512) and Craig Dockery (Windex) join Brian for a hilarious and insightful conversation designed to get everyone up to speed. In a hour, they manage to cover everything from the exotic wildlife that used to call MAN CAMP home, to what to pack (and what to avoid), to tips for making the weekend count. Whether you’re attending MAN CAMP or not, this is conversation not to be missed. 

At every fork in the road, it seems Donnie Floyd has made the aggressive move. From choosing to not become a victim of a childhood Tourette’s diagnosis, to serving in the military, to a dream job as part of the crew at Hendrick Motorsports, NASCAR’s premier racing team, each choice has paid dividends into his life. When tragedy struck the Hendrick team, Donnie found himself pastoring his coworkers, eventually leading to a job as the team chaplain. Donnie’s aggressive story will have you considering where you are selling yourself short, and convince you to get back behind the wheel.

Will AI take my job? How does AI funding affect the output? Will AI have a role to play in the church? How are you personally leveraging AI to make your life more effective?  These are just a handful of the AI questions you wanted answered. Alongside AI expert and entrepreneur, Chad Reynolds, Brian talks about the impact of AI on his life, his faith, and the future. If you are fearful about AI, overjoyed at the possibilities, or somewhere in between, this aggressive Q&A episode will push you to keep moving forward. 

In our world it’s become easier and easier to meet… but more and more difficult to actually connect. A leader in both modern dating culture and workplace connection, Lakshmi Rengarajan unpacks the surprisingly simple ways to live a more connected life—from asking for help, to borrowing items, to investing in Tupperware. She’s an energetic and aggressive guest with wisdom that can change that state of your relationships today.