

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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Oct 7, 2019 • 35min
Episode 12: Kirk Perry—President Google Brand Solutions
Kirk Perry shares his journey from Cincinnati to Google, emphasizing the power of aggression and embracing change. They discuss financial struggles, receiving a life-changing scholarship, and the positive impact of Google. They also highlight the importance of embracing play, taking risks, and authentic leadership.

Sep 30, 2019 • 35min
Episode 11: Liz Bohannon—Sseko Designs
Entrepreneur Liz Bohannon shares her experience on Shark Tank and discusses her socially conscious fashion brand. They delve into the concept of transforming insecurities into positive triggers and reflect on the concept of cost in living a purposeful life.

Sep 9, 2019 • 39min
Episode 10: Anthony Munoz
Pro Football Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz discusses his successful football career, his work with the Anthony Munoz Foundation, and the importance of competition. They also delve into the topics of faith, head trauma, and CTE among football players. The conversation emphasizes the power of competition in personal growth and the need for continuous improvement.

Sep 2, 2019 • 46min
Episode 9: Chris Seelbach
Brian Tome invites Chris Seelbach, Cincinnati's first openly gay elected city council member, to discuss pursuing friendship and disagreeing well. They explore concepts of intersex, allyship, and asexuality, share coming out stories, confront conversion therapy, discuss Bible interpretation, and emphasize the importance of empathetic conversations and love and acceptance.

Aug 26, 2019 • 32min
Episode 8: Beth Guckenberger
Being aggressive means finding worth in people and places other people want to ignore. Brian sits down with Beth Guckenberger, author and co-director of Back2Back Ministries, to hear about her aggressive choice to see value in orphaned and vulnerable children—both abroad and at home.

Aug 19, 2019 • 33min
Episode 7: Bill Cunningham
Aggression isn't only for the young. Brian is joined by 71 year-old radio legend, Bill Cunningham, for an unfiltered discussion around work, marriage, and learning to make decisions for the long-haul.

Aug 12, 2019 • 26min
Episode 6: Nick Hagglund
Many kids grow up dreaming of becoming the star player for their hometown team. For most of us, it stops there. But for Nick Hagglund, MLS star defender for FC Cincinnati, that dream has become reality. But it didn't happen overnight. And it didn't happen passively.

Aug 5, 2019 • 31min
Episode 5: Teresa Tanner
Who is the most powerful woman in banking? Teresa Tanner, that's who. Hear her story, from working the counter at McDonalds to the C-suite of a Fortune 500 company. How did she do it? Aggressive moves.

Jul 29, 2019 • 31min
Episode 4: Jeff Ruby
His name is attached to some of the finest dining in Cincinnati and beyond. But behind the food is the story of man who's devoted his life to making aggressive decisions—running away from home as a teenager, going "all-in" on his start-ups , and a head-to-head confrontation with an unpopular (but famous) guest. Brian welcomes restauranteur and Cincinnati icon, Jeff Ruby, to The Aggressive Life.

Jul 22, 2019 • 32min
Episode 3: Judd Watkins
Running from your past won't erase it. The aggressive move is to confront it, no matter how painful. Brian welcomes his friend, Judd Watkins, for an honest conversation about pain, healing, and moving forward.