

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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Sep 29, 2024 • 34min
Bonus: MAN CAMP 2024 - Songs & Stories
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.
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Sep 24, 2024 • 54min
2024 MAN CAMP On-Ramp: TB Monkeys, New Land, and Getting the Most Out of the Weekend with 512 & Windex—MC Cofounders
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.

Sep 17, 2024 • 45min
NASCAR’s Pit Crew Pastor with Donnie Floyd—Hendrick Motorsports
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.

Sep 10, 2024 • 60min
Your AI Questions Answered with Chad Reynolds—Vurvey AI Systems
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.

Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 4min
Microskills To A More Connected Life with Lakshmi Rengarajan—Dating and Connection Expert
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.

Aug 27, 2024 • 1h 4min
Breaking Free From the Gravitational Pull Of Your Phone with Joey Odom—Aro
We’re all aware of just how disruptive the little computers in our pockets have become… and yet, most of us feel powerless to stop it. Not Joey Odom. After experiencing the pain of a missed opportunity because of his phone, Joey vowed to do something about it. Soon after, Aro was born, a worldwide movement—not to get rid of phones—but to help reclaim some of the time we all waste on them. This aggressive conversation is full of practical wisdom to help you take steps toward improving your digital wellness.

Aug 20, 2024 • 27min
Riding on God’s Shoulders—Your MAN CAMP Stories
700+ acres of rolling hills, down by the Ohio River, has been the site of profound moments of spiritual transcendence for thousands of men. It could be the same for you. On today’s episode, nine men share their MAN CAMP stories of freedom, grit, and transformation.
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Aug 13, 2024 • 1h 8min
Is AI the Boogeyman or a Creative Breakthrough? with Chad Reynolds—Vurvey AI Systems
Chad Reynolds is an AI-insider and expert. The founder and CEO of Vurvey, he is on the cutting edge of developing people-powered AI systems, work that’s led him to collaborate with the world's top brands like Adidas and Google. In this timely and aggressive conversation, Chad unpacks the promise, and pitfalls, of artificial intelligence… and why he ultimately has more hope than fear.

Aug 6, 2024 • 59min
Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby with Kingdom Sexuality—Sex Podcasters and Content Creators
There’s no topic more exciting, and rife with landmines, than sex. That’s where Kingdom Sexuality comes in. With a popular podcast, resources, and content, the team is helping married couples reclaim active and satisfying sex lives. Brain is joined by Alana and Tiera, 2/3s of the Kingdom Sexuality team, for a conversation as lively, hilarious, and helpful as you’ll ever hear around the topic. Put their advice into action, and who knows how tonight might end.

Jul 30, 2024 • 51min
You're Stronger Than You Think You Are—Live at MAN CAMP
Life can be hard, but God believes you can face it. He isn’t unaware of your pain; instead, He may be giving you the opportunity to show your tenacity, strength, and endurance. That’s what happened when Jesus’ cousin, John, ended up in jail. He was hoping Jesus was coming to set him free, but Jesus had other plans.
Recorded live in front of nearly 3,000 guys at MAN CAMP 2023, this final live talk of the summer combines grit and encouragement we all need.
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