The Aggressive Life with Brian Tome

Sitting at breakfast with a group of friends, Brian realized the story he was hearing was something aggressive and inspiring. So he pulled out his iPhone, opened a voice memo, and hit record. When Nick and his family left for vacation, they had no idea it would turn into a harrowing race against time to save his daughter's life. But aggressive decision-making in the moment, and in the years leading up to it, meant Nick had a safety net when he needed it most. Baked into this story is the need for friendships, the power of generosity, and miracles in prayer. Listen and be inspired. 

Of course, Die Hard is a Christmas movie! Alongside guest Kim Taylor-Foster, Entertainment Editor at Fandom, Brian unpacks why the 1988 action film is such a landmark of American cinema, and why we circle back around to it every holiday season. With behind-the-scenes trivia and commentary, this is a fascinating deep dive into the world of John McClane’s Christmas-party-gone-awry. Yippee-ki-yay, Merry Christmas! 

Tom Cruise might have gotten all the accolades for the new blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick, but it was Frank “Walleye” Weisser that actually flew the missions. The former Navy and Blue Angel pilot flew the canyon run from the movie, as well as a score of other missions, in real life and in real time—no CGI here. He reflects on his time in the service, taking Tom Cruise on harrowing runs, and what it takes to fly fast and low. He’s an aggressive man who knows a little something about the need for speed. 

Anthony Lucia is cowboy through-and-through. The son of a Rodeo Hall of Fame Entertainer, Anthony grew up on the rodeo circuit, and he’s made it his home. Now a professional trick roper and rodeo announcer, Anthony puts on a clinic about hard work, growing up in your father’s shadow, and what’s accurate (or not so) about TV smash hit Yellowstone. 

Caty McNally is on the fast-track. Only 21 years-old, Caty has already won six WTA doubles titles, reached the finals of the US Open twice, and been ranked as high as 11th in the world in doubles tennis. Just last month, she won her first WTA singles title and cracked into the top 100 singles players for the first time. In this fun conversation, she discusses the hard work that’s powered her meteoric rise, the importance of family, and what it's like to go toe-to-toe with Serena Williams. 

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. While we look forward to a big plate of food and good company, there’s much more to this holiday than turkey. In this special holiday episode, Brian shares two meaningful Thanksgiving traditions his family has been practicing to help them shift the focus back to gratitude. Choose one and try it on for size around your table this Thanksgiving. Full-length links: See the Gratitude Overflow - Garage Bible StudyThe Spiritual History of Thanksgiving with Stephen Mansfield - podcast episode

Near-death experience researcher and author, John Burke, returns to answer your questions on the afterlife: will my pets be in heaven? Will I know my friends and family? What will we do for all of eternity? With trademark clarity, John answers all these questions and more. What you learn will throw fuel on the fire of your aggressive life.

After reading some of the first research into near-death experiences, John Burke wanted to know more—a lot more. After personally interviewing and researching over 1,500 near-death experiences, John compiled his learnings into the New York Times Best-Selling book Imagine Heaven. John aggressively brings clarity and understanding to one of life’s biggest questions: what happens when you die? What you learn may surprise you, and impact the way you live today. 

On October 31st, 1517, a monk walked up to a church and nailed something to the door. The world would never be the same. That man was Martin Luther, and his 95 Theses kicked off what would later come to be known as the Reformation. After visiting Germany last month, and seeing many of the historical Luther sites, Brian invites his tour guide, Stu Boehmig, to give a crash course on one of the most aggressive men in history.  Learn more at www.thelutherexperience.com

At MAN CAMP 2022, an old outhouse was outfitted with a military field telephone. Campers who stepped inside were prompted to pick it up and tell their MAN CAMP story. While the prompt was simple, the tales we received were moving, relatable, and profound. These remarkable stories stand as a testimony to the power of God, community, and what happens at MAN CAMP. Listen in and be encouraged. Presale tickets for next year’s MAN CAMP are open for one week only, at the guaranteed lowest price. Learn more and save your spot at mancamp.us