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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Feb 2, 2021 • 1h 2min
Brady vs. Mahomes, Who is the Weeknd? and Why You Can’t Find Ammo with Solomon Wilcots—Award-Winning NFL Analyst
It’s Super Bowl week, the most unifying holiday of the year. Brian sits down with his friend, former NFL pro turned award-winning analyst, Solomon Wilcots, for a discussion around the big game, confusion about the half-time show, and why Solomon can’t shoot coyotes.
Jan 26, 2021 • 60min
Episode 63: Nick Spicher—Enneagram Coach
Personality tests might be all the rage, but knowing more about yourself is only helpful if it produces tangible change in your life. Today, I talk with a good friend (and Enneagram nerd) Nick Spicher, for a full run-down of the most popular personality typing out there—and how to use it to push your life forward.
Jan 19, 2021 • 1h 25min
My Last Conversation With My Young Life Leader with Denny Pattyn—Brian's Mentor
"You're the reason I'm the person I am today." Brian sits down for an emotional final conversation with his Young Life leader, mentor and spiritual father, Denny Pattyn. With only weeks left to live, Denny offers funny, insightful, and touching wisdom, a fitting last chapter in a life well lived. Stick around for what happened after the official recording—the most emotional few minutes of The Aggressive Life to date.
Jan 12, 2021 • 50min
Episode 61: Craig DeMartino—Amputee Climbing Champion
Instead of allowing one event to define their lives, the aggressive make moves to take back control. Craig DeMartino was an accomplished climber when a ten-story fall completely changed his life. By a miracle he survived—and by aggression, he chose to amputate his leg so he could get back to climbing. It's a story you have to hear to believe.
Dec 28, 2020 • 1h 4min
COVID, Vaccines & Faith with Dr. Francis Collins—Director, National Institutes of Health
There is a lot of confusion and fear about COVID-19. We take those questions straight to the top of the food chain, to Dr. Francis Collins, esteemed scientist and director of the National Institutes of Health.I’m confident this will be the most important podcast you’ve listened to all year and maybe the most insightful as well. Listen and tell me I’m wrong and I’ll give you your money back.
Dec 18, 2020 • 31min
Episode 60: Christmas Special with Lecrae & Amy Grant
Nothing says Christmas quite like a TV Special. This behind-the-scenes episode gives unfiltered access to multi-Grammy winning artists Lecrae and Amy Grant, originally recorded for the 2020 Crossroads Christmas Special. These uncut conversations give unparalleled access to these world class artists—including how they're approaching Christmas this year and why it matters.
Find out more about streaming the Crossroads Christmas Special at www.crossroads.net/christmas
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Dec 15, 2020 • 51min
Episode 59: Darren Mulligan—We Are Messengers
Darren Mulligan appears to have it all—as the frontman for We Are Messengers he has radio hits, successful tours, and songs in movies. But he's not an overnight success. His story involves risk, hard choices, and leaving behind his beloved Ireland to chase an extraordinary life. He's an aggressive man with an aggressive perspective, ready to push you toward something better.
Dec 8, 2020 • 44min
Episode 58: Angela Dugger—National Alliance on Mental Illness
The most difficult year I can remember is going to end with winter, the most difficult season. We need to prepare—and that means wresting with mental health. Today, I'm joined by Angela Dugger, from the Ohio chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, for a practical discussion that has the power to change your winter.
Dec 1, 2020 • 40min
Episode 57: Todd Pierce—Bareback Rodeo Cowboy
2020 has been a bucking bronco, and we're all just trying to hold on. Thankfully, that's exactly Todd Pierce's area of expertise. A former champion bareback rodeo rider, Todd's gritty wisdom about manhood, perseverance, and holding on when the world is shaking, is just what we need to hear right now.
Nov 24, 2020 • 47min
Episode 56: Dr. Shantel Thomas—A Sound Mind Counseling
The holidays are coming—and for most Americans, that's not a comforting thought. It means stress. It means fights with loved ones. It means dealing with budgets and shopping. Dr. Shantel Thomas, President and CEO of A Sound Mind Counseling, helps point us to a better way. Don't just survive the holidays, aggressively choose to thrive.
