The Aggressive Life with Brian Tome

Recorded live at MAN CAMP 2026. Every man fights a battle most people never see. One minute, fear has you questioning everything. The next, pride convinces you that you can handle it all on your own. But what if fear and pride are actually two sides of the same problem? In this special episode of The Aggressive Life, Brian Tome shares a message recorded live at Man Camp 2026 in front of 3,000 men....

What if the idea of finding your soulmate is actually keeping you from finding a great marriage? Brian Tome has been married to his wife, Libby, for 38 years, and he's convinced of one thing: soulmates don't exist. In this episode of BT's Minority Position, Brian challenges the popular belief that there's one perfect person out there for everyone. He explains why great marriages are built, not fou...

“God will never give you more than you can handle.” It's one of the most common things Christians say to encourage someone going through a hard time. But is it actually true? What does the Bible say? Brian thinks we've got it all wrong. In this episode, Brian challenges this popular Christian belief and explains what the Bible really says about pain, suffering, and God's promises. Drawing from Scr...

What are you waiting for? Brian Tome spent two weeks deep in the Alaskan wilderness with his son Jake and two of his closest friends, chasing a lifelong dream of hunting moose. What followed was an adventure filled with grizzly bears, brutal weather, questionable decisions, plenty of bourbon, and a moment between father and son that Brian will never forget. Joined by his friends Log and 512, Brian...

What scares Brian Tome? What has he changed his mind about? And what does he really think about getting older? In the first episode of Ask BT Anything, Brian answers questions submitted by listeners, with no preparation and no idea what's coming. He gets personal about his biggest fears, what he's learning in this new season of life, his changing beliefs about the Holy Spirit, and what his kids ha...

Drew Lynch built the career most comedians dream about. Millions of followers. Sold-out shows. A successful stand-up career that grew out of the very injury that nearly ended his dream of performing. But eventually, none of it felt like enough. Drew joins Brian Tome for a surprisingly deep conversation about the traumatic brain injury that caused his stutter, turning adversity into a career, the r...

How do you know what God wants you to do with your life? We spend a lot of time looking for signs, waiting for clarity, and worrying that one wrong decision could take us outside of God’s plan. But what if God’s will isn’t nearly as hidden as we’ve made it? In this episode, Brian looks at what the Bible actually says about finding God’s will, making big decisions, and moving forward when you don’t...

Why do men need other men—and why is it so hard for guys to build real friendships? Rory Lawrence and Matt Fortin join Brian Tome to talk about what happens when men stop trying to do life alone. They unpack the friendships they built through Man Camp, why men need people who will challenge them instead of just agreeing with them, and how doing hard things together creates relationships that actua...

Matt Chandler is coming to Man Camp. He and Brian Tome talk about why men need something like Man Camp, what Matt’s looking forward to when he gets there, and why being around other men and tackling challenge matters. They also get into life, faith, friendship, hard seasons, and a whole lot more. Matt will be at Man Camp 2026, a three-day Christian men’s event in the woods in Ohio this October. Yo...

What do you do when you get it wrong? When people get hurt or when the easy way our is to defend yourself and move on? Brian has spent the last six months wrestling with those questions. In this episode of The Aggressive Life podcast, he talks candidly about what’s been happening, what he’s had to own, and what it looks like to actually repent and change direction. Sometimes the best way forward i...

The average age of retirement is 64, while the average age of death isn’t till 82. What are you going to do with your 18 years? No matter how old you are, the answer to the question starts today. Most men work to reach retirement without a goal of how to spend it—leaving the majority of them lonely, depressed and without purpose. That’s not Dale Tesmond. A former CEO and corporate storyteller, Dal...

Join Brian Tome and world-renowned adventurer and survivalist, Bear Grylls, under the big tent at MAN CAMP 2025. In this special episode of The Aggressive Life , Bear speaks about his faith, discovering that Jesus is wild, and why the safest place to be is on the front lines. Bear’s aggressive approach to faith and life is a shot in the arm to get you moving.  Join Brian Tome and thousands of men...

One of the top episodes in the history of The Aggressive Life, re-released for the first time with video. A priest in the diocese of Indianapolis, Father Vincent Lampert spent decades as an exorcist—and has the stories to back it up. From his hands-on training in Rome, to real encounters with demons and possessed individuals, Father Lampert pulls back the curtain on the spirit realm, exposing a re...

Could you cover 2800 miles—the distance between New York City and Los Angeles—in 40 days with ten of your friends? That’s the question that close friends, JONBOB and David, wanted to figure out. Instead of asking ChatGPT, or Google, they started moving. That’s how RELENTLESS 2800, a 40-day team challenge, was born. In the years since, RELENTLESS has grown into a movement that not only gets people...

Miracles might not be common, but they still happen… and Paul Maconochie has seen more than his fair share. A pastor, leader, and close friend of BT, Paul returns to the podcast to talk about healing prayer—how to do it, when to do it, and what to expect. Paul’s experience of seeing God heal others through prayer makes him one of the foremost experts on the topic. In prayer, like life, reward alwa...

Fitness trends and best practices feel like a moving target—one trainer says this, and another says something completely different. In this episode, Brian sits down with nationally recognized fitness coach and trainer, Shawn Zitt, for a practical conversation about building and maintaining physical health. How much water do I need? Should I eat more meat or less? Do I have to work out everyday? Ho...

Reading the Bible is a very common—but rarely achieved—goal. Is there a secret to reading the Bible? How do I actually engage with this old book? What are the nuts and bolts of building a Bible reading habit and will it actually influence my life? In this One Question episode, Brian tackles all those questions and more. If you’re setting out to read more of the Bible in 2026, this episode is a pus...

2025 was a banner year for The Aggressive Life with Brian Tome —from moving to video content, to surpassing 300 episodes, to welcoming bucket list guests like Bear Grylls. In this best-of episode, Dirt takes listeners back to six of the biggest episodes of the year, including talking the great outdoors with Bear Grylls, pushing through difficulty with Maverick City Music’s Dante Bowe, and what Bib...

The final episode of a four-day run of episodes focused on aggressiveness during the Christmas season, Brian hones in on the boldest move God ever made—taking on flesh to dwell among us. This is the hinge point of history, and the reason why Christmas matters.  A version of this content was originally shared on Brian’s email list. Join here to get monthly shots of aggressive living delivered right...

The 3rd of a limited four-day run of episodes designed to prepare you for an aggressive Christmas, Brian circles back to the story of the shepherds. Their willingness to move, without all the information, ensured they experienced the most profound moment in human history. Your willingness to move is the key to a holiday, and life, that works.  A version of this content was originally shared on Bri...

Even at Christmas time, a just man (or woman) sticks out. In the 2nd of a limited run of four episodes designed to get your mind and muscles ready for the holiday, Brian focuses his attention on Joseph. While the Bible doesn’t say much about Jesus’ adopted father, what it does say speaks volumes. Following in his footsteps is an aggressive move that will pay dividends.  A version of this content w...

Christmas is coming. Are you ready? Brian begins a limited run of four episodes, one per day leading up to Christmas, to prepare our hearts, minds, and muscles for the holiday. In this first episode, Brian focuses on how the shepherds responded to the news of Christ’s birth, and how that “haste” can help reframe your life.  A version of this content was originally shared on Brian’s email list. Joi...

Feeling forgotten, overlooked, or like you don’t belong this Christmas? In this powerful message, Brian Tome delivers hope for outsiders and misfits—drawing surprising truth from the holiday classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in 2023, this teaching shows how not fitting in actually positions you for a deeper, more personal encounter with God. If the holidays...

For the first time on The Aggressive Life , Brian sits down with a firefighter to get the inside scoop on one of society’s most-aggressive and impactful jobs. With over 30 years in the Cincinnati Fire Department, Denny Baker has seen and lived through more than most people. From keeping your head under stressful situations, to the physical demands of fighting fires, to working for lasting impact,...

Wassim Razzouk’s name is on the oldest tattoo shop in the world. Located in the heart of Jerusalem, Razzouk Tattoo has been tattooing Christians and pilgrims for over 700 years—including Brian. In this fascinating conversation, Wassim and Brian talk about the history of Christian tattoos, what it’s like to carry a family legacy for 27-generations, and the challenges of being a Palestinian Christia...