The Aggressive Life with Brian Tome

Men are protectors—but that means more than just using our muscles. True protectors operate on five different fronts: physical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual and financial.  Recorded live in Rock Valley, Iowa, this first-ever deep-dive into what it means for men to protectors finds Brian unpacking the five types, sharing lessons learned from wild elephants, and telling an unbelievable story f...

It’s July, and summer is in full swing. Are you using it wisely? In this teaching, originally given to staff at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Brian unpacks the importance of avoiding burnout to become a 4 season leader. Beginning with a look at the later half of King David’s life (from the Bible), and then finishing with a Q&A, we see the power unmitigated burnout has to tank our aggressive...

Summer is here… it’s time for the pool, cold beer, and outdoor adventures. And it’s time to switch things up on The Aggressive Life. Brian explains his summer plans, what’s coming down the pike on the podcast, and points to a new Adventure Playlist on Spotify that’s perfect for your next summer road trip.  Link to the Spotify Adventure Playlist here

You asked. Brian answered.  Alongside Dirt, Brian dives headfirst into listener submitted questions—covering everything from his dream podcast guests, the importance of moving between the phases of parenting, and his evolving thoughts of hell.  He also explains why he admires Tim Keller, what it means to live in No Man’s Land, and why Alpo is the best campfire meal. And that’s just the tip of the...

Michele Rigby Assad spent a decade in one of the most dangerous roles on the planet—as an undercover operative for the CIA, specializing in counterterrorism in the Middle East. Her job? Finding sources of information to keep America and the Coalition Provisional Authorities in Iraq ahead of al-Qaeda. But it wasn’t until she left the CIA, and a chance phone call with a big-shot Hollywood producer,...

200 episodes! What was started as an experiment in July 2019 has blossomed into something greater than we could have ever imagined. Along the way, we’ve gotten to meet incredible guests, be inspired by their aggressive choices, and be pushed to make our own. For the 200th episode, Brian offers a recalibration of what the Aggressive Life means (and doesn’t), and points the way toward the future. We...

Prosecutor Melissa Powers has been knocking down walls her whole career. As the first female Prosecuting Attorney in the history of Hamilton County, Ohio (Cincinnati), she holds the highest law enforcement position in the city. But that’s just the start. From getting a confession from a serial killer, to taking the stand to break a 17 year-old cold case, to fighting for veterans and juveniles, Pro...

Roland Warren isn’t afraid to take a minority position. His own life touched by an absent father, Roland served over a decade as the CEO of the National Fatherhood Initiative, where he worked to equip fathers to be change-makers in their homes. While a student athlete at Princeton, Roland and his girlfriend were encouraged to terminate an unplanned pregnancy. Their decision to keep their child beg...

Ginny Yurich’s message is simple: if you want a better life, get outside. The author, podcaster, and founder of the 1000 Hours Outside movement has done the deep dive into the research to truly be an expert. Along the way, she’s discovered a simple correlation: more time outside means better physical, mental, and even spiritual health. Ginny shares tips and tricks for getting more time out of door...

After a challenging and impoverished childhood, Hal Donaldson had one goal in life—don’t be poor. He was making strides toward meeting that goal when a chance encounter with Mother Teresa changed everything. He was cut to the heart by the question she asked him, and over time, his entire life realigned. As the CEO and Co-founder of Convoy of Hope, a nonprofit relief organization influencing the li...

The first person to do stand-up comedy on all 7 continents, Rajiv Satyal is known for his TV-clean humor and wit. But while he’s traveled the world telling jokes, it’s his deep curiosity that drives him. He purposely puts himself around people who don’t think, live, or believe like he does—and he has the wisdom to prove it. He’s an aggressive man looking to elevate your life (and make you laugh in...

When Damar Hamlin collapsed on Monday Night Football, the call to pray for his recovery went worldwide. But while lots of people were sharing opinions, thoughts, and tweets, ESPN NFL analyst, Dan Orlovsky, took the risky move: he prayed. Out loud. On national television. It was a gutsy call, but nothing new for the former NFL quarterback. The host of NFL Live, Dan has made it his life’s mantra to...

For 25 years, Father Vincent Lampert has been a Catholic priest in the diocese of Indianapolis, doing weddings, baptisms, masses… and exorcisms! Trained in Rome, Father Lampert has gone toe-to-toe with the Devil and his demons on hundreds of occasions. Not only has he come out the other side, he has an unbelievably light and welcoming approach to life. In this conversation, Fr. Lampert weaves stor...

Chris Wilson went to prison as a boy, but he emerged a man. While serving a life sentence for murder, he found a vision for his life—what he calls his “master plan”—and chased it with all he had. After 16 years behind bars, Chris was given a second lease on life and he’s never looked back. A serial entrepreneur, an artist, and a storyteller dedicated to helping others find their master plan, Chris...

He’s got a legendary name, and the trophies to back it up. Known as Mr. Two-Time, Al Unser Jr. has two Indy 500 wins, two Indycar championships and two IROC championships to his name. Even as his success was growing, under the surface, things were going off the rails. With addiction threatening to take everything from him, Al chose the long road to recovery. He’s a racing legend with an aggressive...

Kirk Perry is a big deal. Currently the President and CEO of Circana, a big data firm, and with significant stints at Google and P&G, he’s a force to be reckoned with in the business world. He’s also a man of faith, who doesn’t leave that behind when he arrives at the office. Kirk was recently featured on Learnings from Leaders: the P&G Alumni Podcast to talk about how he balances faith at...

How much of daily life depends on communication? Pretty much all of it. With grounding in neuroscience and storytelling, communications expert Jeff Bloomfield unlocks the secret to becoming a better communicator—from the office, to home, to friends and beyond. Highly effective and actionable, this hour just might change your next conversation for the better (and the one after that, and the one aft...

Michael Crossley is a real American hero. For 8 years, Croz served in the Marine Corps, doing just about every badass thing you can think of—amphibious reconnaissance, jumping out of planes, and serving in the first Gulf War. Landing back in the states in 2011, and facing PTSD and other hardships post-military, he committed himself to a new mission. As the Director of Base Camp, and the founder of...

A lot of people have dreams of traveling the world—Bradey and Heather actually made them reality. Quitting their jobs, and selling everything they owned, the Jobsons hit the road with their two young daughters. They’ve visited 40+ countries and had once in a lifetime experiences: from sleeping in treehouses in Costa Rica to exploring rural Turkey. Documenting their adventures on Youtube under the...

From the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, to Grammy nominations, and 5 different TV projects, including “Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader,” Jeff Foxworthy has been a busy man. But behind the laughs are aggressive moves that have powered his career and life. From leaving behind a corporate gig at IBM, to intentionally choosing to poke fun at himself and his family, Jeff is proof that good guys can finish...

“Looks like we’re going to the AFC Championship game, boys.” Those are the words Evan McPherson said to his teammates, BEFORE heading out onto the field for a 52 yard game winning field goal. That kick sent the Bengals to their first AFC championship game in 30 years, but it was aggressive moves well before that moment that set the trajectory for McPherson’s life and career. “Money Mac” McPherson...

Libby Tome, Brian’s wife of 34 years, makes her Aggressive Life debut to help answer YOUR questions about dating, engagement, marriage, and beyond. Get practical wisdom on keeping your marriage fresh when kids arrive, resolving conflict, what it takes to lead… and learn how Brian’s appearance in a hair show helped bring this couple together. 

Life will NOT always be up and to the right. Whether it’s a midlife crisis, or something else, you should expect to have times of difficulty. How do you react when life gets hard? In this short teaching, Brian shares his own struggles, and the six steps he’s taken to not only survive crisis, but come out better on the other side. 

TrailRecon is one of YouTube’s most popular channels for off-roading and outdoor adventures. With nearly 100 million views, it’s become a go-to place for gear recommendations, custom builds, and adventure videos. Started in 2015, after a weekend of overlanding with his teenage son, TrailRecon has morphed from Brad’s passion project into his full time business. From a career in the Navy, to YouTube...

Trouble might be an inescapable part of life, but it's your reaction to it that will determine your final destination. With insight from her own struggle to stay standing after an affair, author and teacher, Alli Patterson, shares the lessons she learned about resiliency, forgiveness, and courage. Her new book, How to Stay Standing , is a primer for everyone looking to stay standing through the st...