The Aggressive Life with Brian Tome

Reid Carpenter might be 80 years old, but he hasn’t slowed down, and he isn’t planning on it anytime soon. A spiritual grandfather and mentor to Brian, Reid has devoted his life to his home city of Pittsburg. From starting multiple nonprofits, to helping launch Young Life, Reid is a living example of the power of hard work, and how its ripple effect can influence generations.

This is the 4th episode in an 5-part series called Five Marks Summer, celebrating the repackaged publication of Brian’s best-selling book, The Five Marks of a Man. Pre-order it, or the companion Tactical Guide, now and it will show up on your front porch on October 10th. Then, head over to Briantome.com/fivemarks to claim your free poster. 

Our summer series continues with Mark III: Men Are Team Players. From coaching his son’s football team, to playing in the NFL, to now leading a thriving church in Atlanta, Georgia, Leonce Crump Jr. knows a thing or two about the power of a thriving team. He shares tips, tricks, and the secret to resiliency in this candid conversation.

This is the third episode in an 5-part series called Five Marks Summer, celebrating the repackaged publication of Brian’s best-selling book, The Five Marks of a Man. Pre-order it, or the companion Tactical Guide, now and it will show up on your front porch on October 10th. 

Find the bear attack video Brian references here. 

Otis Williams looked to be on top of the world. He had a successful military career, beat out 10,000 other contestants to win the ToastMasters World Championship of Public Speaking, and had secured a successful teaching position at Cincinnati State University. But underneath, a debilitating gambling addiction was eroding it all away. 

For the first time on such a wide-reaching platform, Otis takes us back to that dark place, and the bold minority positions he took to reclaim his life. He also shares stories from his time in the service, tips for engaging an audience, and why vulnerability is a super power. 

This is the second episode in an 5-part series called Five Marks Summer, celebrating the repackaged publication of Brian’s best-selling book, The Five Marks of a Man. Pre-order the newest edition, or the companion Tactical Guide, at briantome.com/fivemarks and get a complimentary poster with each purchase.

Join Brian, and his son, Jake, together in his garage for a candid conversation about growing up, the looming shadow of a father, and what it takes for a son to exceed his old man. Over a few beers, Brian and Jake tell adventure stories, get transparent about their separate visions for life, and laugh a lot. 

This is the first episode in an 5-part series called Five Marks Summer, celebrating the repackaged publication of Brian’s best-selling book, The Five Marks of a Man. Pre-order the newest edition, or the companion Tactical Guide, at briantome.com/fivemarks and get a complimentary poster with each purchase. 

New content alert! In this live talk, recorded around the campfire with some MAN CAMP leaders, Brian introduces a new concept he’s been workshopping: the six primal identities. Written on your spiritual DNA, these identities define who God created you to be—a creator; a son; a warrior; a king; a friend; and a father. As you lean into each one, you’ll find your life going to the next level. 

Throw out what you believe (or don’t) about God—if He were real, and He were speaking, wouldn’t you want to hear for yourself? 

Back in February, Brian got to speak to 3,000+ teenagers, gathered from three states, on how to hear from God. It’s not in the noise, or busyness, or distraction of culture, but in silence. 

This simple and quick, yet incredibly accessible, teaching could be the key for having your own encounter with the Divine. 

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 from the life of arctic adventurer Ernest Shackleton. 

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 lives. If you do anything this summer, take time to recharge. 

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 iceberg.