We live in a world where "aggressive" is one of the few dirty words left. Our culture celebrates the crass and profane, while risk and difficulty are a sign that something is wrong. Put simply, this passivity is killing us. Our relationships are weaker, our work is unfulfilling, our finances are a disaster, and our faith is nonexistent. Host Brian Tome believes there is a better way, and it's by embracing the power of healthy aggression. Listen in as he talks with people who are living lives ...
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Eggnog with Santa on Christmas Eve with Gabby Claus—Professional Santa
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Michael Gabbard—better known as Gabby Claus—has built a life out of serving others. From his time as a paramedic, to a firefighter, to a city council member and beyond, Gabby unexpectedly found his favorite role behind a big white beard and red suit. In his 13th year as Santa, Gabby Claus has a simple mission: bring Christmas smiles to everyone he …
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Die Hard Double Feature: Finding God in Die Hard—BT’s “Christmas at the Movies” Teaching
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For years, Brian has staked his claim that Die Hard is a Christmas movie. Now, he has stage time to explain why. As part of a weekend teaching series, “Christmas at the Movies,” Brian shares how Die Hard contains echoes of that original night in Bethlehem—from unideal family situations, to a hero that fights for his beloved. Recorded live at Crossr…
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Die Hard Double Feature: Behind the Scenes with Elizabeth Lane—Hollywood Developer, Die Hard
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Die Hard is a cultural phenomenon. The one liners. The action. The relatable hero. And the debate that comes around every single year: is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Brian sits down with former Hollywood movie developer, Elizabeth Lane, to get a rare peek behind the curtain on the beloved film. Part of the team that helped move Die Hard from flaili…
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BT’s Aggressive Moonshot—Unpacking the 10X Push with Joel Firebaugh
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Fresh off six of the most intense, and important, weeks of his career, Brian sits down with coworker, Joel Firebaugh, for a conversation around the 10X Push. With nearly all of his peers winding down their careers, Brian is making the aggressive move to ramp up. Leading yourself, and others, through an intense journey that culminates in a 3-year fi…
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Defense & Offense—Five Marks of a Man Devotional, Day 5
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For the past week, Brian has been sharing the first five entries from his newest book, The Five Marks of a Man Devotional: 60 Days to a Powerful Life. Written to encourage and empower men toward lives of aggressive and courageous manhood, it is a perfect guide for men of all ages. On this final day, Brian sets his sights on Mark 5: Men Are Protecto…
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The Right to Fight—Five Marks of a Man Devotional, Day 4
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To coincide with the release of his new book, The Five Marks of a Man Devotional: 60 Days to a Powerful Life, Brian is sharing the first week of entries with his podcast. Written in a straight-forward, action-oriented way, this devotional is perfect for any man looking to further develop lives of meaning, impact, and influence. Today, Brian dives i…
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Grab a Shovel—Five Marks of a Man Devotional, Day 3
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To celebrate the release of his newest book, The Five Marks of a Man Devotional: 60 Days to a Powerful Life, Brian is sharing the first five entries on the podcast. Designed with men of all ages in mind, the 60-day devotional is a masterclass in developing courageous manhood by putting it into practice, day-after-day-after-day. Today, Brian looks a…
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Starting Small—Five Marks of a Man Devotional, Day 2
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This week, Brian is sharing the first five entries from his brand new book, The Five Marks of a Man Devotional: 60 Days to a Powerful Life. The final book in The Five Marks of a Man trilogy, the 60-day devotional is a powerful guide to practicing courageous manhood until it becomes second nature. Today, Brian dives into Mark 2: Men Take Minority Po…
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Time To Get Moving—Five Marks of a Man Devotional, Day 1
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Brian’s new book, The Five Marks of a Man Devotional: 60 Days to a Powerful Life is live today! Born from years of study and practice, this book is designed to help men of all ages, from 13 to 103, develop lives of courageous manhood. How? By putting the marks into action until they become second nature. For the next five days, Brian will be sharin…
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Use Your Words This Thanksgiving—BT’s Gratitude Phone Calls 2024
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Just days away from Thanksgiving, BT picks up the phone for a new Aggressive Life tradition—making gratitude phone calls. From his wife, to a childhood friend, to unknown warriors at his day job, each phone call gives him a chance to encourage and express gratitude to the people who mean the most to him. Now the challenge is in your hands. Before t…
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Lessons on Risk, Sex, and Hard Work from 60 Years of Marriage with Dick & Sybil Towner—Spiritual Mentors
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You’ve never heard their names, but after this conversation, you won’t be forgetting them anytime soon. Dick and Sybil Towner are in their mid-80s, and still living life as some of the most aggressive people around. From starting a new adventure in their 70s; to intentionally aggressive choices around decision-making, sex, and finances; to how they…
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History’s Greatest Survival Story (Ernest Shackleton & The Endurance) with Nancy Koehn—Historian, Harvard Business School
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The story of Ernest Shackleton, and the loss of his ship, The Endurance, is history’s greatest survival story. After nearly a year living on a ship stuck in Antarctic ice, the hull began to crack under the pressure. Shackleton ordered his men off the boat, making camp on the ice, as they watched the Endurance sink beneath the Weddell Sea… and that’…
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BONUS: The Morning After The Election with Jon Tyson—Thought-Leader, Pastor
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Fresh off an airplane from New York City, pastor, author, and thought-leader, Jon Tyson, sits down for an impromptu conversation with Brian about the US election, the results, and what comes next. Recorded on November 6th, about 10AM, Brian and Jon process and analyze the election results together, and explain why there has never been a better time…
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Connecting Emotional Health and Spiritual Maturity with Rich Villodas—Leader, Author, Pastor
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You can’t be emotionally unhealthy AND spiritually mature—and thought-leader, Rich Villodas, has made it his mission to help others aggressively take ground in that arena. Whether it’s learning to express emotions, getting honest about the difficulty of life, or learning to stop judging your usefulness based upon what you can do, Rich offers access…
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From Solitary Confinement to A Pulitzer Prize with Suave Gonzalez—Artist, Podcaster, Fighter
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At the age of 17, Suave was arrested, tried as an adult, and found guilty. The mandatory minimum, at that time in the state of Pennsylvania, was life in prison. Before he was even old enough to vote, register for military service, or smoke, Suave was shipped away for life. While in prison, something began to shift in him. This rebellious, angry, an…
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Grace Feels Like Getting Hit By a Train with Joby Martin—Hunter, Author, Pastor
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Joby Martin pastors one of the largest, and fastest growing, churches in the world. And, at the end of the day, he’s still a normal guy who loves hunting, his family, and his dogs. With a remarkable ability to make complex spiritual truths accessible, Joby turns his eye toward grace. It’s the bedrock of Chrirstian faith, and yet remains one of the …
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Rogan, Junger, and Lessons From Dying with John Burke—NDE Researcher & Expert
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In the summer of 2020, best-selling author Sebastian Junger nearly died. He was rushed to the hospital, and while medical personnel administered emergency care, he slipped out of consciousness. It was then he began to see, and experience, things that he had a hard time explaining. The medical staff were successful, and Junger’s life was saved. Jung…
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Walking on the Moon with Astronaut Charlie Duke—Apollo 16 Moonwalker
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Only 12 men have ever set foot on the moon—in April 1972, Charlie Duke became the youngest among them. At the age of 36, Charlie was part of Apollo 16, spending nearly 3 days on the lunar surface collecting rocks, taking soil samples, and driving the lunar rover. And that’s only a small part of his incredibly aggressive life. From his involvement w…
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Fighting For New Ground - Live at MAN CAMP 2024
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When you try to take new ground, it means one thing: there will be a fight. Recorded under the big tent at MAN CAMP 2024, Brian unpacks the story of Caleb, who kept pushing for the high ground even into his 80s. No matter where you are in life, you aren’t finished yet. Keep fighting. MAN CAMP flash sale is happening right now. Claim your spot for n…
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Bonus: MAN CAMP 2024 - Songs & Stories
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It's Sunday, and 3,000 guys are heading home from a MAN CAMP for the record books—more rain, more laughter, more mud, and more lives changed than ever before. This bonus episode features a mix of live worship, and stories collected in the Story Shitter. For one week, claim your spot at next year's MAN CAMP for the lowest possible price. Visit manca…
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2024 MAN CAMP On-Ramp: TB Monkeys, New Land, and Getting the Most Out of the Weekend with 512 & Windex—MC Cofounders
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MAN CAMP 2024 is just days away. With more men heading to camp than ever before, MAN CAMP cofounders Judd Watkins (512) and Craig Dockery (Windex) join Brian for a hilarious and insightful conversation designed to get everyone up to speed. In a hour, they manage to cover everything from the exotic wildlife that used to call MAN CAMP home, to what t…
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NASCAR’s Pit Crew Pastor with Donnie Floyd—Hendrick Motorsports
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At every fork in the road, it seems Donnie Floyd has made the aggressive move. From choosing to not become a victim of a childhood Tourette’s diagnosis, to serving in the military, to a dream job as part of the crew at Hendrick Motorsports, NASCAR’s premier racing team, each choice has paid dividends into his life. When tragedy struck the Hendrick …
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Your AI Questions Answered with Chad Reynolds—Vurvey AI Systems
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Will AI take my job? How does AI funding affect the output? Will AI have a role to play in the church? How are you personally leveraging AI to make your life more effective? These are just a handful of the AI questions you wanted answered. Alongside AI expert and entrepreneur, Chad Reynolds, Brian talks about the impact of AI on his life, his faith…
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Microskills To A More Connected Life with Lakshmi Rengarajan—Dating and Connection Expert
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In our world it’s become easier and easier to meet… but more and more difficult to actually connect. A leader in both modern dating culture and workplace connection, Lakshmi Rengarajan unpacks the surprisingly simple ways to live a more connected life—from asking for help, to borrowing items, to investing in Tupperware. She’s an energetic and aggre…
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Breaking Free From the Gravitational Pull Of Your Phone with Joey Odom—Aro
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We’re all aware of just how disruptive the little computers in our pockets have become… and yet, most of us feel powerless to stop it. Not Joey Odom. After experiencing the pain of a missed opportunity because of his phone, Joey vowed to do something about it. Soon after, Aro was born, a worldwide movement—not to get rid of phones—but to help recla…
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Riding on God’s Shoulders—Your MAN CAMP Stories
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700+ acres of rolling hills, down by the Ohio River, has been the site of profound moments of spiritual transcendence for thousands of men. It could be the same for you. On today’s episode, nine men share their MAN CAMP stories of freedom, grit, and transformation. Registration for MAN CAMP 2024 is open until September 1st. Stake your claim here.…
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Is AI the Boogeyman or a Creative Breakthrough? with Chad Reynolds—Vurvey AI Systems
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Chad Reynolds is an AI-insider and expert. The founder and CEO of Vurvey, he is on the cutting edge of developing people-powered AI systems, work that’s led him to collaborate with the world's top brands like Adidas and Google. In this timely and aggressive conversation, Chad unpacks the promise, and pitfalls, of artificial intelligence… and why he…
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Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby with Kingdom Sexuality—Sex Podcasters and Content Creators
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There’s no topic more exciting, and rife with landmines, than sex. That’s where Kingdom Sexuality comes in. With a popular podcast, resources, and content, the team is helping married couples reclaim active and satisfying sex lives. Brain is joined by Alana and Tiera, 2/3s of the Kingdom Sexuality team, for a conversation as lively, hilarious, and …
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You're Stronger Than You Think You Are—Live at MAN CAMP
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Life can be hard, but God believes you can face it. He isn’t unaware of your pain; instead, He may be giving you the opportunity to show your tenacity, strength, and endurance. That’s what happened when Jesus’ cousin, John, ended up in jail. He was hoping Jesus was coming to set him free, but Jesus had other plans. Recorded live in front of nearly …
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The Power of Spiritual Gravitas—Live with Student Influencers
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Certain people have a gravitas to their lives, a weightiness that you notice whenever you are around them. This isn’t an inborn trait, it’s a muscle that can be developed—if you’re willing to make decisions that go against cultural norms. In this talk, recorded on an iPhone in a room full of high school leaders, Brian unpacks this idea, the importa…
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If God is Good, Why Do Bad Things Happen?—Brian on the "Surviving Grief" Podcast
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It’s likely your best—and worst—days are still ahead of you. How you prepare for, and face them, could make all the difference. In this appearance on the new podcast, “Surviving Grief,” Brian discusses making it through difficult days with your faith intact, and tackles one of life’s most challenging questions: why do bad things happen? If you are …
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Punching Back at Loneliness—Live with Crossroads Staff
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Nothing will affect the trajectory of your life like the people you surround yourself with. Friendship matters, much more than most of us understand or are willing to admit. In this live talk, delivered to a gathering of male staff members at Crossroads, Brian explains the importance of having good people around you—and what it takes to find friend…
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Growing Lifelong Friendship With Your Kids—Live at Father+Son Camp
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Every parent wants to cultivate a lifelong relationship with their kids, but how do you actually get there? In this accessible and incredibly practical talk, recorded at Crossroads Father+Son camp, Brian shares the steps he took to grow genuine friendship with his kids. Hint: it’s all about the transition between each stage of parenting. Learn more…
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Cattle Drives, Leading at Home, and Wake-Makers—Listener Q&A with BT
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You asked, BT answers. Fielding questions submitted by listeners via Instagram, Brian tackles everything from what he learned on a legit cattle drive, to his favorite forms of tobacco, to how he processed the online uproar over the Super Bowl of Preaching. Along the way, he also takes time to consider what items he’d take into the wilderness, why h…
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What to Expect in Each Decade of Life with Bobb Biehl—Executive Mentor, Author, Sage
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What if life wasn’t nearly as unpredictable as we think? That’s what executive mentor, Bobb Biehl, believes. After 50 years working with some of the most successful executives and brands on the planet, he’s uncovered patterns, challenges, and opportunities that every person will face in life—and he’s organized them by decades. According to Bobb, yo…
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Father’s Day Bonus: Brian Reads “The Five Marks of a Father”—Audio Articles Podcast
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In this crossover episode from the Audio Articles podcast, Brian reads (and adds extra commentary) on his original article, “The Five Marks of a Father.” While Father’s Day can be complicated for some, Brian helps redefine what it means to be fathered, and shares ideas on how to aggressively make the day count. Read the original article here. Find …
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Getting Back Up After a Hard Hit with Jim Kelly—NFL Legend, QB Buffalo Bills
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You might think life as an NFL legend would be a cakewalk… but that’s not been Jim Kelly’s experience. The Buffalo Bills great has overcome more than his fair share of pain—from four straight Super Bowl losses, to a grim cancer diagnosis, to the death of his son from a rare neurological disorder. Like any great QB after a hard hit, each time Jim ha…
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We’re Overdue for a Spiritual Awakening, So How Do We Get There? With Dr. Michael McClymond—Historian and Professor, Saint-Louis University
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According to the foremost expert on the topic, spiritual revivals and awakenings happen about every 50 years in American history. We’re long past the overdue mark. For whatever time he has left, Brian is focused on learning about, and doing everything he can, to be part of an awakening, a movement of God that makes history. Dr. Michael McClymond ha…
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You Are More Than Your Enneagram Number with Ian Morgan Cron—Enneagram Expert, Podcaster, Author
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Ian Morgan Cron is an Enneagram expert, the host of the insanely popular Typology podcast, and a best-selling author… who also just happens to be an Episcopal priest, a songwriter, and a psychotherapist. In this aggressive conversation, Ian breaks down the history of the Enneagram, shares healthy (and unhealthy) ways to use it, and explains why it’…
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Fighting the Shadows that War Against Men with Jon Tyson—Leader, Author, Pastor
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If you never look into the shadows, you’ll never know what’s lurking there. Friend of the Aggressive Life, Jon Tyson, is equipping men to take that step, believing it is the key to pushing their lives forward. As well as being a NYC pastor and leading voice on issues related to men, Jon’s new book, “Fighting Shadows: Overcoming 7 Lies That Keep Men…
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Changing the Way We Think About (and Buy) Cars with Kelly Stumpe—The Car Mom
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Kelly Stumpe saw a gaping hole in the auto industry and she aggressively ran right through it. Also known as The Car Mom, she posts honest and insightful reviews of cars, vans, and SUVs that focus on things consumers care most about—the storage space, the cup-holders, and can you really get three carseats in the back row? She has built a thriving o…
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A Trip to Hell & A Second Chance at Life with Howard Storm—Near-Death Experiencer, Professor, Author
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Art professor, Howard Storm, will never forget his trip to Paris. While traveling with students, he began to feel sick. A trip to the hospital revealed a tear in his duodenum, quickly filling his body cavity with poisonous fluids. Howard’s prognosis was dire, and while waiting for a surgeon to arrive, he died. What he experienced next—a trip toward…
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Taming a Wild Horse in 60 Minutes with Todd Pierce—Horse Whisperer, Cowboy
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Todd Pierce is a legit horse whisperer. He routinely gets into the round pen with a wild horse, one he’s never laid eyes on before, and will be riding it in less than an hour. His secret? Kindness and authority. He never hurts horses, punishes them, or takes a heavy hand. Instead, he shows them that he can be trusted, that he is good, and that he c…
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The Happiness-Marriage Connection with Dr. Brad Wilcox—Director of the National Marriage Project, Sociologist, Professor
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Dr. Brad Wilcox’s angle is simple—marriage is a good thing for couples, children, communities, and the world. As the Director of the National Marriage Project, he leads a group of committed sociologists studying national marriage trends in America. What he’s seeing is alarming. Marriage rates are on a decline, age at first marriage is on the rise, …
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Building Life Around Friendships with Rhaina Cohen—Journalist and Author
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What if the key to a meaningful life wasn’t in landing the dream job, finding a perfect spouse, or achieving all your personal goals? Journalist and author, Rhaina Cohen, believes the secret lies in the very thing most of us put on the back-burner as adults—friendships. In this aggressive conversation, Rhaina discusses the importance of friendships…
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Busy as a Beaver with Pete Rogers—USDA Beaver Trapper, Outdoor Podcaster and Author
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If you look close enough, you’ll find aggressiveness even among nature. Case in point: beavers. USDA Beaver Trapper, Pete Rogers, has spent his life wrangling the hardest working mammal on earth. The lessons he’s learned go well beyond just his 9-5. Pete is a popular podcastor, author, and outdoorsman. In this aggressive discussion, he shares lesso…
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Generosity Is Never A Bad Idea with Jimmy Darts—The Nicest Guy On The Internet, Influencer
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Who says nice guys finish last? Jimmy Darts is proving otherwise, and just might be the brightest corner of the Internet. After building a following from trick shot videos and pranks, Jimmy shut his YouTube channel down. After a life-changing experience with Jesus, he restarted with a different perspective: blessing people in need. Jimmy creates or…
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A Scientist Examines Crucifixion with Dr. Cahleen Shrier—Biologist, Stress-Expert
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Hearing the story of the crucifixion, and walking through it with a biologist, are two different things. Dr. Cahleen Shrier, a professor at Azusa Pacific University and an expert on the neurobiology of stress and anxiety, walks Brian, step-by-step, through the events of Good Friday. From Jesus’ arrest in the garden, until his death on the cross, sh…
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Marriages Don’t Thrive on Monotony—A Taste of Couples Camp
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Monotony isn’t leading you anywhere. In marriage, you need excitement, variety, and fun to be at your best. There’s where Couples Camp comes in. It’s 48-hours of adventure together, and it just might be the most fun you’ve had in a long time. Brian answers listener submitted questions about Couples Camp, then shares a live talk from last year. Clai…
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Dismantling the KKK Through Friendship with Daryl Davis—Musician and Activist
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You aren’t supposed to become friends with the people who hate you—but that’s exactly what Daryl Davis did. After a chance encounter with a KKK member in a Maryland bar, Daryl struck up a friendship that changed both of their lives. The KKK member renounced the group, and Daryl got access to do the thing he wanted: become the first African-American…
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