Best Wassim Podcasts (2026)

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How Do I Actually Read the Bible? — One Question with BT 24:54

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3h ago24:54

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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 rea…

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The Best of 2025—featuring Bear Grylls, Dante Bowe, Joby Martin, and More 56:23

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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 wi…

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Countdown to Christmas - Day 4: God’s Bold Move 8:39

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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 m…

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Countdown to Christmas - Day 3: Meet Him in the Movement 7:46

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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 ver…

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Countdown to Christmas - Day 2: A Just Man 8:55

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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 tha…

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Countdown to Christmas - Day 1: Christmas with Haste 7:34

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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…

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God Chooses Misfits—Live in Cincinnati 38:34

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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,…

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The Secret Lives of Firefighters with Denny Baker—Cincinnati Fire Department 1:04:36

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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 o…

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The Story Behind Brian’s 500 Year-Old Tattoo with Wassim Razzouk—27th Generation Tattoo Artist 47:44

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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, …

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The Spiritual History of Thanksgiving with Stephen Mansfield—Historian | Aggressive Life Rewind 54:50

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There’s much more to Thanksgiving than family, turkey, and football. In this classic episode of The Aggressive Life with Brian Tome, first released back in 2021, Brian hosts historian and author, Stephen Mansfield, for a mind-blowing conversation about the spiritual history of Thanksgiving. From the aggressive moves of the Pilgrims to come to Ameri…

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Freedom Is On The Other Side of the Fight with Scott MacLellan—CEO & Addiction Advocate 52:04

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When Scott MacLellan’s daughter was diagnosed with a rare health condition, he knew her childhood would be a fight. Enduring hundreds of surgeries wasn’t the worst of it. What started as a prescription for opioid painkillers eventually became an addiction, pushing Scott’s family to the brink. For over a decade, he fought for his daughter’s future—u…

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How Six Ordinary People Sparked a Massive Revival with John Funnell—Welsh Pastor 1:10:18

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When Pastor John Funnell arrived at Noddfa Church, in one of the poorest valleys in Wales, only six elderly members remained. He expected to quietly lead them until the church closed—but God had other plans. Through prayer, risk, and persistence, those six believers have become a thriving congregation of more than 300 people, sparking a modern revi…

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MAN CAMP & Masculinity That is Good and Getting Better with Jim Burgen—Pastor, Outdoorsman 1:09:15

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Something powerful happens when thousands of men leave comfort behind and unite in pursuit of God. Just under a week after attending his first MAN CAMP, Jim Burgen joins Brian on The Aggressive Life to talk about his experience—from speaking under the big tent, to conversations outside MASH, to why MAN CAMP gives him hope that masculinity is good a…

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What is Revival… And Do I Need It? — One Question with BT 32:59

2M ago32:59

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Something powerful is stirring across the world—churches are filling up, the name of Jesus is trending, and legitimate miracles are happening. In this One Question episode, Brian Tome unpacks the meaning of revival—what it is, how to recognize it, and why you might need one in your own life. Drawing from history, Scripture, and modern movements of …

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Initiative Gets God’s Attention—Live at MAN CAMP 2025 17:18

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MAN CAMP 2025 was one for the history books. This teaching, recorded live under the big tent on Friday evening, set the stage for all that God would do over the weekend. Initiative leads to breakthrough because it gets God’s attention—at camp, at home, and everywhere in between. Claim your spot for next year’s MAN CAMP, for the lowest price possibl…

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Bonus: Stories from MAN CAMP 2025 18:35

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MAN CAMP 2025 has come and gone—but the stories, and the changed lives, remain. In this bonus episode of The Aggressive Life, Dirt shares stories collected from the Story Shitter, an old outhouse turned into a makeshift studio where guys shared their wins, breakthroughs, and leave-behinds. This episode is a small snapshot into all the God did at MA…

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Biblical Masculinity Isn’t Toxic or Tame with Joby Martin—Man Guru, Pastor 1:17:03

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Modern masculinity is typically pigeonholed into one of two camps—it’s either toxic (and therefore a danger to itself and others) or it’s tame (passively making no difference in the world around it). Pastor and author, Joby Martin, stops by The Aggressive Life to unpack a third option—a biblical masculinity rooted in responsibility, sacrifice, and …

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A Sex Therapist Explains What’s Really Killing Your Sex Life with Dr. Emma Schmidt 1:08:11

3M ago1:08:11

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MAN CAMP Builds Dangerous Men with Rory Lawrence & Matt Fortin—The Dangerous Man Podcast 54:42

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Four years ago, Rory Lawrence scored a free ticket to MAN CAMP. The only catch? He lived 15 hours away in New Hampshire. Determined to not let that stop him, he convinced his friend Matt to tag along. What they experienced in southwest Ohio changed their lives. Four years later, their brotherhood has blossomed into a weekly podcast (The Dangerous M…

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Modern Parenting Is Failing Boys (But We Can Fix It) with Dr. Meg Meeker—Parenting Expert 1:12:36

4M ago1:12:36

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It’s no secret that men in America are struggling, leading statistics in everything from suicide to loneliness to obesity. But what if the problems men face start well before they turn 18? In this powerful episode of The Aggressive Life, pediatrician and parenting expert Dr. Meg Meeker joins Brian to talk about how modern parenting is failing boys …

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What Happens When We Die? with John Burke—NDE Researcher | Aggressive Life Rewind 1:00:42

4M ago1:00:42

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What happens when we die? Bestselling author and near-death experience researcher John Burke has spent years studying thousands of stories from people who’ve been to the other side and back. In this powerful classic episode of The Aggressive Life (first released in November 2022 and now available for the first time in video), John unpacks the most …

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Lessons from Lincoln on Enduring Crisis with Nancy Koehn—Historian, Harvard Business School 1:06:45

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Over 150 years after his death, Abraham Lincoln’s leadership still shapes America. Routinely ranked as the nation’s greatest president, Lincoln led the country through the Civil War, ended slavery, and reunited a divided nation. In this episode of The Aggressive Life, host Brian Tome sits down with renowned historian Nancy Koehn for an unfiltered c…

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Shutting Up Shame To Become Shatterproof with Lauren Sisler—ESPN College Football Sideline Reporter 59:10

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Award-winning ESPN sideline reporter Lauren Sisler joins Brian Tome on The Aggressive Life to share her powerful journey of resilience. Behind her trademark “sideline shimmy” is a story marked by devastating loss—losing both parents to opioid overdoses within hours of each other. Lauren shares how she learned to shut up shame and rediscover joy aft…

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The Adventure I Don’t Want To Be On—A Cancer Conversation with BT 24:26

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In late spring, Brian’s wife, Lib, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Instead of responding with fear or defeat, the Tome family is approaching the diagnosis as an adventure—one marked by faith, courage, and growth. In this deeply personal episode of The Aggressive Life with Brian Tome, BT opens up about their cancer journey for the first time. He s…

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Developing Joy Beyond the Ups and Downs of Life with Dante Bowe—Maverick City Music 59:35

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joins Brian Tome for a powerful conversation about his rise in the music industry, the controversy that sidelined him, and the powerful comeback story that followed. From growing up around drug dealers, to helping lead worship around the world, Dante has built a life on aggressive choices. In this unfiltered conversation, Dante shares the highs, lo…

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God, Grit and the Great Outdoors with Bear Grylls—Survivalist, Adventurer, Man vs. Wild 52:27

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World-famous adventurer, survival expert, and former British Special Forces soldier Bear Grylls joins The Aggressive Life with Brian Tome for a raw conversation on risk, resilience, and the faith that drives him. From his near-death parachuting accident and groundbreaking Man vs. Wild series to his latest book, The Greatest Story Ever Told, Bear sh…

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Major League Faith: On the Field with the Cincinnati Reds' Brent Suter, Jake Fraley, TJ Friedl, Will Benson, Emilio Pagan and Tyler Stephenson—Live from Great American Ballpark 25:39

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On the field at Great American Ballpark, BT has the opportunity to emcee a discussion about faith, family, and baseball with six members of his hometown Cincinnati Reds—Brent Suter, Jake Fraley, TJ Friedl, Will Benson, Emilio Pagan and Tyler Stephenson. The players discuss what it takes to grow your faith in the fishbowl of professional sports, the…

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You Were Meant to Move… Plus Dirt Gives Away a MAN CAMP Ticket—In the Garage with BT 13:38

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BT’s three year Jeep restoration project comes down to one final question: will it actually move? In this final episode of his YouTube series, Garage Bible Study, BT puts all his hard work and effort to the test. When it comes to our lives, the same question applies: are we moving or just taking up space in the garage? For the month of July, we’ve …

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7 Practices Proven To Move Your Life Forward… Plus Dirt’s Book Bundle Giveaway—In the Garage with BT 11:51

6M ago11:51

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Culture fixates on the externals, but it’s what’s going on inside that will elevate (or derail) your life. While restoring his 1978 Jeep CJ-7, BT took apart the engine, only to discover that things inside were not as good as they appeared. Connecting this physical reality to the spiritual, he shares 7 ancient practices proven to move your life forw…

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God Speaks Through Your Conscience… Plus Dirt’s Yeti Giveaway—In the Garage with BT 14:44

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Your conscience is a powerful, God-given tool—when you listen to it (and take action), it can lead to a better life. As he rehabs the brake lines and regulator on his 1978 Jeep CJ-7, BT explains how this critical piece works like your conscience, which regulates your impulses and emotions. Just like the brakes, it is vital to a life that is moving …

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What’s In Your Tank?… Plus Dirt Gives Away Books—In the Garage with BT 15:36

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It doesn’t matter what the exterior looks like, a vehicle with an empty tank isn’t going to run. Working on the gas tank for his 1978 Jeep CJ-7, BT asks a pointed question: what’s in your tank? The ability to recognize the state of your tank (full, half-full, or empty) and know how to fill it again is a crucial skill for a life that’s moving forwar…

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The True Cost of Restoring a Jeep (and Following Jesus)… Plus Dirt Gives Away T-shirts—In the Garage with BT 15:24

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When BT found his dream restoration vehicle, a 1978 Jeep CJ-7, he had no idea just how much time, effort, and money it would cost him. But with his eyes focused squarely on the end goal, he kept moving forward, even when it was uncomfortable and difficult. Recorded live in his garage, he explains how the physical reality of counting the costs of th…

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Winning the Fight for Fatherhood—Live in Cincinnati 51:22

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Fatherhood is a fight to the finish, but how do you know if you are winning? In this live talk, recorded at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Brian unpacks the three F’s that all great fathers do. They (a) follow a framework, (b) they stand tall as a figure worth emulating, and (c) they finish. Whether you are a biological dad or not, you can still …

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Finishing Builds Confidence with Petey—Gear Head, Chopper Pilot & BT’s Friend (Part 2) 35:06

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Finishing doesn’t just complete projects, it changes you. In part two of a powerful conversation, Brian and Petey discuss finishing as a way of life. Petey shares how he overcame $1 million in debt, is healing from the sudden death of his wife, and how finishing is connected to confidence. Watch the full episode on YouTube here. If you missed part …

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How to Finish What You Start with Petey—Gear Head, Chopper Pilot & BT’s Friend (Part 1) 31:14

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Lots of people start things… very few finish. Recorded live at the Barndo, where BT is restoring a WW2-era Dodge Power Wagon, he is joined by his friend, Peter Standhart. Petey is a gear head, a former Army helicopter pilot, and a man who won’t quit. In part one of this two-part conversation, the pair talk cars, choppers, and why finishing what you…

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Is AI Pushing Us Toward God? with Bobby Gruenewald—CEO, YouVersion Bible App 1:07:27

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Instead of something to be feared, Bobby Gruenewald has always seen technology’s potential for good. One day, while waiting in a long line at the Chicago airport, he wondered: could technology improve his lagging Bible-reading habit? Bobby pulled on that string, and the YouVersion Bible App was born. Launching as one of the 200 original free apps o…

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Decoding Revelation, Avoiding Burnout, and More: Fishbowl Questions with Matt Chandler—Pastor 1:01:56

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BT and Matt Chandler sit down for an hour of questions pulled at random from a fishbowl. Covering topics as wide-ranging as food and fatigue, to family rhythms and the mystery behind the biblical book of Revelation, it’s an unpredictable ride filled with aggressive gold. Watch the full podcast episode on YouTube, here.…

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How Can I Get The Most Out of Summer? — One Question with BT 25:57

8M ago25:57

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Memorial Day, the un-official kickoff to summer, is just days away. For many people, summer means a different pace of life. But a summer slowdown doesn't mean you stop taking ground—in fact, it might be exactly what you need to take your life to the next level in the fall. In this One Question deep-dive, Brian shares his plans for the summer, why r…

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My Wife Cheated With the Neighbor; We're Still Married with Harrison Scott Key—Humor Writer 1:02:15

8M ago1:02:15

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Harrison Scott Key thought his life was moving in the right direction. An award-winning humor writer, with two successful books under his belt, he was working on his third when everything hit the fan. His wife, the mother of his three girls, and a woman who spent nearly every Sunday of her life in church, was asking for a divorce. Why? She was in l…

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Choosing the Harder Path Changed Everything with Austin Knight—Arctic Paratrooper 1:00:56

8M ago1:00:56

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Austin Knight thought he had life by the horns, until he was fired, and dumped by his girlfriend, on the same day. Facing the task of starting over, he had two routes to choose from—the ease and stability of a corporate job, or joining the U.S. military as a paratrooper. He chose the harder route, and wouldn’t change it for the world. A part of the…

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3 Ways to Elevate Your Marriage—Live from Couples Camp 24:25

8M ago24:25

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Couples Camp isn’t a sit-and-get seminar. It’s a 48-hour adventure, full of laughter, fun, campfires, worship, teaching, and encouragement for the most important team you are part of—your marriage. In this teaching, recorded live at Couples Camp, Brian shares three simple ways you can take your marriage to the next level. Find out more, and stake y…

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Grab The Steering Wheel of Your Life with Rich Franklin—UFC Legend (Part 2) 49:28

9M ago49:28

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Brian continues his conversation with UFC Hall of Famer and MMA Legend Rich Franklin. In the second half of this two-part conversation, Rich and Brian discuss the power of consistency, what a Hall of Famer eats (and avoids at all costs), small steps to kickstart an aggressive life, and why they both gravitate toward hunting. Watch the full episode …

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An Insatiable Drive to Improve with Rich Franklin—UFC Legend (Part 1) 1:02:40

9M ago1:02:40

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Rich Franklin is a legend, both inside and outside the Octagon. A middleweight title holder, and UFC Hall of Famer, Franklin built a career on toughness, fight IQ, and unbelievable resiliency—he once knocked out Chuck Liddell with a broken arm. Outside the ring, he’s just as driven. In business, in faith, and in his health, Rich Franklin has an unb…

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What Is Prayer and How Do I Get It To Work?—One Question with BT 15:56

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BT does a deep dive on prayer, one of the most misunderstood and underutilized spiritual disciplines. He covers common questions like: “What is prayer?”, “How do I do it?” and “How do I get it to work?” Full of aggressive and actionable tips to get more yeses when you pray—things like (1) be animated, (2) be specific, and (3) picture what you are p…

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The Five Friendships You Need with Alli Patterson—Pastor, Author & Podcaster 56:46

9M ago56:46

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Lone wolves are sicker, weaker, and die earlier than wolves in a pack. While loneliness continues to climb, the aggressive take action against it. Pastor and author, Alli Patterson, returns to The Aggressive Life to unpack her newest book: Blueprint for Belonging. She walks through the five types of friendships everyone needs, where to find them, a…

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Building A Marriage You Actually Want with Dave & Ann Wilson—Marriage Gurus 54:28

10M ago54:28

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Dave and Ann Wilson have been helping others create the marriages they actually want for three decades—but their marriage wasn’t always one worth emulating. On their 10th wedding anniversary, Ann admitted that she had lost her feelings for Dave, taking him completely by surprise. Instead of arguing or fighting back, Dave took that moment to apologi…

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Making “Ozark” and “The Accountant” with Mark Williams—Hollywood Writer & Producer 1:12:23

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Mark Williams is one of the masterminds behind some of the best TV and movies of the past decade. He was a writer and producer for Netflix’s smash Ozark. He produced Ben Affleck’s action films The Accountant and The Accountant 2. He’s done movies with Liam Neeson, Alfie Allen, and Jon Bernthal. But his next big swing just might be the most aggressi…

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Risk is Key to Growth in Friendships, Marriage, and Business with Ron Razete—Founder, Peace, Love and Little Donuts 1:09:23

10M ago1:09:23

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When Ron Razete launched Peace, Love and Little Donuts, it was an incredible risk. After multiple failures in the entrepreneurial space, Ron and his wife, Marci, had their backs against the wall. With nowhere else to turn, she sold her car to finance the venture, and the couple opened their first brick and mortar store in Pittsburg. 15 years later,…

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How to Put Your Phone Down and Live More with Darren Whitehead—The Digital Fast 1:09:24

10M ago1:09:24

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Studies are clear: screens dominate our waking hours. It’s not uncommon to spend 7-10 hours in front of one, every single day. We don’t like it, but feel powerless to change it. That’s where Darren Whitehead comes in. A pastor, and author of “The Digital Fast,” Darren leads others to experience the power and life change he discovered through intent…

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How to Be a Better Husband—One Question with BT 18:41

11M ago18:41

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The phrase “how to be a better husband” is Googled nearly 2x as much as “how to be a better wife.” Why is that? And how do you know if you’ve found a good answer? With nearly 40 years of experience, BT gives his perspective on that question. To be a better husband, he believes it involves seeing your marriage as a team, spending your energy toward …