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Michael Gabbardâbetter known as Gabby Clausâhas 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 meets. From city parks to home visits, pictures in the NICU to praying for grieving families, Gabbyâs heart is as bottomless as Santaâs sack of toys. His aggressive joy is contagious.
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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, âChristmas at the Movies,â Brian shares how Die Hard contains echoes of that original night in Bethlehemâfrom unideal family situations, to a hero that fights for his beloved. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Die Hard becomes a message of hope for everyone. Welcome to the party, pal.
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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 flailing script to action classic, Elizabeth reflects on its place in culture, the power of choosing Bruce Willis, and if the film was intended to be a Christmas classic. Yippee ki-yay, Merry Christmas!
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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 financial commitment isnât something to be taken lightlyâbut it just might be the thing that sets your life apart.
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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 Protectors⊠and that means having a strong offense and defense.
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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 into Mark 4: Men Work⊠instead of expecting life on a silver platter, men know they have the right to fight for what matters most.
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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 at Mark 3: Men Are Team Players⊠and that means, you better have a shovel ready.
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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 Positions⊠even when they are small.
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Brianâs 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 sharing entries from the new book. If you like what you hear, you can pick up your own copy on Amazon, or wherever you purchase books.
Today, he covers Mark 1: Men Have a Vision⊠and every vision requires you to move. -
Just days away from Thanksgiving, BT picks up the phone for a new Aggressive Life traditionâmaking 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 the Thanksgiving holiday ends, find time to express your gratitude to the people who mean the most to you.
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Youâve never heard their names, but after this conversation, you wonât 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 spend their time on a daily basis, this couple is a force of nature. Their marriage, and life, is inspiring. Thereâs so much to learn in this one, youâll want to keep a notepad close.
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The story of Ernest Shackleton, and the loss of his ship, The Endurance, is historyâs 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 thatâs just the beginning of the story. From managing negativity, to navigating stormy seas in a lifeboat, to a never-give-up attitude, Erneset Shackleton led his crew through a grueling 2 year ordeal, until every single man was rescued. This is the incredible true story of one of historyâs most aggressive men.
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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 to be committed to Godâs kingdom.
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You canât be emotionally unhealthy AND spiritually matureâand thought-leader, Rich Villodas, has made it his mission to help others aggressively take ground in that arena. Whether itâs 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 accessible wisdom in crossing a topic thatâs often fraught with landmines. With Rich, youâll see, aggressiveness doesnât always mean big, brash, and loud.
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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, and illiterate kid went on to learn to read, earn multiple college degrees, and even start a scholarship for the children of incarcerated individuals. Then, a miracle: nearly 15 years after his trial, a landmark court decision meant his case could be heard againâwith the chance that Suave could be free. His story of survival, courage, and growth is remarkable, and the definition of aggressive.
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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, heâs 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. Itâs the bedrock of Chrirstian faith, and yet remains one of the most misunderstood, misapplied, and abused concepts. With stories around hunting, rescuing his dogs, and martial arts, Joby unpacks the 9 essential truths about grace, and why experiencing true grace feels like getting hit by a train. This is one you donât want to miss.
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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 Jungerâs life was saved. Junger recently published his reflections on his near-death experience in a new book, âIn My Time of Dying.â After hearing Junger interviewed on the Joe Rogan Experience, Brian wanted to dissect the conversation with NDE researcher and expert, John Burke. The close friends sit down to discuss what can be learned from Jungerâs experience, and how it can influence our lives today.
This is the 4th episode in a series around near-death experiences. Access past episodes below:
Episode 1 - What Happens When We Die? with John Burke (Spotify | Apple)
Episode 2 - What Happens When We Die? Q&A with John Burke (Spotify | Apple)
Episode 3 - Meeting God on the Other Side with John Burke (Spotify | Apple) -
Only 12 men have ever set foot on the moonâin 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 thatâs only a small part of his incredibly aggressive life. From his involvement with the first lunar landing, to helping with Apollo 13, to the aggressiveness that keeps him working hard into his 90s, General Duke is a real American hero. His story and perspective will launch you forward.
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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 arenât finished yet. Keep fighting.
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It's Sunday, and 3,000 guys are heading home from a MAN CAMP for the record booksâmore 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.
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