I Know a Guy Podcast

Spiritual striving can look holy—but it still leaves many men exhausted, frustrated, and disconnected. Doing more for God is not the same as living with God.
In the final episode of the Whole-Hearted Living series on I Know a Guy, host Steve Cummings reframes spirituality through the lens of abiding rather than performing. He talks about identity, intimacy, and why true spiritual growth flows from presence, not effort.
If your faith feels heavy or transactional, this episode invites you to rest, receive, and remember who you already are.

Men are often surrounded by people yet deeply unknown. We talk about work, sports, and ideas—but avoid vulnerability and truth.
In this episode of I Know a Guy, host Steve Cummings explores the social dimension of whole-hearted living. He discusses why isolation feels safer than connection, how performance replaces authenticity, and why growth and healing always happen in the presence of trusted relationships.
This episode challenges the myth of self-sufficiency and invites men into meaningful connection without shame or pressure.
Resources mentioned on today's podcast:
1. "I Am Your Beloved"  Written by Jonathan David Helser and Brandon Lake.  Performed by Jonathan and Melissa Helser.℗ & © 2022 Bethel Music. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

Most men weren’t taught how to feel—they were taught how to stuff. Sadness felt weak, fear felt dangerous, and anger became the only acceptable emotion.
In this episode of I Know a Guy, host Steve Cummings addresses the emotional dimension of whole-hearted living. He talks about why emotional suppression fractures identity, how unprocessed emotions leak into our lives, and why emotional awareness is not a threat to strength—but a pathway to freedom.
If you’ve ever felt emotionally numb, reactive, or disconnected, this episode invites you into a healthier relationship with your heart.
 
 

Men are strong thinkers—but strong thinking without emotional awareness often leads to control, not freedom. Not every thought deserves belief, and not every internal narrative reflects truth.
In this episode of I Know a Guy, Steve continues the whole-hearted living series by unpacking the mental dimension of identity. He explores how thoughts shape identity, why many men live trapped in unchallenged mental patterns, and what it really means to renew your mind biblically.
If your mind feels busy, anxious, or stuck, this episode offers clarity, grounding, and a healthier way forward.
 
Resources mentioned on today's podcast:
1. "I Am Your Beloved"  Written by Jonathan David Helser and Brandon Lake.  Performed by Jonathan and Melissa Helser.℗ & © 2022 Bethel Music. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

Most men treat their bodies like machines—push harder, sleep less, ignore the pain, and call it discipline. But what if strength isn’t about overriding your body… but stewarding it?
In this episode of I Know a Guy, host Steve kicks off a five-day series on whole-hearted living by exploring the physical dimension of identity. He talks about why many men disconnect from their bodies, how that affects emotional and spiritual health, and what Scripture really says about honoring the body God gave you.
This conversation isn’t about fitness—it’s about integration, presence, and living from identity instead of performance.
 
 
 
 

God didn’t just save you—He sent you.
In this episode of I Know a Guy, we explore StrengthsFinder and DISC and how your natural strengths reveal the unique way the Father works through you.
If you’ve ever minimized your gifts, compared yourself to others,or wondered where you fit—this episode will help you step into purpose with confidence and humility.
About Steve Cummings:
Experience: 42 years of mentoring and pastoral counseling with men’s groups in Southern California and now Georgia.
Education: Masters of Divinity from Denver Seminary; certified by the Georgia Board of Examiners as a Pastoral Counselor; Certified Professional Coach; Identity Exchange Catalyst.
Are you or someone you struggling with a "father eclipse"?  I know a guy who can help.  Book some time with Steve and walk this journey with him. 
Bringing Kingdom helps men rediscover who they are as beloved sons of God and live from that truth - one conversation, one connection, one community at a time.. Visit us at BringingKingdom.org and let's start a conversation.

The Enneagram isn’t about putting yourself in a box.It’s about discovering where your heart learned to survive.
In this episode of I Know a Guy, we explore how your Enneagram number reveals motivation, fear, and growth—and how Jesus meets you right there.
If you’re tired of managing yourself and ready for transformation,this episode will help you see yourself with compassion and truth.
Resources mentioned on today's podcast:
1. "I Am Your Beloved"  Written by Jonathan David Helser and Brandon Lake.  Performed by Jonathan and Melissa Helser.℗ & © 2022 Bethel Music. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.
2. Enneagram Test
3. "The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery" by Ian Morgan Cron & Suzanne Stabile
About Steve Cummings:
Experience: 42 years of mentoring and pastoral counseling with men’s groups in Southern California and now Georgia.
Education: Masters of Divinity from Denver Seminary; certified by the Georgia Board of Examiners as a Pastoral Counselor; Certified Professional Coach; Identity Exchange Catalyst.
Are you or someone you struggling with a "father eclipse"?  I know a guy who can help.  Book some time with Steve and walk this journey with him. 
Bringing Kingdom helps men rediscover who they are as beloved sons of God and live from that truth - one conversation, one connection, one community at a time.. Visit us at BringingKingdom.org and let's start a conversation.
 

Some people meet God in the quiet.Some meet Him in the crowd.Some think deeply.Some feel deeply.
In this episode of I Know a Guy, we explore the MBTI—not as a label,but as a tool to understand how the Father designed you to take in the worldand give His love back to it.
If you’ve ever felt misunderstood—or wondered why others experience God so differently—this episode is for you.
Resources mentioned on this podcast:
1. Take the Myers-Briggs-Type-Indicator personality test
About Steve Cummings:
Experience: 42 years of mentoring and pastoral counseling with men’s groups in Southern California and now Georgia.
Education: Masters of Divinity from Denver Seminary; certified by the Georgia Board of Examiners as a Pastoral Counselor; Certified Professional Coach; Identity Exchange Catalyst.
Are you or someone you struggling with a "father eclipse"?  I know a guy who can help.  Book some time with Steve and walk this journey with him. 
Bringing Kingdom helps men rediscover who they are as beloved sons of God and live from that truth - one conversation, one connection, one community at a time.. Visit us at BringingKingdom.org and let's start a conversation.

What if personality tests weren’t about putting you in a box—but helping you discover the intentional design of a loving Father?
In this new I Know a Guy series, we explore MBTI, the Enneagram,StrengthsFinder, and DISC through the lens of sonship—not self-labeling.
We’ll talk about:
How God wired you
Why your strengths matter
Where your growth really begins
And how self-awareness partners with spiritual formation
If you’ve ever wondered how your personality fits into God’s purpose,this series is for you.
Listen now to I Know a Guy—a ministry of Bringing Kingdom.
Resources mentioned on today's podcast:
1. "I Am Your Beloved"  Written by Jonathan David Helser and Brandon Lake.  Performed by Jonathan and Melissa Helser.℗ & © 2022 Bethel Music. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.
About Steve Cummings:
Experience: 42 years of mentoring and pastoral counseling with men’s groups in Southern California and now Georgia.
Education: Masters of Divinity from Denver Seminary; certified by the Georgia Board of Examiners as a Pastoral Counselor; Certified Professional Coach; Identity Exchange Catalyst.
Are you or someone you struggling with a "father eclipse"?  I know a guy who can help.  Book some time with Steve and walk this journey with him. 
Bringing Kingdom helps men rediscover who they are as beloved sons of God and live from that truth - one conversation, one connection, one community at a time.. Visit us at BringingKingdom.org and let's start a conversation.

Men, what if the season you’re trying to escape is actually the one shaping you the most?
In part two of my Home Depot story on I Know A Guy, I talk about hidden seasons—the quiet, unseen places where dignity is restored, not lost.I share the difference between humility and humiliation, how the Father speaks louder than the enemy in obscurity, and why faithfulness matters more than visibility.
About Steve Cummings:
Experience: 42 years of mentoring and pastoral counseling with men’s groups in Southern California and now Georgia.
Education: Masters of Divinity from Denver Seminary; certified by the Georgia Board of Examiners as a Pastoral Counselor; Certified Professional Coach; Identity Exchange Catalyst.
Are you or someone you struggling with a "father eclipse"?  I know a guy who can help.  Book some time with Steve and walk this journey with him. 
Bringing Kingdom helps men rediscover who they are as beloved sons of God and live from that truth - one conversation, one connection, one community at a time.. Visit us at BringingKingdom.org and let's start a conversation.