I Know a Guy Podcast

What happens when someone says they want the relationship restored... but never acknowledges the wound that caused the separation?
In Episode 5 of "Loyal to the Father" on I Know a Guy, I'm sharing one of the most personal stories I've ever told. It's about my own relationship with my father and the painful difference between wanting discomfort to end and pursuing genuine reconciliation through truth and repentance.
If you've ever wrestled with a relationship where someone refused to own their part, this episode will help you understand why Jesus valued truth so deeply—and why healing always begins there.
Throughout this series, if you make a donation of any amount to Bringing Kingdom, we'll send you a copy of The Father Eclipse as my thank-you.
It's my story of discovering that our deepest identity is found, not in the approval of people, but in the love of our heavenly Father.
My prayer is that it helps you continue discovering the freedom of living as a beloved son.
Go to BringingKingdom.org/donate to make a gift and where it says "Write a comment" - put The Father Eclipse and we'll send you a copy. Be sure to also leave your mailing address.
 
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.
 

What if the most loving thing you can do is establish a healthy boundary?
In Episode 4 of "Loyal to the Father" on I Know a Guy, we're talking about why biblical peace isn't the same as keeping everyone happy. Jesus tells us to count the cost of following Him—and sometimes that cost includes disappointing people who benefited from our lack of boundaries.
We'll explore why healthy boundaries aren't punishment, why you can only carry your part of a relationship, and why beloved sons don't preserve relationships by sacrificing truth.
And throughout this series, when you make a donation of any amount to Bringing Kingdom, we'll send you a copy of The Father Eclipse as our thank-you.
My prayer is that it helps you discover the same freedom the Father has been teaching me.
Go to BringingKingdom.org/donate to make a gift and where it says "Write a comment" - put The Father Eclipse and we'll send you a copy. Be sure to also leave your mailing address.
 

Does honoring your parents mean giving them unlimited access to your life?
Can you forgive someone... without immediately trusting them again?
In Episode 3 of "Loyal to the Father" on I Know a Guy, we're separating six words that many Christians mistakenly lump together: honor, forgiveness, trust, reconciliation, boundaries, and access.
Understanding the difference could change the way you see some of your most difficult relationships. If you've ever struggled with guilt over setting healthy boundaries, this episode will give you a biblical framework rooted in truth and the love of the Father.
And remember, throughout this series and the entire month of September, when you make a donation of any amount to Bringing Kingdom, we'll send you a copy of The Father Eclipse as my thank-you.
My prayer is that it helps you continue discovering the freedom of living as a beloved son.
Go to BringingKingdom.org/donate to make a gift and where it says "Write a comment" - put The Father Eclipse and we'll send you a copy. Be sure to also leave your mailing address.
 
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.

Why do some people never seem able to admit they're wrong?
In Episode 2 of our series "Loyal to the Father" on I Know a Guy, we're exposing what I call the shame and blame game—how unresolved shame causes people to project blame onto everyone around them, and how that can quietly shape our identity if we're not careful.
If you've ever found yourself carrying guilt that didn't belong to you, this episode will help you recognize the difference between conviction from the Holy Spirit and false guilt placed on you by someone else's brokenness.
And remember, throughout this series and the entire month of September, when you make a donation of any amount to Bringing Kingdom, we'll send you a copy of The Father Eclipse as my thank-you.
My prayer is that it helps you continue discovering the freedom of living as a beloved son.
Go to BringingKingdom.org/donate to make a gift and where it says "Write a comment" - put The Father Eclipse and we'll send you a copy. Be sure to also leave your mailing address.

Did Jesus really tell us to hate our father and mother?
At first glance, Luke 14 sounds harsh—even confusing. But what if Jesus wasn't teaching hatred at all? What if He was talking about loyalty?
In this new seven-part series, "Loyal to the Father" on I Know a Guy, we'll explore what it means to place our identity in our heavenly Father above every other relationship. We'll talk about shame, blame, boundaries, forgiveness, and what happens when someone you love refuses to own their sin.
If you've ever struggled to reconcile honoring your parents with protecting your heart, this series is for you.
And throughout the series, I'm also offering a copy of my book, The Father Eclipse, with a donation of any amount to Bringing Kingdom. I'd love to put this resource in your hands as we walk this journey together.
Go to BringingKingdom.org/donate to make a gift and where it says "Write a comment" - put The Father Eclipse and we'll send you a copy. Be sure to also leave your mailing address.
 
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.
 

Have you ever wondered if your story—even the painful parts—could become someone else's rescue?
In the final episode of this special seven-part series, "From Wounded to Sent" on I Know a Guy, we're discovering that healing was never meant to stop with us. Jesus restores us so He can send us. Your father wounds don't have to define your future—they can become the very place God displays His redemption.
If you've been walking this journey with me, don't miss the conclusion. And if you're just joining us, it's never too late to begin.
And, if this series has encouraged you, I'd love for you to pick up my book, The Father Eclipse: How Your Earthly Father Shaped Your Identity—and How to See God Clearly Again. I think it'll help you continue the journey.
Because you weren't just healed...
You were healed to rescue.
Finally, if this podcast ministry is making a difference in your life, would you prayerfully consider partnering with Bringing Kingdom?
Your generosity helps us continue creating free resources that point people to their true identity as beloved sons of the Father.
You can give through Venmo @Bringing-Kingdom, through Zelle at 714-742-9625, or online at BringingKingdom.org. Ever gift matters - no matter the size.  

Real healing isn't about becoming perfect.
It's about refusing to stop walking with Jesus.
In today’s episode of I Know a Guy, we're talking about perseverance, courage, and trusting God through every layer of healing He wants to uncover - counseling, trusted friendships, men’s groups, and honest conversations.
If you've ever wondered whether real freedom is possible, I think this conversation will encourage you to keep going.
And if you'd like to dive deeper, my book The Father Eclipse is available on Amazon.
 
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.
 
 

Your scars are not proof that God abandoned you. They may become the very place where someone else finally realizes he isn’t alone.
In Episode 5 of our From Wounded to Sent: How Jesus Restores Our Identity and Sends Us to Rescue Others series, we look at Peter—the man who denied Jesus in fear, was restored beside a charcoal fire, and then stood before thousands at Pentecost.
Peter’s healing wasn’t only for Peter. Three thousand people were waiting on the other side of it.
Who might be waiting on the other side of your healing?
Listen to “Scars Are Not Shameful” on I Know a Guy.
If this ministry is making a difference in your life, would you prayerfully consider partnering with Bringing Kingdom?
Your generosity helps us continue creating free resources that point people to their true identity as beloved sons of the Father.
You can give through Venmo at @Bringing-Kingdom, through Zelle at 714-742-9625, or online at BringingKingdom.org.

What if Jesus intentionally recreated the scene of Peter's greatest failure?
In Episode 4 of our series, "From Wounded to Sent," we discover one of the most overlooked details in Scripture—a charcoal fire that appears only twice in the entire New Testament.
One fire marked Peter's deepest failure.
The other became the place where Jesus restored his identity and purpose.
If you've ever wondered whether God can redeem your past instead of simply asking you to forget it, this episode is for you.
If I Know a Guy is making a difference in your life, would you prayerfully consider partnering with Bringing Kingdom?
Your generosity helps us continue creating free resources that point people to their true identity as beloved sons of the Father.
You can give through Venmo @Bringing-Kingdom, through Zelle at 714-742-9625, or online at BringingKingdom.org/donate.
 
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.
 

What if the reason healing feels slow - isn't because God forgot about you?
In Episode 3 of our Series, "From Wounded to Sent" on I Know a Guy, I'm sharing one of the most personal stories I've ever told on the podcast.
After more than twenty years, God resurfaced a buried wound and showed me something I'll never forget:
You don't heal what you bury. You only delay the excavation.
We'll talk about why Jesus never rushes healing, why Peter went back to fishing after denying Christ, and why your God-given voice, trust, and calling may not be gone—they may simply be covered.
If you've ever wondered why old wounds suddenly resurface, don't miss this episode.
Start your healing process today as Steve mentioned. Pick up a copy of "The Father Eclipse" on Amazon.