I Know a Guy Podcast

True humility doesn’t come from insecurity—it comes from sonship.
In this episode of I Know a Guy, we explore what real humility actually looks like: confidence without arrogance, surrender without shrinking, and service rooted in being deeply loved by the Father.
If you’re tired of striving or hiding, this conversation will help you stand secure.
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.

False humility often looks spiritual—but underneath it is fear, shame, and a distorted view of the Father.
In this episode of I Know a Guy, we explore how shrinking, hiding, and minimizing ourselves is not humility at all.
If you’ve ever felt safer staying small or invisible, this conversation will help you see what’s really going on—and why God never asked you to disappear.
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.

Today on I Know a Guy, we close our father-wound series with the best part — healing. The Father takes every wound and rewrites it with love, identity, and belonging.
If you’re longing to know God as Father, this episode will breathe hope into your heart.
As you heard Steve mention on today's podcast, if you'd like a free copy of, "The Heart of a Warrior: Before You Can Become the Warrior You Have to Become the Beloved Son" by Michael Thompson - send Steve an email with your mailing address: steve.cummings@bringingkingdom.org.
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.
 

Today on I Know a Guy, we’re talking about the performance-driven father — the dad who made love feel conditional. But the Heavenly Father delights in His sons before they ever lift a finger.
If you’ve been striving for God’s approval, this episode is your permission to rest.
 
As you heard Steve mention on today's podcast, if you'd like a free copy of, "The Heart of a Warrior: Before You Can Become the Warrior You Have to Become the Beloved Son" by Michael Thompson - send Steve an email with your mailing address: steve.cummings@bringingkingdom.org.
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.

Today on I Know a Guy, we’re talking about the wounds many carry in silence — emotional, physical, spiritual, and sexual abuse from earthly fathers. It’s heavy, but it leads to hope, because the Heavenly Father is nothing like the man who hurt you. If you need healing, this is a conversation worth hearing.
As you heard Steve mention on today's podcast, if you'd like a free copy of, "The Heart of a Warrior: Before You Can Become the Warrior You Have to Become the Beloved Son" by Michael Thompson - send Steve an email with your mailing address: steve.cummings@bringingkingdom.org.
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.

Coming up on I Know a Guy, we’re taking a surprising look at Scripture — where even the greatest spiritual leaders struggled as fathers. But in their stories, we discover the beauty of a Father who has no blind spots, no passivity, and no distance.
If you’ve ever wondered what God is really like, this one’s for you.
As you heard Steve mention on today's podcast, if you'd like a free copy of, "The Heart of a Warrior: Before You Can Become the Warrior You Have to Become the Beloved Son" by Michael Thompson - send Steve an email with your mailing address: steve.cummings@bringingkingdom.org.
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.

Coming up on I Know a Guy, we’re diving into a deep but hopeful conversation — how our earthly fathers often block our view of the Heavenly Father, and how Jesus came to reveal the Father we’ve always longed for.
If you’ve ever struggled to feel loved or seen by God, this episode is for you. Join me and let’s step toward healing together.
 
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. If you'd like a free copy of, "The Heart of a Warrior: Before You Can Become the Warrior You Have to Become the Beloved Son" by Michael Thompson - send Steve an email with your mailing address: steve.cummings@bringingkingdom.org.
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.

Sometimes the hardest thing isn’t knowing about God — it’s seeing Him clearly. What you heard about your earthly father can blind you to the love of your Heavenly Father without you even realizing it.
On the next episode of I Know a Guy, we walk through what I call, "The Father Eclipse." We’ll explore how childhood hurts, unmet approval, and silent pain can cloud our view of God… and how we can move from head-knowledge into heart-experience.
If you’ve ever wondered whether God really sees you — or whether you’re ‘enough’ — you don’t want to miss this one.
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.
 

Today on I Know a Guy, we’re digging into something most of us don’t want to talk about: generational anxiety. Anxiety that isn’t just yours — but passed down.
We’ll unpack how fear, worry, and unhealed pain can ripple across generations… and how healing starts when we stop hiding, start processing, and care for our hearts — spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically.
Whether you carry heavy burdens or walk alongside someone who does, this episode is for you. Press subscribe, and join us as we find hope — together.
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.

Do you ever feel like life is defined by your job, your roles, your performance — but inside, something feels empty? What if you’re not who you think you are?
Today we’re releasing a brand-new episode of I Know a Guy called “Are You Like Jason Bourne?”
Inspired by the classic film, we explore the idea of spiritual amnesia — where we live disconnected from our true identity in Christ, believing lies about ourselves, God, and others. We unpack how identity shapes our thoughts, emotions and actions — and why trying harder or doing more will never fix the root issue.
If your heart is hungry for truth and freedom, this episode is for you. Let’s stop living by performance… and start living found. Listen, reflect, and take your next step in discovering who you really are — as beloved children of the King.
 
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.