I Know a Guy Podcast

What if the reason you chase success, recognition, promotions, nice cars, or the approval of other people has very little to do with those things?
What if underneath all of it is a little boy who never quite felt seen by his father?
Today on the I Know a Guy Podcast, we go beneath the surface of status to uncover the ache many men have carried for decades—the longing to be noticed, affirmed, and blessed.
This may be the most personal episode of the series because status can distract the ache for a moment, but only the Father can truly heal it.
And a quick heads-up — this series runs a little longer than our usual episodes. Instead of the normal 5–7 minutes, these conversations are closer to 10–12 minutes because we are going beneath the surface.
 
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.

Today on the I Know a Guy Podcast, we continue our series Status: The Game Men Secretly Play by talking about what happens when “my team” becomes more than a team.
Sports can be a gift. They can create connection, memories, laughter, and fun.
But for some men, sports also become escape, status, and identity.
In this episode, Steve invites men to ask an honest question: Am I enjoying the game, or am I using my team to feel seen, connected, and alive?
Because beloved sons are free to enjoy good things without being owned by them.
And a quick heads-up — this series runs a little longer than our usual episodes. Instead of the normal 5–7 minutes, these conversations are closer to 10–12 minutes because we are going beneath the surface.
 

Today on the I Know a Guy Podcast, we continue our series Status: The Game Men Secretly Play by talking about the car, the logo, and the man behind the wheel.
Nice cars are not wrong. Quality is not wrong. Enjoying something beautiful, powerful, or well-made is not wrong.
But what happens when the thing I enjoy becomes the thing I use to announce my worth?
In this episode, Steve invites men to look beneath the hood of status and ask, “Am I enjoying this, or am I asking it to tell me who I am?”
Because the Father is not impressed by the badge on the hood. He is after the heart of the son behind the wheel.
And a quick heads-up — this series runs a little longer than our usual episodes. Instead of the normal 5–7 minutes, these conversations are closer to 10–12 minutes because we are going beneath the surface.
 
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.
 

Today on the I Know a Guy Podcast, we continue our series Status: The Game Men Secretly Play by talking about the perks that prove we matter.
Priority boarding. First-class upgrades. Executive rental car rows. Hotel status. Special access.
None of those things are wrong. But for a man carrying the ache to be seen, those perks can become more than benefits. They can become badges.
And a quick heads-up — this series runs a little longer than our usual episodes. Instead of the normal 5–7 minutes, these conversations are closer to 10–12 minutes because we are going beneath the surface.
In this episode, Steve invites men to ask a deeper question: Am I enjoying this perk, or am I using it to tell me who I am?
Because beloved sons do not need special treatment to know they are special to the Father.

Today on the I Know a Guy Podcast, we begin a brand-new series called Status: The Game Men Secretly Play.
And a quick heads-up — this series runs a little longer than our usual episodes. Instead of the normal 5–7 minutes, these conversations are closer to 10–12 minutes because we are going beneath the surface.
Men may not admit it out loud, but many of us secretly love status — the car, the title, the upgrade, the special treatment, the logo, the seat, the recognition.
But when status becomes the place we go to feel seen, valued, and important, it starts stealing our freedom.
Because status has to be maintained, but sonship only has to be received.
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 does it actually mean to “bring Kingdom”?
In the final episode of the Tenacious Spirituality series on "I Know a Guy," Steve explores how beloved sons carry the heart of the Father into every part of life—not just church settings, but marriages, parenting, leadership, work, friendships, conflict, and ordinary daily moments.
This episode challenges the idea that spirituality is merely information or religious performance and instead paints a powerful picture of relational transformation, emotional awareness, surrender, and Kingdom living.
If you’ve ever longed for a deeper, more authentic spiritual life rooted in identity instead of striving, this conversation will encourage and challenge you deeply.
Plus, Steve shares why ordinary faithful men—men who remain teachable, tender, and present—often become the ones who change generations.
And don’t forget to check out Steve’s new book on Amazon, The Father Eclipse: How Your Earthly Father Shaped Your Identity and How to See God Clearly Again.

What if success isn’t the real measure of a man’s life?
In Episode 5 of the Tenacious Spirituality series on "I Know a Guy," Steve challenges the modern obsession with achievement, productivity, and external success—and explores why love is ultimately what matters most.
This powerful episode looks at identity, emotional presence, relationships, legacy, and the difference between striving for significance and learning how to genuinely love people well.
If you’ve ever felt trapped in performance-driven living or disconnected from the people closest to you, this conversation will hit home.
Plus, Steve shares why beloved sons are free to stop proving themselves—and start bringing Kingdom through the way they love others every single day.
Join the many men who are investing in this hidden kingdom work as Steve mentioned today with a gift to support this movement of living fearlessly as beloved sons.  Three ways to give a gift of any size:
Venmo App: @Bringing-Kingdom
Zelle:  714-742-9625
Online: www.bringingkingdom.org/donate
Share this episode with another guy you walk with.  Rate it and write a review - so that more seed is scattered and more men discover their true identity as beloved sons.  Be blessed today.
 
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 think legacy is built through big accomplishments.
But what if the small daily moments are what actually shape generations?
In Episode 4 of the Tenacious Spirituality series on "I Know a Guy," Steve explores why ordinary faithfulness, emotional presence, humility, and daily surrender matter far more than most men realize.
This episode challenges the modern obsession with achievement and reminds us that the people closest to us experience our “small things” every single day—our tone, patience, attention, reactions, and love.
If you’ve ever felt consumed by busyness, productivity, or external success while neglecting deeper connection, this conversation will speak directly to your heart.
Plus, Steve shares why the Kingdom is often built quietly through small acts of love and faithfulness over time.
And if you've experienced the hidden value of this Kingdom work in your own life, would you consider helping us extend it to other men?
Because real transformation rarely makes headlines—it happens one heart, one marriage, one family, and one generation at a time.
"Every time a man remembers who he is, the Kingdom shows up."
Three ways to give a gift of any size:
Venmo App: @Bringing-Kingdom
Zelle:  714-742-9625
Online: www.bringingkingdom.org/donate
 

Where do you run when life gets hard?
In Episode 3 of the Tenacious Spirituality series on "I Know a Guy," Steve explores how storms reveal the true foundations of our lives—and why whatever we instinctively run to first often becomes our functional savior.
This honest conversation dives into anxiety, fear, control, emotional numbing, pressure, and the invitation for beloved sons to keep returning to the Father in difficult seasons.
If you’ve ever struggled to trust God when life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or painful, this episode will encourage you deeply.
Plus, Steve shares why storms don’t disqualify us spiritually—they often become the place where intimacy with the Father grows strongest.  
Share this episode with another guy you walk with.  Rate it and write a review - so that more seed is scattered and more men discover their true identity as beloved sons.  Be blessed today.
 
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 one of the greatest signs of spiritual maturity… is remaining teachable?
In Episode 2 of the Tenacious Spirituality series on "I Know a Guy," Steve explores why beloved sons never stop growing, softening, learning, and returning to the Father.
This episode takes an honest look at defensiveness, correction, humility, emotional awareness, and why hard hearts quietly damage marriages, families, leadership, and legacy.
If you’ve ever struggled with receiving feedback, admitting mistakes, or staying emotionally open as a man, this conversation will challenge and encourage you deeply.
Plus, Steve shares how teachable men become safe men—and why that impacts generations.
Join the many men who are investing in this hidden kingdom work as Steve mentioned today with a gift to support this movement of living fearlessly as beloved sons.  Three ways to give a gift of any size:
Venmo App: @Bringing-Kingdom
Zelle:  714-742-9625
Online: www.bringingkingdom.org/donate