I Know a Guy Podcast

Steve Cummings
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I know a guy who used to measure his worth by how busy he was. I know a guy who could quote Scripture but couldn’t tell you what he was feeling. I know a guy who lost his temper, lost his marriage, and almost lost himself trying to hold it all together. Yeah…that guy was me. Do you know a guy like that? Or maybe…you are that guy. This is I Know a Guy, a podcast for those guys who need a place to be honest, to laugh a little, maybe cry a little, and remember who you really are. I’m Steve Cummings, and this podcast is an outgrowth of a ministry called Bringing Kingdom, where we walk with men one conversation, one connection, and one community at a time. If you know a guy who needs this conversation - send him this episode. And if that guy is you, I know a guy who’d love to talk with you. That guy…is me. Visit BringingKingdom.org/talk to start your own conversation, and remember - when men live loved, the Kingdom shows up. Thanks for listening to I Know a Guy.

  1. 19h ago

    Ep. 242 - The Men Who Carried Him (What Israel Taught Me About Being a Son - Part 3)

    What happens when a man can’t get himself to Jesus? His brothers pick up a corner of the mat. In “The Men Who Carried Him”—Part 3 of the six-part I Know a Guy series, What Israel Taught Me About Being a Son—Steve steps inside a crowded stone house in Katzrin and experiences the story of the paralyzed man in Mark 2. Discover why Christian brotherhood requires more than saying, “Let me know if you need anything.” This episode explores men’s ministry, authentic community, asking for help and the kind of faith that carries a brother until he remembers he is still a beloved son—even on the mat. Looking for a deeper experience with your men's small group? Men rarely move from survival to sonship alone. That’s why I created The Father Eclipse Companion Guide: Walking the Journey from Survival to Sonship. It’s designed to help men’s groups move beyond surface-level conversation and make room for honesty, reflection and healing. The guide includes questions, heart work and practical tools to help men understand how their earthly fathers shaped the way they see themselves—and God. If your church or men’s group wants to become a place where men help carry one another, text me today at: 714-742-9625 Sometimes transformation begins when a man finally hands someone else a corner of his mat.   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. 1d ago

    Ep. 241 - Don't Force the Promise (What Israel Taught Me About Being a Son - Part 2)

    What if the opportunity you’ve prayed for is real—but taking it would require you to compromise? In “Don’t Force the Promise”—Part 2 of the six-part I Know a Guy series, What Israel Taught Me About Being a Son—Steve visits En Gedi, where David could have killed Saul and seized the future God promised him. This episode explores waiting on God, spiritual discernment, open doors and control—and why Christian men sometimes mistake their ability to make something happen for the Father’s permission. If you’re tired of waiting or tempted to force an outcome, discover how a beloved son trusts God’s timing without compromising his integrity. Maybe you know what you want your life to look like—but you’re tired of trying to force your way there. That’s where one-on-one identity coaching can help. I’m a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor, but I often describe myself as a mobile men’s pastor. I walk alongside men who want to understand who they are, hear the Father more clearly and make decisions from identity instead of fear, pressure or performance. If you’re ready to explore what that could look like, schedule a conversation with me at BringingKingdom.org You don’t have to force your future. You can learn to live it as a beloved son.

  3. 4d ago

    Ep. 240 - Whose Son Are You? (What Israel Taught Me About Being a Son - Part 1))

    What if David’s greatest weapon against Goliath wasn’t the sling in his hand—but the identity in his heart? In “Whose Son Are You?”—Part 1 of the six-part I Know a Guy series, What Israel Taught Me About Being a Son—Steve visits Israel’s Valley of Elah and uncovers a detail many men miss. Discover how father wounds, performance and other people’s labels can distort a Christian man’s identity—and why knowing you are God the Father’s beloved son changes how you face fear. If you’re seeking biblical identity, spiritual growth and freedom from proving yourself, this episode is for you. If your earthly father’s voice—or his absence—still influences the way you see yourself, my book The Father Eclipse can help you understand why. It explores how your relationship with your earthly father shaped your identity, your relationships and even the way you experience God as Father. This journey isn’t about blaming your dad. It’s about recognizing the lens you’ve been looking through so the Father can show you what is true. The Father Eclipse is available in paperback, Kindle and audiobook. You can find it on Amazon or Audible 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.

  4. 5d ago

    Ep. 239 - Seek First (The Kingdom of God Part 7)

    Jesus said: “Seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness.” First. Not after success. Not after comfort. Not after retirement. Not after you’ve built your own kingdom. On today’s I Know a Guy, we finish our series The Kingdom of God: Free for What? Loyal to Whom? Episode 7 is: “Seek First.” We’re talking about what it looks like to build your entire life around the rule and reign of God—and why freedom was never meant to end with us simply feeling better about ourselves. You were freed for something. To know the Father. Follow the King. Love people well. And to bring Kingdom wherever your feet touch the ground. And if your relationship with your earthly father has made it difficult to see God clearly as Father, that’s exactly why I wrote The Father Eclipse: How Your Earthly Father Shaped Your Identity—and How to See God Clearly Again. You can learn more about the book at BringingKingdom.org. Because the more clearly we see the Father - the more freely we can live as beloved sons under the reign of the King. Seek first.

  5. 6d ago

    Ep. 238 - This is What Bringing Kingdom Means (The Kingdom of God Part 6)

    What does it actually mean to bring Kingdom? Maybe it doesn’t require a microphone. A ministry. A title. Or a platform. Jesus said: “You are the light of the world.” And Paul called us: “Christ’s ambassadors.” Maybe bringing Kingdom happens whenever a beloved son walks into a room carrying the heart of the King. When a man chooses presence instead of performance. Truth instead of hiding. Grace instead of shame. Love instead of an agenda. On today’s I Know a Guy, we continue our series The Kingdom of God: Free for What? Loyal to Whom? Episode 6 is: “This Is What Bringing Kingdom Means.” And if this mission resonates with you, Bringing Kingdom is a donor-supported nonprofit helping men discover who they are as beloved sons and then carry that freedom into their homes, churches, workplaces, and communities. If you’d like to help make more of that possible, you can give at BringingKingdom.org. Because ultimately, this is what we’re after: Know the Father. Remember who you are. Follow the King. Love whoever He puts in front of you. That’s bringing Kingdom.   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.

  6. Oct 27

    Ep. 237 - When Your Tribe Wants Allegiance (Kingdom of God Part 5)

    Every tribe wants loyalty. Your political tribe. Your church tribe. Your theological tribe. Your social tribe. Sometimes even your family. But Joshua once asked: “Are you for us or for our enemies?” And the answer was: “Neither.” Maybe we’ve been asking the wrong question.  Instead of asking whether Jesus is on our side - maybe the better question is: Are we on His? On today’s I Know a Guy, we continue our series The Kingdom of God: Free for What? Loyal to Whom? with episode 5: “When Your Tribe Wants Your Allegiance.” We’re talking about what happens when the people we love, the groups we belong to, and the opinions we’ve carried for years collide with the way of Jesus. And if you want to keep these conversations going during the week, find me on LinkedIn. I’m there regularly talking about identity, sonship, leadership, emotional health, and what it looks like to follow Jesus in real life. Just search Steve Cummings and connect with me - or follow us at Bringing Kingdom  And sit with this question today: Can Jesus disagree with my tribe… and still get my allegiance?

  7. Oct 26

    Ep. 236 - The Upside Down Kingdom (The Kingdom of God Part 4)

    The world says greatness means moving up.  Jesus said: “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.” The world says protect your position. Jesus picks up a towel. The world says make sure people know your name. Jesus says:  Serve. On today’s I Know a Guy, we continue our series "The Kingdom of God: Free for What? Loyal to Whom?"  Episode 4 is: “The Upside-Down Kingdom.” We’re talking about what strength actually looks like in the Kingdom of God—and why secure men don’t have to dominate, impress, or protect their status. Secure men can stoop. And if your church or men’s ministry is planning an event, retreat, or conference and you’re looking for someone to speak about identity, sonship, leadership, and what it means to live as a beloved son, I’d love to start a conversation. You can find me at BringingKingdom.org. Because maybe strength was never given to us so we could stand over people. Maybe Kingdom strength is strong enough to get low.   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.

  8. Oct 23

    Ep. 235 - Your Kingdom Come—Do You Mean It? (The Kingdom of God Part 3)

    You’ve probably prayed these words hundreds of times:  “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done.” But have you ever stopped to think about what you’re actually saying? Because if I’m praying for His Kingdom to come… I’m also surrendering mine. My plans. My timetable. My expectations. Even the outcome I desperately want. And sometimes what I call surrender is really just me handing God my plan and asking Him to approve it. On today’s I Know a Guy, we continue our series The Kingdom of God: Free for What? Loyal to Whom? Episode 3 is: “Your Kingdom Come—Do You Mean It?” And if these kinds of conversations help you slow down and pay attention to what the Father may be doing in your life, I’d love to have you join me each Friday for From the Porch—a short, personal reflection from me about identity, sonship, and learning to walk with the Father in everyday life. You can sign up at BringingKingdom.org/email. And for today, maybe just sit with this question: Am I seeking God’s direction… or simply asking for His endorsement?

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I know a guy who used to measure his worth by how busy he was. I know a guy who could quote Scripture but couldn’t tell you what he was feeling. I know a guy who lost his temper, lost his marriage, and almost lost himself trying to hold it all together. Yeah…that guy was me. Do you know a guy like that? Or maybe…you are that guy. This is I Know a Guy, a podcast for those guys who need a place to be honest, to laugh a little, maybe cry a little, and remember who you really are. I’m Steve Cummings, and this podcast is an outgrowth of a ministry called Bringing Kingdom, where we walk with men one conversation, one connection, and one community at a time. If you know a guy who needs this conversation - send him this episode. And if that guy is you, I know a guy who’d love to talk with you. That guy…is me. Visit BringingKingdom.org/talk to start your own conversation, and remember - when men live loved, the Kingdom shows up. Thanks for listening to I Know a Guy.

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  • Creator
    Steve Cummings
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    244
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