I Know a Guy Podcast
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.
Episodes
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 ...
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 achieveme...
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 ...
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 mar...
What kind of fight are you actually fighting?
Most men know how to work hard professionally… but many have quietly stopped fighting for their own hearts.
In this opening episode of the new Tenacious Spirituality series, Steve challenges men to rethink spiritual maturity—not as performance, knowledge, or image management—but as a lifelong pursuit of intimacy with the Fath...
What happens when a man finally stops hiding?
In the final episode of the "Shame: The Prison No One Sees" series, Steve explores the story of the Prodigal Son and the powerful truth that shame is never the end of the story.
Many men spend years believing their failures define them. But Jesus tells a different story—a story of a Father who runs toward w...
Most men say they want freedom.
But do they really want the process that leads to freedom?
In this episode of I Know a Guy, Steve explores one of Jesus' most surprising questions: "Do you want to get well?"
Using the story of the man at the Pool of Bethesda in John 5, Steve challenges listeners to consider the difference between want...
Most men want directions.
Very few men want a guide.
In this episode of I Know a Guy, Steve explores why shame often keeps men isolated and trying to solve life's biggest challenges on their own. Through the story of Moses and Jethro, he reveals the power of having a trusted guide—a "Sherpa"—who has already walked the trail ahead of us.
Why do so many men refuse help even when their marriage, family, faith, or emotional health is suffering?
In this episode of I Know a Guy, Steve explores the hidden role shame plays in keeping men isolated and self-reliant. Using the story of the Rich Young Ruler, he reveals how fear, control, and image management often keep us from accepting the very help God provides.
Why do so many men get excited about change...only to find themselves stuck again a few months later?
In this episode of I Know a Guy, Steve explores "The One-and-Done Trap"—the belief that one book, one podcast, one prayer, or one breakthrough moment will magically transform our lives.
Using the story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5, Steve reveals why real hea...
Most men think their biggest problem is anger, lust, passivity, fear, or failure.
What if those are only symptoms?
In this episode of I Know a Guy, Steve tackles the real enemy hiding underneath so many struggles: shame.
Shame doesn't tell you that you made a mistake. Shame tells you that you ARE a mistake.
I...
Do you find yourself praying the same thing over and over again?
Asking God… again and again… hoping this time He’ll respond?
Jesus actually warns about this—and what He says might surprise you.
In this episode of I Know a Guy, we talk about the difference between persistence and repetition, and how beloved sons don’t try to convince God—they trust Him.
This could completely free your prayer li...
What if you’ve been praying from the wrong position?
Most of us approach God asking, hoping, and waiting… but Jesus said, “I have given you authority.”
In this episode of I Know a Guy, we talk about what it means to pray from your position in Christ—not from anxiety, but from identity as a beloved son.
If you’ve ever felt like your prayers were weak or ineffective… this one might complete...
What happens when you pray and God is silent?
No answers. No clarity. No breakthrough.
Most men assume they’re doing something wrong—but what if this is actually where real prayer begins?
In this episode of I Know a Guy, we talk about trusting God in the dark, surrendering control, and discovering what it means to live as a beloved son—even when nothing seems to change.
This one will meet you right where you are.
Why do we suddenly sound more spiritual when we pray out loud?
In this episode of I Know a Guy, we expose something most men don’t even realize they’re doing—performing in prayer.
Whether it’s around your family, your friends, or even in church—we often trade authenticity for image.
But the Father isn’t impressed with your words—He wants your heart.
This one will challenge the way you pray ...
Most of us men don’t have a prayer life. We have a crisis response system.
We call on God when things break, when pressure hits, when we need answers.
But what if prayer was never meant to be a 911 call?
In this episode of I Know a Guy, we’re talking about the kind of prayer most men have never experienced—where you’re not performing, fixing, or asking—but simply being with the Father as a belove...
What do you hold onto when life feels like it’s falling apart—and you can’t see a way out?
In this episode of I Know a Guy, we explore how remembering God’s past faithfulness can anchor your heart in present uncertainty. If you’re facing loss, loneliness, or a season that feels like it’s not changing, this conversation will remind you of a powerful truth—God has done it before, and He will ...
What happens when you trust God… and nothing changes?
In this episode of I Know a Guy, we step into one of the hardest places for any man—the space between trusting God and seeing no visible results. If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, unanswered prayers, or the tension of waiting, this conversation will help you move from outcome-based faith to a deeper, steadier trust in the Father.
Steve’s new book, The ...
Many men know God loves them—but they don’t actually feel it. And in difficult seasons, that gap can grow even wider.
In this episode of I Know a Guy, we explore why receiving God’s love can feel so difficult and how to begin experiencing it in a real, personal way—even when your heart feels distant or numb.
Get a copy of Steve’s new book, The Father Eclipse: How Your Earthy Father Shaped Your Identity...
When life gets hard, most men default to pushing through—working harder, carrying more, and trying to fix what feels out of control. But what if the answer isn’t found in striving… but in surrender?
In this episode of I Know a Guy, we explore what it means to stop performing in difficult seasons and instead allow the Father to meet us right in the middle of them. If you’ve been carrying weight alone or tryi...
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