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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…
Episodes
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Ep. 64 - Spiritual Sherpa Series Part 4: When Emotions Become the Path, Not the Problem
In this episode of I Know a Guy, Steve Cummings explores how Pete Scazzero’s work revealed the deep connection between emotional health and spiritual…
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Ep. 63 - Spiritual Sherpa Series Part 3: Discovering I Am a Beloved Son
In this episode of I Know a Guy, Steve Cummings shares how Michael Thompson and The Heart of a Warrior awakened a deeper awareness of sonship, healing, and the…
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Ep. 62 - Spiritual Sherpa Series Part 2: Learning to Be Fathered by God
In this episode of I Know a Guy, host Steve Cummings reflects on how John Eldredge and Wild at Heart reshaped his understanding of God—not as distant, but…
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Ep. 61 - Why Every Man Needs a Spiritual Sherpa
Men don’t grow spiritually by trying harder—they grow by being fathered. In today’s episode of I Know a Guy, host Steve Cummings introduces a powerful…
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Ep. 60 - What Do You Boast In?
What do you boast about? Most men would never say it out loud — but we all live from something that tells us who we are. Wisdom. Strength. Success. Being…
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Ep. 59 - Present-Day Pharisees: When Faith Becomes Performance
What does a present-day Pharisee look like—and how do we avoid becoming one? In this episode of I Know a Guy, host Steve Cummings explores how faith quietly…
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Ep. 58 - Hit the Pause Button: From Reaction to Awareness
We don’t usually destroy relationships on purpose—we do it in reaction. In this episode of I Know a Guy, host Steve Cummings introduces a powerful new…
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Ep. 57 - When Doing Replaces Being
We live in a world that rewards productivity, performance, and constant motion—even in our faith. In Luke 10, Martha is busy serving Jesus, while Mary is…
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Ep. 56 - The Centurion Who Trusted From a Distance
He was a Roman centurion—an outsider with authority, power, and control. But when the thing he loved most was at risk, he didn’t demand Jesus show up. He…
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Ep. 55 - Whole-Hearted Living Part 5: From Striving to Abiding
Spiritual striving can look holy—but it still leaves many men exhausted, frustrated, and disconnected. Doing more for God is not the same as living with God…
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Ep. 54 - Whole-Hearted Living Part 4: Strong Alone is Still Alone
Men are often surrounded by people yet deeply unknown. We talk about work, sports, and ideas—but avoid vulnerability and truth. In this episode of I Know a…
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Ep. 53 - Whole-Hearted Living Part 3: Stuffed Emotions Don't Disappear
Most men weren’t taught how to feel—they were taught how to stuff. Sadness felt weak, fear felt dangerous, and anger became the only acceptable emotion. In…
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Ep. 52 - Whole-Hearted Living Part 2: You Are Not Your Thoughts
Men are strong thinkers—but strong thinking without emotional awareness often leads to control, not freedom. Not every thought deserves belief, and not every…
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Ep. 51 - Whole-Hearted Living Part 1: Your Body is Not a Tool, It's a Temple
Most men treat their bodies like machines—push harder, sleep less, ignore the pain, and call it discipline. But what if strength isn’t about overriding your…
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Ep. 50 - StrengthsFinder & DISC: How the Father Sends You”
God didn’t just save you—He sent you. In this episode of I Know a Guy, we explore StrengthsFinder and DISC and how your natural strengths reveal the unique way…
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Ep. 49 - The Enneagram: What You Reach for When You Feel Unsafe
The Enneagram isn’t about putting yourself in a box. It’s about discovering where your heart learned to survive. In this episode of I Know a Guy, we explore…
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Ep. 48 - MBTI: How You Take in the World and Give It Back
Some people meet God in the quiet. Some meet Him in the crowd. Some think deeply. Some feel deeply. In this episode of I Know a Guy, we explore the MBTI—not as…
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Ep. 47 - You’re Not Random: Why Personality Tests Matter
What if personality tests weren’t about putting you in a box— but helping you discover the intentional design of a loving Father? In this new I Know a Guy…
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Ep. 46 - The Dignity of Seasons
Men, what if the season you’re trying to escape is actually the one shaping you the most? In part two of my Home Depot story on I Know A Guy, I talk about…
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Ep. 45 - What Home Depot Taught Me About Identity
I never expected losing my highest-paying job would lead me to Home Depot. After being abruptly let go as a Chief Development Officer, fear set in fast. Bills…
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Ep. 44 - Breaking the Shame Cycle
Why do the same arguments keep repeating? Why do we shut down, lash out, or feel disconnected — even with the people we love most? In Part Two of our shame…
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Ep. 43 - Winning the Shame Blame Game
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by shame… guilt… or frustration with life and others? You’re not alone. In a world rocked by fear, anxiety, and isolation…
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Ep. 42 - Pausing Life to Settle Our Heart
Today on I Know a Guy, we are diving into something we all struggle with: anxiety, fear, and the noise of life. For years, I prayed out of obligation — saying…
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Ep. 41 - The Antidote for Fractured Relationships
Conflict. Misunderstanding. Distance from the people we love most. We all know what fractured relationships feel like — and we all want the pain to stop. But…
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Redemptive Story #1 of a Beloved Son: Interview with Drew Powell
What happens when the life you built—your faith, your reputation, your “calling”—comes crashing down? In this special I Know a Guy redemptive stories episode…
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Ep. 40 - The Pace of Being Known
Are you living life at 100mph—so fast you miss the people and moments that matter? Today on I Know a Guy, we’ll uncover a different rhythm: one where your…
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Ep. 39 - "Love Others As You Love Yourself"
Jesus boiled life down to two things: Love God. Love others as you love yourself. But what does it really mean to love yourself — and how does that empower you…
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Ep. 38 - Bask!
Today on I Know a Guy, we dive into a simple yet profound invitation: Bask. In a culture that rewards doing, we often miss the deeper rhythm God invites us…
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Ep. 37 - True Humility: Standing Secure, Not Small
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…
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Ep. 36 - False Humility: When Disappearing Feels Spiritual
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…
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Ep. 35 - The Healing Father: Rewriting the Script
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…
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Ep. 34 - When Love Has Strings Attached
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…
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Ep. 33 - The Abusive Father: When Wounds Run Deep
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…
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Ep. 32 - When Fathers Misrepresent God: Biblical Examples We Don’t Talk About
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…
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Ep. 31 - The Invisible Wall: How Our Earthly Fathers Shape Our View of God
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…
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Ep. 30 - The Father Eclipse
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…
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Ep. 29 - Generational Anxiety
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…
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Ep. 28 - Are You Like Jason Bourne?
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?…
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Ep. 27 - No "Yeah, BUT . . . ."
Have you ever heard yourself say, “Yeah, but …” when someone offered you honest feedback? Maybe you shrugged it off, defended yourself, or dismissed the truth…
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Ep. 26 - Feeling Stuck in Your Spiritual Journey?
Are you doing all the “right” spiritual things — reading Scripture, praying, attending church — yet somehow feeling stuck? On the upcoming episode of I Know a…
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Ep. 25 - Moving the Needle
This January, 2026 — start your year with something deeper than resolutions. On the next episode of I Know a Guy, we dive into real growth — not through…
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Ep. 24 - "What Did You Do with What I Entrusted to You?"
As 2026 arrives today we wrap up our identity and generosity series with the question at the heart of the Parable of the Talents: ‘What did you do with what I…
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Ep. 23 - Sons Multiply What They Carry
Today’s episode of I Know a Guy shows how kingdom multiplication starts with simple movement—trusting that the Father breathes on whatever we release. Discover…
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Ep. 22 - Fear Disguised as Wisdom
In today’s episode of I Know a Guy, we expose the lie that fear is just ‘being responsible.’ You’ll learn how fear buries your gifts, and how beloved sons live…
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Ep. 21 - The Father of Abundance
As we close out 2025, we’re spending four days exploring why generosity flows from your identity as a beloved son. Today on I Know a Guy, we look at the…
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Ep. 20 - Heart Memory
Have you ever been triggered by something — maybe a careless word, a tense conversation, or a surprise stress? And felt yourself react before you even knew…
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Ep. 19 - Rafiki Had It Right!
On today's episode of I Know a Guy, Steve Cummings takes you into one of the most iconic scenes from The Lion King—the moment Simba hears Mufasa say, “Remember…
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Ep. 18 - Rooted in Shame
Do you ever feel trapped by shame? Like no matter what you do — it whispers: you’re not enough On the next episode of I Know a Guy, we dig into Rooted in Shame…
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Ep. 17 - Bootstrap Mentality
Feeling like you’re carrying life alone? You know the voice: “Man up. Don’t cry. Figure it out.” But what if that “bootstrap mentality” is costing you your…
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Ep. 16 - Being a Safe Person
On the next episode of “I Know a Guy,” Steve dives into what it really means to be a safe person for the people in your life. You don’t need all the answers —…
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Ep. 15 - Groundhog Day 5: The Day Finally Changes
If you’ve ever wondered why your breakthrough hasn’t come yet, today is the episode you need. We unpack the moment Phil Conners steps into his calling—and why…
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Ep. 14 - Groundhog Day 4: Becoming Who You Were Meant to Be
Question: What if God is more interested in who you’re becoming than what you’re doing? Day 4 of our series on the movie, "Groundhog Day," is where everything…
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Ep. 13 - Groundhog Day 3: New Mercies - Same Day
What if the most frustrating part of your life is actually God’s mercy? In the movie with Bill Murray, Groundhog Day, Phil wakes up to the same day over and…
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Ep. 12 - Groundhog Day 2: Trying Everything But Surrender
“Are you exhausting yourself spiritually? Feeling burned out trying to force your life to change? Day 2 of our series on I Know a Guy, based on the Bill Murray…
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Ep. 11 - Groundhog Day 1: Why Am I Still Stuck?
This week on I Know a Guy from Bringing Kingdom, we’re diving into the spiritual layers inside Bill Murray’s "Groundhog Day." Day 1 tackles a big one: Why do…
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Ep. 10 - Seven Desires (Part 5): To Be Included
Ever walked into a room and felt like you were on the outside looking in? That feeling isn’t random — it’s tied to a core desire God placed in you: the desire…
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Ep. 9 - Seven Desires (Part 4): To Be Chosen
“Every man knows the sting of not being chosen — by a dad, a team, a woman, or a friend group. And that wound follows you into adulthood more than you think…
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Ep. 8 - Seven Desires (Part 3): To Be Touched
Touch is one of the most misunderstood needs in a man’s life — and the wounds around it run deep. Today on I Know a Guy, we unpack why connection and closeness…
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Ep. 7 - Seven Desires (Part 2): To Be Blessed - To Be Safe
If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly proving yourself, today’s episode is for you. We’re talking about the desires to be blessed and to be safe — two…
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Ep. 6 - Seven Desires (Part 1): To Be Heard - To Be Affirmed
Ever wonder why being ignored bothers you so much? Or why affirmation feels so powerful? On today’s episode of I Know a Guy, we’re kicking off a new series on…