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 needed.

Being respected.

In Jeremiah 9, God confronts the false places we build identity and offers a better one:

Knowing Him.

Today on I Know a Guy, Steve Cummings challenges men where you’ve been boasting — and invites you back to the freedom of living as a beloved son, not a performer.

If your identity feels fragile, this conversation might change everything.

Did this hit home? Ping Steve at: 714-742-9625 and start a conversation.

"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 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 shifts from relationship to performance, how identity gets built on rule-keeping instead of sonship, and why Jesus reserved His strongest words for religious people who refused inner transformation.

This isn’t about lowering biblical standards—it’s about trading religious striving for true freedom. If you’ve ever felt exhausted trying to “get it right,” this conversation might be exactly what you need.

Many men don’t need more information—they need identity clarity.

If today’s episode resonated, it may be because your faith has quietly shifted into performance mode. Identity coaching with Steve Cummings helps men move from striving to sonship—so obedience flows from love, not fear.

Learn more or begin a conversation at: 👉 www.bringingkingdom.org/next

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More 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.

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 framework for men who want to slow down, grow in awareness, and respond with wisdom instead of emotion.

Learn how Clarity, Conviction, and Confirmation can help you hear the Father’s voice, seek wise counsel, and protect your relationships with your wife, kids, coworkers, and friends.

More 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; Member of AACC and GCCA; Certified Professional Coach; Identity Exchange Catalyst.

Are you struggling knowing your true identity? I know a guy who can help. Book some time with Steve and walk this journey with him. Trained by Identity Exchange and Jamie Winship as an Identity Catalyst, Steve is equipped to help you discover your identity and live from it fearlessly.

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.

"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.

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 sitting at His feet. One is doing everything right… and still feels anxious and unseen. The other chooses presence—and Jesus calls it “the better portion.”

In this episode of I Know a Guy, we explore the tension between doing and being, and how our identity can quietly become tied to our usefulness instead of our belovedness.

If you’ve ever felt exhausted, distracted, or like your worth is measured by what you contribute—this conversation is for you.

Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do… is sit down and listen.

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 didn’t ask for proof. He simply trusted the authority of His word.

Jesus called it great faith.

In this episode of I Know a Guy, we explore the centurion who believed healing could happen without proximity—and what that kind of trust means for men learning to live from identity instead of control.

If you’ve been waiting for God to explain Himself… this episode might change everything.

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.

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.

In the final episode of the Whole-Hearted Living series on I Know a Guy, host Steve Cummings reframes spirituality through the lens of abiding rather than performing. He talks about identity, intimacy, and why true spiritual growth flows from presence, not effort.

If your faith feels heavy or transactional, this episode invites you to rest, receive, and remember who you already are.

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 Guy, host Steve Cummings explores the social dimension of whole-hearted living. He discusses why isolation feels safer than connection, how performance replaces authenticity, and why growth and healing always happen in the presence of trusted relationships.

This episode challenges the myth of self-sufficiency and invites men into meaningful connection without shame or pressure.

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.

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 this episode of I Know a Guy, host Steve Cummings addresses the emotional dimension of whole-hearted living. He talks about why emotional suppression fractures identity, how unprocessed emotions leak into our lives, and why emotional awareness is not a threat to strength—but a pathway to freedom.

If you’ve ever felt emotionally numb, reactive, or disconnected, this episode invites you into a healthier relationship with your heart.