I Know a Guy Podcast

Ep. 127 - What to Say When She's Overwhelmed (Without Trying to Fix It)

What do you actually say when someone you love is hurting? Most men freeze… fix… or shut it down. In this episode of I Know a Guy, we break down simple, practical ways to show empathy—without feeling awkward, helpless, or out of control. If you’ve ever thought, “I just don’t know what to say…” This episode of I Know a Guy will give you the words—and the confidence—to stay present. Because connection isn’t about having the answer. It’s about being there. Do me a favor?  Would you follow, rate, comment and share this podcast with another guy as the Spirit leads?  Let's help more men live from their true identity - together!

Ep. 126 - Stop Fixing Her: Why Your ‘Help’ Is Killing Connection

Most men think they’re helping… But what if the way you respond to your wife’s emotions is actually pushing her further away? In this episode of I Know a Guy, we break down the critical difference between sympathy and empathy—and why men default to fixing, minimizing, and controlling when emotions rise. If you’ve ever said, “Just don’t worry about it”… or “You’ll be fine”… This episode is for you. Because connection isn’t built through solutions. It’s built through presence. Mentioned on this episode: Brené Brown on Empathy [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw] Do me a favor?  Would you follow, rate, comment and share this podcast with another guy as the Spirit leads?  Let's help more men live from their true identity - together! I am Your Beloved" [https://open.spotify.com/track/3wNS3dTyxxEQQdfDz3yFeK?si=29c40f7f60ad4b7c]  Written by Jonathan David Helser and Brandon Lake.  Performed by Jonathan and Melissa Helser.  ℗ & © 2022 Bethel Music. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

Ep. 125 Why the Wide Path Feels So Normal

If the wide path leads to destruction, why does it feel so normal? Why do so many men live stressed, disconnected, and exhausted—and think that’s just life? What if the issue isn’t your schedule, but your identity?  And what if the patterns you’ve been living out for decades were never actually leading you where you think? This episode of I Know a Guy exposes why the wide path feels right— And why that should concern you. I wrote The Father Eclipse for this exact reason. To help men see clearly what’s been shaping them and step into the truth of who they are as beloved sons. It’s not a long book. It’s written like a one-on-one conversation—something you can read in one or two sittings. It’s available now on Amazon. [https://www.amazon.com/Father-Eclipse-Earthly-Identity-Clearly/dp/B0H1FBN6Y7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28YUVHLJIJPGN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OygZHtnUZVGWwC2y78iI4A.nM4A7lqzalp47ZjfPeX-sh0H-wkqnlQes_BR7QfhdFU&dib_tag=se&keywords=steve+cummings+the+father+eclipse&qid=1778773441&sprefix=%2Caps%2C227&sr=8-1]  If you pick one up, thank you. And if you leave a review, that would mean more than you know.   "I Am Your Beloved" [https://open.spotify.com/track/3wNS3dTyxxEQQdfDz3yFeK?si=29c40f7f60ad4b7c]  Written by Jonathan David Helser and Brandon Lake.  Performed by Jonathan and Melissa Helser.  ℗ & © 2022 Bethel Music. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

Ep.124 - Two Gates - One Decision You Keep Making

Most men believe they’re following Jesus because they go to church. But what if Jesus never said that was the standard? What if the real question isn’t what you believe—but the path you’re actually walking? There are two roads. One is easy, comfortable, and crowded. The other is narrow, intentional, and requires everything. And here’s the tension— You don’t choose it once. You choose it every day. This episode of I Know a Guy will challenge the way you think about faith, identity, and what it actually means to follow Jesus. Do me a favor?  Would you follow, rate, comment and share this podcast with another guy as the Spirit leads?  Let's help more men live from their true identity - together!

Ep. 123 - Slow Down or Break Down

At some point, every man hits a wall.  A blow-up. A shutdown. A disconnect. Or just the realization—something’s off. That’s not random. That’s what happens when you ignore the why beneath your what. You can only outrun it for so long. Eventually… it catches up. This episode of I Know a Guy will show you how to slow down, get honest, and start uncovering what’s really driving your life—so you don’t have to learn the hard way. And if this topic resonates with you, my brand-new book, The Father Eclipse is now available on Amazon. [https://www.amazon.com/Father-Eclipse-Earthly-Identity-Clearly/dp/B0H1FBN6Y7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28YUVHLJIJPGN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OygZHtnUZVGWwC2y78iI4A.nM4A7lqzalp47ZjfPeX-sh0H-wkqnlQes_BR7QfhdFU&dib_tag=se&keywords=steve+cummings+the+father+eclipse&qid=1778773441&sprefix=%2Caps%2C227&sr=8-1] It’s all about how our earthly fathers shaped our identity—and how to see God clearly again.