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 how your Enneagram number reveals motivation, fear, and growth—and how Jesus meets you right there.

If you’re tired of managing yourself and ready for transformation, this episode will help you see yourself with compassion and truth.

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.

2. Enneagram Test

3. "The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery" by Ian Morgan Cron & Suzanne Stabile

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.

Are you or someone you struggling with a "father eclipse"? I know a guy who can help. Book some time with Steve and walk this journey with him.

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.

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 a label, but as a tool to understand how the Father designed you to take in the world and give His love back to it.

If you’ve ever felt misunderstood—or wondered why others experience God so differently—this episode is for you.

Resources mentioned on this podcast:

1. Take the Myers-Briggs-Type-Indicator personality test

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.

Are you or someone you struggling with a "father eclipse"? I know a guy who can help. Book some time with Steve and walk this journey with him.

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.

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 series, we explore MBTI, the Enneagram, StrengthsFinder, and DISC through the lens of sonship—not self-labeling.

We’ll talk about:

• How God wired you

• Why your strengths matter

• Where your growth really begins

• And how self-awareness partners with spiritual formation

If you’ve ever wondered how your personality fits into God’s purpose, this series is for you.

Listen now to I Know a Guy—a ministry of Bringing Kingdom.

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.

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.

Are you or someone you struggling with a "father eclipse"? I know a guy who can help. Book some time with Steve and walk this journey with him.

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.

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 hidden seasons—the quiet, unseen places where dignity is restored, not lost. I share the difference between humility and humiliation, how the Father speaks louder than the enemy in obscurity, and why faithfulness matters more than visibility.

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.

Are you or someone you struggling with a "father eclipse"? I know a guy who can help. Book some time with Steve and walk this journey with him.

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 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. Mortgage. Identity. I took a job as a Head Cashier making $13 an hour—and that’s where the Father met me in a way I didn’t expect.

In this episode of I Know a Guy, I share how the Father gently dismantled my belief that my worth was tied to my income—and how Home Depot became a place of ministry, healing, and unexpected Kingdom moments, including praying for a mom carrying the weight of her daughter’s addiction.

If you’ve ever felt defined by what you earn, what you do, or what you’ve lost—this episode is for you.

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.

Email Steve at: steve.cummings@bringingkingdom.org and let's hear your story.

As the Father shows you more and more of how He sees you through I Know a Guy podcast - and you are able, we'd deeply appreciate your "thank you" gift to Him. Give online to Bringing Kingdom and help the Kingdom of God advance - one conversation, one connection and one community at a time. Let's get more men to the Promised Land of living from their true identity!

Bringing Kingdom is an IRS approved 501(c)3 and governed by a Board of Directors.

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 series on I Know a Guy, we unpack how shame creates emotional cycles in our relationships and why most of us are reacting from protection, not intention. We’ll talk about how to recognize when shame is in the room, how to name it without blaming, and how living from our identity as beloved sons changes everything.

If you’re tired of repeating the same patterns and want to experience deeper connection, healing, and freedom, this episode will give you language — and hope.

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.

Email Steve at: steve.cummings@bringingkingdom.org and let's hear your story.

As the Father shows you more and more of how He sees you through I Know a Guy podcast - and you are able, we'd deeply appreciate your "thank you" gift to Him. Give online to Bringing Kingdom and help the Kingdom of God advance - one conversation, one connection and one community at a time. Let's get more men to the Promised Land of living from their true identity!

Bringing Kingdom is an IRS approved 501(c)3 and governed by a Board of Directors.

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, many of us are playing the shame-blame game — pointing fingers, losing sight of the real enemy, and losing our identity in the process. But there’s hope.

Today on I Know a Guy, we talk about why shame has such power — and how, through the truth of who you are in Christ, you can send it back where it came from. No more blaming others. No more shrinking back. It’s time to rise into freedom and live from your true identity as a beloved son of the King.

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.

Email Steve at: steve.cummings@bringingkingdom.org and let's hear your story.

As the Father shows you more and more of how He sees you through I Know a Guy podcast - and you are able, we'd deeply appreciate your "thank you" gift to Him. Give online to Bringing Kingdom and help the Kingdom of God advance - one conversation, one connection and one community at a time. Let's get more men to the Promised Land of living from their true identity!

Bringing Kingdom is an IRS approved 501(c)3 and governed by a Board of Directors.

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 the right words, trying to check a box. But real peace came when I learned to pause. That’s right — simple, intentional pauses that help you surrender your thoughts, fears, and worries to Jesus.

If life feels chaotic or your heart feels unsettled, this episode is for you.

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.

Email Steve at: steve.cummings@bringingkingdom.org and let's hear your story.

As the Father shows you more and more of how He sees you through I Know a Guy podcast - and you are able, we'd deeply appreciate your "thank you" gift to Him. Give online to Bringing Kingdom and help the Kingdom of God advance - one conversation, one connection and one community at a time. Let's get more men to the Promised Land of living from their true identity!

Bringing Kingdom is an IRS approved 501(c)3 and governed by a Board of Directors.