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Fatherhood Field Notes

Fatherhood Field Notes is where we hear real stories from real men living real lives every week. Fatherhood is not only about being a dad, it incorporates providing and serving a home, loving and serving a spouse, engaging and serving in a community, as well as intentionally serving your children. Fatherhood is an adventure, one full of fun, wild, and messy stories. In this podcast, we will hear stories from real men who have found themselves living the Adventure of Fatherhood. The Craft of

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Ep. 529 Marriage Retreat Part 1 of 4 + Complimenting...

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2025/09/26

In Craft of Fatherhood, Marriage Retreat Part 1 of 4 + Complimenting My Son, Ned Schaut shares the first installment of a four-part series inspired by a recent marriage retreat. He asks dads to wrestle with a critical question: If the enemy could pick you off, where would it be? With a focus on guardrails, accountability, and the hidden blind spots in family life, Ned opens up about a powerful moment with his teenage son. By choosing affirmation—“You’re a hard worker”—over correction, Ned witnessed

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Ep. 528 Jake Stemo: Living A Bold, All-In Life as a...

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2025/09/23

In this heartfelt episode of Fatherhood Field Notes, host Ned Schaut sits down with Jake Stemo, Leader at NewSpring Church and Founder of Presence Worship, to explore what it truly means to embrace fatherhood. From raising four kids—including a 15-year-old entrepreneur launching her own thrift shop—to navigating loss, adoption challenges, and faith-driven parenting, Jake shares how presence, hard work, and an “all in” mindset shape his role as a dad. Together, Ned and Jake tackle cultural

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Ep. 527 New Approach to Disciplining Your Kiddos

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2025/09/19

In this solo episode, host Ned Schaut takes listeners inside a real-life story of frustration with his son and how it reshaped his approach to discipline. Drawing on wisdom from seasoned fathers and his own reflections, Ned unpacks the difference between reacting in anger and responding with intention. He challenges dads to ask not, “What punishment does my kid deserve?” but rather, “What does my child need?” From counting actual actions instead of repeated asks, to owning your discipline choices

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Ep. 526 Eric Rogell : Drop the Nice Guy Routine and...

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2025/09/12

In this candid episode, host Ned Schaut sits down with author and speaker Eric Rogell to confront the trap many fathers fall into—trying to be the “nice guy” who’s always liked instead of the man who leads with courage and conviction. Eric shares why advice often misses the mark, and why children need fathers who live out wisdom through the Sacred Seven Core Values: courage, honesty, integrity, commitment, duty, honor, and love. From fatherhood and step-parenting to manhood at “Level 60,” Eric

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Ep. 525 What Are You Modelling to Your Kiddos?

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2025/09/05

In this Craft of Fatherhood episode, host Ned Schaut challenges fathers to reflect deeply on a pivotal question: What are you modeling for your kids? Drawing from candid stories and personal struggles, Ned explores how the way we speak about others, show up in marriage, approach work, and set the tone at home creates a lasting picture for our children. He invites listeners to evaluate whether their actions align with the values they hope to pass on and ends with a powerful affirmation about identity

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Ep. 524 Gary Stache: Discipline, Step-Children, Years...

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2025/09/02

In this heartfelt conversation, host Ned Schaut sits down with Gary Stache— a husband, father of five, grandfather of seven, and Vice Chairman with CBRE Capital Markets, Investment Properties — to explore what it really means to love unconditionally as a dad. Gary shares raw stories of raising a blended family, guiding kids through rebellion, and embracing both tough love and tender moments. With wisdom from 40 years in business and 30 years of parenting, Gary reveals why he never plans to retire,

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Ep. 523 When to Show Mercy to Your Kiddos

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2025/08/29

In this episode of Fatherhood Field Notes: The Craft of Fatherhood, host Ned Schaut gets real about the tension between being a “fun dad” and a responsible parent. Reflecting on moments with his teens and college-aged kids, Ned shares how easy it is to say yes to dirt bikes, hangouts, and late-night drives—but how crucial it is to also enforce accountability, chores, and responsibility. Through candid stories about family dinners, devotions, and even shutting down screen time, he explores how

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Ep. 522 Authenticity, Stability, and Mercy:...

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2025/08/26

In this heartfelt episode of Fatherhood Field Notes, host Ned Schaut sits down with Daniel Lehmann — pastor, father of four, and leader at Living Stones Church — to unpack what it really means to raise kids with stability, authenticity, and truth. From defining the role of the father as one who “trains kids in the way of the Lord” to navigating teenage years with firmness and love, Daniel shares candid stories from 25 years of marriage and parenting. Together, Ned and Daniel discuss when to extend

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Ep. 521 Mike McCarthy: Raising Capable Adults: Flint,...

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2025/08/19

In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, entrepreneur and father Mike McCarthy returns to Fatherhood Field Notes to explore the deeper mission of raising strong, capable young adults. Drawing from his lived experience as a second-generation entrepreneur and co-founder of GoBundance, Mike shares why passing down more than just financial wealth matters. He dives into the importance of instilling core values, cultivating strong moral character, and transferring all forms of capital—intellectual,

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Ep. 520 Corey Parchman: The IVF Playbook for Dads

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2025/08/12

Former NFL player turned real estate developer and advocate, Corey Parchman, sits down with Ned to share his deeply personal journey through loss, perseverance, and purpose. From building the first all-boys preschool in America to writing The IVF Playbook for Men, Corey opens up about the challenges of navigating infertility, the lessons of “no free lunch” learned from childhood, and the importance of filling the gaps as the CEO of your family. With raw honesty and unwavering faith, Corey offers

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Ep. 519: New School Year, New Conversations

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2025/08/08

As summer winds down, Ned invites fathers to take ownership of this pivotal moment — the start of a new school year. In this short, impactful solo episode of Craft of Fatherhood, Ned breaks down how this seasonal transition offers a unique opportunity for leadership in the home. Whether it’s adjusting bedtime, introducing morning devotions, or revising the family chore chart, this is your moment to lead with intention, structure, and love.You’ll hear how Ned and Sarah are sitting down one-on-one

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Ep. 518 Jaz Yglesias: Manners, Respect, and Thinking...

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2025/08/05

In this heartfelt episode of Fatherhood Field Notes, Ned sits down with Jaz Yglesias—a passionate music teacher, jiu-jitsu coach, and lifelong contributor to his family and community. Jaz opens up about raising a blended family, grieving the loss of his daughter, and how martial arts isn’t just self-defense—it’s soul development. From his belief in honoring seven generations to his insistence on work ethic, contribution, and love over comfort, Jaz brings the fire and wisdom today’s dads need. This

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Ep. 517: How Many Summers Do You Have Left?

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2025/08/01

Ned gets raw and real about something every father needs to hear—the fleeting number of summers we get with our kids. With one child in college and others growing up fast, Ned shares the emotional shift that happens as your family dynamic changes.He reminds us that while the to-do list will never be done, the moments we have left with our children are limited—and precious. This episode is a wake-up call to slow down, be present, and fully embrace the fatherhood role now. Whether your kids are

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Ep. 516 Raz Razgaitis: Humility, Never Give Up on...

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2025/07/29

In this deeply candid conversation, FloWater CEO and visionary entrepreneur Raz Razgaitis sits down with Ned Schaut to explore how fatherhood—not business—became his greatest teacher. From scaling tech companies to navigating divorce, Raz shares how his definition of success radically shifted when he chose presence over performance and connection over control. With heartfelt honesty, he unpacks the painful lessons and powerful breakthroughs that emerged through co-parenting, bedtime routines, and

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Ep. 515: Sometimes You Need To Force Your Kids…

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2025/07/25

Ned peels back the curtain on the messy, sacred, and often hilarious real-life moments that define fatherhood. From rescuing his daughter in a parking lot to navigating tough conversations with his son about dirt bikes and responsibility, Ned invites us into the daily decisions that shape our kids—and ourselves. He reflects on presence, parenting with integrity, and the subtle power of being interruptible. This episode reminds every dad that the little, chaotic moments matter—and that showing up,

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Ep. 514 Bill Marr: Raising Good Humans with Humility...

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2025/07/18

In this raw and revealing episode, Army and law enforcement veteran Bill Marr opens up about his journey from homeless at 17 to becoming a devoted father of three and founder of Breeze Benefits Group. With Ned, Bill dives deep into the realities of overcoming anxiety, breaking generational cycles, and the relentless work it takes to be present—not perfect—for your children. He shares hard-earned insights like, “Nobody’s coming to save you,” and challenges fathers to “do the work” to show up with

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Ep. 513: What is Sacred? Sex

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2025/07/11

Ned challenges fathers to recognize sex as sacred and to communicate its true meaning and value at home, not just let culture define it for their kids. He shares real ways he and his wife approach open, shame-free conversations about sex, urging dads to align their beliefs, lead with grace, and clean up their own struggles so they can model healthy intimacy for the next generation.Links and Resources:Transform Your Body with Ned & RUK Fitness:RUK FitnessThis episode is sponsored byThe Adventure

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Ep. 512 Griff Erickson: How to Raise Kids Who Know...

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2025/07/08

Griff Erickson — former pro baseball player turned father of three — shares how he’s learning to “keep it simple” and “stay approachable” while raising kids who know what real love, hard work, and character look like. From life’s unexpected curveballs to messy garages and fatherhood’s hidden gift of leaning into the hard, Griff opens up about what it means to “love the suck,” show up for your kids, and build a solid foundation at home when life never stays tidy for long. If you’ve ever wondered how

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Ep. 511: What is Sacred: Words and Thoughts

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2025/07/04

Ned dives deep into the importance of treating words and thoughts as sacred tools in fatherhood. He highlights the profound influence a father can have in shaping his family’s environment simply by mastering self-control and being intentional with the words he speaks. Through personal reflection, Ned explores the idea that fatherhood is about influence, not control, and how managing thoughts and actions can create a peaceful, loving home. This episode is packed with valuable insights for any father

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Ep. 510 Amber Vilhauer: Raising your daughters to be...

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2025/07/01

Ned Schaut and Amber Vilhauer unpack what it means to raise kids who trust their authentic voice. Amber shares how deep conversations, co-parenting with respect, and being fully present can help fathers break generational cycles and guide their kids with awareness and integrity. From her journey as a single mom to reconnecting with her own dad, Amber’s story reminds every father: It’s never too late to show up and lead by example.Guest Links:ambervilhauer.comngngenterprises.comLinkedInLinks and

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