Fatherhood Field Notes

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…

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 struggle…

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 ex…

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 teen…

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 rai…

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 fro…

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 a…

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 …

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 ab…

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 sh…

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 te…

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 s…

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…

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 op…

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 ch…

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 m…

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 fath…

Ned continues the "What is Sacred?" series by turning the focus inward—to the very space we call home. With heartfelt storytelling and real-life reflections, Ned challenges fathers to consider: Is yo…

In this powerful and convicting episode, John D. Gillespie shares his remarkable journey from American seminary halls to planting churches in rural England. With a voice forged through decades of min…

Ned Schaut continues the What Is Sacred? mini-series by diving deep into the often-overlooked gift of the human body. Through candid storytelling (including the discovery of a dead rat in his garage …