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 Fatherhood episodes are 5-10 minute episodes where your guide Ned Schaut shares stories on his own fatherhood journey.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 527
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
EP326 with Eric Wohlwend: Integration, Seasons, Freedom
In this episode, Ned is joined by guest Eric Wohlwend. They discuss the importance of integrating work and family life, rather than trying to balance them as separate entities. Eric shares his unique…
EP325: Security and Guarding Family Time | Craft of Fatherhood
In this week's Craft of Fatherhood, Ned challenges the conventional norms of fatherhood, urging fathers to embrace their unique identities and craft their own narrative. He shares his personal voyage…
EP324 with Kyle Carnohan: An Elite Transformation with Super Human Fathers
In this very special episode, Ned interviews his friend, coach, and Super Human Father, Kyle Carnohan. The two dive into Ned's transformation over the past year as he neared his 40th birthday. They d…
EP323: Creating Unforgettable Moments Together | Craft of Fatherhood
This week's Craft of Fatherhood takes us deep into the heart of our roles as fathers and how important it is to craft special moments in their lives. Ned talks about a special moment he shared with h…
EP322 with Ryan Carnohan: Transformation, Authenticity, and Designed to Create
Ryan Carnohan is a California native who has undergone a significant physical and mindset transformation. Once a "Pizza Boy," he has now embraced the role of the "World's Greatest Hypeman." Ryan's jo…
EP321: Give Your Kids Some Space | Craft of Fatherhood
Today, Ned talks about giving our kids some space to learn, grow and figure it out. Are there situations we're putting too much pressure on them to do something? He also shares how he recently put in…
EP320 with Nate Palmer: Low Carb Hustle & Million Dollar Body
On this episode, Ned interviews Nate Palmer of the Low Carb Hustle. This father, trainer, and coach shares his wisdom on helping men find success with their fitness and nutrition.
He and Ned dive int…
EP319: Teach Your Sons How to Date | Craft of Fatherhood
This week’s episode looks at teaching our sons ways of dating. Men, it is vital to teach your sons to treat women on dates and to teach your daughters how to be treated. Ned shares a recent experienc…
EP318 with Brad Johnson: Overcome Burnout, Establish Consistency, and Worthiness
On this week’s episode with Brad Johnson, he shares how a temporary separation sparked him to become the father his children truly needed. He talks about being an entrepreneur and how it’s impacted r…
EP317: 18 Summers, Know the Season | Craft of Fatherhood
As we approach summer, this week's Craft of Fatherhood looks at the idea of the limited number of summers that we have with our children before they inch toward adulthood. Ned guides us on the import…
EP316 with Noah Elias: What's Your Operating System?
Today's conversation with Noah Elias - Believer. Husband. Father. Artist. Mentor. He believes our time, talent and treasure are to be stewarded to help impact the lives around us and build God’s king…
EP315: Pillars of Identity | Craft of Fatherhood
This week Ned poses the question: what do I have to give? Men, question how you’re serving your family. He also shares four pillars of identity and notes from a recent talk he heard on the subject. …
EP314 with Mike Higgins: Genuinely Curious, Excellence Is a Pursuit, and Know Your Triggers
In this week's episode, Ned talks to Mike Higgins about all things fatherhood. Mike shares about the online community that helped him level up his fatherhood role. He gives clarity to the idea of pur…
EP313: Frustration, Expectations, and Intent | Craft of Fatherhood
On this week’s episode of the Craft of Fatherhood podcast, Ned shares the idea that our intention can show up as expectation instead. To be intentional you must prepare and plan but hold no expectati…
EP312 with Justin Grant: Resilience Is a Skill That Can Be Taught
As a sports medicine physician and coach, Justin Grant knows it's not just the destination but the journey that matters most. This father-to-four, married to his wife for ten years, opens up about ho…
EP311: Monks and I Messed Up... | Craft of Fatherhood
On this week’s episode of the Craft of Fatherhood podcast, Ned shares about a conversation he had with his mentor about a philosophy among Monks and how it relates to family. He also gets real about …
EP310 with Gabriel Perez: The HeartWorking Dad
This week's conversation is with Gabriel Perez, host of the HeartWorking Dad Podcast. He is truly embracing his role as the heartbeat of his family. He wants every father to know that your heart matt…
EP309: Put it on the CALENDAR | Craft of Fatherhood
On this week's episode of the Craft of Fatherhood podcast, Ned shares the power of adding the most important things to your calendar and how he and his 10 year old are skipping out for the night to c…
EP308 with Seth Dailey: Lead by Example, Empower Others, and My Father's Passing
This week's conversation is a father to four daughters and husband of 23 years, Seth Dailey. Ned and Seth talk about how he is leading by example to empower his family to live epic lives empowering o…
EP307: Create PEACE and ORDER in your Home | Craft of Fatherhood
On this week's episode of the Craft of Fatherhood podcast, Ned shares the importance of creating Peace and Order in your home. It is our role as fathers to create stability in our homes even when the…