Fatherhood Field Notes

In this heart-forward episode of Fatherhood Field Notes, host Ned Schaut sits down with Hawaii-born real estate pro and former touring musician, Chris Stimac, to unpack the power of presence, partner…

Ned kicks off a powerful four-part series exploring what’s truly sacred in our homes. With candid, heartfelt reflection, Ned challenges fathers to think deeply about the values they’re passing down—i…

In this raw and energizing episode of Fatherhood Field Notes, JD Denham shares the moment he realized he was “sick and tired of being sick and tired”—a pivotal shift that led him to reclaim his healt…

Ned Schaut challenges dads to examine whether family is truly their top priority or simply something they say. Reflecting on a dirt bike outing with his son and insights from coaching and literature,…

What does it mean to truly be present as a father? In this heartfelt and candid conversation, Levi Harris—CEO of Death Grip Wax and a professional mustache competitor—opens up about fatherhood, faith…

Ned Schaut leans all the way into the calling of fatherhood by reflecting on the intentional steps he's taking with his 16-year-old son. With a heart full of purpose and a mindset of mentorship, Ned …

In this deeply personal and milestone 500th episode of Fatherhood Field Notes, Ned Schaut sits down with a guest unlike any other—his own father, Richard Schaut. Together, they reflect on the profoun…

Ned Schaut shares a simple but profound realization: the morning drive to school with his 15-year-old son is a fleeting opportunity—one that won’t last forever. As Ned steps into the Uber Dad life wh…

Ned Schaut sits down with Ben Kormanik—father and CEO of K-Construction—to explore what it means to be a present, intentional father in a world full of distractions. Ben shares a raw story about walk…

Ned dives deep into a powerful lesson that emerged from the everyday chaos of fatherhood: when something matters most, pause. Juggling a busy week of parenting, workouts, and time-blocking, Ned refle…

Ned Schaut sits down with Johnny Gillespie to unpack what it means to heal generational wounds and shape a legacy. Johnny reflects on the impact of being raised by a good father, shares how that foun…

Ned opens up about a critical and deeply personal question: What belief system am I passing down to my children? Reflecting on his teenage son’s transition into manhood, Ned wrestles with the profoun…

Ned sits down with Joe Carr, Co-Founder of Serenity Kids, to dive deep into the powerful intersection of fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and nurturing the next generation—starting with what we feed our…

Ned Schaut opens up about a day that didn’t go as planned—and how that disruption became a powerful reflection on fatherhood. From dealing with work curveballs to showing up for his injured daughter …

Ned sits down with Dylan Nonaka – Marine veteran, real estate leader, jiu-jitsu coach, and intentional father – to explore the essence of true fatherhood. Dylan shares his journey from military servi…

Ned shares a raw and relatable story about a small moment with big impact—forgetting something important to his daughter and reacting in frustration. Through reflection and a powerful late-night chat…

Ned sits down with Darrell Irwin—entrepreneur, father of three, and bold follower of Christ—to explore the deeper calling of fatherhood. Together, they unpack what it truly means to raise children wi…

Ned Schaut unpacks a transformative season of life—what started as an unexpected sabbatical turned into a time of powerful clarity. Ned shares the life-altering experience of attending a five-day Ris…

Ned is joined by Kyle Rodgers—father, veteran, and founder of the Alpha Wave Project. Kyle shares his journey from military missions to his mission at home, raising daughters with peace, intention, a…

Ned opens up about a recent, unexpected sabbatical that offered him deep clarity on life, priorities, and fatherhood. What started as a packed schedule of trips and commitments turned into a heartfel…