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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 Fatherhood episodes are 5-10 minute episodes where your guide Ned Schaut shares stories on his own fatherhood journey.
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EP29 w/ Kevin Cooke: Family is Messy, Be content with life, and the Best Sandwich

Kevin Cooke has been married for over 20 years and his job is to talk to people about Family, Marriage, and Fatherhood. He opens up about his own life in how he continues to learn how to be a father and husband. The beauty in this conversation is the vulnerability and how Kevin is a regular human on the journey to figuring out life and relationships. This is a wonderful conversation full of wisdom around the joy and messyness of fatherhood. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www...

Dec 07, 20191 hr 4 minEp. 29

EP28 w/ Taro Arai: The Never Ending Honeymoon, Loosing 11 Million Dollars, and Sushi

This conversation with Taro Aria the Cheif Dreaming Officer of Mikuni Restaurant was incredible. He is so full of wisdom. He shares the story of him raising enough money to move from Japan to the United States as a teenager so that he could be himself. He talks about the miracles that occured to build the family business they now have...9 locations and over 32 years in the Sushi Business. He is an intentional man, husband, father, and business owner. As he is reaching 50 years old the torch is b...

Dec 01, 20191 hr 5 minEp. 28

EP27 w/ Nathan Oates: Pain Changes you, Marriage is no joke, and Chores

What to say, you will write down at least one thing, and you may listen to this twice. I did the interview and when I relistened to it I wrote down a page of notes. This conversation around fatherhood is powerfull. We dive into how pain changes a person, seasons of life and how to be aware and transition in them, how to be in tune with your family, and the importance of community. This is simple stuff, any dad can do it. But it is a choice. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www...

Nov 27, 20191 hr 18 minEp. 27

EP26 w/ Skylar Lewis: Schedules, Vulnerability, and Some Sex

Skylar Lewis is a business owner, husband, father, friend, and highly intentional human being. He has put the time in the last 8 years training himself to be in tune with all that is in his care. He shares that every day may not be the perfect balance but by being in tune with the things he has made a priority has allowed him to have success in business, marriage, and fatherhood. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherhood ...

Nov 25, 20191 hr 24 min

EP25 w/ Brian Sumner: Bruce Lee, Re-Married, oh and Pro Skater

This is Gold. You know when you are around a toddler that is full of Joy and has ENERGY beyond what you could imagine, well Brian Sumner has found something that has allowed him to keep that JOY and ENERGY. This guy is widely known from being a pro-skateboarder and lover of Jesus. However, he is also an incredibly intentional Husband, Father, and Friend. This episode is pure gold, you will get so much out of the conversation. We touched a ton of topics around fatherhood, raising kids, raising te...

Nov 21, 20191 hr 21 minEp. 25

EP24 w/ Clarence Lee Jr: Doctor, Divorce, and Super Powers

Clarence Lee JR. is a Doctor, Flight Surgeon, Author, Coach, Motivational Speaker, Husband, Father, and friend to all. Clarence has five children and shared the ups and downs of life. His transparency will be refreshing and the conversation rewarding. He says that Fatherhood changed his life. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure...

Nov 18, 20191 hr 5 minEp. 24

EP23 w/ Strider Patton: Be vulnerable, Create house values, and Rebel against Distractions

Strider Patton is a San Francisco based artist. He is a soon to be dad and we talked about all the excitement and fear that a dude feels prior to their baby entering the world. At the time of the recording his baby was due within a few weeks. The intentionality and excitment that he shared was amazing. It was great to hear from a guy who had already thought so deeply about the family life he wants to create with his kiddos. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffathe...

Nov 11, 201958 minEp. 23

EP22 w/ Larry Davis: International Adoption, How to go Home, and Living in the Gray

This is a conversation fully packed with little nuggets for you to grow as a man on the adventure of fatherhood. You are able to hear the heart of a man who is passionate about his family. He does not hold back sharing the truths about family, having biological and adopted kids. This is a wonderful conversation that will help all of us consider the decisions we make as fathers. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherhood ch...

Nov 06, 20191 hr 7 minEp. 22

EP21 w/ Cameron Moberg: Rites of Passage, What is Manhood, and Keeping the Wonder

Cameron Moberg is a street artist in San Francisco. He is the type of human that you want to be around, he is full of love, joy, and makes you feel like you matter. He is very intentional with his family. He is raising two boys in the city and is very intentional about how he invites them into manhood. He is intentional about being in tune with his boys and creating a life of wonder with them. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure ...

Nov 04, 20191 hr 1 minEp. 21

EP20 w/ Josh Keller: 3 Rules, Secret Sauce of Marriage, and I Told You So

Wow, this is another incredible conversation with an engaged father. Josh Keller shares about his amazing relationship with his wife and how they make sure they are each a priority. He talks about the 3 Rules they have for their kiddos - and how this simplification in the house rules has helped them stay consistent. One of the greatest things he talks about is how one of the values in their home is Respect and how he and his wife back each other up in teaching the kids how to have respect. -----...

Oct 28, 20191 hr 27 minEp. 20

EP19 w/ Dave Fear Jr: Coaching, Government, and Pickleball

Fatherhood is not only about serving your family; tt is about having an awareness of what the world is becoming for our kids and grandkids. Many of us have opinions about government and how things should be. Dave Fear Jr is involved in his local community and talks about the basics of how as dads, if we are interested, can get involved as well. This is a great way to serve our communities and teach out children about service. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffat...

Oct 21, 201949 minEp. 19

EP18 w/ Keith Halterman: Raising Good Humans, Peaceful Households, and Autism

This is an incredible episode where my guest Keith opens up about his life growing up and how that has shapped his approach to fatherhood. The way that Keith processes life and applies it to his daily actions is truly incredible and should be inspiring to dads everywhere. Having conversations with our children can be hard, Keith shares his approach and gives some advice on how to get our kids talking to us. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order ...

Oct 14, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 18

EP17 w/ Zack Pringle: Letting go of security, Moving, and Tennessee Whiskey

In this episode we hear from Zack who is taking a big leap and moving his family across the country. He seemed to have his whole life planned out perfectly and after settling into marriage, parenting, and a beautiful new home he and his wife felt like there may be something else out there. Not sure what that something else is they are embracing the call of adventure and heading off to new places to create new stories with their young family. You hear people talk about moving and trying new thing...

Oct 07, 201953 minEp. 17

EP16 w/ Chris Wilmoth: Folsom Prison, Snowboarding, and the Murdered Flower Pot

In this episode, we hear from a father of two school-age kiddos. He shares his lifelong love for snowboarding and how he has been able to continue in his identity while growing a tight family. His IG in this order is Dad, Husband, Weirdo...we talk about identity and how as fathers it is important that we keep our identity and share it with our children. Chris' intentionality and engagement with his family is inspiring. He shares some ways he has chosen to discipline his kids, and how when he mes...

Sep 30, 20191 hr 23 minEp. 16

EP15 w/ Josh Edwards: Car Sales, Quality Time, and Punching Nurses

This is a conversation with a relatively new dad. He started having kids in his 30's, he talks about how his lives timeline is different than he planned but that it has not thrown him off from being engaged in his life although he thought it would go different. There are many great takeaways from this episode. My favorite is the conversation around how we balance serving our family in the home, and at work. How do we balance the two of those? ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://w...

Sep 23, 20191 hr 11 minEp. 15

EP14 w/ Art Sanchez: Cocktails, Double Standards, and The Old Oak Table

Art Sanchez shares his simple secrets of never giving up and choosing to make his wife his best friend. He shares the simple truths about how to make this a reality. This isn't easy, but it is possible. Even from shallow places he dug in deep to ensure that his family unit stayed together. This episode is packed full of wisdom from a man who has chosed to serve his family. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherhood childre...

Sep 16, 20191 hr 4 minEp. 14

EP13 w/ Carlos Campiz: Sexy Finances, Racecar Beds, and Mommy Groups

This episode dives into the life of a young stay at home dad. He shares some of the counter cultural decisions he is making with his wife for their family. This is a great episode to hear from a young dad who is thinking long term about the impact he will have on the world through the way he navigates their family values. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to ...

Sep 09, 201956 minEp. 13

EP12 w/ Average Joe: Secrets, Cowboys, and First Kills

Average Joe is not so average. I met Joe several years ago, he is the kind of guy that is easy and fun to be around. Sitting down and talking about fatherhood with him was a total treat. He is creating a culture in his home that is open and honest, if we all did that the world would look much different. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about Th...

Sep 02, 20191 hr 12 minEp. 12

EP11 w/ Paul Nootbaar: Decisions, Group Homes, and Fight Club

In this episode we hear from a man who grew up without an intentional father. In fact his father was quite the opposite. Growing up without having a father as a guide impacts a young man. This episode is not only full of wild stories but full of truth and honesty about our own decisions. At a certain point, we are all accountable for our decisions. My guest shares that regardless of your story you get to choose the person you will be. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adven...

Aug 26, 20191 hr 49 minEp. 11

EP10 with Ricky Borba: Follow your dreams, quality time, and knocking out your kid at Disneyland.

Ricky Borba is one of the most loving fathers I know. This episode is a great conversation about Fatherhood. We discuss the importance of being the father your family needs, making sure you are spending quality time with your kiddos, and share some hilarious stories around fatherhood. If you love being a dad, or want to hear from the heart of a man that does, this is a grea episode. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherho...

Aug 19, 201958 minEp. 10

EP9 with Matt: Court Dates, No Excuses, and Unconditional Love

This is a real and raw story of a young man, turned dad, who fought every day for his family. He doesn't quit. He is a fighter. He shares several very difficult stories that he experienced as a father. He didn't have a role model growing up. He knew he wanted to be the father he didn't have. He has unconditional love for his family. If you have found yourself in a mess and you feel you can't fight any longer, listen to this. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffath...

Aug 12, 201959 minEp. 9

EP8 with Austin Blanco: Rites of Passage, Flight School, and Sling Shots

Austin is an intentional father to two young boys. His big picture view is awakening and inspiring. The little things he is doing with his boys is shaping the type of men they are becoming. I hope we can all take a step back to look at our days and weeks and allow ourselves to embrace our call to fatherhood. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more abo...

Aug 05, 20191 hrEp. 8

EP7 with Lewis Young: Happy Is Crap, Death is Inevitable, and Animal Clouds

This episode has depth for life. One of the comments Lewis said to me was "If the only thing I do in this life is teach my two boys to be kind and loving then I have succeeded." This is powerful, as men we desire to leave our mark on this earth, and we typically look for big audacious ways to accomplish that. Lewis shares a life rocking experience is he still currently going through and how he is living out being a father in the midst of it. This is a must listen and one that I know will be shar...

Jul 29, 20191 hr 5 minEp. 7

EP6 with Josh Stanis: Thoughts the night before your Vasectomy, Buying Condoms, The Big A, and Cat Bites

In this episode we hear from my best bro Josh who was going to have a Vasectomy the next day. This is something that many dudes get each year, but that doesn't make it any less nerve wracking before you get yours. We laugh and joke about the situation...what else are you going to do. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fathe...

Jul 22, 201935 minEp. 6

EP5 with Grant Thiessen: Nascar, Saying I Love You, and a Fathers Approval.

Grant has been a long time friend of mine. This is an incredible view into the changes he made to be a loving father to his kids. This is proof that Fatherhood matters not only when your kids are young - but throughout their lives. Fatherhood is a craft that you can spend a lifetime working on. Your kids will never stop wanting the approval from their father. This is an episode that every youth pastor should listen to. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood...

Jul 15, 201934 minEp. 5

EP4 with Matt Boddorf: Infertility, Adoption, and Miracles

Wow this is a killer story from a great Father. Matt shares how life can be messy and even though you may be killing it at life in most areas you do not always have control over every aspect of life. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each we...

Jul 08, 201948 minEp. 4

EP3 with Hoy Kim: What does my wife want, Counter Culture Habits, Working with Purpose

This is a great episode with solid life nuggets. Hoy shares his view on the American Dream, and how to live counter culturally. He questioned why he owned a home and made some big decisions around that. Hoy talks about working in a typical job with a sense of purpose. And the biggie...finally doing something he knew his wife wanted to do. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx --...

Jul 01, 201935 minEp. 3

EP2 with Ryan Esway: Reconciliation, Appreciation, Traumatic Birth

In this episode we hear from a dad with three kids. He talks about reconciliation with his own dad, overcoming obstacles in how to be a great dad to his kids, and the journey of having your first child have major health issues. He also talks about the benefits of counseling. At the end of it all, he learns how to appreciate life. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- ...

Jun 24, 201937 minEp. 2

EP1 with Alex Wiens: First Time Dad, Postpartum Depression, and Poop

In this episode we hear from a new dad on loving a newborn, how to support your wife when she is going thorugh postpartum depression, and the right way to wipe. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ https://www.rebelandcreate.com/ Each week Ned sits down with a dad and asks hi...

Jun 17, 201935 minEp. 1

Rebel & Create Fatherhood Field Notes Trailer

Welcome to Rebel & Create's Podcasts - Fatherhood Field Notes Podcast and Craft of Fatherhood Podcast. Fatherhood Field Notes is where we hear real stories from real men living real lives. In this podcast, we will hear stories from real men who have found themselves living the Adventure of Fatherhood. The Craft of Fatherhood Podcast is a 10-15 minute podcast where your guide, Ned Schaut, discusses questions sent to him from fathers and summaries the previous Fatherhood Field Notes episode....

Jun 10, 20193 min
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