{"podcast":{"title":"Fatherhood Field Notes","slug":"fatherhood-field-notes-248446","podcast_index_feed_id":248446,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/fatherhood-field-notes/","website_url":"http://www.rebelandcreate.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/6f4fcc94-9e15-4f29-8a34-39db73e09d49/FFF-NED-resize-1400x14000.png","author":"Ned Schaut","episode_count":588,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T00:21:06.331947+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fatherhood-field-notes-248446"},"episode":{"title":"Ep. 565: The Space Between, Traditions and Voice Text","slug":"ep-565-the-space-between-traditions-and-voice-text","published_at":"2026-04-11T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fatherhood-field-notes-248446/ep-565-the-space-between-traditions-and-voice-text","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fatherhood-field-notes-248446","url":"https://fatherhood-field-notes.captivate.fm/episode/ep-565-the-space-between-traditions-and-voice-text","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f85942a7-41ee-4e93-ad5c-285ef105b204.mp3","summary":"This Craft of Fatherhood Friday edition short is a sharp reminder that some of the best moments in fatherhood aren’t planned—they’re happening right in front of you. Ned challenges dads to stop chasing the “perfect” family activity and instead lean into the space between —those unstructured moments where real connection happens. The conversation at the kitchen counter, the random 45 minutes that turns into something meaningful—that’s the good stuff. He also reinforces the importance of protecting your family’s culture. Traditions matter—but only if you lead and guard them. That might mean saying no to others so you can say yes to what your family actually needs. And then a simple, high-impact move: when you think something good about your kid—say it. Send the voice text. Give the compliment. Bring the flowers. Small actions, massive return. The bottom line: Be present. Lead your family on purpose. And don’t underestimate how much the little things matter. --------- Got a son ready to enter manhood? He needs a rite of passage. Check out Genesis - a Rite of Passage by Rise Up Kings Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's books 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 him to open up his field notes and share with other men who find themselves on the Adventure of Fatherhood. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatherhoodfieldnotes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Fatherhoodfieldnotes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelandcreate Mentioned in this episode: Rise Up Kings Genesis - a rite of passage for young men & dads Rise Up Kings Genesis","meta_description":"This Craft of Fatherhood Friday edition short is a sharp reminder that some of the best moments in fatherhood aren’t planned—they’re happening right in fr…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":729,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fatherhood-field-notes-248446/episodes/ep-565-the-space-between-traditions-and-voice-text/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fatherhood-field-notes-248446/ep-565-the-space-between-traditions-and-voice-text.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}