{"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. 574: How to Build a Legacy in a Huge Blended Family w/Mark Stiles","slug":"ep-574-how-to-build-a-legacy-in-a-huge-blended-family-w-mark-stiles","published_at":"2026-05-12T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fatherhood-field-notes-248446/ep-574-how-to-build-a-legacy-in-a-huge-blended-family-w-mark-stiles","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fatherhood-field-notes-248446","url":"https://fatherhood-field-notes.captivate.fm/episode/ep-574-how-to-build-a-legacy-in-a-huge-blended-family-w-mark-stiles","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/88462ea1-1636-49f3-9cc4-c8739ec048d2.mp3","summary":"Mark Stiles joins Ned Schaut for a grounded, honest conversation about raising a large blended family, building intentional family culture, and redefining what strong fatherhood really looks like. Mark and his wife are raising eight children ranging from ages 3 to 19—including biological, step, adopted, and special-needs children. What unfolds in this episode is not polished parenting theory. It’s real-life fatherhood: chaotic dinners, Sunday family traditions, hard conversations with teenagers, caring for a daughter with Down syndrome, and learning how to stay deeply present through it all. At the center of Mark’s philosophy is a simple but powerful goal: Raise kids who are happy, healthy, and productive. But as this conversation unfolds, those words become much deeper than surface-level comfort or success. Mark and Ned unpack: Why involvement matters more than perfection How dads can break unhealthy generational cycles Why boys need intentional preparation for adulthood The importance of one-on-one time with older kids How adoption and special-needs parenting can reshape an entire family culture Why the goal isn’t controlling your kids—but creating a home they’ll still want to come back to This episode is especially powerful for: Fathers in blended families Dads raising teenagers Men navigating busy, high-demand family life Fathers trying to be more present than the example they received One of the strongest moments in the episode: When Mark says his greatest hope is simple: “I want my kids to want to come to family dinner when they’re adults.” That’s legacy. --------- Check Out the Program Talked About: Genesis by Rise Up Kings This episode is sponsored by Genesis - a Rite of Passage by Rise Up Kings Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out t…","meta_description":"Mark Stiles joins Ned Schaut for a grounded, honest conversation about raising a large blended family, building intentional family culture, and redefining…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3533,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fatherhood-field-notes-248446/episodes/ep-574-how-to-build-a-legacy-in-a-huge-blended-family-w-mark-stiles/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-574-how-to-build-a-legacy-in-a-huge-blended-family-w-mark-stiles.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}