Episode 533

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10th Oct 2025

Ep. 533: Marriage Retreat Part 3 of 4 + Keeping the Boys Away

In this episode, Ned shares powerful insights from a recent marriage retreat that every dad needs to hear. He explores the importance of creating rhythms of rest in a 24/7 culture, the life-changing power of speaking blessings over your kids, and the vital role of truly listening to your wife and children. With raw honesty and practical takeaways, Ned challenges fathers to stop striving, start resting, and build a family culture of peace, presence, and love.

Chapters:

- 00:00 - Introduction to the Marriage Retreat series

- 03:24 - The importance of rest in a 24/7 culture

- 08:12 - Shabbat and Sabbath: Creating family rhythms

- 12:45 - Speaking blessings over your children

- 17:30 - The power of truly listening to your wife and kids

- 22:18 - Keeping the boys away: Protecting your daughters

- 27:53 - Building a family culture of peace and presence

- 34:09 - Practical takeaways for dads

- 38:42 - Closing thoughts and next steps


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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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