Episode 588

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25th Jul 2026

E588: Porch Conversations - God Responds | Craft of Fatherhood

In this Friday Craft of Fatherhood episode, Ned talks about how a simple, intentional pause during a busy day can foster meaningful conversations and deepen your relationship with your kids. This episode emphasizes the importance of presence, authenticity, and listening in parenting.

Key Topics
  • The significance of quiet moments for connection with children
  • How sharing personal struggles humanizes parents and builds trust
  • Using storytelling to foster emotional and spiritual growth
  • Handling difficult questions like faith and injustice with openness
  • The role of non-judgmental curiosity over immediate solutions
  • Insights from a father about managing his own faith wrestling
  • A practical affirmation for dads stepping into leadership roles
  • The importance of being emotionally available without trying to fix everything

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Check Out the Program Talked About: Genesis by Rise Up Kings

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Fatherhood Field Notes
Fatherhood is a level playing field. Hear stories from real dads of all walks of life.
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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