Episode 506

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10th Jun 2025

Ep. 506 Christopher Stimac: Teaching your kids to Follow Through, setting Boundaries, and Surfing

In this heart-forward episode of Fatherhood Field Notes, host Ned Schaut sits down with Hawaii-born real estate pro and former touring musician, Chris Stimac, to unpack the power of presence, partnership, and purpose in fatherhood. From the stage lights of Europe to the ocean tides of Kona, Chris opens up about choosing intentional family life over fame—and how that one choice redefined his success. Together, Ned and Chris explore how fatherhood calls men to show up, lead by example, and invite their kids into their world, not hide work from them. With wisdom rooted in real-life, this conversation hits on the joys of raising curious, adventurous kids, the sacred rhythm of communication with your spouse, and why letting your kids watch you work might be one of the most powerful things a dad can do. Whether you’re balancing business, beach days, or bedtime stories, this episode will challenge and encourage you to lean all the way in.

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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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