In this heartfelt episode of Fatherhood Field Notes, host Ned Schaut sits down with Daniel Lehmann — pastor, father of four, and leader at Living Stones Church — to unpack what it really means to raise kids with stability, authenticity, and truth. From defining the role of the father as one who “trains kids in the way of the Lord” to navigating teenage years with firmness and love, Daniel shares candid stories from 25 years of marriage and parenting. Together, Ned and Daniel discuss when to extend mercy, when to stand firm, and why your home should never be a place of performance. Daniel also opens up about a traumatic brain injury and how embracing weakness has reshaped his view of fatherhood, faith, and family. This episode will leave you encouraged, challenged, and equipped with real tools for leading your home with love, integrity, and courage.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Welcome to the Fatherhood Field Notes Podcast
• 00:01:34 - Meet Daniel Lehmann
• 00:02:40 - Daniel's Family Snapshot
• 00:03:33 - Parenting Grown Children
• 00:05:46 - Defining the Father's Role
• 00:06:50 - How to Pass on Faith
• 00:10:01 - Authenticity Over Performance
• 00:11:45 - Three Pillars of Training Kids in the Lord
• 00:18:20 - The Cell Phone Struggle
• 00:20:30 - Learning from His Own Father
• 00:22:25 - Connecting with Each Child Uniquely
• 00:24:48 - Pivoting from Career to Family
• 00:28:10 - Grace, Mercy, and Fatherhood
• 00:29:45 - A Story of Misplaced Mercy
• 00:34:00 - The Principle of Mercy vs. Enabling
• 00:38:35 - A Life-Changing Health Scare
• 00:40:55 - Embracing the Power of Weakness
• 00:43:50 - Motivation Through Adversity
• 00:46:40 - The Secret to 25 Years of Marriage
• 00:48:40 - A Blessing for Fathers

Guest Link:

• Daniel Lehmann on Instagram

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• This episode is sponsored by The Adventure of Fatherhood
• Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here
• Check out the TEDx

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