The Stephen Mansfield Podcast

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The Radical Middle (Part Two) Dec 06, 2017

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The political middle has been abandoned. The mainstream may talk about the “middle” as a place for those with weak, undecided opinions, but Stephen sees the “radical middle” as a place for thoughtful voters with convictions and morals. In this episode, Stephen gives some examples of what a right-of-center political viewpoint looks like.

The Radical Middle (Part One) Nov 29, 2017

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Politically speaking, Stephen finds himself right of center – what he’s come to call “the radical middle.” While this podcast is not about Stephen’s political beliefs, he believes that his experience and viewpoint may help listeners make sense of our current political climate.

From The Archive: The Story of the First Thanksgiving Nov 22, 2017

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In what has become a Stephen Mansfield Podcast Thanksgiving tradition, Stephen tells the story of the Pilgrim Thanksgiving, the one that has inspired the American holiday. So gather the family and listen to this brief, exciting account of an episode from our nation’s history and from our heritage of faith. Landing of the Pilgrims by Michele Felice Cornè, circa 1805

The Sexual Abuse Epidemic Nov 15, 2017

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In this podcast, Stephen addresses the rash of sexual abuse cases developing in our culture. First and foremost, Stephen firmly believes sexual abuse of any kind is both sin and criminal. Yet he’s also concerned about how some of these cases are developing – precisely because he is so opposed to any kind of sexual abuse. If light and frivolous allegations are used as a basis for destroying someone’s life, there will be backlash, which will ultimately result in legitimate claims being unheard as society becomes exhausted with unsubstantiated allegations. It’s beyond time for our society to have moral conversations. Stephen hopes this episode will help.

Report From Jerusalem Nov 08, 2017

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Many Americans are encouraged by Trump’s rough, unusual, and non-political style. And while there are certainly merits to this approach (a marked difference from the smooth, polished, teleprompter-backed Obama administration), Stephen’s noticed a loss of U.S. prestige around the globe. In this podcast, recorded in Jerusalem, Stephen shares some observations from his year of international travel: from seeing a group of ISIS warriors to watching Israel’s response to the rising tide of antisemitism in the U.S.

My Book ‘Choosing Donald Trump’ Nov 01, 2017

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Stephen has written on the faith of several former Presidents, including George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Abraham Lincoln. In this podcast, he addresses the reasons why his most recent book is not called The Faith of Donald Trump. Discover how religious figures like Paula White and Norman Vincent Peale (author of The Power of Positive Thinking) influenced Trump from his early years all the way through the election. Pick up your own copy of Choosing Donald Trump: God, Anger, Hope, and Why Christian Conservatives Supported Him.

The Kurds Are Being Betrayed Oct 25, 2017

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On September 25, Iraqi Kurdistan held a referendum regarding independence from Iraq. The overwhelmingly positive decision to push for independence was met on October 16 by a combination of Iraqi military forces and the PMU (an Iranian-backed militia). These forces invaded Iraqi Kurdistan, retook the disputed oilfield of Kirkuk, looted homes, and punished Sunni Muslims as they moved in with tanks and howitzers. In this podcast, Stephen describes the U.S. abandonment of the Kurds as “absolutely stunning.” Find out why it’s so important that the U.S. government and press should begin paying attention to the situation.

Innovations of Our Time, Part 2 Oct 18, 2017

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In this podcast, Stephen reveals how a Canadian-American man born in South Africa could change the world through his work in Puerto Rico. Can you guess who he’s talking about and what the man might do? Don’t miss this exciting podcast, in which Stephen discusses the technological possibilities of a not-too-distant future. (Also, find out why third world countries sometimes have far better technologies than we do in our own “first world” nations!)

Innovations of Our Time, Part 1 Oct 11, 2017

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There are two stories unfolding in the world: the progress of governments and the progress of private firms and individuals. The U.S. education system tends to focus on the former. In this podcast, Stephen suggests that the technological innovations of private firms don’t get adequate representation in the U.S. education system. Take his quiz, and then see if you can guess how Stephen expects a new epoch to begin in the wake of Hurricane Irma.

My Question About Guns Oct 04, 2017

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Like many of his friends, Stephen hunts, owns guns, uses guns, and has a concealed carry permit. While he’s not an NRA member, he does believe in responsible gun ownership. In this podcast, Stephen presents some questions for more knowledgeable gun-owners… Is there a compelling reason (other than being a collector) for a person to own an automatic assault weapon? What is the loss to the average citizen, and is it any violation of the 2nd Amendment, for us to add more restrictions to automatic assault weapons? Finally, Stephen urges gun-advocates, “Fix the problem from within, or it’s going to get fixed for you from the outside.”