The Stephen Mansfield Podcast

Latest Episodes:

How I Coach Effective Speakers Sep 05, 2012

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People fear public speaking more than sharks and cancer, surveys tell us. No need. Stephen explains principles of speaking he has taught to rock stars, high school students and leading politicians. Related Links: On Speaking Well by Peggy Noonan The Fear of Public Speaking: Hardwired

Seven Faith Fault Lines of the 2012 Election Aug 29, 2012

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Stephen discusses seven major faith-based issues that could dominate the upcoming election season. Related Links: Pew Forum Report: Mormons in America National Catholic Reporter: Paul Ryan and Joe Biden's Catholicism Rick Warren Discusses His Upcoming Forum on Religious Freedom Obama vs. Romney 101: Israel's Threats to Bomb Iran Poll: Eighty Million Americans Will Not Vote

Of Course There’s a Religious Test Aug 22, 2012

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Stephen discusses the unofficial religious tests of American politics.

The “Human Inferno” Faith Test Aug 15, 2012

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Stephen uses a homespun analogy in order to make a critical point.

Rage on the Right Aug 08, 2012

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Stephen explains how part of the American Right has emigrated from righteous anger to rage, which is both unwise and un-bliblical.

Faith Stats Aug 01, 2012

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Stephen describes surprising trends in faith and recent politics.

What Romney Believes Jul 18, 2012

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Stephen takes a further look at what Romney believes as a member of the LDS church and how it might affect his presidency if he were elected.

Romney’s Mormonism: Will It Help Him Lead? Jul 11, 2012

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Stephen takes a look at the strong suits of Mormonism rather than the clichés, and envisions what the country might look like under a Romney presidency.

The Mormonizing of America: Chapter One of the Audiobook Jul 05, 2012

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Read by John McClain. Courtesy of Oasis Audio. You can purchase the audio version of The Mormonizing of America at www.oasisaudio.com/product.php?prod=9781613751633

Stephen Reads From His New Book on Mormonism Jun 20, 2012

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Stephen reads excerpts from "The Mormonizing of America: How the Mormon Religion Became a Dominant Force in Politics, Entertainment, and Pop Culture." CORRECTION: The audio version of Stephen's book can be found here. Stephen mentions Oasis.com in the podcast, but is actually referring to OasisAudio.com. We apologize for the mistake.