The Stephen Mansfield Podcast
The Stephen Mansfield Podcast
New York Times bestselling author Stephen Mansfield (The Faith of George W. Bush, The Search for God and Guinness, Lincoln's Battle With God, Mansfield's Book of Manly Men, The Miracle of the Kurds) talks about today's cultural upheavals, trends and ironies, all while providing a fascinating look behind the scenes of his writing and travels.
Episodes
Mentioned books
May 23, 2012 • 11min
The Vanderbilt University Version of Equality
Stephen talks about Vanderbilt University's recently instituted "all-comers policy."
May 19, 2012 • 10min
Eroding Civil Rights
In light of recent government encroachments on civil liberties, Stephen reminds us that individual freedom is a non-partisan concern.
May 17, 2012 • 11min
What Happened in North Carolina?
Stephen discusses the constitutionality of states rights, civil unions, and the amendment that passed recently in North Carolina.
May 2, 2012 • 9min
The Great Tuning Fork
Drawing wisdom from Winston Churchill, Stephen discusses the value of contemplating death.
Apr 25, 2012 • 15min
Backtalk and Q & A
Stephen answers reader-submitted questions about Mormonism, Mitt Romney, Obama's "war on religion," and more.
Apr 18, 2012 • 14min
The 2012 Presidential Race: April 2012 Update
Stephen gives an update on the 2012 presidential race now that Mitt Romney has all but secured the Republican nomination.
Mar 28, 2012 • 11min
Victims’ Rights: The Coming Debate
Stephen emphasizes the importance of the victims' rights movement, and shares the story of one of its pioneers.
Mar 21, 2012 • 12min
More Christian than Hard-Right
Stephen looks at Christianity, political conservatism, and the often unpredictable relationship between the two.
Mar 14, 2012 • 11min
Executing Newborn Babies
Stephen talks about a shocking article published recently in the Journal of Medical Ethics.
Further reading: After Birth Abortion: The Pro-Choice Case for Infanticide by William Saletan.
Mar 8, 2012 • 11min
The Health Care/Birth Control Debate: Where Do We Stand?
Stephen puts the current debate between the Obama administration and the Roman Catholic Church in perspective.
