The Stephen Mansfield Podcast

From the moment Mansfield’s Book of Manly Men was released, a new type of men’s event came into being. It is not the stadium event we know from recent men’s movements. Instead, it is smaller, more intimate and certainly harder hitting. Stephen calls these events “GreatMan” events. In this podcast, Stephen describes this new type of high-impact event. He explains the elements of a GreatMan weekend...

There is a war being waged against men today. It is not a war waged by women. It is a war waged by our prevailing culture and even by men upon themselves. Nearly from the time a boy realizes he is male and tries to live out what this means, he faces a tide of opposition and a swirl of contradictory counsel. This continues throughout his life. The result is that every man must understand the forces...

Part 2 (Listen to Part 1 here) The Christian Church was put on earth to both proclaim a message and to model life in another world, both to call for the transformation of the human heart and to call society to align with the righteousness and love of God. Rarely do churches today skillfully straddle these twin rails of faith. In fact, many churches today are chillingly silent on social issues and...

The Christian Church was put on earth to both proclaim a message and to model life in another world, both to call for the transformation of the human heart and to call society to align with the righteousness and love of God. Rarely do churches today skillfully straddle these twin rails of faith. In fact, many churches today are chillingly silent on social issues and this is becoming a stain on the...

Stephen covers a pressing crisis faced by young men around the world today. Join our team: GreatMan.us [custom_font font_family='Open Sans' font_size='11' line_height='26' font_style='none' text_align='left' font_weight='300' color='' background_color='' text_decoration='none' text_shadow='no' padding='0px' margin='0px']CC image courtesy of Ahmad Hammoud on Flickr[/custom_font]

The battle against I.S.I.S. continues in the Middle East, while the Kurds provide most of the "boots on the ground." You can help. Stephen tells you how. Identify and contact your representative at www. Congress.gov [custom_font font_family='Open Sans' font_size='11' line_height='26' font_style='none' text_align='left' font_weight='300' color='' background_color='' text_decoration='none' text_shad...

Stephen offers an exciting interpretation of this often chaotic era, and our individual roles within it. [custom_font font_family='Open Sans' font_size='11' line_height='26' font_style='none' text_align='left' font_weight='300' color='' background_color='' text_decoration='none' text_shadow='no' padding='0px' margin='0px']CC image courtesy of Stuart Richards on Flickr[/custom_font]

Change is always possible. Anyone who tells you otherwise—including yourself—is lying. Join our team: Greatman. US CC image courtesy of Antoine Gady on Flickr

Economically, we're entering the New Year with a smile. But not all is happiness, as Stephen explains. [custom_font font_family='Open Sans' font_size='11' line_height='26' font_style='none' text_align='left' font_weight='300' color='' background_color='' text_decoration='none' text_shadow='no' padding='0px' margin='0px']CC image courtesy of Chris Gin on Flickr[/custom_font]

Stephen offers a fun list of holiday activities for the season. CC image courtesy of Peter Thoeny - Quality HDR Photography on Flickr

Stephen comments on the controversial killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri on August 9, 2014. [custom_font font_family='Open Sans' font_size='11' line_height='26' font_style='none' text_align='left' font_weight='300' color='' background_color='' text_decoration='none' text_shadow='no' padding='0px' margin='0px']CC image courtesy of Barbara Krawcowicz on Flickr[/custom_font]

Stephen charts a path for Republicans after their sweep of the midterm elections. [custom_font font_family='Open Sans' font_size='11' line_height='26' font_style='none' text_align='left' font_weight='300' color='' background_color='' text_decoration='none' text_shadow='no' padding='0px' margin='0px']CC image courtesy of Phil Roeder on Flickr[/custom_font]

Stephen reads the first chapter of his latest book, "The Miracle of the Kurds." Check out the new book here: MiracleOfTheKurds.com

Stephen interviews New York Times best-selling author Dr. Mark Rutland, former president of both Southeastern University and Oral Roberts University and current president of Global Servants. Learn More about Dr. Rutland Here: http://GlobalServants.org http://thenicl.com http://www.amazon.com/ReLaunch-How-Stage-Organizational-Comeback/dp/1434705757

In the second part of a two-part series, Stephen lists more long-lasting and efficient educational techniques. [custom_font font_family='Open Sans' font_size='11' line_height='26' font_style='none' text_align='left' font_weight='300' color='' background_color='' text_decoration='none' text_shadow='no' padding='0px' margin='0px']CC image courtesy of Duane Schoon on Flickr[/custom_font]

In the first episode of a two-part series, Stephen offers some pointers for discovering your own unique learning style. [custom_font font_family='Open Sans' font_size='11' line_height='26' font_style='none' text_align='left' font_weight='300' color='' background_color='' text_decoration='none' text_shadow='no' padding='0px' margin='0px']CC image courtesy of Steven Depolo on Flickr[/custom_font]

Stephen updates a recent podcast in which he called for U.S. aid to Iraqi Kurdistan. You can hear the original episode here: http://stephenmansfield.tv/its-time-for-the-u-s-to-back-the-kurds/   [custom_font font_family='Open Sans' font_size='11' line_height='26' font_style='none' text_align='left' font_weight='300' color='' background_color='' text_decoration='none' text_shadow='no' padding='0px'...

Stephen describes the horrible rule of ISIS in Iraq today. Related Articles: A firsthand account of recent attrocities in Iraq: http://www.npr.org/2014/07/24/334942455/human-rights-watch-researcher-reports-isis-abuses-in-iraq [custom_font font_family='Open Sans' font_size='11' line_height='26' font_style='none' text_align='left' font_weight='300' color='' background_color='' text_decoration='none'...

Stephen defines what a "great" man really is, and talks about some exciting new opportunities for men today. Check out the new website: GreatMan. US

Stephen tackles one of the most serious crises faced by today's men.

Stephen comments on the legacy of John Seigenthaler.

Stephen interviews R.T. Phillips, the founding president of Promise Keepers.

Stephen calls for a shift in U.S. foreign policy, in light of Iraq's current crisis. Related Articles: Iraqi locals give their take on the current situation: http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/529/human-spectacle?act=3 John Kerry urges Kurdistan to ally with Baghdad: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/25/world/middleeast/kerry-kurds-iraq.html?_r=0  

Stephen lays out the cultural shortcomings that were partially to blame for recent tragedies.

Listen to a clip from Stephen's latest Great Man event at The Standard Restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee.