The Stephen Mansfield Podcast

Stephen talks about the balance between change and stability in life and work.

Stephen highlights the skills of crisis leadership from the life of Winston Churchill.

Stephen describes the crisis of young men today.

In the fourth and final episode of the "Race and Our Times" series, Stephen addresses what we can do to help ease tensions in our communities.

In the third episode of this four-part series, Stephen discusses the confusion between race and culture.

In the second installment of a four-part series on racism, Stephen interviews historian and activist Dr. George Grant.

In the first of a four-part series, Stephen discusses the foolishness of racism in our information age.

Stephen marks our 16th president's 205th birthday with a close look at the man's personal struggles.

Stephen critiques the Superbowl Sunday interview between Fox News pundit Bill O'Reilly and the president.

Stephen analyzes the dangers of "over disclosing" in a social media age.

Stephen responds to a recent article written by Rachel Burger titled "The American Economy, Not Feminism, Is What's 'Ruining' Masculinity."

Stephen takes a glimpse into what the new year may bring, and predicts which trends from 2013 will continue.

Stephen weighs in on the Phil Robertson controversy.

Stephen offers some tips on performance: whether corporate, athletic or relational, your outer performance is connected to your inner condition.  

Stephen reviews the recent popular film, directed by Lee Daniels, starring Forest Whitaker as a butler who serves in the White House through multiple administrations.

From Washington D.C., Stephen talks about the current shutdown of the U.S. government and what it means for the country.

Stephen pays tribute to the victims of the September 16 Navy Yard Shooting in Washington, D.C.

Stephen explains the ancient religious tensions undergirding the civil war in Syria. Related Articles Five Surprising Cultural Facts About Syria: http://news.discovery.com/human/life/surprising-cultural-facts-about-syria-130831.htm The New Hama Rules: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/03/opinion/the-new-hama-rules.html?_r=0 Hawks, Doves, Fence Sitters: http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/...

Stephen describes the astonishing benefits of a popular news gathering app. Related Articles: Here's How Zite Plans to Replace Google Reader: http://venturebeat.com/2013/03/15/google-reader-zite-plans/

Stephen weighs in on the Reza Aslan/Lauren Green debacle. Related Articles: Sikhs Facing Increased Attacks since 9/11: http://www.npr.org/2012/08/06/158187828/since-sept-11-attacks-have-increased-against-sikhs Speed Read: "Zealot," by Reza Aslan: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/07/30/speed-read-the-six-most-controversial-reza-aslan-claims-about-jesus.html Odd Fox News Interview Boosts B...

Stephen addresses the statistics behind one of America's darkest crises. Correction: In describing the shooting of Amadou Diallo, Stephen mistakenly claims that Diallo was shot in his car: in fact he was shot in the vestibule of his apartment complex. Related Articles: Officer in Diallo Shooting Retains His Gun: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/03/nyregion/amadou-diallos-mother-asks-why-officer-who-...

The tragedy behind the case of George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin transcends the court verdict. Stephen reflects on the moral, legal and practical aspects of the terrible incident. Related Articles: Seven Points of Interest Regarding the Verdict: http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2013/07/on-the-killing-of-trayvon-martin-by-george-zimmerman/277773/ Debate: Are "Stand Your Ground" Laws a...

Stephen responds to questions submitted by listeners around the world in the latest edition of BackTalk.

In his new book, Killing Jesus, Stephen explored the sometimes contradictory descriptions of Jesus' life and death in the Bible. This has moved more than one reviewer to charge him with heretical views. Hear his response in this intriguing podcast. Related Articles Review: Killing Jesus by Stephen Mansfield: http://reformedreader.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-stephen-mansfield-killing.html Is T...

From his "observation post" in Alexandria, Virginia, Stephen describes the unceasing intrusion of American government into private lives. Related Articles: Pentagon Unilaterally Grants Itself Authority Over ‘Civil Disturbances:’ http://www.longislandpress.com/2013/05/14/u-s-military-power-grab-goes-into-effect/ Biometric Database of All Adult Americans Hidden in Immigration Reform: http://www.wire...