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
Oct 3, 2011 • 13min
The Palestinian State
Stephen discusses the recent developments surrounding the question of a Palestinian state.
Sep 26, 2011 • 12min
Self Education: A Crucial Skill for Our Time
Stephen discusses the need for self-education in this era of information and technology.
Sep 18, 2011 • 11min
Are All Religions One?
Stephen discusses Chrislam, a new movement attempting to merge Christianity and Islam, and the misguided notion that all religions lead to the same place.
Sep 9, 2011 • 12min
The 2012 Presidential Race: September 2011 Update
Stephen gives an update on the 2012 Presidential race: How big of a role will religion play? Where does Obama stand in terms of Christianity? How do voters feel about Mormonism?
Aug 29, 2011 • 11min
China’s One Child Policy
Stephen discusses the issue of abortion in light of Vice President Biden's recent gaffe regarding China's deplorable birth-control laws.
Aug 10, 2011 • 9min
The Grandma Strategy
Stephen talks about the importance of preparation — not paranoia — in these unsure times.
Jul 31, 2011 • 14min
The Future of Publishing
Stephen discusses the future of the book publishing industry, the current state of the music business, and the aspects of adapting to a digital age.
Jul 20, 2011 • 12min
Backtalk: The Mormon Moment in America
Stephen revisits "The Mormon Moment in America," and answers questions submitted by listeners in this edition of Backtalk.
Jul 10, 2011 • 13min
A Writer’s Workshop
Stephen talks about the enigmatic pursuit of writing, and goes over some pointers for beginners.
Jun 30, 2011 • 12min
The Mormon Moment in America
Stephen discusses the history of Mormonism leading up to its impact on politics, media and culture in America today.
