Russia and China are in the beginning phases of what could be a very dangerous and powerful axis partnership, likely due to perceived weakness from the U.S.

On March 27th, a heavily-armed 28-year-old woman claimed the lives of 3 children and 3 faculty members in a Nashville elementary school. In the wake of unthinkable tragedy, it is wise to ponder preventative solutions. Yet, our country's political divide often creates more argument than discussion. Join me today as we talk details and ask difficult questions to ensure the safety of our country's youth.

Russia's attack on Ukraine has been the highlight of the world stage for the past year. With tensions only rising, and an intensified battle on the horizon, we have to determine where we stand as a nation. Why should the United States back Ukraine at all? What are the consequences if we don't? Listen in to hear a global perspective on this critical issue.

Of the three branches of our federal government, Congress is by far the most dysfunctional and stagnated. Yet, it is also the most variable. Let's vote good and knowledgeable people into our House and Senate! Together, we can tackle the issues of excessive spending, inside corruption, and laziness.

It was recently made known that the 39th U.S. president, Jimmy Carter, has entered hospice care and may be near the end of his life. Thus, I'd like to take a moment to discuss some key details of his legacy and presidency. You may or may not agree with him politically, but there are [read more]

A recent Grammy performance has sparked an uproar about the darkening of pop culture. Though it’s the extreme that turns heads these days, there exists beneath it all an underlying objectification of women. We are told to ignore it in art, yet are simultaneously called to action in society. This hypocrisy must end. Listen in as Stephen challenges us to a cultural cleaning of house.

Today, I’d like to cover two very different, but crucial topics. Firstly, there are some misconceptions about renewable energy that we must come to terms with if we hope to change our global energy industries. And secondly, in the U.S., the unjust death of Tyre Nichols by the hands of Memphis police officers has tragic implications for our society. When it comes to both environmental and social change, we must initiate the change we wish to see.

I'm taking the first two podcast episodes of 2023 to discuss and honor the legacies of three prominent people who passed away in 2022. In this episode, I'm diving into the impacts left on society by journalist Barbara Walters and Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger, otherwise known as Pope Benedict XVI. If you missed part 1, [read more]

I want to take these first two podcast episodes of 2023 to discuss and honor the legacies of three prominent people who passed away in 2022. In this episode, you'll hear about the Brazilian soccer player, Pelé, and how he changed the perceptions of his nation. Stay tuned for the part 2, in which [read more]

As one year comes to a close and a new one begins, anxieties often settle in about the new year and what the future might hold. While unpredictable political, economic, and social events rage on, be intentional to initiate practices in the lives of your family and community to ground yourselves. Take heart in [read more]

When used in a mechanical context, a lynchpin is a vital piece designed to keep the wheels from falling off a wagon or tool. Today, I use this word metaphorically in a global and political context on the Stephen Mansfield podcast to describe what I believe was a key event in the development of [read more]

Tides are turning in two very significant ways, both amidst elections here on U.S. soil and concerning war across the globe in Ukraine. Listen to the latest episode of the Stephen Mansfield Podcast to hear the details of these events, as well as something new in D.C. worth griping about!

Christian nationalism is a hot button topic in our society today. As a student of American history, Stephen weighs in on the topic with a balanced perspective. Together we’ll ask: Is America a Christian nation? Should Christianity be an official religion? Does Christian nationalism work? Is it justified? Tune in for an exciting discussion [read more]

Mahsa Amini and Tulsi Gabbard are two women who have moved to the forefront of world news and may perhaps signal world changes to come. On September 16, Mahsa Amini, a young Iranian woman without head covering, was taken into custody by the nation’s “morality police” where she died from blows to the head. Her death sparked massive protests in Iran. Meanwhile, former member of Congress Tulsi Gabbard recently left the Democratic Party, calling it an “elitist cabal of warmongers,” anti-white, a...

There is a popular view that America has a covenant with God that is defined by the Constitution of the United States. Furthermore, proponents of this argument often believe that when elected officials violate the Constitution, they are violating that covenant and bringing our nation under God’s judgement. Stephen has been asked by several [read more]

On her 21st birthday, Queen Elizabeth II (then Princess Elizabeth) spoke words to the Commonwealth that have echoed in Stephen’s mind and heart for years: “If we all go forward together with an unwavering faith, a high courage, and a quiet heart, we shall be able to make of this ancient commonwealth, which we all love so dearly, an even grander thing – more free, more prosperous, more happy and a more powerful influence for good in the world – than it has been in the greatest days of our...

President Biden is a consummate politician, and his recent student loan debt forgiveness announcement is a prime example. While Stephen is fully in favor of freeing students and their parents from these mafia-like loans, the current forgiveness “plan,” if it can be considered as much, is an administrative failure. Some 35 million individuals will [read more]

This week on the podcast, Stephen weighs in on his top seven topics, a broad mix of subjects spanning from the Russia/Ukraine war and the state of our economy to Notre Dame football. Tune in for a special announcement at the beginning of this episode, and be sure to stick around to the end as Stephen asks a question that he would like for you to ponder with him in the days and weeks ahead.

Stephen wants you to fall in love with Winston Churchill… however it happens! In this episode, Stephen shares his top book and film recommendations, as well as why Churchill is rewarding at every level. Books Stephen’s book: The Character and Greatness of Winston Churchill: Hero in a Time of Crisis by Stephen Mansfield Stephen’s favorite: My Early Life: 1874-1904 by Winston Churchill Highly recommended: Forty Ways to Look at Winston Churchill: A Brief Account of a Long Life by Gretchen...

Those of us in the West spend little time and money on food. Only one in 50 people work in food production, and less than 10% of personal income is spent on food. For comparison, 82% of Ethiopia’s population works in food production… and 60% of a person’s income in the Philippines is spent on food. The good news is, from 1990 to 2015, one billion people were lifted out of extreme poverty. In the last 36 months of that period (2012-2015), 200 million people were lifted out of extreme poverty....

How did “evangelical,” which has its roots in the Greek word for “good news,” come to have a largely negative association with right-wing politics? In this episode, Stephen briefly traces the history and usage of the word, discussing along the way: the ancient church, John Wesley and the Methodist movement, Billy Graham and Richard Nixon’s friendship, and our own age – an era that saw 81% of white evangelicals vote for Donald Trump. This episode originally aired on January 3, 2018.

The political middle has been abandoned. The mainstream may talk about the “middle” as a place for those with weak, undecided opinions, but Stephen sees the “radical middle” as a place for thoughtful voters with convictions and morals. In this episode, Stephen gives some examples of what a right-of-center political viewpoint looks like. This episode originally aired on December 6, 2017.

Politically speaking, Stephen finds himself right of center – what he’s come to call “the radical middle.” While this podcast is not about Stephen’s political beliefs, he believes that his experience and viewpoint may help listeners make sense of our current political climate. This episode originally aired on November 29, 2017.

We are constantly being bombarded with negative news. It’s easy to become disillusioned, our beliefs about ourselves, our people, and our country suffering along the way. In this podcast, Stephen offers a solution through recommending a few books and videos. May these restore your peace, hone your vision, and ennoble your soul. Patriotic Grace: What It Is and Why We Need It Now by Peggy Noonan What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism by Dan Rather and Elliot Kirschner Listen to David...

Midsummer is here, and reading is on many listeners’ minds. In this episode, Stephen shares some of the top reading habits he’s developed over the years. Listen in to discover tactics that will make you a better and more accomplished reader. This episode is a must-listen for veteran readers and would-be readers alike! This episode originally aired on July 4, 2018.