Stephen Mansfield

Backtalk: Christianity, the Third Way

podcaster — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:51:04 +0000

Stephen revisits “Christianity: The Third Way” and answers questions submitted by listeners in this edition of Backtalk.

Backtalk: Is Mormonism a Cult?

podcaster — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:50:30 +0000

Stephen revisits “Is Mormonism a Cult?” and answers questions submitted by listeners in this edition of Backtalk.

The World’s Most Persecuted Religion

podcaster — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:31:06 +0000

Stephen describes the world’s most persecuted religion and ways to bring this persecution to an end.

NDAA 2012: The War on Civil Liberties

podcaster — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:19:04 +0000

Stephen explains the details and potential dangers within the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, which authorizes the indefinite detention of American citizens without due process.

Christianity: The Third Way

podcaster — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:09:15 +0000

Stephen proposes Christianity as an alternative to both liberalism and conservatism by analyzing the relationships between Biblical truth, politics and attitudes towards the poor.

Stephen’s Top Ten Faith Trends of 2011

podcaster — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:31:21 +0000

Stephen takes a look back at the most interesting faith-based developments of 2011.

Stephen’s Top Ten Movies for the Holidays

podcaster — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:00:27 +0000

Stephen suggests ten great movies to watch during the holiday season.

Stephen’s Christmas Book List

podcaster — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:49:07 +0000

Need some gift ideas for the upcoming holiday? Stephen discusses seven of his favorite books that are sure to please.

Backstory: “The Faith of Barack Obama”

podcaster — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:18:33 +0000

Stephen describes the conceptualization, the writing experience, and the stories behind his book, The Faith of Barack Obama (Revised and Updated).”

The Rise of Newt Gingrich

podcaster — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:36:56 +0000

Stephen shares impressions of Newt Gingrich, who has recently taken the lead in many states as the favorite for the 2012 Republican presidential nominee.

Is Mormonism a Cult?

podcaster — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:08:54 +0000

Stephen answers one of the most important questions of the 2012 presidential race.

Religious Tests: A Good Thing?

podcaster — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:30:24 +0000

Stephen clarifies the meaning of a “religious test” and applies it to the 2012 presidential race.

Is Obama Going to Win?

podcaster — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:47:56 +0000

A year away from the next Presidential election, Stephen poses a difficult question and examines the factors affecting all of the 2012 Presidential hopefuls.

Stephen’s Book List

podcaster — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:45:13 +0000

Stephen offers some reading suggestions, covering subjects from WWII history to Lincoln Biographies to G.K.Chesterton.

Ron Paul and the Tenth Amendment

podcaster — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:20:38 +0000

Stephen analyzes the Tenth Amendment, the intentions of our founding fathers, and the role of the federal government in light of Ron Paul’s statements at the September 12, 2011 Republican presidential debate in Tampa.

The Gibson Guitar Raid

podcaster — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:47:01 +0000

Stephen explains the details behind the recent federal raid of Gibson Guitars in Nashville, TN.

The Palestinian State

podcaster — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:50:50 +0000

Stephen discusses the recent developments surrounding the question of a Palestinian state.

Backstory: “Where Has Oprah Taken Us?”

podcaster — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:59:40 +0000

Stephen describes the conceptualization, the writing experience, and the stories behind his book, Where Has Oprah Taken Us? The Religious Influence of the World’s Most Famous Woman.

Self Education: A Crucial Skill for Our Time

podcaster — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:31:54 +0000

Stephen discusses the need for self-education in this era of information and technology.

Are All Religions One?

podcaster — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:53:23 +0000

Stephen discusses Chrislam, a new movement attempting to merge Christianity and Islam, and the misguided notion that all religions lead to the same place.

Update: The 2012 Presidential Race

podcaster — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 22:43:11 +0000

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?

China’s One Child Policy

podcaster — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:56:23 +0000

Stephen discusses the issue of abortion in light of Vice President Biden’s recent gaffe regarding China’s deplorable birth-control laws.

The Grandma Strategy

podcaster — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:05:35 +0000

Stephen talks about the importance of preparation — not paranoia — in these unsure times.

The Future of Publishing

podcaster — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 16:02:27 +0000

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.

Backtalk: The Mormon Moment in America

podcaster — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:45:25 +0000

Stephen revisits “The Mormon Moment in America,” and answers questions submitted by listeners in this edition of Backtalk.

A Writer’s Workshop

podcaster — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 23:42:24 +0000

Stephen talks about the enigmatic pursuit of writing, and goes over some pointers for beginners.

The Mormon Moment in America

podcaster — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:09:49 +0000

Stephen discusses the history of Mormonism leading up to its impact on politics, media and culture in America today.

The Faith of Barack Obama: A New Turn

podcaster — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:11:21 +0000

Stephen discusses the development of the president’s Christian faith in a glimpse at the upcoming new edition of his book “The Faith of Barack Obama.”

Oprah Winfrey’s New Age Conundrum

podcaster — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:40:52 +0000

As The Oprah Winfrey Show comes to an end, Stephen discusses problems with her New Age philosophies, contemplates the future of the Oprah Winfrey Network, and gives us a sneak preview of his upcoming book, which will cover all this and more.

Rob Bell’s Universalism

podcaster — Tue, 31 May 2011 23:05:29 +0000

Stephen examines the problems behind the Universalism taught in Rob Bell’s book “Love Wins.”

The Just War Theory: Killing Bin Laden

podcaster — Wed, 18 May 2011 15:48:33 +0000

Stephen discusses the nation’s reaction to the death of Osama bin Laden, as well as the Just War theory.

Behind The Search for God and Guinness

podcaster — Wed, 04 May 2011 16:40:05 +0000

Stephen shares the writing experience, the conceptualization, and the ups and downs of The Search for God and Guinness.

Behind The Search for God and Guinness

podcaster — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:37:38 +0000

Stephen shares the writing experience, the conceptualization, and the ups and downs of The Search for God and Guinness.

Backtalk — The 2012 Presidential Candidates

podcaster — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:01:04 +0000

Stephen revisits “The 2012 Presidential Candidates and their Religion” and answers questions submitted by listeners in this edition of Backtalk.

The 2012 Presidential Candidates and their Religion

podcaster — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:56:06 +0000

Stephen takes a look at the 2012 Republican presidential candidates.

Backtalk — The Middle East and Demographics

podcaster — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:53:01 +0000

Stephen revisits “The Middle East and Demographics” and answers questions submitted by listeners in this edition of Backtalk.

The Middle East and Demographics

podcaster — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:42:27 +0000

Stephen discusses the revolutions in the Middle East and demographics of the countries currently undergoing upheaval, compared to the demographics of America.