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August 17, 2022 From The Archive: All Things Churchill
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 Rubin
Newer Churchill book: Hero of the Empire: The Boer War, a Daring Escape, and the Making of Winston Churchill by Candice Millard
Older Churchill book: Winston Churchill: An Informal Study of Greatness by Robert Lewis Taylor
Substantial one-volume tome: In Search of Churchill by Martin Gilbert

Films:
Young Winston (1972)
Churchill: The Wilderness Years (1981)
The Gathering Storm (2002)
Into the Storm (2009)
Dunkirk (2017)
Darkest Hour (2017)
13 min
August 10, 2022 From The Archive: Victory Over Hunger
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. The pace is quickening. The catalyst? Food. In this episode, Stephen discusses how access to food can revolutionize an entire nation. Want to be a part of the change? Check out Convoy of Hope (https://www.convoyofhope.org/) and donate food, water, and relief supplies to refugees affected by the war in Ukraine.
This episode originally aired on March 6, 2019.
19 min
August 03, 2022 Best Of: Is “Evangelical” a Bad Word?
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.
21 min
July 27, 2022 Best Of: The Radical Middle (Part Two)
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.
13 min
July 20, 2022 Best Of: The Radical Middle (Part One)
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.
15 min
July 13, 2022 Best Of: Healing Our Patriotic Souls
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 McCullough on YouTube (you pick the video!)
This episode originally aired on December 13, 2017.
12 min
July 06, 2022 Best Of: How to Read
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.
20 min
June 29, 2022 Some Judicial Restraint
Regular listeners of the podcast know that Stephen has called Roe v. Wade “bad law” for years. Even liberal justices such as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg have been critical of the precedents used in the Roe v. Wade ruling. The landmark 1973 case, of course, has just been overturned, and legislative powers regarding abortion have been returned to the individual states where they should have always remained. Amidst the frenzy of public reaction, it’s important to remember that the US has not outlawed abortion. The ruling has simply said that the Constitution provides no guarantee of abortion. Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization was a good decision and a wonderful restoration of balance in American government.
22 min
June 22, 2022 New York Loses Its Mind
Over the last five years, New York has spent $200,000 of taxpayers money (per year) inviting drag performers to interact with children as young as three years old. Stephen has and will continue to advocate for laws that ensure the fundamental rights and protections of LGBTQ people. But this situation in New York is asinine. And it isn’t just happening in New York. Even in conservative areas like Franklin, TN, you can find books such as The GayBCs in public elementary school libraries. Whether you are politically-aligned with the left or right, can we find some common ground and common sense on these issues?
23 min
June 15, 2022 A Way Of Seeing History
Our economy is full of bad news: high inflation, high gas prices, a crashing stock market, and rising interest rates. But the economy is doing better than ever overall. We are in a time when the economy is serving more people than ever. 78% of Americans are confident in their personal financial wellbeing. The middle class saw $2.1 trillion in gains over the last 10 years through home ownership. Consider this lesson from economics and history: more than one thing can be happening at a time. Our economy and our times are multi-faceted.
12 min

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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…