The Stephen Mansfield Podcast

Religion is moving center-stage in the 2016 presidential election. The choices for vice-presidential nominees confirm this. Recent convention speeches confirm it. Even the disturbing Wikileaks revelation of religious conspiring by the DNC confirm it. We can expect the two parties to engage in heated religious battles during the coming general election. Stephen explains why this is true and what it will mean in the coming months.

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With echoes of 1968 ringing clearly, there is sure to be a lot to see in this election season’s National Conventions. Stephen offers this unique political and media trail map to guide you through the chaos and show you what to watch out for along the way.

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With echoes of 1968 ringing clearly, there is sure to be a lot to see in this election season’s National Conventions. Stephen offers this unique political and media trail map to guide you through the chaos and show you what to watch out for along the way.

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Our nation is in upheaval over issues of race and police misconduct—and it should be. We need to heal. We need to restore. In this podcast, Stephen speaks in typically blunt, hard-hitting terms about racism and the recent events torturing our nation. He also reports the surprising things he learned from some friends who are black law enforcement officials in DC.

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We live in a strange time. Left and right, coast to coast, self-radicalized gunmen are terrorizing quiet neighborhoods. Hackers are compromising bank records and government databases. Natural disasters are increasing at a dramatic rate. In this episode, Stephen offers a quick manual for staying strong amidst the unexpected, and how to pass along these lessons to those near and dear to you.

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Part 2: In this special video episode of the Stephen Mansfield Podcast, Stephen continues to answer questions submitted by friends and fans of the show. Enjoy the ongoing opportunity to learn a lot about faith and politics in a very short amount of time.

Order Ask The Question: Why We Should Demand Religious Clarity from Our Presidential Candidates

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In this special video episode of the Stephen Mansfield Podcast, Stephen answers questions submitted by friends and fans of the show. Now’s your chance to learn a lot about faith and politics in a very short amount of time.

Order Ask The Question: Why We Should Demand Religious Clarity from Our Presidential Candidates

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Did you know that more Americans have died from guns since 1968 than have died in all wars combined? Did you know that in the approximately 72 hours between the Orlando shooting and the recording of this episode, there were 93 additional gun-related deaths in America, including four children? In the wake of America's most deadly mass-shooting, Stephen offers 10 truths for us to remember through this common tragedy. Note: Since this was recorded on Tuesday, June 15, some evidence has come to light that may contradict evidence available at the time of recording.

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Sebastian Junger not only wrote The Perfect Storm which inspired the movie starring George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg, but he has written arguably the best book and produced the best documentary about men in war. He has just released Tribe, which begins as a look at soldiers returning from war and becomes a wise, insightful examination of how modern society works against community, belonging and even the idea of home.

Stephen believes that Junger’s new book fits perfectly with what he has been saying to men for many years and with his own upcoming book, Building Your Band of Brothers. Tribe is an essential summer read and Stephen's review in this podcast will make you eager to get it and devour it.

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Just in time for the start of summer, Stephen lists his favorite podcasts. You’ll learn all about what he listens to that helps him understand politics better, that helps him be a better man, that helps him with his spiritual life, and that even helps him use his Apple technology more skillfully. You’ll learn how to learn more enjoyably in this romp through Stephen’s list of some of the best podcasts available:

MacMost Now

EntreLeadership Podcast

The Art of Manliness

The McLaughlin Group

NPR Politics

Backstory with the American History Guys

Stuff You Missed in History Class

Stuff You Should Know

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