The Stephen Mansfield Podcast

As a New York Times best-selling author, Stephen has a couple of decades' worth of writing experience. And his upcoming book, a work of about 70,000 words, has put him in the writing chair for a more-than-usual amount of time. For this week's episode, he's come up with a few useful improvements to the writing process—with the help of some friends, of course. Check out today's podcast to boost the productivity levels of your own writing, or your creative process in general.

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The first Republican primary debate is behind us, and it seems that a certain narcissist in the real estate industry stole the show—according to major media, that is. This podcast focuses on more serious matters. In this episode, Stephen breaks down the basics of media training. Or, how to behave on stage in a live-television context, aimed at a political culture of aesthetic, professionalism and positive imagery.

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As the campaign rolls along, this podcast will follow the cultural issues as closely as ever, but this week holds an analysis of body language, grooming and basic public speaking decency when running for political office.

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The first Republican primary debate is behind us, and it seems that a certain narcissist in the real estate industry stole the show—according to major media, that is. This podcast focuses on more serious matters. In this episode, Stephen breaks down the basics of media training. Or, how to behave on stage in a live-television context, aimed at a political culture of aesthetic, professionalism and positive imagery.

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As the campaign rolls along, this podcast will follow the cultural issues as closely as ever, but this week holds an analysis of body language, grooming and basic public speaking decency when running for political office.

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Recently released videos of Planned Parenthood officials discussing the harvesting of organs from “fetal matter” have stirred widespread controversy. Anti-abortion advocates in Congress have unsuccessfully attempted to defund Planned Parenthood, a move they will likely attempt again soon. In this podcast, Stephen reminds listeners that while the recent videos are horrific, their main offense has been to describe and depict the kind of abortions that have been legal in America for decades. Stephen also tells a surprising personal story about abortion.

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Recently released videos of Planned Parenthood officials discussing the harvesting of organs from “fetal matter” have stirred widespread controversy. Anti-abortion advocates in Congress have unsuccessfully attempted to defund Planned Parenthood, a move they will likely attempt again soon. In this podcast, Stephen reminds listeners that while the recent videos are horrific, their main offense has been to describe and depict the kind of abortions that have been legal in America for decades. Stephen also tells a surprising personal story about abortion.

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Some people are far too eager to believe any bad news that circulates on the internet. It seems that some folks just want to stand on the rubble of Western civilization and say, “I told you so!” Any bad news is good news to them.

In this podcast, Stephen explains the dangers of running with bad news and conspiracy theories simply for the sake of fanning the flames.

 

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Some people are far too eager to believe any bad news that circulates on the internet. It seems that some folks just want to stand on the rubble of Western civilization and say, “I told you so!” Any bad news is good news to them.

In this podcast, Stephen explains the dangers of running with bad news and conspiracy theories simply for the sake of fanning the flames.

 

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The morning after Dylann Roof murdered nine people in the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church of Charleston, South Carolina, all of the flags on South Carolina State House grounds went to half-staff—except for one. So began the current nationwide debate about the Confederate flag. More chillingly, Roof had draped himself in that flag in Facebook photos and he seemed to champion the cause that flag represents.

In this podcast, Stephen dips into the history of the Confederacy a bit and then gives his firm views on the matter. What he contends most passionately is that the debate about the Confederate flag has distracted us from a more substantial debate about racism in America.

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The Supreme Court has recently included same sex marriage in the official U.S. definition of marriage. Even defenders of same sex marriage realize that the ruling is only a beginning to what may be a refashioning of American society through the vehicle of American law.

Stephen explains in this podcast the inevitability of the Court’s Obergefell v. Hodges case and what it will likely mean in the years to come. He speaks in particular to the challenges that are now facing religious institutions and chaplains in the U.S. military.

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The Supreme Court has recently included same sex marriage in the official U.S. definition of marriage. Even defenders of same sex marriage realize that the ruling is only a beginning to what may be a refashioning of American society through the vehicle of American law.

Stephen explains in this podcast the inevitability of the Court’s Obergefell v. Hodges case and what it will likely mean in the years to come. He speaks in particular to the challenges that are now facing religious institutions and chaplains in the U.S. military.

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