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The Stephen Mansfield Podcast

The Stephen Mansfield Podcast

The Stephen Mansfield Podcast 611 episodes Latest May 27, 2026

New York Times bestselling author Stephen Mansfield discusses today's cultural upheavals, trends, and ironies, while providing a fascinating look behind the scenes of his writing and travels. He is known for books like The Faith of George W. Bush, The Search for God and Guinness, and Lincoln's Battle With God.

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Saving American History Jun 10, 2026 00:20:00 Every nation's history contains both beauty and atrocity — America is no exception. Yet increasingly, the American story is being told through only one lens. Recent data suggests that young Americans are being shaped to view their country with contempt rather than complexity.But the root of our failures isn't oppression along lines of race, gender, religion, or class. It's something more
In Defense of the Kurds May 27, 2026 00:18:31 The Kurds have been loyal American allies for decades — so why are we getting them so wrong? In this episode, Stephen draws on his book "The Miracle of the Kurds" to set the record straight about one of the most misunderstood people in the world: a moderate, resilient ethnicity spread across the Middle East with no nation to call their own, yet fiercely devoted to their identity and their
Hear Ben Sasse! May 13, 2026 00:16:05 Ben Sasse — Nebraskan, senator, university president, Harvard and Yale scholar — is dying of stage IV pancreatic cancer, and he is using his remaining time to speak truth to America. Staring death in the face, he's declared that Congress is asleep at the wheel, that our neighborhoods matter more than our political tribes, and that "there are no maverick molecules in the universe." You may
Whitefield and America Apr 29, 2026 00:19:34 Names like Franklin, Jefferson, Washington, and Adams have become synonymous with the founding of America. But one name, often forgotten, holds just as much influence if we only read the pages of history.The name? Whitefield. George Whitefield, credited with unifying the colonies in the first intercolonial event, preaching the idea of a God-ordained destiny for the colonies, and warning o
Religion is the Issue Apr 15, 2026 00:17:13 To understand the tensions occurring today in Iran, we must first understand the religious background of the nation's Shiite Muslim leadership. While the U.S. State Department may view the Iranian conflict in political, geographic, and military terms, the nation's leaders interpret it through a profoundly religious and even apocalyptic lens. As a result, any U.S. administration—including
Read the Declaration Apr 1, 2026 00:13:32 As the 250th anniversary of America's founding approaches, it's prudent for us to turn back to the wisdom contained in our founding document. Even in the midst of the hellacious upheavals of our time, the eternal words of the Declaration of Independence serve as a foundation for freedom, faith, and revolution, not just in America, but around the world. Listen as Stephen sheds light on piv
The Tyranny of Utopia Mar 18, 2026 00:23:04 Utopian dreams, though often clothed in the language of hope and progress, have brought profound suffering by denying the broken reality of the human condition. Rooted in the realism of the Judeo-Christian tradition, Stephen insists that we must see the world as it is—not as we wish it to be—recognizing that no perfect state exists on this side of eternity. By distinguishing between “utop
Thoughts on Iran Mar 4, 2026 00:20:55 Since 1979, Iran has been under the control of a Shiite extremist Muslim government. As of February 28th, that regime is under direct attack due to targeted efforts by the United States and surrounding regions. What began as uprisings from Iran's young people is now a historical tipping point for both Iran and our own nation. Listen in to hear Stephen's thoughts about the disconnect betwe
Preserving Fire Feb 25, 2026 00:21:41 Why do I call myself a conservative? The answer, despite what our current political landscape may tell you, is not that controversial. Fundamentally, I believe in a limited government, free markets, strong national defense, and an emphasis on individual responsibility. As a historian, I have studied the atrocities brought upon humanity by tyrannical and unrestrained governments. Our Found
The Coming Crisis: Water [From the Archives] Feb 11, 2026 00:14:49 Following the latest episode about the macro threats shaping our world, Stephen is re-airing an episode from 2021 that speaks directly to one of the most critical: the growing fresh water crisis. Five years after originally publishing this episode, the danger of declining fresh water remains just as urgent.Note: The Lake Mead capacity figure cited in this episode has continued to decline
Seeing Behind the Scenes Jan 28, 2026 00:21:51 Water. Birthrates. Global warming. Melting ice. Droughts. Religious shifts. These are the real factors shaping our world, not the hypothesized political incentives argued over on cable news stations. We are living through a time of global restructuring, and we must look beyond headlines to fully understand what kind of future we are walking into. Go with Stephen “behind the scenes” to exp
A New Day for Iran Jan 14, 2026 00:16:40 A Kurdish-led, youth-oriented, Western-friendly, Shah-restoring movement of protests has been taking place in Iran for the past 2 weeks, leaving the rest of the world to wonder if Iran's breaking point is near. Since 1979, the nation has been ruled by a religious clerical government who has been responsible for fueling violence and terrorism within their own country and abroad. With a you

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