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, [read more]
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 [read more]
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 [read more]
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 [read more]
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. [read more]
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 [read more]
In this milestone 600th episode of the Stephen Mansfield Podcast, Stephen fields your listener-submitted questions to hear exactly what's going through the minds of concerned individuals living in our world today. From third party possibilities and population plummets, to budding world leaders and general information overwhelm, what can we [read more]
America's future is gripped by 3 primary crises: a deep spiritual unrest, a Congress unable to lead, and the growing influence of Marxist ideology. In this episode, Stephen examines how inner emptiness, legislative dysfunction, and a worldview of revolt are shaping the nation’s challenges. We, as a united people, [read more]
In the United States, socialist sympathy seems to be at an all-time high. With approximately 250 Democratic socialists holding state and local elected offices around the country, it's becoming clear that America has forgotten the lessons learned about one of the deadliest ideologies in world history. Today, it is [read more]
Newton's 3rd Law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Outside of physics, this notion holds especially true in human behavior, namely, politics. Governance should be done in a manner to prevent the possibility of an inflamed reaction, not to incite it. Together, let's [read more]