Stephen weighs in on the Reza Aslan/Lauren Green debacle. Related Articles: Sikhs Facing Increased Attacks since 9/11: http://www.npr.org/2012/08/06/158187828/since-sept-11-attacks-have-increased-against-sikhs Speed Read: "Zealot," by Reza Aslan: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/07/30/speed-read-the-six-most-controversial-reza-aslan-claims-about-jesus.html Odd Fox News Interview Boosts Book Sales: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/30/business/media/odd-fox-news-interview-lifts-reza-aslans-biography-on-jesus.html?_r=1&

Stephen addresses the statistics behind one of America's darkest crises. Correction: In describing the shooting of Amadou Diallo, Stephen mistakenly claims that Diallo was shot in his car: in fact he was shot in the vestibule of his apartment complex. Related Articles: Officer in Diallo Shooting Retains His Gun: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/03/nyregion/amadou-diallos-mother-asks-why-officer-who-shot-at-her-son-will-get-gun-back.html?_r=0 A Thoughtful [read more]

The tragedy behind the case of George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin transcends the court verdict. Stephen reflects on the moral, legal and practical aspects of the terrible incident. Related Articles: Seven Points of Interest Regarding the Verdict: http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2013/07/on-the-killing-of-trayvon-martin-by-george-zimmerman/277773/ Debate: Are "Stand Your Ground" Laws a Good Idea?: http://www.usnews.com/debate-club/are-stand-your-ground-laws-a-good-idea Florida Woman Fires [read more]

Stephen responds to questions submitted by listeners around the world in the latest edition of BackTalk.

In his new book, Killing Jesus, Stephen explored the sometimes contradictory descriptions of Jesus' life and death in the Bible. This has moved more than one reviewer to charge him with heretical views. Hear his response in this intriguing podcast. Related Articles Review: Killing Jesus by Stephen Mansfield: http://reformedreader.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-stephen-mansfield-killing.html Is The Bible The [read more]

From his "observation post" in Alexandria, Virginia, Stephen describes the unceasing intrusion of American government into private lives. Related Articles: Pentagon Unilaterally Grants Itself Authority Over ‘Civil Disturbances:’ http://www.longislandpress.com/2013/05/14/u-s-military-power-grab-goes-into-effect/ Biometric Database of All Adult Americans Hidden in Immigration Reform: http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/05/immigration-reform-dossiers/ Associated Press Says U.S. Government Seized Journalists' Phone Records: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/13/us-usa-justice-ap-idUSBRE94C0ZW20130513

April marks the two-year anniversary of The Stephen Mansfield Podcast, and we've got some exciting new upgrades to tell you about. Related Links     Contact us at the new email address: backtalk@mansfieldgroup.com Listen to Isaac Darnall's original music: http://ikecatrett.bandcamp.com/track/headin-to-virginia-free-wheelin

The last few weeks have seen a number of developments regarding same-sex marriage. Stephen discusses both the legal and moral aspects of Hollingsworth v. Perry. Related Articles: Views From Around the Media: http://www.policymic.com/articles/31084/hollingsworth-v-perry-views-from-around-the-media Statistics Show Christians Divided on Same-Sex Marriage: http://www.christiantoday.com/article/christians.divided.over.same.sex.marriage/32159.htm

Stephen lays out the historical validity of what his book, Lincoln's Battle With God, says about Lincoln's last words. Related Articles Photo Gallery: http://www.history.com/photos/abraham-lincoln/photo1# The Co-Conspirators: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/ biography/assassination-co-conspirators/ Lincoln's Battle With God by Stephen Mansfield http://www.lincolnsbattlewithgod.com

Stephen reads from a chapter of his book, Then Darkness Fled: The Liberating Wisdom of Booker T. Washington, to commemorate the week of Washington's birthday. The phrase "then darkness fled" comes from a speech by Martin Luther King, Jr—the anniversary of Dr. King's assassination is marked this week as well.