Stephen talks about his experience writing The Mormonizing of America. Related Articles (linked at http://mansfieldgroup.com/category/podcast): Benjamin Wallace-Wells on Romney's Mormonism Christopher Hitchens on Romney's Mormonism
Stephen answers listeners' questions about the fastest growing religion in the country.
Stephen talks ebooks: what they mean for writers, whether they're here to stay and what their impact is on the world.
Stephen tells a story that reveals the power of a band of brothers.
People fear public speaking more than sharks and cancer, surveys tell us. No need. Stephen explains principles of speaking he has taught to rock stars, high school students and leading politicians. Related Links: On Speaking Well by Peggy Noonan The Fear of Public Speaking: Hardwired
Stephen discusses seven major faith-based issues that could dominate the upcoming election season. Related Links: Pew Forum Report: Mormons in America National Catholic Reporter: Paul Ryan and Joe Biden's Catholicism Rick Warren Discusses His Upcoming Forum on Religious Freedom Obama vs. Romney 101: Israel's Threats to Bomb Iran Poll: [read more]
Stephen discusses the unofficial religious tests of American politics.
Stephen uses a homespun analogy in order to make a critical point.
Stephen explains how part of the American Right has emigrated from righteous anger to rage, which is both unwise and un-bliblical.
Stephen describes surprising trends in faith and recent politics.