“Stephen is always concise, clear, and respectful with his thoughts and I can’t wait for each new episode to come out.”

– iTunes Reviewer

  • Stephen wants you to fall in love with Winston Churchill… however it happens! In this episode, Stephen shares his top book and film recommendations, as well as why Churchill is rewarding at every level.

    Books:

    Stephen’s book: The Character and Greatness of Winston Churchill: Hero in a Time of Crisis by Stephen Mansfield

    Stephen’s favorite: My Early Life: 1874-1904 by Winston Churchill

    Highly recommended: Forty Ways to Look at Winston Churchill: A Brief Account of a Long Life by Gretchen Rubin

    Newer Churchill book:[read more]

    Published on August 17, 2022

  • Those of us in the West spend little time and money on food. Only one in 50 people work in food production, and less than 10% of personal income is spent on food. For comparison, 82% of Ethiopia’s population works in food production… and 60% of a person’s income in the Philippines is spent on food. The good news is, from 1990 to 2015, one billion people were lifted out of extreme poverty. In the last 36 months of[read more]

    Published on August 10, 2022

  • How did “evangelical,” which has its roots in the Greek word for “good news,” come to have a largely negative association with right-wing politics? In this episode, Stephen briefly traces the history and usage of the word, discussing along the way: the ancient church, John Wesley and the Methodist movement, Billy Graham and Richard Nixon’s friendship, and our own age – an era that saw 81% of white evangelicals vote for Donald Trump.

    This episode originally aired on January 3,[read more]

    Published on August 3, 2022

  • The political middle has been abandoned. The mainstream may talk about the “middle” as a place for those with weak, undecided opinions, but Stephen sees the “radical middle” as a place for thoughtful voters with convictions and morals. In this episode, Stephen gives some examples of what a right-of-center political viewpoint looks like.

    This episode originally aired on December 6, 2017.

    Published on July 27, 2022

  • Politically speaking, Stephen finds himself right of center – what he’s come to call “the radical middle.” While this podcast is not about Stephen’s political beliefs, he believes that his experience and viewpoint may help listeners make sense of our current political climate.

    This episode originally aired on November 29, 2017.

    Published on July 20, 2022

  • We are constantly being bombarded with negative news. It’s easy to become disillusioned, our beliefs about ourselves, our people, and our country suffering along the way. In this podcast, Stephen offers a solution through recommending a few books and videos. May these restore your peace, hone your vision, and ennoble your soul.
    Patriotic Grace: What It Is and Why We Need It Now by Peggy Noonan
    What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism by Dan Rather and Elliot Kirschner
    Listen to David[read more]

    Published on July 13, 2022

  • Midsummer is here, and reading is on many listeners’ minds. In this episode, Stephen shares some of the top reading habits he’s developed over the years. Listen in to discover tactics that will make you a better and more accomplished reader. This episode is a must-listen for veteran readers and would-be readers alike!

    This episode originally aired on July 4, 2018.

    Published on July 6, 2022

  • Regular listeners of the podcast know that Stephen has called Roe v. Wade “bad law” for years. Even liberal justices such as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg have been critical of the precedents used in the Roe v. Wade ruling. The landmark 1973 case, of course, has just been overturned, and legislative powers regarding abortion have been returned to the individual states where they should have always remained. Amidst the frenzy of public reaction, it’s important to remember that the[read more]

    Published on June 29, 2022

  • Over the last five years, New York has spent $200,000 of taxpayers money (per year) inviting drag performers to interact with children as young as three years old. Stephen has and will continue to advocate for laws that ensure the fundamental rights and protections of LGBTQ people. But this situation in New York is asinine. And it isn’t just happening in New York. Even in conservative areas like Franklin, TN, you can find books such as The GayBCs in[read more]

    Published on June 22, 2022

  • Our economy is full of bad news: high inflation, high gas prices, a crashing stock market, and rising interest rates. But the economy is doing better than ever overall. We are in a time when the economy is serving more people than ever. 78% of Americans are confident in their personal financial wellbeing. The middle class saw $2.1 trillion in gains over the last 10 years through home ownership. Consider this lesson from economics and history: more than one[read more]

    Published on June 15, 2022