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

– iTunes Reviewer

  • Movie Review: The Butler

    Stephen reviews the recent popular film, directed by Lee Daniels, starring Forest Whitaker as a butler who serves in the White House through multiple administrations.

    Published on October 10, 2013

  • The Government Shutdown

    From Washington D.C., Stephen talks about the current shutdown of the U.S. government and what it means for the country.

    Published on October 3, 2013

  • Tribute: The Navy Yard Shooting Victims

    Stephen pays tribute to the victims of the September 16 Navy Yard Shooting in Washington, D.C.

    Published on September 25, 2013

  • Religion and the Syrian Crisis

    Stephen explains the ancient religious tensions undergirding the civil war in Syria.

    Related Articles

    Five Surprising Cultural Facts About Syria: http://news.discovery.com/human/life/surprising-cultural-facts-about-syria-130831.htm

    The New Hama Rules: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/03/opinion/the-new-hama-rules.html?_r=0

    Hawks, Doves, Fence Sitters: http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2013/09/obama_congress_and_syria_arguments_for_and_against_the_bombing_resolution.html

    Published on September 6, 2013

  • On Zite

    Stephen describes the astonishing benefits of a popular news gathering app.

    Related Articles:

    Here’s How Zite Plans to Replace Google Reader: http://venturebeat.com/2013/03/15/google-reader-zite-plans/

    Published on August 7, 2013

  • Reza Aslan and Lauren Green

    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&

    Published on August 1, 2013

  • An American Plague

    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 Look at Black-on-Black Crime: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/07/15/the-trayvon-martin-killing-and-the-myth-of-black-on-black-crime.html 

    Published on July 24, 2013

  • The Trayvon Martin-Zimmerman Case

    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 Warning Shots and is Sentenced to Twenty Years: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2013/07/15/6030be5a-ed5c-11e2-9008-61e94a7ea20d_story.html

    Man Convicted for Shooting Teenager: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/23/nyregion/23trial.html?_r=1&

    Published on July 17, 2013

  • BackTalk: Invasions of Privacy, Kermit Gosnell and More

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

    Published on June 13, 2013

  • Stephen Mansfield: Heretic?

    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 Word of God? by Rabbi Alan Lurie: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rabbi-alan-lurie/is-the-bible-the-word-of-god_b_3000664.html

    4 Kinds of Biblical Literature: http://blog.faithlife.com/blog/2013/05/4-kinds-of-biblical-lit/

    Published on May 30, 2013