“Stephen is always concise, clear, and respectful with his thoughts and I can’t wait for each new episode to come out.”
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Stephen pays tribute to the victims of the September 16 Navy Yard Shooting in Washington, D.C.
Published on September 25, 2013
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
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
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
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 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
Stephen responds to questions submitted by listeners around the world in the latest edition of BackTalk.
Published on June 13, 2013
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
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
Published on May 15, 2013
April marks the two-year anniversary of The Stephen Mansfield Podcast, and we’ve got some exciting new upgrades to tell you about.
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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
Published on April 24, 2013