The Stephen Mansfield Podcast

Saving American History 10.06.2026 20mnt

Every nation's history contains both beauty and atrocity — America is no exception. Yet increasingly, the American story is being told through only one lens. Recent data suggests that young Americans are being shaped to view their country with contempt rather than complexity. But the root of our failures isn't oppression along lines of race, gender, religion, or class. It's something more fundamental: our shared humanity. There is no perfect system because there is no perfect people. If we’re going to keep our great Republic, we must know and learn from the dark periods of our history while lighting the way toward a brighter future. If we teach American history as an exercise in oppression, we will build a people who hate themselves. Dare to love America. Connect with Stephen: Website: https://stephenmansfield.tv/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mansfieldwrites/ X: https://twitter.com/MansfieldWrites

In Defense of the Kurds 27.05.2026 18mnt

The Kurds have been loyal American allies for decades — so why are we getting them so wrong? In this episode, Stephen draws on his book "The Miracle of the Kurds" to set the record straight about one of the most misunderstood people in the world: a moderate, resilient ethnicity spread across the Middle East with no nation to call their own, yet fiercely devoted to their identity and their allies. The Kurds have earned America's friendship time and time again — and it's time we gave it to them. Let's reset our perception of the Kurds. Get a copy of "The Miracle of the Kurds:" https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Kurds-Remarkable-Reborn-Northern/dp/1617950793/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 Connect with Stephen: Website: https://stephenmansfield.tv/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mansfieldwrites/ X: https://twitter.com/MansfieldWrites

Hear Ben Sasse! 13.05.2026 16mnt

Ben Sasse — Nebraskan, senator, university president, Harvard and Yale scholar — is dying of stage IV pancreatic cancer, and he is using his remaining time to speak truth to America. Staring death in the face, he's declared that Congress is asleep at the wheel, that our neighborhoods matter more than our political tribes, and that "there are no maverick molecules in the universe." You may not agree with everything he says — but a dying man speaking this boldly deserves your full attention. Watch Ben Sasse's interview on 60 Minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcT9O5Sjmd0 Connect with Stephen: Website: https://stephenmansfield.tv/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mansfieldwrites/ X: https://twitter.com/MansfieldWrites

Whitefield and America 29.04.2026 19mnt

Names like Franklin, Jefferson, Washington, and Adams have become synonymous with the founding of America. But one name, often forgotten, holds just as much influence if we only read the pages of history. The name? Whitefield. George Whitefield, credited with unifying the colonies in the first intercolonial event, preaching the idea of a God-ordained destiny for the colonies, and warning of Parliament's encroachments on the colonies' liberties, was instrumental in tilling the soil for the American Revolution. In this episode, Stephen examines the life and legacy of Whitefield in this episode, drawing on themes from his book, "Forgotten Founding Father." Get "Forgotten Founding Father" today: https://www.amazon.com/Forgotten-Founding-Father-Whitefield-Leaders/dp/1581821654/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 Connect with Stephen: Website: https://stephenmansfield.tv/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mansfieldwrites/ X: https://twitter.com/MansfieldWrites

Religion is the Issue 15.04.2026 17mnt

To understand the tensions occurring today in Iran, we must first understand the religious background of the nation's Shiite Muslim leadership. While the U.S. State Department may view the Iranian conflict in political, geographic, and military terms, the nation's leaders interpret it through a profoundly religious and even apocalyptic lens. As a result, any U.S. administration—including that of Donald Trump—must recognize that negotiations with Iran are not grounded in Western values, but in an ideological and religious worldview that ultimately drives its decisions. Connect with Stephen: Website: https://stephenmansfield.tv/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mansfieldwrites/ X: https://twitter.com/MansfieldWrites

Read the Declaration 01.04.2026 13mnt

As the 250th anniversary of America's founding approaches, it's prudent for us to turn back to the wisdom contained in our founding document. Even in the midst of the hellacious upheavals of our time, the eternal words of the Declaration of Independence serve as a foundation for freedom, faith, and revolution, not just in America, but around the world. Listen as Stephen sheds light on pivotal passages of the Declaration of Independence and issues a stirring personal challenge. Connect with Stephen: Website: https://stephenmansfield.tv/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mansfieldwrites/ X: https://twitter.com/MansfieldWrites

The Tyranny of Utopia 18.03.2026 23mnt

Utopian dreams, though often clothed in the language of hope and progress, have brought profound suffering by denying the broken reality of the human condition. Rooted in the realism of the Judeo-Christian tradition, Stephen insists that we must see the world as it is—not as we wish it to be—recognizing that no perfect state exists on this side of eternity. By distinguishing between “utopia” (“nowhere”) and “eutopia” (“good place”), we can expose how the pursuit of perfection so often becomes tyrannical, and why wisdom, counsel, and humility remain the safer path forward. LEARN MORE: Website: https://stephenmansfield.tv/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mansfieldwrites/ X: https://twitter.com/MansfieldWrites

Thoughts on Iran 04.03.2026 20mnt

Since 1979, Iran has been under the control of a Shiite extremist Muslim government. As of February 28th, that regime is under direct attack due to targeted efforts by the United States and surrounding regions. What began as uprisings from Iran's young people is now a historical tipping point for both Iran and our own nation. Listen in to hear Stephen's thoughts about the disconnect between the president and Congress, the aftereffects of the initial attack, and what we can expect moving forward. LEARN MORE: Website: https://stephenmansfield.tv/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mansfieldwrites/ X: https://twitter.com/MansfieldWrites

Preserving Fire 25.02.2026 21mnt

Why do I call myself a conservative? The answer, despite what our current political landscape may tell you, is not that controversial. Fundamentally, I believe in a limited government, free markets, strong national defense, and an emphasis on individual responsibility. As a historian, I have studied the atrocities brought upon humanity by tyrannical and unrestrained governments. Our Founding Fathers gave us a framework to prevent this, and we should follow their lead in order to preserve our liberty. “Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.” - Gustav Mahler LEARN MORE: Website: https://stephenmansfield.tv/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mansfieldwrites/ X: https://twitter.com/MansfieldWrites

The Coming Crisis: Water [From the Archives] 11.02.2026 14mnt

Following the latest episode about the macro threats shaping our world, Stephen is re-airing an episode from 2021 that speaks directly to one of the most critical: the growing fresh water crisis. Five years after originally publishing this episode, the danger of declining fresh water remains just as urgent. Note: The Lake Mead capacity figure cited in this episode has continued to decline since the episode was recorded, falling from 35% to 33%. LEARN MORE: Website: https://stephenmansfield.tv/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mansfieldwrites/ X: https://twitter.com/MansfieldWrites

Seeing Behind the Scenes 28.01.2026 21mnt

Water. Birthrates. Global warming. Melting ice. Droughts. Religious shifts. These are the real factors shaping our world, not the hypothesized political incentives argued over on cable news stations. We are living through a time of global restructuring, and we must look beyond headlines to fully understand what kind of future we are walking into. Go with Stephen “behind the scenes” to explore the macro forces that could change everything. LEARN MORE: Website: https://stephenmansfield.tv/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mansfieldwrites/ X: https://twitter.com/MansfieldWrites

A New Day for Iran 14.01.2026 16mnt

A Kurdish-led, youth-oriented, Western-friendly, Shah-restoring movement of protests has been taking place in Iran for the past 2 weeks, leaving the rest of the world to wonder if Iran's breaking point is near. Since 1979, the nation has been ruled by a religious clerical government who has been responsible for fueling violence and terrorism within their own country and abroad. With a young and religiously tolerant population leading the charge of current protests, could this be the beginning of the end for Iran's old ways? LEARN MORE: Website: https://stephenmansfield.tv/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mansfieldwrites/ X: https://twitter.com/MansfieldWrites

The 600th! Q&A 31.12.2025 25mnt

In this milestone 600th episode of the Stephen Mansfield Podcast, Stephen fields your listener-submitted questions to hear exactly what's going through the minds of concerned individuals living in our world today. From third party possibilities and population plummets, to budding world leaders and general information overwhelm, what can we expect from world history in the years ahead? All of this, and more, is addressed in today's anniversary episode. LEARN MORE: Website: https://stephenmansfield.tv/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mansfieldwrites/ X: https://twitter.com/MansfieldWrites

Three Great Evils 17.12.2025 19mnt

America's future is gripped by 3 primary crises: a deep spiritual unrest, a Congress unable to lead, and the growing influence of Marxist ideology. In this episode, Stephen examines how inner emptiness, legislative dysfunction, and a worldview of revolt are shaping the nation’s challenges. We, as a united people, must confront these realities head-on, because we can’t build a better future if we ignore what’s breaking us now. LEARN MORE: Website: https://stephenmansfield.tv/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mansfieldwrites/ X: https://twitter.com/MansfieldWrites

Deadly Ideas Rising 03.12.2025 24mnt

In the United States, socialist sympathy seems to be at an all-time high. With approximately 250 Democratic socialists holding state and local elected offices around the country, it's becoming clear that America has forgotten the lessons learned about one of the deadliest ideologies in world history. Today, it is our duty to equip ourselves and our younger generations intellectually against the failed systems of the past. LEARN MORE: Website: https://stephenmansfield.tv/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mansfieldwrites/ X: https://twitter.com/MansfieldWrites

Newton's 3rd Law 19.11.2025 19mnt

Newton's 3rd Law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Outside of physics, this notion holds especially true in human behavior, namely, politics. Governance should be done in a manner to prevent the possibility of an inflamed reaction, not to incite it. Together, let's examine our current political landscape and what we can do as leaders to level out the drama. LEARN MORE: Website: https://stephenmansfield.tv/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mansfieldwrites/ X: https://twitter.com/MansfieldWrites

Fixing Birthright Citizenship 05.11.2025 17mnt

Hard-fought U.S. citizenship is not something we should give away so easily. From the foolish policies of Biden to the heavy-handed crackdown of Trump, our nation has recently seen both ends of the spectrum regarding its treatment toward non-citizens. But what does history have to say about it? Together, let's examine our Constitution and past court rulings to understand our country's opportunity to fix birthright citizenship. LEARN MORE: Website: https://stephenmansfield.tv/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mansfieldwrites/ X: https://twitter.com/MansfieldWrites

The Battle for Guinness 22.10.2025 23mnt

Think the Netflix series House of Guinness tells the full story? Think again—Steven Knight's recent Netflix dramatization, "House of Guinness," takes creative liberties that distort the real legacy of the Guinness family and brewery. Listen in to learn what the series gets wrong, and why we should seek to understand the historical truth behind the Guinness family's devotion to excellence and social good. Learn about Stephen Mansfield's research process that went into writing his groundbreaking book, "The Search for God and Guinness." And together, let's separate fact from fiction and celebrate the true story of faith, innovation, and impact behind one of the world’s most iconic brands. Read "The Search for God and Guinness" today! https://stephenmansfield.tv/author/search-for-god-and-guinness/ LEARN MORE: Website: https://stephenmansfield.tv/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mansfieldwrites/ X: https://twitter.com/MansfieldWrites

The Evil of Political Violence 08.10.2025 13mnt

We live in politically tumultuous times. Our country's politically active are being targeted, threatened, and killed, which not only grieves the souls of those around them, but reverses the cause of democracy. But how do we convince our family, our friends, and our society of our perspectives, rather than attempt to extinguish any opposing force? Together, with sharpened arguments and skilled conversation, we must win over hearts rather than threaten heartbeats. LEARN MORE: Website: https://stephenmansfield.tv/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mansfieldwrites/ X: https://twitter.com/MansfieldWrites

Remembering Charlie Kirk 24.09.2025 26mnt

In this episode of The Stephen Mansfield Podcast, Stephen offers a measured reflection on the life and death of Charlie Kirk. He recalls Kirk’s rise as a young conservative voice, his courage in engaging university audiences, and his commitment to faith and self-education, while also noting the controversies and missteps that marked his career. Stephen invites listeners to consider both the lessons and the legacy of a man whose memory continues to spark conversation about courage, conviction, and public life. LEARN MORE: Website: https://stephenmansfield.tv/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/mansfieldwrites/ X: https://twitter.com/MansfieldWrites