Welcome to The Bridgehead! A place for insightful and thought-provoking discussions on pressing cultural issues from a Christian perspective. We provide a consistent perspective on a world undergoing rapid societal change. Join Jonathon to learn what it means to live in an post-Christian age, how these changes have come about, and how Christians can effectively respond to these issues.
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Every week, The Van Maren Show will try to get a handle on what is really going on in our culture today. It can be difficult to find news sources and storytellers that accurately reflect a Christian, socially conservative, pro-life, pro-family worldview. Join me on Wednesdays as we head to the front lines of the culture war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mark Harrington is the founder Created Equal and host of Activist Radio: The Mark Harrington Show. Mark is all about saving the lives of unborn children. Each week he covers the latest pro-life news and features interviews with unsung heroes from across the nation who are making a difference for the cause of life, liberty, and justice. Find out more by going to: MarkHarringtonShow.com
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REUPLOAD: Will Anti-Trump Pro-Lifers Elect Harris? – Jonathan Van Maren
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Sorry folks, we seem to have uploaded the wrong audio yesterday. Thanks for your patience! Donald Trump has made statements recently that have upset pro-life voters to the point that some are saying they won't vote for him. Groups like Evangelicals for Harris and Christians for Kamala have sprouted up to seize this opportunity. Conservative David F…
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Trump is RIGHT on Infanticide | Abortion Survivor Melissa Ohden
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In this powerful episode of The Bridgehead, Jonathon Van Maren interviews abortion survivor Melissa Ohden. Melissa, a pro-life advocate and author, shares her personal story of surviving a saline abortion. She talks about her journey from finding out about her survival at the age of 14 to becoming a public speaker and activist. Melissa discusses th…
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The Rise of Celebrity Abortion Memoirs | Bridgehead Briefing Ep 3
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In this Bridgehead Briefing, Jonathon Van Maren discusses Hollywood’s shifting stance on abortion, with a focus on the influx of celebrity memoirs revealing personal abortion stories. These include celebrities such as Britney Spears & Justin Timberlake, Leslie Jones, Kerry Washington, Michelle Williams, Paris Hilton, and, most recently, Kelly Bisho…
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The forgotten history of the Christians who fought against Canada's progressive turn
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On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon speaks with author Michael Wagner about his book Canada: The Past, Present, and Future of the Canadian Christian Right, whose 18th anniversary edition, which Jonathon wrote the forward to, is being released next year. LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Goo…
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Trudeau: "Et tu, LGBTQ?" | Bridgehead Briefing Ep 2
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In a surprising turn of events, LGBT activists in Canada are calling for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation. This, despite his long-standing support for the movement. Jonathon explores the irony of the situation, diving into the shifting political dynamics, the influence of gender ideology in schools, and the evolving landscape for parents…
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Why hasn't the pro-life movement persuaded more American voters?
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On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon discusses the challenges of reaching the average voter with a pro-life message ahead of the upcoming November elections. Jonathon analyzes why pro-lifers have not been successful in effectively spreading their message, comparing the American situation to what happened in Ireland in 2018. Pro-li…
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What can the Pro-life Movement glean from last night's presidential debate? 25 Year Prolife Activist Mark Harrington gives his 2 cents. Support Mark and Created Equal by going to CreatedEqual.org/donate ................ ✔️ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/mark.r.harrington ✔️ iTunes – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mark-harrington/id827…
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We’re Voting for Trump. Here’s Why… | Scott Klusendorf
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Recent statements by Donald Trump and JD Vance indicate that the nominees for the Republican Party for president are not pro-life. Vance has made various statements in recent interviews in which he says abortion is only a state's rights issue and that Trump would veto a federal abortion ban. Fact: Abortion cannot be left up to the states alone to s…
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Jonathon REACTS: Andrew Tate on Abortion | Bridgehead Bits
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Jonathon Van Maren reacts to Andrew Tate's recent statement on X about the abortion issue in the U.S. election. #andrewtate #uspoliticsBy Jonathon Van Maren, Andrew Tate
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Trudeau's Radical Senate & Trump's Pro-Life Betrayal | Bridgehead Briefing Ep 1
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Jonathon Van Maren discusses two pivotal topics: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's strategic appointments to Canada's Senate and former President Donald Trump's evolving stance on abortion. Tune in as we dissect Trudeau's legacy in the Senate, the potential challenges for future Conservative leadership, and the internal conflicts within the American …
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The horrifying link between abortion and vaccine development
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On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon speaks with Christian Hacking of the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform (CBR) UK about his recent research on the gruesome connection between abortion and vaccine development. LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de…
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Creating Christian Culture: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly | Doug Wilson
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Jonathon van Maren interviews Pastor Doug Wilson of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho. They discuss Wilson's perspective on building anti-fragile Christian communities in an increasingly anti-Christian age, the strategic importance of selecting the university town, Moscow, for cultural outreach, and the necessity of developing a Christian culture that…
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Donald Trump is Pro-Choice. Now, What Do We Do About It?
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Recent statements by Donald Trump and JD Vance indicate that the nominees for the Republican Party for president are pro-choice. Vance has made various statements in recent interviews in which he makes the case that abortion is only a states rights issue. That position is not only inaccurate, but it leaves the moral question of abortion up to the p…
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What are Western values and how do we restore them?
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On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon discusses the many crises facing the Western world and ponders the question, "What are Western values, exactly?" LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app **** SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND F…
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The fight against euthanasia for the mentally ill in Canada is still far from over
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On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with Alex Schadenberg, executive director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, to discuss the latest efforts to legalize euthanasia for the mentally ill in Canada, how we got here, what a future Conservative government might change, and more. LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.c…
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Transgenderism, Transhumanism, and Porn | Jennifer Bilek, Michelle Uriarau & Suzanne Vierling
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In this episode, Jonathon van Maren hosts a panel discussion featuring investigative journalist Jennifer Bilek, clinical psychologist Dr. Suzanne Vierling, and women's rights advocate Michelle Uriarau. They delve deep into the hidden connections between transgenderism, transhumanism, the fourth industrial revolution, and the erosion of human identi…
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There is nothing 'normal' about Democrat extremism on abortion and transgenderism
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On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon calls out Democrats for their efforts to paint Republicans as "weird" and "not normal," when in fact it is the Democrats who are decidedly not normal because of their extreme positions on abortion and transgenderism. LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Goog…
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RELEASED FOOTAGE: Planned Parenthood Officials Discuss Selling Body Parts – Seth Drayer
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This week, Seth Drayer sits in for Mark on the Mark Harrington Show. Seth is the Vice President of Created Equal, is a long time anti-abortion activist, and actively participates in CE’s outreach efforts on college and high school campuses, abortion clinics, and even on interstate overpasses all over the country. Today, Seth breaks down undercover …
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The case for why Christian parents should not send their children to public schools
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On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon addresses the potential dangers of sending your children to public schools. LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app **** SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.…
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How the Left Infiltrates the Church | Megan Basham
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Jonathon Van Maren sits down with Megan Basham, a culture reporter for The Daily Wire, to discuss her latest book, 'Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda.' Basham discusses some of her investigative research exposing the infiltration of churches by various leftist ideologies, including those related to LG…
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How the Sexual Revolution Changed Everything | Mary Eberstadt
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Jonathon Van Maren sits down with Mary Eberstadt, a distinguished Catholic author and historian, to explore the long-term impacts of the sexual revolution on Western society. They discuss the decline of religiosity, the breakdown of the family unit, and how these trends have contributed to social disintegration. Mary provides compelling insights fr…
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The GOP abandoned pro-lifers and social conservatives. How should we respond?
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On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon discusses the Republican Party platform’s softened stances on abortion and same-sex "marriage" and some of the shenanigans that silenced pro-life voices when the platform was adopted. LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/…
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Interview with Abby Johnson Pt. 2: Trump, Punishing Women, and the Counter-Cultural Pro-Lifer
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This episode represents the second part of two interviews with Abby Johnson, former clinic director with Planned Parenthood. Abby talks about the 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump, a federal 15-week abortion ban, and how she now believes that women should be held accountable for their abortions. To find out more about Abby and her work, go t…
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JD Vance on Abortion and the Pro-life Movement | Bridgehead Bits
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Jonathon Van Maren shares an exclusive clip from July 27, 2021, from a phone interview with now-VP candidate JD Vance. JD Vance speaks on abortion and the pro-life movement in the US. #JDVance #ProlifeBy JD Vance
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The True Story of Possum Trot | Bishop W. C. Martin
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Jonathon Van Maren sits down with Bishop W.C. Martin, as he shares the incredible true story of Possum Trot, a small town in East Texas. Yes, the Sound of Hope is based on a true story! They discuss how Bishop Martin's small congregation in East Texas sparked a nation-wide conversation about foster care and adoption, and led to the movie "The Sound…
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We Took Abortion Pictures to Times Square
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This week, Mark is with Created Equal and Tiny Heartbeat Ministries on the streets of New York City, showing the reality of abortion. Politics is downstream from culture, and so our organizations are taking the fight right to the heart of the Big Apple. Please support our efforts through prayer, and by donating at https://CreatedEqual.org. In the P…
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This week Mark reacts to the astonishing decision by the GOP to remove the protection of preborn life from it's platform. This, inspired by Trump's State by State approach to the subject has set some people on alert in both the Prolife movement and the Republican Party. Mark also reacts to comments made by Marco Rubio and JD Vance, who appear to be…
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Christian Strategies for an Anti-Christian Age | Aaron Renn
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Jonathon Van Maren speaks with Aaron Renn, author of "Life in Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture." They discuss the decline of Christianity's influence in America & how we see this played out in 3 presidential sex scandals, the impact of societal changes on Christian communities, and how Christians can build resilie…
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Has the influence of the transgender movement peaked?
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On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with Brandon Showalter of the Christian Post to discuss the current state of the transgender movement and whether or not it has reached its peak. LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.li…
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Politely Rude: A Conversation with Abby Johnson - Part 1
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On Today’s episode, Mark speaks with Abby Johnson, who spent eight years as a clinic director with Planned Parenthood. On September 26, 2009, when Abby was asked to assist with an ultrasound-guided abortion. She watched in horror as a 13-week baby fought for, and ultimately lost her life at the hands of the abortionist. At that moment, Abby fully r…
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Is the West Headed for a CHRISTIAN REVIVAL? | Justin Brierley
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In this episode, Jonathon has a conversation with Justin Brierley, a UK broadcaster, writer, and speaker, about his book 'The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God.’ Brierley shares his insights on the intellectual and cultural shifts he observes, including a growing interest in Christianity among secular intellectuals disillusioned by atheism. He ex…
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Biden v Trump Debate: Who is the Real Extremist?
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On this episode of the Mark Harrington Show, Mark breaks down some comments from the first Trump/Biden presidential debate of the 2024 election season, discusses some of Trump's 'trumpisms' in regards to abortion and points out Joe's major cognitive decline in the last 4 years. Mark also reviews a clip from the Faith and Freedom Coalition Trump Spe…
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