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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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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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How LGBT Activists Infiltrate Christian Institutions | Jojo Ruba
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Jonathon interviews Jojo Ruba from Redeeming Conversations to explore how the LGBT movement has influenced Christian institutions. They delve into Jojo's personal story, his undercover work at pro-LGBT Christian conferences, the strategies used by Christian LGBT activists, and offer practical steps for Christians to uphold their beliefs.…
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Dobbs has saved many lives from abortion, but the pro-life movement still faces challenges
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On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon talks to Dr. Michael New, assistant professor of practice at the Catholic University of America's Busch School of Business, about the positive and negative developments in the pro-life movement two years after the Dobbs decision, and the chances of defeating pro-abortion ballot measures this No…
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Jonathon analyzes Joe Rogan's take on Drag Queen Story Hour. Jonathon shows, using the DQSH's own website and an academic article written by LGBT activists, why Joe Rogan is spot on with his concerns and why regular people should in fact be alarmed. Footage from the Joe Rogan & Christopher Rufo interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwYn7... Th…
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Disabled Canadian man shares what it's like to be pressured into euthanasia
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On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with Roger Foley, a disabled Canadian man who has been offered Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) on multiple occasions and continues to speak out against the injustice of Canada's euthanasia regime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Why I'm Bringing Back The Bridgehead | Q&A with Jonathon Van Maren
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In this episode, Jonathon Van Maren answers your questions about the return of The Bridgehead podcast and YouTube channel. Discover how this will differ from The Van Maren Show, the topics we plan to cover, and why it's important to address these issues today. Jonathon also shares his thoughts on the current generation, his upcoming book, and his g…
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Catholic schools in the Philippines are capitulating to LGBT ideology
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On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon interviews podcaster and activist Jay Aruga on the scandal of Catholic schools in the Philippines flying LGBT "pride" flags, such as De La Salle University and the Jesuit-run Ateneo De Manila University, government-sponsored Drag Queen Story Hours, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…
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Join us on this inaugural episode of The Bridgehead as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. On June 6, 1944, the Allies launched a monumental invasion of Normandy, marking the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany. Today, we reflect not only on the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers but also on the profound faith in God that permeated b…
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Conservatives must change their failed approach to addressing ‘Pride Month’
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On this week's solo episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon discusses the Conservative Party of Canada's inadequate response to "Pride Month" and what they should do differently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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New biography of Pierre Poilievre sheds light on the Conservative leader's political development
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Andrew Lawton returns on this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show to discuss his recent biography of Canadian Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How Christians are fighting back against the EU's radical left-wing agenda
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Henk Jan van Schothorst, candidate for the European Parliament and leader of Christian Council International, joins Jonathon on this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show to discuss the fight against the international left from inside the European Union. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The three-step process used by the LGBT movement to hijack Christian schools
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Christian apologist Jojo Ruba once again joins Jonathon on this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, this time to discuss the targeting of Christian schools by the LGBT movement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pro-Life Global seeks to train one advocate for every baby killed by abortion each year
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Bethany Janzen, president of Pro-Life Global, once again joins Jonathon on this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, this time to talk about the experience of pro-lifers around the world and how her organization seeks to train millions of pro-life advocates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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The story behind the radical left's attempts to shut down the NatCon conference in Brussels
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Zsófia Tóth-Biró, head of office at The European Conservative, joins Jonathon on this week's episode of The Van Maren Show to discuss the attempts to shut down the National Conservatism Conference in Brussels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nations that embrace abortion inevitably support euthanasia: here's why
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On this week's solo episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon explains why demographic and cultural crises afflicting Western nations are leading to increased support for legal euthanasia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Abortion victim photography can help convince 'moderates' to become pro-life
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On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with Trevor Polo, strategist for Protect Life Michigan (PLM), to discuss the results of a new PLM report (in conjunction with Created Equal) on the effectiveness of abortion victim photography, how the pro-life movement should respond to various post-Roe challenges, and more. Hosted o…
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Father living with sorrow over not being able to see or help gender-confused son
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Ted Hudacko, a father who lost custody of his son over concerns about his desire to "transition," and his lawyer Tracy Henderson join Jonathon on this week's episode of The Van Maren Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Here's what Canadians need to know about Trudeau's proposed Online Harms Act
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On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon speaks with Andrew Lawton about Canada's proposed Online Harms Act, the dangers it poses to free speech, why Christians and conservatives would be the primary targets, and whether or not it can be defeated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Woke ideology in retreat after Ireland's major pro-family victory in double referendum?
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On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon interviews Irish political commentator Ben Scallan on the stunning rejection of a woke double referendum to amend the Irish Constitution's references to family, marriage, and motherhood, and the potential implications of the result on Ireland's political situation going forward. Hosted on Acast…
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How the collapse of 'cultural Christianity' led to the dominance of LGBT ideology
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On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon examines the rise of people identifying as LGBT in light of the decline of "cultural Christianity." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How a few provincial leaders caused the transgender debate to erupt across Canada
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On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon explains how the recent actions of some provincial leaders in Canada have led to a long overdue questioning of transgender ideology nationwide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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There is still much hope for the pro-life movement despite some recent failures
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This week's episode of The Van Maren Show is a speech Jonathon gave last summer to Created Equal, an Ohio-based pro-life group, in which he explained why he believes there's much to be hopeful about for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Leftists are trying to find 'transgenders' in history to legitimize their cultural revolution
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On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon examines the recent attempts to "backfill a pedigree" for the transgender movement in order to give it credibility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tearing down statues of historical figures is clear evidence of civilizational decline
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On this solo episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon considers a subcurrent of the culture war dealing with those whom we honor as a culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Violence in pornography could be fueling transgenderism among girls: here's why
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On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon lays out the case for why he thinks violence in online pornography could be a contributing factor to the rise in girls who "identify" as boys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How YouTube influencers like MrBeast are normalizing transgenderism for an entire generation
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On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon explores the role social media influencers have in spreading gender ideology, focusing on the case of the wildly popular YouTube channel MrBeast, one of whose members, Chris Tyson, left his wife and three-year-old son to undergo a 'sex change' last year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…
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Abortion victim photography may be the pro-life movement's answer to a string of defeats
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On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon interviews Christen Polo, executive director of Protect Life Michigan, on the use of abortion victim photography in her organization's pro-life activism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Could the Supreme Court overturn the FDA's legally dubious abortion pill approval?
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Kristin Waggoner, CEO and president of the Alliance Defending Freedom, joins Jonathon on this week's episode of The Van Maren Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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