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 a 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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This podcast has now been discontinued. The continuation of this show is now available under the name "The Bridgehead with Jonathon Van Maren." Please subscribe to the new show to continue listening: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2372829 Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-…ad/id1751566743 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3mWXT52Dpaf6QPg7plWJl6 Youtube: www.youtube.com/@thebridgehead8554 Rumble: rumble.com/c/c-6385308
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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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Trump's anti-woke 'vibe shift' offers hope. But we have a long way to go
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54:59Liberals and conservatives alike have noticed an obvious “vibe shift” in America over the past several months, specifically since Donald Trump was elected to take back the White House. This shift must be welcomed and celebrated, but there’s still a lot of work ahead of us to defeat woke ideology and reestablish a Christian culture. On this week’s e…
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Has Trump SAVED the Liberal Party? | Bridghead Briefing Ep. 25
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28:43Why are the Canadian Liberals rising in the polls? Are the Conservatives looking at a potential election loss? What about Pierre Poilievre? In this Bridghead Briefing, Jonathon Van Maren looks at the surprising shift in Canadian political polls following Trudeau’s resignation and Donald Trump’s tariff war on Canada. ————— You can find Jonathon’s ne…
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Equalization Payments, Media Bias, First Nations Land Claims, Parents + with Blaine Higgs (P 2)
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28:29Donate to help us make more shows at www.faytene.tv/donate or by calling 1-866-844-0844. Join us as we pick up our eye-opening conversation with The Hon. Blaine Higgs, former Premier of New Brunswick. 🔥 Key Topics in This TV Episode: ✅ Canada’s Economic Future – Why New Brunswick should reduce dependency on equalization payments. ✅ Media Accountabi…
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The Radicals Who Want to Replace Trudeau | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 23
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29:08Jonathon breaks down the Liberal leadership debates of this past week. He scrutinizes the front-runner candidates, Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney and their lasting connection to the infamous Trudeau legacy. ————— You can find Jonathon’s new book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations: In Canada: On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqU O…
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JD Vance's Munich speech was a master class in chastising globalist leaders
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31:43U.S. Vice President JD Vance gave a speech for the ages in Munich earlier this month, directly chastising European leaders over their totalitarian censorship of conservatives and Christians. Unsurprisingly, many European politicians angrily denounced Vance and the Trump administration in response — indicating just how successful of a speech it was.…
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Jonathon Reacts: The Funeral of the Murdered Bibas Children
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13:28Jonathon reacts to the funeral of the kidnapped and murdered Jewish Bibas family.By Jonathon Van Maren
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The Hon. Blaine Higgs: Province Before Politics, Turning A Province Around Financially + (Part 1)
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28:29Donate to help us make more shows at www.faytene.tv/donate or by calling 1-866-844-0844. Join us for this powerful and insightful interview with Hon. Blaine Higgs, the former Premier of New Brunswick. He was recently named Canada's best fiscal manager of a province by the Fraser Institute. In this interview, we discuss critical issues impacting bot…
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Jonathon Van Maren looks at the missing Hitchens siblings, and how they contributed to the views of both Christopher and Peter Hitchens on the topic of abortion. Included in this episode are clips from public Hitchens debates, as well as Peter Hitchens own comments about his missing siblings. To watch this on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/L35Ecc…
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Fight to stop UK assisted suicide bill is far from over despite setbacks
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40:59On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon speaks with Alithea Williams, public policy manager of the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC), about the latest on the United Kingdom's assisted suicide bill. Williams emphasized that the bill still needs to pass a third reading after being scrutinized by a parliamentary commi…
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This Influencer Deleted EVERYTHING - What She Found Instead | Erin Loechner
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56:29Erin Loechner, author of ‘The Opt Out Family,’ sits down with Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the perils of social media and digital culture. Erin shares her journey from being a top social media influencer to completely stepping away from digital culture. Van Maren and Loechner delve into the impact of digital technology on family life, mental well-…
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Antisemitism in Canada, Alberta's Heritage Fund & More Banter with Jonathon Van Maren & Doug Sharpe
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28:29Donate to help us make more shows at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/v-kolmedia or by calling 1-866-844-0844. 🚨 *Antisemitism in Canada, Alberta's Heritage Fund & More* 🚨 Join us for this *powerful discussion* with *Jonathon Van Maren & Doug Sharpe* as we tackle urgent issues affecting Canada today. From the alarming rise in *antisemitism* in Canada to…
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Canadian Victories (For Once) | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 22
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24:20Jonathon Van Maren looks at the story of Health Canada's refusal to continue funding some abortion groups. This is an unusual development in Canada worth celebrating. Next, Jonathon looks at the decision of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic School District to uphold their policy against flying the pride flag, resisting what Jonathon refers to as 'cry bull…
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Pro-lifer pardoned by Trump speaks out about imprisonment, what he'll do next
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1:07:32Jonathan Darnel was one of the 21 pro-life activists unjustly prosecuted and imprisoned by the Biden administration for participating in a rescue at a late-term abortion facility. Last month, however, he and his fellow activists were pardoned by President Donald Trump, and now they are free once again. On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, …
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Tariffs, Prorogation, Culture Shift to the Right & More with Jonathon Van Maren and Doug Sharpe
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28:29Donate to help us make more shows at https://www.faytene.tv/donate or by calling *1-866-844-0844.* --- Join us for a powerful discussion with *Jonathon Van Maren and Doug Sharpe* as we tackle key issues shaping *Canada’s landscape.* From *border security and US tariffs* to the *growing culture shift and faith community engagement.* *Topics Discusse…
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Trump's actions against gender ideology are only the beginning of a long fight
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47:12The first two weeks of President Donald Trump’s second term have been a whirlwind of executive orders on a wide variety of issues, including some against gender ideology. What do these orders against gender ideology actually accomplish, and what do they leave aside? On this week’s episode, Brandon Showalter of the Christian Post unpacks these execu…
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Trump HATES Trudeau: Why it MATTERS in a TARIFF WAR | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 21
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16:24Jonathon Van Maren looks at the personal and political animosity between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The discussion highlights the recent tariff threats imposed by Trump on Canada, Trudeau's mediocre attempts to mitigate the economic repercussions, and the impact of their tumultuous relationship on the political landsc…
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Why Few Good People Run For Office & Street Interviews with The Hon. Preston Manning & Others
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28:29Donate to help us make more shows: www.faytene.tv/donate 🎉 This week, we bring you street interviews capturing what Americans are saying about their future, Canada-U.S. relations, and the economic challenges ahead. Plus, we conclude our must-watch interview with The Honourable Preston Manning, one of Canada’s most influential political figures. In …
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Jonathon REACTS: Reading Trump's Transgender Order | Bridgehead Bits
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16:56Jonathon had so much fun reading a segment of Trump's executive order on gender that he decided to do a full reading of the entire order. Enjoy. And yes, the bit about a Gofundme for David Attenborough was a joke. ————— You can find Jonathon’s new book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations: In Canada: On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUP…
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Is Gender Ideology Over? | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 20
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31:22Jonathon looks at the impact of Donald Trump’s inauguration and his executive order affirming that there are only 2 genders - male and female. Jonathon looks at the changes in public perception, reactions from political figures and the leaders in America leading up to Trump’s inauguration. Second, he looks at the response from politicians in Canada…
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What Trump's first week means for the pro-life movement
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35:01Despite distancing himself from the pro-life movement on the campaign trail, President Donald Trump has nevertheless given pro-lifers reason for encouragement during his first week back in the White House. On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon contextualizes Trump's accomplishments thus far and explains what they mean for the pro-l…
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Toxic Identity Politics, AI, The Faith Community + Government with the Hon. Preston Manning (Part 3)
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28:29Donate to help us make more programs: https://www.faytene.tv/donate Join us for Part 3 of our powerful conversation with the Hon. Preston Manning, one of Canada’s most influential leaders. In this episode, we dive into crucial topics like toxic identity politics, the role of faith communities in governance, and how artificial intelligence is reshap…
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Trump & Vance Address the National March for Life | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 19
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51:30Jonathon Van Maren breaks down the addresses of President Donald Trump, VP JD Vance, and prominent pro-life leaders, to the March for Life 2025 in Washington, DC. This episode highlights the significance of the event, the political dynamics within the pro-life movement, and speeches from influential Republicans about the future of pro-life policies…
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Here's how to 'porn-proof' your church and community
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39:04Secular political leaders seem more willing and able to tackle the issue of porn addiction than our priests and pastors. Why is that? And how should Christian communities tackle the issue? On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon speaks with Jacob Valk of Into the Light Ministries about how to "porn-proof" our homes, churches, and com…
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Influential & Consequential Movements in Canada with The Hon. Preston Manning (PART 2)
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28:29DONATE: To donate to help us produce more shows please click here: https://www.faytene.tv/donate Join us for the second part of our conversation with the Hon. Preston Manning, one of Canada's most defining figures. In this week’s show, we discuss: // The 6.5 million people in Canada who are one of the most powerful voting blocks // How to get highe…
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Zuckerberg & Poilievre VS Gender Ideology (ft. Andrew Tate) | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 18
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35:46In this Bridgehead Briefing, Jonathon Van Maren looks at 3 stories. First, the news of Mark Zuckerberg’s dramatic break-up with the Trans movement. Zuckerberg changed policies to allow for increased free speech on Meta when it comes to gender. He has removed “pregnant people” emojis from Meta’s messaging apps, and removed tampon dispensers at Meta …
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Culture of death is rising across the West. How should pro-lifers fight back?
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53:27Assisted suicide could very well become legal in the United Kingdom despite strong opposition from ex-prime ministers, clergy, and healthcare leaders. This is just the latest example of how the culture of death is gaining strength across the West. On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with John Deighan of the Society for …
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Canada: Past Present and Future with The Hon. Preston Manning PART 1
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28:29DONATE: To donate to help us produce more shows please click here: https://www.faytene.tv/donate I’m thrilled to invite you to an exclusive interview with The Hon. Preston Manning, a key figure in Canada's national landscape. Following the legacy of his father, he played a pivotal role in founding the Reform Party, which led to the current Conserva…
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The REAL Reason Trudeau Resigned | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 17
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36:19Jonathon Van Maren looks at the resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the reasons behind it. Through an in-depth analysis, Van Maren examines the series of scandals, political missteps, and controversies that marked Trudeau’s nearly decade-long tenure. Van Maren also explores the Liberal Party of Canada’s dire state, internal rivalries, …
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'Anti-woke' atheists who oppose gender ideology are not our allies: here's why
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28:16On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon speaks out against the tendency of some social conservatives to praise atheist "cultural Christians" who oppose the evil of gender ideology, explaining why they must not be considered allies in a common fight. Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android! LSNTV Apple Stor…
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DONATE: To donate to help us produce more shows please click here: https://www.faytene.tv/donate Join us this week as we share highlights from some of the most insightful, and encouraging, FTV interviews of 2024: // Lessons Learned from the Hamas Oct. 7th Attack with the Hon. Stockwell Day // Finding solutions to overcome homelessness and addiction…
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Breaking the Silence on Female Porn Addiction | Karen Potter
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59:32Karen Potter joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the often overlooked issue of female porn addiction. They discuss the rising rates of addiction among women, the unique challenges they face, and practical steps for recovery and prevention. Karen brings valuable insights from her extensive experience helping people overcome their addictions at Coven…
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Canada Is Wonderful Holiday Special REAIR with Faytene, Robert and Captain Kindness (David Caroll)
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28:29DONATE: To donate to help us produce more shows please click here: https://www.faytene.tv/donate Join us this week for another holiday special: Canada is Wonderful! Did you know that Canadians invented... // Garbage Bags // The Odometer // Road Lines // Butter Tarts ...and a LOT more... Did you know that our national sport is NOT hockey and that on…
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Social conservatives had notable successes in Canada this year
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34:58On this special Christmas Day episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon looks back on what Canadian social conservatives accomplished in 2024 on euthanasia, gender ideology, and abortion. Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android! LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Google Play: https://…
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From Auschwitz to Christ: The Commandant's Grandson | Kai Höss
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42:26Kai Höss joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss his familial legacy as the grandson of Rudolf Höss, the Commandant of Auschwitz. Kai Höss speaks about his personal experiences growing up with this dark history, and how that impacted him when he learned about it for the first time. He tells of his experience taking part in the recent documentary “The C…
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones! You are invited to join us this week for a very special behind-the-scenes 2024 recap show outlining what has been happening here at Faytene TV. We pray this program encourages you. Your partnership with Faytene TV continues to have a far reaching impact in changin…
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Trump VS Trudeau | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 16
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32:53Jonathon Van Maren looks at the escalating tensions between President-elect Donald Trump and PM Justin Trudeau and what is motivating Trudeau's actions amidst his recent comments about Americans. In the second story, Jonathon looks at Quebec's aggressive secularism, shown in Premier François Legault's shocking proposal to ban prayer in all public s…
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Here's why Christian Heritage Month should be celebrated across Canada
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26:54On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon explains the importance of promoting the celebration of Christian Heritage Month throughout Canada every December. Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android! LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/…
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Courage, Islam, and the Woke Mind Virus | Ayaan Hirsi Ali
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45:37Ayaan Hirsi Ali joins Jonathon Van Maren for a candid discussion about the multiple crises confronting Western Civilization and the launch of her new platform, Courage Media. She reflects on the personal impact of the assassination of her friend Theo Van Gogh, examines the cultural implications of woke ideology, and shares insights on the political…
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How We Got Here: A Guide... with Jonathon Van Maren
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28:29Donate to help us make more shows: https://www.faytene.tv/donate Join us for a conversation with Jonathon Van Maren, prolific author, journalist, and social commentator, regarding the contents of his new book: How We Got Here. This is a must-watch (and read) for every faith-based or culturally concerned Canadian. Click here to purchase the book (us…
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