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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Bank Account GARNISHED for Refusing PRIDE Proclamation | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 15
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34:04The conflict between Mayor Harold McQuaker of Emo, Ontario, and Borderland Pride continues. The dispute, sparked by the Ontario Human Rights Commission's ruling against Emo Township for refusing a pride proclamation in 2020, led to the garnishing of the mayor’s bank account after he refused to comply with the tribunal’s demands. Jonathon Van Maren …
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Charities Status Under Threat: Pregnancy Care Centres with Dr. Laura Lewis and Linda Baartse
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28:29Donate to help us make more shows: https://www.faytene.tv/donate Abortion! A Canadian issue. When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau first became leader of the Federal Liberal Party candidates with personal pro-life views were banned from running under the Liberal banner - a first in Canadian political history. During the last federal election campaign,…
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Jonathon Van Maren speaks with scholar, author, and podcast host Spencer Klavan. Delving into his latest book, Light of the Mind, Light of the World: Illuminating Science Through Faith, Klavan explores the intersections of science, faith, and history, providing a counter-narrative to the perceived conflict between science and religion. Topics range…
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Euthanasia in the UK & Anti-Christian Discrimination in Canada | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 14
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28:34Jonathon Van Maren discusses the recent passing of euthanasia legislation in the UK and its implications for those living with disabilities. He looks at the parallels between euthanasia and historical legislation like the Abortion Act of 1967, and the deceptive narratives pushed by assisted suic*de advocates. Jonathon also looks at the broader cult…
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Faith In Action with Pastor Randy Neilson
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28:50Donate to help us make more shows: https://www.faytene.tv/donate The faith community in Canada is a vibrant part of the fabric of our nation. Over 65% of Canadians identify with a faith. In 2021, 53.3% of Canadians identified as being Christian, with Catholics, United, and Anglicans making up the largest portion. Across Canada, there are an estimat…
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Trudeau DANCES, Montreal BURNS | Bridgehead Briefing Ep 13
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29:44Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dances at a Taylor Swift concert in Toronto while Montreal is rocked by leftist protests and set on fire. The small Township of Emo in Ontario is forced to pay reparations for not flying a pride flag, and its staff are forced to undergo re-education because of their stance back in 2020. Jonathon Van Maren brea…
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Don't Buy Your Kid a SMARTPHONE for Christmas | Bridgehead Bits
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4:06Should you buy a smartphone for your child for Christmas? Yes, if you want their childhood to end. Further reading: Ten Reasons Not to Give Your Kid a Smartphone Smartphones Have Given Your Teen Daughter a Secret Life and its Destroying Her Kids Who Get Smartphones Earlier Become Adults With Worse Mental Health Media Exploitation of Ted Cruz's Daug…
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MAiD For The Mentally Ill with Amanda Achtman and Rebecca Vachon
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28:29Donate to help us make more shows: https://www.faytene.tv/donate On October 30th the province of Quebec made medical assistance in dying (MAiD) available to those with dementia and cognitive decline. This, after the federal government delayed such expansion nationally until 2027. An estimated 70,000 Canadians are expected to die by MAiD as of the e…
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How TRANS ACTIVISTS Won Trump the Election | Bridgehead Briefing Ep 12
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22:14Jonathon looks at how the transgender movement and gender ideology influenced voter decisions and contributed to Donald Trump’s sweeping victory in swing states. He examines the Democrat’s internal conflicts, media reactions, and notable figures’ responses, like those of AOC and late-night host John Oliver. He also looks at the role of Elon Musk’s …
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Trudeau BANS PRAYER at Remembrance Day | Bridgehead Briefing Ep 11
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20:39The Liberals do their best to ban prayer at Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country - this is what PM Justin Trudeau’s Canada looks like. What does this mean for all of us? Jonathon explores the Conservative Party’s press release, the directives from the Canadian Armed Forces, and the broader implications for Canada’s Christian heritage and i…
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A Behind The Scenes Conversation with Faytene and Doug
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28:29Donate to help us make more shows: https://www.faytene.tv/donate Join us this week for a special behind-the-scenes conversation with guest host Doug Sharpe and myself. In this program, we discuss the recent elections, pull back the curtain on what has been happening in our world in New Brunswick over the past year and the importance of staying enga…
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The Toxic War on Masculinity | Prof. Nancy Pearcey
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1:07:18Jonathon Van Maren interviews Nancy Pearcey, a bestselling author and speaker, who delves into the cultural and historical influences on masculinity in the modern world. They discuss her book, 'The Toxic War on Masculinity,' exploring the cultural mandate, the impact of the Industrial Revolution and fatherhood on male behavior, and viable solutions…
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MASSIVE Pro-Life Victories | Bridgehead Briefing Ep 10
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21:50Jonathon Van Maren looks at Donald Trump’s historical political comeback, focusing on its implications for social conservatives and pro-lifers. Jonathon discusses the failures of the Kamala Harris campaign, the impact on the prolife movement and what the future holds for Republicans and social conservative issues, including abortion and transgender…
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Donate to help us make more shows: https://www.faytene.tv/donate Join us on this week's show for a conversation with our guest host, Doug Sharpe, and public speaker, thought leader and social commentator, Joeseph Ben-Ami. On the program, they discuss: - the authority of parents - freedom of speech - protecting the most vulnerable among us - public …
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Trudeau Launches ATTACK on Crisis Pregnancy Centres | Bridgehead Briefing Ep 9
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30:20Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party recently announced they would be targeting crisis pregnancy centres in Canada. Jonathon Van Maren discusses Trudeau's pro-abortion stance throughout his career and analyzes the potential political motives behind this move. The video also delves into the misinformation surrounding these centres, the essential services …
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Generational Differences In Mental Health with Diane Arnold
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28:29Donate to help us make more shows: https://www.faytene.tv/donate This episode addresses our current mental health crisis and its impact across generations. Specifically, we'll discuss the different experiences each generation has historically had - Boomers, Gen X, all the way down to Gen Z and Gen Alpha. We will look at how those experiences shape …
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Canada's Euthanasia CRISIS, Gender Pushback & Satanic Abortion Clinics | Bridgehead Briefing Ep 8
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31:24In this Bridgehead Briefing, Jonathon Van Maren looks at the grim realities of Canada’s euthanasia practices and their potential implications for the UK and the US. Jonathon does a deep dive into the encouraging political resistance to the transgender movement in Canada, and finally looks at the unsettling actions of the Satanic Temple of America i…
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Abundant Living with Kimberley Milousis REAIR
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28:31Even prior to COVID-19, the issue of health was one of the top priorities for Canadians. Health transfer payments are the single largest financial transfer that happens in our nation currently, with $83.9 billion being received by the provinces and territories in 2021. Some of the leading causes of death in Canada are cardiovascular disease and can…
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What Should Christians Think About IVF? | Stephanie Gray Connors
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56:12Jonathon Van Maren engages in an in-depth discussion with Stephanie Gray Connors, a pro-life debater, author, and speaker, about the ethical and political dimensions of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). They delve into the recent endorsements of IVF by major Republican figures, the complex moral issues surrounding the practice, and the emotional toll o…
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Convicted for Praying, Men4Harris & the Trump GOP | Bridgehead Briefing Ep 7
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45:03Jonathon explores the case of Adam Smith-Connor, a British army veteran arrested and now convicted for silently praying near an abortion clinic. He examines the significance of this case, discussing concerns over free expression and the precedent set in the UK for future thought crimes. He then shifts focus to the campaign strategies of Kamala Harr…
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Youth and Housing Affordability with Dagma Koyi
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28:29Canada’s growing housing affordability crisis is regularly in the news. In this episode, we focus on one of the frequently overlooked areas of the housing affordability crisis: youth homelessness. We will discuss some of the impacts on youth, not just because of their own choices but also on youth who are aging out of the foster care system and tho…
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Canadian Islamists Celebrate October 7 | Bridgehead Briefing Ep 6
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28:14Canadian flags burn in Vancouver. What is going on!? In this Bridgehead Briefing, Jonathon Van Maren analyzes the unsettling rise of Islamist and left-wing protests across Canada that openly endorse violence and target Jewish communities. He examines the disturbing celebrations of the anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israeli civilians, the ensui…
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