Hosted by Jonathon Van Maren · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 241 episodes
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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 a post-Christian age, how these changes have come about, and how Christians can effectively respond to these issues.
Jonathon Van Maren hosts The Bridgehead, a society show with 241 episodes published.
Jonathon sits down with MP Andrew Lawton to discuss the Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying’s recommendation to indefinitely exclude persons whose sole underlying medical condition is mental illness fr
Jonathon looks at why the Liberals can't be trusted when it comes to the passage of Bill C-9 and their removal of the "good faith" religious exemption. Pride has become Canada's new religion. Jonathon discusses the pride
Jonathon breaks down some of the reasons why genuine Conservatism seems so rare in Canada - and why the robust debates taking place elsewhere doesn't happen here. Second, Jonathon looks at the next frontier of the sexual
Jonathon looks at the new BC Conservative Party leader, Kerry Lynne-Findlay, and what this means for conservatism in BC and in Canada. Next Jonathon looks at a euthanasia horror story out of Ontario where a man was eutha
Jonathon speaks with Dr. Hormoz Shariat of Iran Alive Ministries to hear about the situation on the ground for Christians in Iran. You can find Dr. Hormoz Shariat’s ministry at iranalive.org Book Recommendations: “Iran’s
Jonathon runs a Q&A session to answer some questions about Canadian politics, from Alberta separatism, to Pierre's leadership, to the state of so-called "MAID" in Canada. If you have questions of your own for a future ep
Jonathon looks at the encouraging Globe and Mail report that the Canadian government may be prepared halt the plan to expand "MAID" for mental illness. Second, Jonathon looks at a big win in the courts for Danielle Smith
Jonathon speaks with Pastor David Zadok, a Reformed pastor serving a congregation in Israel, to discuss what it is really like for Christians living in Israel. Pastor Zadok discusses his conversion and call to ministry,
Jonathon looks at Canadian gender doctor Karine Khatchadourian, who prescribed hormones to youth, and now challenges “medicalizing the majority of youth that are presenting to clinics.” She believes that the psychologica
Jonathon points out how Bill C-9 threatens charter rights despite Liberal assurances that it won't affect good-faith discussion of religious texts and worship. Jonathon looks at whether you may actually be considered gui
Jonathon looks at the defection of MP Marilyn Gladu's defection to Mark Carney's Liberals and the pushback she has received both from the right and the left. Second, Jonathon looks at the argument made by Jocelyn Downie
Jonathon breaks down the viral NDP convention, the NDP leadership results, and what it signals for Canada's future. ————— You can find “The Bridgehead with Jonathon Van Maren” podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Rumble,
Should you date someone who is watching pornography? What if your spouse is addicted? Registered psychotherapist and sex addictions therapist Paul Lavergne joins to discuss porn addiction, recovery, and frequently asked
Jonathon looks at the effect of Canada's euthanasia horror stories on the recent Scotland euthanasia bill and the encouraging Bill 18 put forward by Danielle Smith. Next Jonathon looks at Pierre Poilievre's Joe Rogan app
Prime Minister Mark Carney recently claimed that Canada practices "civic nationalism" rather than the "Christian nationalism" he attributes to the United States. But what does that actually mean for Canada's identity and
Former MLA and now former school trustee Laurie Throness joins Jonathon to discuss the $750,000 Barry Neufeld fine by the BC Human Rights Tribunal, the state of Canada, and why he resigned as a Chilliwack school trustee.
Former British Columbia school trustee Barry Neufeld discusses his unprecedented $750,000 penalty from the BC Human Rights Tribunal for stating there are only two biological sexes. Neufeld details his eight-year legal ba
In this in-depth conversation, Jojo Ruba—an advocate with 20+ years of experience in Christian apologetics and pro-life activism—examines the growing threats to religious freedom in Canada. You can find information on th
Jonathon looks at the recently released Epstein files, revealing shocking connections and unsettling facts. The documents, released by the Trump Department of Justice, expose Epstein’s interactions with high-profile figu
Jonathon looks at the Conservative Party convention in Calgary and the implications going forward. ————— You can find Jonathon’s book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations: In Canada: On Amazon Canada: https://a
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