We are now available under the branding "The Bridgehead with Jonathon Van Maren" where new interviews and content are being released regularly. We invite you to join us there as we continue to provide cutting edge commentary and interviews as we navigate our post-Christian Age.
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21 August 2024, 8:31 pm
25 minutes 56 seconds
The True Story of Possum Trot | Bishop W. C. Martin
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 of Freedom."
They talk about the beginnings of the Possum Trot story, the challenges faced by the community, and the extraordinary impact of their efforts. Bishop Martin shares his perspective on the power of faith, community, and love in addressing the needs of vulnerable children.
30 July 2024, 5:03 pm
1 hour 45 seconds
Episode 17: Throwaway culture, economic liberalism, and new strategies for the pro-life movement
Jonathon Van Maren and Charles Camosy discuss social conservatism, liberal economics, and how a fresh approach to pro-life and pro-family policy could help the pro-life movement reduce the abortion debate.
18 June 2020, 7:15 pm
34 minutes 5 seconds
Episode 16: Trudeau's big failure, churches reopen, and civil war in the media
In this week's episode of The Culture Wars, Jonathon Van Maren takes a look at the failure of Justin Trudeau's Liberals to secure a seat on the UN Security Council, how lobbying got churches to reopen again in Ontario, and the woke purges wracking the liberal mainstream media.
18 June 2020, 6:05 pm
26 minutes 45 seconds
Episode 15: Why I think Leslyn Lewis is the best choice for next leader of the Conservative Party
Many people have been asking me what my take is on the Conservative Party of Canada leadership race. In this episode, I take a look at the race and explain why I'm supporting Leslyn Lewis.
5 June 2020, 6:36 pm
17 minutes 28 seconds
Episode 14: Pro-Life Activism in a Pandemic
Abortion clinics are being called an "essential service" while church services are shut down and pro-life groups are being told to stay indoors. What do we do to reach people during a pandemic? Jonathon Van Maren gives an update.
30 March 2020, 8:56 pm
29 minutes 11 seconds
Episode 13: The bigotry of Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau is an anti-religious bigot--and a hypocrite to boot. But Jonathon Van Maren's take is probably different than you might think.
20 September 2019, 6:12 pm
34 minutes 11 seconds
Episode 12: Old-timers remember the real Laura Ingalls Wilder
Jonathon Van Maren speaks to several people who knew the real Laura Ingalls Wilder, Almanzo Wilder, and Rose Wilder Lane--decades ago, when the Wilders lived in Mansfield, Missouri. This podcast began as research for a review of Caroline Fraser's new book Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder: https://thebridgehead.ca/2019/09/09/what-you-didnt-know-about-the-real-laura-ingalls-wilder/
10 September 2019, 1:22 pm
16 minutes 43 seconds
Episode 11: Why nobody is listening when the media says Trump isn't "normal"
Jonathon Van Maren explains why the media simply cannot understand why nobody is listening when they claim that Trump "is not normal."
7 August 2019, 7:44 pm
23 minutes 6 seconds
Episode 10: Trans activists are using children as guinea pigs--and destroying your freedoms
Jonathon Van Maren explains how trans activists are using children as guinea pigs in a social experiment--and trying to destroy anyone who disagrees with them or tries to stop them.
2 August 2019, 2:47 pm
24 minutes 39 seconds
Episode 9: Why the Unplanned film is driving abortion activists crazy
Abortion activists are melting down about a film depicting the experience of former Planned Parenthood director Abby Johnson. Jonathon Van Maren breaks down why--and points out where they're lying about what abortion really is.