The Bridgehead

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. You can find links to the new channel on various podcast apps by clicking here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2372829 or you can click below to get directly to the major platforms. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-bridgehead/id1751566743 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mWXT52Dpaf6QPg7plWJl6 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebridgehead8554 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6385308

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/

Jonathon Van Maren explains why the media simply cannot understand why nobody is listening when they claim that Trump "is not normal."

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.

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.

Jonathon Van Maren explains how pornography is transforming the relationships of an entire generation.

Abortion activists frequently lie and claim that pro-lifers pose a risk to abortion workers. The reality on the ground is that pro-lifers, often young women, are attacked with shocking regularity. Jonathon Van Maren breaks it down.

Every June, the media targets conservative politicians with demands that they attend the Pride Parade. Jonathon Van Maren explains why nobody should attend these vulgar displays. https://thebridgehead.ca/2017/06/26/the-cbc-says-children-seeing-nude-men-at-pride-is-a-good-discussion-opportunity/ https://thebridgehead.ca/2019/06/11/shameful-wrong-and-exploitative-little-boy-dances-in-drag-at-pride-parade/

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and King biographer David Garrow recently uncovered some stunning new information on the revered civil rights leader--but nearly ever publication in the United States refused to cover it. He joined Jonathon to discuss the implications for how we see history.

Alabama's recent abortion ban has been a catalyst in an already catalytic year in the American abortion wars. Jonathon Van Maren breaks down what is happening, and takes a look at what this means for 2020.

Jonathon Van Maren sits down with best-selling author William Gairdner to figure out how Canada went from a conservative country based on Judeo-Christian values to the nation that it is today.

Trans activists are coming for freedom of speech and freedom of conscience. Jonathon Van Maren takes a look at a few recent and insane examples of ordinary people being persecuted for believing in biological reality.

Why is the Canadian prime minister so obsessed with abortion? Jonathon Van Maren explains why Justin Trudeau's past turned him into an abortion extremist that will defend abortion at all costs.

Former Member of the Legislative Assembly and longtime political watcher John Les joined Jonathon Van Maren to discuss Canada's conservative leaders--and what social conservatives can do to reassert themselves in politics.