
Welcome to The Bridgehead Podcast with Jonathon Van Maren
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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How Close is Canada to Nazi-style Euthanasia? | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 34
How close is Canada to Nazi-style euthanasia? We’re already there. As always, follow the podcast [...]
May
WATCH: Is the Conservative Party “TOO EXTREME?” | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 32
Is the Conservative Party of Canada too extreme? Are social conservatives pushing the party to [...]
May
WATCH: The truth About the Canadian Election | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 31
Trump says it was Trump. MAGA influencers say it wasn’t. Conservatives…aren’t sure. So what happened? [...]
May
WATCH: Is Canada Just a Liberal Country Now?
The Conservatives improved their vote count, but failed to beat the Liberals. Is Canada just [...]
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May
Canada is BETRAYING Children | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 30
The issue that no federal party leader will talk about: As always, follow the podcast [...]
Apr
Navigating the 2025 Election: A Christian Perspective | Mike Schouten, Doug Sharpe, Scott Hayward
What are the issues at stake for Christians in the 2025 Canadian election? And how [...]
Apr
The CRISIS Facing Canadian Churches | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 29
Most Canadian Christians are unaware that LGBT activists are building the case for the removal [...]
Apr
The Shameful Politicization of Christian Persecution | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 27
The shameful politicization of Christian persecution and the Liberal Party’s great hope–Mark Carney: As always, [...]
Mar
WATCH: Mark Carney: A Radical in a Suit
Who is Canada’s new prime minister, Mark Carney? As always, follow the podcast wherever you [...]
Mar
Carney, Trudeau, and Jihad Cops | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 25
Mark Carney is the new prime minister, Justin Trudeau says farewell, and Muslim cops in [...]
Mar
WATCH: The Liberals WRECKED Canada: Now They Want to Keep It
Trudeau’s deputy prime minister and bank account-freezing sidekick Chrystia Freeland and Trudeau climate envoy Mark [...]
Feb
WATCH: What happened to the Bibas family?
Earlier today, Yarden Bibas buried his wife, his 4-year-old son Ariel, and his 8-month-old son [...]
Feb
WATCH: This Influencer Deleted EVERYTHING – What She Found Instead | Erin Loechner
Erin Loechner, author of ‘The Opt Out Family,’ joined me to discuss the perils of [...]
Feb
Canadian Victories (For Once) | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 22
Big abortion groups defunded in Canada, a major legal victory, and more: As always, follow [...]
Feb
WATCH: Trump HATES Trudeau: Why it Matters in a Tariff War
My latest episode of The Bridgehead Briefing, on how the relationship between Justin Trudeau and [...]
Feb
WATCH: Here’s What’s INSIDE Trump’s Executive Order on GENDER
Trump’s executive order on “gender” provides a model for common sense politicians everywhere. I break [...]
Feb
WATCH: Trump’s TRANS ORDER Comes to CANADA
Pierre Poilievre responds to Donald Trump’s executive orders: As always, follow the podcast wherever you [...]
Jan
WATCH: Is Gender Ideology OVER? | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 20
What does Donald Trump’s gender executive orders mean for America–and the world? We get into [...]
Jan
WATCH: Ayaan Hirsi Ali on why Trump won
Why did Donald Trump win the election? Ayaan Hirsi Ali explains: As always, follow the [...]
Jan
WATCH: The Real Reason Trudeau Resigned | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 17
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Canada’s King of Woke, announced his intention to resign as prime [...]
Jan
WATCH: Breaking the Silence on Female Porn Addiction | Karen Potter
Porn addiction was once seen as a “male thing”–but the rate of females hooked on [...]
Jan
WATCH: From Auschwitz to Christ: The Commandant’s Grandson | Kai Höss
Rudolf Höss, the commandant of Auschwitz, was responsible for the death of millions. The story [...]
Dec
Courage, Islam, and the Woke Mind Virus | Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Courage, Islam, and the Woke Mind Virus: My conversation with the great Ayaan Hirsi Ali [...]
Dec
WATCH: JD Vance CALLS OUT Canadian Church Burnings
Hate crimes against Christians on the rise in Canada–and Vice President-Elect JD Vance calls out [...]
Dec
Mayor’s Bank Account GARNISHED for Refusing PRIDE Proclamation | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 15
The conflict between Mayor Harold McQuaker of Emo, Ontario, and Borderland Pride continues. The dispute, [...]
Dec
WATCH: Canada: No Christians Allowed
Discrimination against Christians in Canada continues. Watch:
Dec
WATCH: What Does the UK’s Euthanasia Bill Mean for People Living with Disabilities?
What does the UK’s euthanasia/assisted suicide bill mean for people with disabilities? Watch:
Dec
WATCH: Why Atheism Failed with Spencer Klavan
Why did atheism fail? Delving into his latest book, Light of the Mind, Light of [...]
Dec
Euthanasia in the UK & Anti-Christian Discrimination in Canada | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 14
In the United Kingdom, assisted suicide passes second reading–but there’s still a chance to stop [...]
Dec
Don’t buy your kids a smartphone for Christmas
Here’s why: As always, follow the podcast wherever you get your content, if interested! Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rumble, [...]
Dec
Trudeau DANCES, Montreal BURNS | Bridgehead Briefing Ep 13
On the latest Bridgehead Briefing, I discuss the antisemitic riots in Montreal (which unfolded while [...]
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Nov
LISTEN: A Mom’s Guide to Raising Pro-Life Kids
In this episode, I discuss an essential new book–yes, I’m biased–by my colleague Maaike Rosendal [...]
Nov
Elon Musk’s anti-woke origin story
Elon Musk was radicalized after his son was sucked into the transgender cult. Watch: As [...]
Nov
Trudeau BANS PRAYER at Remembrance Day | Bridgehead Briefing Ep 11
Did the Trudeau government ban prayer at Remembrance Day ceremonies? I discuss: You can also [...]
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Nov
WATCH: The Satanic Temple Opened Another Abortion Clinic
The Satanic Temple just opened another abortion clinic. Watch: You can also check out the [...]
Nov
The Toxic War on Masculinity, Tate, and Fatherhood | Prof. Nancy Pearcey
Is toxic masculinity real? Is there something wrong with men? Why do guys like Andrew [...]
Nov
MASSIVE Pro-Life Victories | Bridgehead Briefing Ep 10
Apologies for the quality of the video–I’m on the road speaking at a number of [...]
Nov
Trudeau Launches ATTACK on Crisis Pregnancy Centres | Bridgehead Briefing Ep 9
Justin Trudeau targets crisis pregnancy centres: You can also check out the podcast—and subscribe—on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Rumble, [...]
Oct
Canadian Euthanasia Horror Stories: A Wake-up Call for the World
What the rest of the world can learn from Canada’s euthanasia regime: You can also [...]
Oct
UK Army Vet Convicted FOR PRAYING
In the UK’s first modern prosecution for a “thoughtcrime,” a UK army veteran was convicted…for [...]
Oct
Canada’s Euthanasia CRISIS, Gender Pushback & Satanic Abortion Clinics | Bridgehead Briefing Ep 8
In this episode, we take a look at Canada’s growing euthanasia crisis, Canadian politicians pushing [...]
Oct
What Should Christians Think About IVF? | Stephanie Gray Connors
Why are the Republicans supporting IVF? How should Christians approach this issue? We discuss:
Oct
Convicted for Praying, Men4Harris & the Trump GOP | Bridgehead Briefing Ep 7
In this episode, I take a look at the first conviction for a thoughtcrime in [...]
Oct
WATCH: Pierre Poilievre versus CTV reporter on gender
A segment from my recent podcast: You can also check out the podcast here: On Apple [...]
Oct
WATCH: Why is the Trudeau government funding studies to normalize polyamory?
A recent segment from my podcast. Why is the Trudeau government funding studies that normalize [...]
Oct
WATCH: The Sudden Return of Witchcraft & Paganism
A segment from my recent podcast on the return of witchcraft (pushed by the entertainment [...]
Oct
WHAT IS GOING ON IN CANADA? | Bridgehead Briefing Ep 6
Canadian flags burn in Vancouver, British Columbia. What is going on? In this Bridgehead Briefing, [...]
Oct
Why is Trudeau So Passionate About Abortion? | Bridgehead Briefing Ep 5
This week we look at the political maneuvers of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as [...]
Oct
Pierre Poilievre, Polyamory & Witchcraft | Bridgehead Briefing Ep 4
In this Bridgehead Briefing, we discuss Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre’s stance on transgender issues, [...]
Sep
WATCH: Abortion survivor says Trump is RIGHT on infanticide
Donald Trump has been getting “fact-checked” for claiming that the Democrats support infanticide–and that babies [...]
Sep
The Rise of Celebrity Abortion Memoirs | Bridgehead Briefing Ep 3
On this week’s briefing, I discuss the rise of celebrity memoirs as a method of [...]
Sep
WATCH: Responding to Andrew Tate on abortion
You can also check out the podcast here: On Apple Podcasts. On Spotify. On Rumble. On YouTube (and on any [...]
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Sep
Trudeau: “Et tu, LGBTQ?” | Bridgehead Briefing Ep 2
In a surprising turn of events, LGBT activists in Canada are calling for Prime Minister [...]
Sep
Trudeau’s Radical Senate & Trump’s Pro-Life Betrayal | Bridgehead Briefing #1
Justin Trudeau is stacking the Senate with radical LGBT activists–which could prevent Pierre Poilievre from [...]
Sep
Transgenderism, Transhumanism, and Porn | Jennifer Bilek, Michelle Uriarau & Suzanne Vierling
On this episode of The Bridgehead, I host a panel discussion with investigative journalist Jennifer [...]
Aug
How the Left Infiltrates the Church: An interview with Megan Basham
I sat down down with Megan Basham, a culture reporter for The Daily Wire, to [...]
Aug
How the Sexual Revolution Changed Everything
Every aspect of the world we live in today has been shaped by the Sexual [...]
Aug
The True Story of Possum Trot
I sat down with Bishop W.C. Martin, as he shares the incredible true story of [...]
Jul
WATCH: Christian tactics for our anti-Christian culture
In a 2022 essay in First Things and a follow-up 2024 book titled Life in the Negative World: [...]
Jul
WATCH: Is Christianity making a comeback in the West?
On The Bridgehead podcast, I spoke with Justin Brierley, a UK broadcaster, writer, and speaker, [...]
Jul
WATCH: How the LGBT movement is hijacking Christian schools
At The Bridgehead, I interviewed Jojo Ruba from Redeeming Conversations to explore how the LGBT [...]
Jun
WATCH: Joe Rogan on Drag Queen Story Hour
Our latest episode of The Bridgehead is on YouTube, featuring Joe Rogan’s take on Drag Queen [...]
Jun
WATCH: 80 Years Later: The Prayers of D-Day
Eighty years ago today, soldiers surged up the Normandy beaches to defend a Christian civilization. [...]
Jun