The Bridgehead Podcast

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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.

Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify RumbleYouTube, and on any other podcast players you may prefer!

     

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 [...]

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 [...]

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? [...]

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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Canada is BETRAYING Children | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 30

The issue that no federal party leader will talk about: As always, follow the podcast [...]

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 [...]

The CRISIS Facing Canadian Churches | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 29

Most Canadian Christians are unaware that LGBT activists are building the case for the removal [...]

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, [...]

WATCH: Mark Carney: A Radical in a Suit

Who is Canada’s new prime minister, Mark Carney? As always, follow the podcast wherever you [...]

Carney, Trudeau, and Jihad Cops | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 25

Mark Carney is the new prime minister, Justin Trudeau says farewell, and Muslim cops in [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Canadian Victories (For Once) | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 22

Big abortion groups defunded in Canada, a major legal victory, and more: As always, follow [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

WATCH: Trump’s TRANS ORDER Comes to CANADA

Pierre Poilievre responds to Donald Trump’s executive orders: As always, follow the podcast wherever you [...]

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 [...]

WATCH: Ayaan Hirsi Ali on why Trump won

Why did Donald Trump win the election? Ayaan Hirsi Ali explains: As always, follow the [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

WATCH: Canada: No Christians Allowed

Discrimination against Christians in Canada continues. Watch:

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:  

WATCH: Why Atheism Failed with Spencer Klavan

Why did atheism fail? Delving into his latest book, Light of the Mind, Light of [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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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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 [...]

Elon Musk’s anti-woke origin story

Elon Musk was radicalized after his son was sucked into the transgender cult. Watch: As [...]

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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WATCH: The Satanic Temple Opened Another Abortion Clinic

The Satanic Temple just opened another abortion clinic. Watch: You can also check out the [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

UK Army Vet Convicted FOR PRAYING

In the UK’s first modern prosecution for a “thoughtcrime,” a UK army veteran was convicted…for [...]

Why Justin Trudeau Keeps Bringing Up Abortion

It’s all about the family.

Kamala’s DESPERATE Appeal to Men

The revolutionary candidacy of Kamala Harris:  

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 [...]

What Should Christians Think About IVF? | Stephanie Gray Connors

Why are the Republicans supporting IVF? How should Christians approach this issue? We discuss:

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 [...]

WATCH: Pierre Poilievre versus CTV reporter on gender

A segment from my recent podcast: You can also check out the podcast here: On Apple [...]

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 [...]

WATCH: The Sudden Return of Witchcraft & Paganism

A segment from my recent podcast on the return of witchcraft (pushed by the entertainment [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

Pierre Poilievre, Polyamory & Witchcraft | Bridgehead Briefing Ep 4

In this Bridgehead Briefing, we discuss Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre’s stance on transgender issues, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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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Trudeau: “Et tu, LGBTQ?” | Bridgehead Briefing Ep 2

In a surprising turn of events, LGBT activists in Canada are calling for Prime Minister [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

How the Sexual Revolution Changed Everything

Every aspect of the world we live in today has been shaped by the Sexual [...]

The True Story of Possum Trot

I sat down with Bishop W.C. Martin, as he shares the incredible true story of [...]

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: [...]

WATCH: Is Christianity making a comeback in the West?

On The Bridgehead podcast, I spoke with Justin Brierley, a UK broadcaster, writer, and speaker, [...]

WATCH: How the LGBT movement is hijacking Christian schools

At The Bridgehead, I interviewed Jojo Ruba from Redeeming Conversations to explore how the LGBT [...]

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 [...]

WATCH: 80 Years Later: The Prayers of D-Day

Eighty years ago today, soldiers surged up the Normandy beaches to defend a Christian civilization. [...]