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The Bridgehead
Hosted by Jonathon Van Maren · EN
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.
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MP Jamil Jivani Kicks a Rainbow Hornet's Nest | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 73
2w ago00:20:46Tap to summarizeJonathon looks at MP Jamil Jivani's ongoing response to Mark Carney's Pride Parade attendance, the Liberal backlash, and how this is shifting the overton window.—————You can find Jonathon’s book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations:In Canada:On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqUOn thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/In the USA:On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7—————#MarkCarney #JamilJivani #CdnPoli
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Pierre Poilievre vs PRIDE | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 72
3w ago00:18:05Tap to summarizeJonathon analyzes Pierre Poilievre's stance on pride parades and flying the pride flag from Canadian flagpoles.—————You can find Jonathon’s book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations:In Canada:On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqUOn thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/In the USA:On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7_________#cdnpoli #pierrepoilievre #markcarney
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The "MAID" Report That Will Save Thousands of Lives | MP Andrew Lawton
Jun 2500:32:09Tap to summarizeJonathon 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 from eligibility for “MAID.”MP Andrew Lawton gives the inside scoop of what occurred in committee, the report, what it means, and what comes next.—————You can find Jonathon’s book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations:In Canada:On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqUOn thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/In the USA:On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7—————You can find “The Bridgehead with Jonathon Van Maren” podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Rumble, or wherever you listen to podcasts.The Bridgehead on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mWXT52Dpaf6QPg7plWJl6 The Bridgehead on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-bridgehead/id1751566743 Other Podcast Platforms: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2372829_________Timestamps:00:00 Coming Up00:23 Introduction01:44 MP Lawton Reacts to the Report02:42 Why the Liberals Changed Their Position04:59 Canada as a Global Cautionary Tale07:27 The Experience in Committee09:23 What’s Next for “MAID” for Mental Illness?11:28 Pushback Against “MAID” in General?15:12 Encouraging Bits in the Report18:52 The Durability of the Committee’s Recommendation22:45 Where Does the “MAID” Discussion go From Here?25:37 The Mental Healthcare Problem29:54 MP Lawton’s Personal Story & What This Means to Him#EuthanasiaDebate #AndrewLawton #BillC218
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Why Bill C-9 is So Dangerous | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 71
Jun 1800:23:44Tap to summarizeJonathon 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 flag ceremony on Parliament Hill led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, and how members of the Liberal Party responded to MP Vincent Ho's simple question in committee about what a woman is.—————You can find Jonathon’s book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations:In Canada:On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqUOn thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/In the USA:On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7—————#MarkCarney #BillC-9 #LiberalParty
Transcribe →The Problem with Canadian Conservatism | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 70
Jun 1100:31:41Tap to summarizeJonathon 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 revolution: polyamory. He dissects two nearly identical newspieces - one from CTV and the other from Canadian Affairs, demonstrating the push to normalize polyamorous relationships.—————You can find Jonathon’s book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations:In Canada:On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqUOn thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/In the USA:On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7—————#CanadianConservatism #CdnPoli
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So-Con WINS BC Conservative Leadership Race | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 69
Jun 400:29:58Tap to summarizeJonathon 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 euthanized after a consultation in a Tim Hortons parking lot. Finally Jonathon looks at Pierre Poilievre's response to a question from Billboard Chris about sex changes for minors.—————You can find Jonathon’s book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations:In Canada:On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqUOn thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/In the USA:On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7------------#KerryLynne-Findlay #BCPoli
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Iran's Underground Church in Wartime | Dr. Hormoz Shariat
May 2800:48:13Tap to summarizeJonathon 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.orgBook Recommendations:“Iran’s Great Awakening: How God is Using a Muslim Convert to Spark Revival” - Hormuz Shariat“Soul by Soul: The Evangelical Mission to Spread the Gospel to Muslims” - Adriana Carranca“Inside the Revival: Good News & Changed Hearts Since 9/11” - Joel Rosenberg—————You can find Jonathon’s book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations:In Canada:On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqUOn thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/In the USA:On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7—————You can find “The Bridgehead with Jonathon Van Maren” podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Rumble, or wherever you listen to podcasts.The Bridgehead on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mWXT52Dpaf6QPg7plWJl6 The Bridgehead on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-bridgehead/id1751566743 Other Podcast Platforms: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2372829_________Timestamps:00:00 Coming Up00:28 Introduction02:44 From Muslim to Christian05:27 Conversion in Los Angeles06:14 The 1979 Revolution08:40 Hormuz’s Brother Executed11:21 Reaction to Brother’s Death13:21 Called to Evangelism in Iran16:10 Christianity in Iran18:26 Life for Christians in Iran21:05 Persecution in Iran23:58 Number of Christians Currently in Prison26:10 The Growing Movement to Christianity in Iran30:32 Life for Christians Experiencing the War34:06 If the Regime Survives - Outlook for Christians37:23 Why the Government Hasn’t Come Down40:01 Christians Accused of Being “Spies”41:42 Iranian’s View on the War, Trump and Netanyahu44:08 What Western Christians Should Know46:06 How to Help#IranianChristians #Iran #Christianity
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Will Pierre's Leadership Survive? (& Other Questions) | Q&A
May 2100:26:35Tap to summarizeJonathon 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 episode, please submit them through the form below:https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/hAWtQ0eNDBMary Eberstadt's Book: "How the West Really Lost God"Mary Eberstadt Interview: https://youtu.be/RfbKj9k2Wvg?si=7c34Ky1RF02XzZkh Carl Trueman's Book: "Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution"—————You can find Jonathon’s book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations:In Canada:On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqUOn thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/In the USA:On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7—————You can find “The Bridgehead with Jonathon Van Maren” podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Rumble, or wherever you listen to podcasts.The Bridgehead on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mWXT52Dpaf6QPg7plWJl6 The Bridgehead on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-bridgehead/id1751566743 Other Podcast Platforms: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2372829_________#cdnpoli #pierrepoilievre
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Are Liberals Finally Banning "MAID" For Mental Illness? | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 68
May 1400:24:54Tap to summarizeJonathon 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 when it comes to stopping gender transitions for minors.Third, Jonathon looks at Premier David Eby and his embarrassing push for abortion access to distract from the issues he's created in BC.—————You can find Jonathon’s book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations:In Canada:On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqUOn thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/In the USA:On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7—————#cdnpoli #medicalassistanceindying #euthanasiadebate
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The Truth About Christians in Israel | Israeli Pastor David Zadok
May 701:06:59Tap to summarizeJonathon 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, as well as the assertions from commentators like Tucker Carlson that there is rampant persecution of Christians in the country of Israel.#Israel #Christianity #TuckerCarlson
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