The Bridgehead

Jonathon Van Maren

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.

  1. The "MAID" Report That Will Save Thousands of Lives | MP Andrew Lawton

    5d ago

    The "MAID" Report That Will Save Thousands of Lives | MP Andrew Lawton

    Jonathon 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/05YUPqU On 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 Up 00:23 Introduction 01:44 MP Lawton Reacts to the Report 02:42 Why the Liberals Changed Their Position 04:59 Canada as a Global Cautionary Tale 07:27 The Experience in Committee 09:23 What’s Next for “MAID” for Mental Illness? 11:28 Pushback Against “MAID” in General? 15:12 Encouraging Bits in the Report 18:52 The Durability of the Committee’s Recommendation 22:45 Where Does the “MAID” Discussion go From Here? 25:37 The Mental Healthcare Problem 29:54 MP Lawton’s Personal Story & What This Means to Him #EuthanasiaDebate #AndrewLawton #BillC218

    32 min
  2. Why Bill C-9 is So Dangerous | Bridgehead Briefing 71

    Jun 18

    Why Bill C-9 is So Dangerous | Bridgehead Briefing 71

    Jonathon 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/05YUPqU On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/ In the USA: On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7 ————— #MarkCarney #BillC-9 #LiberalParty

    24 min

  3. Jun 11

    The Problem with Canadian Conservatism | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 70

    Jonathon 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/05YUPqU On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/ In the USA: On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7 ————— #CanadianConservatism #CdnPoli

    32 min
  4. So-Con WINS BC Conservative Leadership Race | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 69

    Jun 4

    So-Con WINS BC Conservative Leadership Race | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 69

    Jonathon 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/05YUPqU On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/ In the USA: On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7 ------------ #KerryLynne-Findlay #BCPoli

    30 min
  5. Iran's Underground Church in Wartime | Dr. Hormoz Shariat

    May 28

    Iran's Underground Church in Wartime | Dr. Hormoz Shariat

    Jonathon 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.org Book 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/05YUPqU On 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 Up 00:28 Introduction 02:44 From Muslim to Christian 05:27 Conversion in Los Angeles 06:14 The 1979 Revolution 08:40 Hormuz’s Brother Executed 11:21 Reaction to Brother’s Death 13:21 Called to Evangelism in Iran 16:10 Christianity in Iran 18:26 Life for Christians in Iran 21:05 Persecution in Iran 23:58 Number of Christians Currently in Prison 26:10 The Growing Movement to Christianity in Iran 30:32 Life for Christians Experiencing the War 34:06 If the Regime Survives - Outlook for Christians 37:23 Why the Government Hasn’t Come Down 40:01 Christians Accused of Being “Spies” 41:42 Iranian’s View on the War, Trump and Netanyahu 44:08 What Western Christians Should Know 46:06 How to Help #IranianChristians #Iran #Christianity

    48 min
  6. Will Pierre's Leadership Survive? (& Other Questions) | Q&A

    May 21

    Will Pierre's Leadership Survive? (& Other Questions) | Q&A

    Jonathon 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/hAWtQ0eNDB Mary 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/05YUPqU On 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

    27 min
  7. Are Liberals Finally Banning "MAID" For Mental Illness? | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 68

    May 14

    Are Liberals Finally Banning "MAID" For Mental Illness? | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 68

    Jonathon 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/05YUPqU On thebridgehead.ca: https://thebridgehead.ca/product/how-we-got-here/ In the USA: On Amazon: https://a.co/d/66YAOI7 ————— #cdnpoli #medicalassistanceindying #euthanasiadebate

    25 min
  8. The Truth About Christians in Israel | Israeli Pastor David Zadok

    May 7

    The Truth About Christians in Israel | Israeli Pastor David Zadok

    Jonathon 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

    1h 7m
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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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  • Creator
    Jonathon Van Maren
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    241
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Bridgehead
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    The Bridgehead

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