The Bridgehead
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.
Episodes
183 episodes
Canada is BETRAYING Children | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 30
Jonathon looks at the contentious issue of so-called “gender affirming care” for minors in Canada. He discusses the recent guidance from the Canadian Paediatric Society advocating for the affirmation of gender questioning youth, contrasting it ...
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Episode 49
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30:45
The CRISIS Facing Canadian Churches | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 29
There’s an imminent and largely unnoticed crisis facing Canadian churches: the potential removal of religious institutions’ tax-exempt status.Jonathon delves into the recent report from the Standing Committee on Finance and its recommend...
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Episode 48
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30:27
Navigating the 2025 Election: A Christian Perspective | Mike Schouten, Doug Sharpe, Scott Hayward
Mike Schouten, Doug Sharpe, and Scott Hayward join Jonathon for a panel discussion on the 2025 Canadian federal election.The group discusses Canada’s “MAID” regime, the potential removal of charitable status for religious organizations,...
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Episode 47
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The MASSIVE Election Issue NO ONE is Talking About | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 28
Jonathon shines a light on an incredibly important and under-discussed issue that no one is talking about: Canada's “MAID” regime and the implications for everyone who knows someone struggling with mental health.Links:Canadian A...
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Episode 46
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24:40
The Shameful Politicization of Christian Persecution | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 27
Jonathon breaks down the politicization of Christian persecution among some political commentators, including Tucker Carlson.Second, Jonathon discusses Donald Trump’s unexpected endorsement of Liberal Party candidate Mark Carney for pri...
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Episode 45
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38:30
Mark Carney's "Trans Activist" Daughter | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 26
Mark Carney’s daughter, a trans activist, visited the infamous Tavistock gender clinic in the UK. Jonathon Van Maren looks at the political implications of this for Canada, from the potential tensions between the PM and Alberta Prem...
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Episode 44
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31:59
Carney, Trudeau, and Jihad Cops | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 25
Mark Carney takes over the Liberal Party, Justin Trudeau gives his farewells, and 2 Toronto police officers speak positively about the October 7 attacks while wearing the uniform.Jonathon Van Maren breaks it all down in this episode of ...
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Episode 43
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30:06
Has Trump SAVED the Liberal Party? | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 24
Why are the Canadian Liberals rising in the polls? Are the Conservatives looking at a potential election loss? What about Pierre Poilievre? In this Bridghead Briefing, Jonathon Van Maren looks at the surprising shift in Canadian politic...
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Episode 42
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The Radicals Who Want to Replace Trudeau | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 23
Jonathon breaks down the Liberal leadership debates of this past week. He scrutinizes the front-runner candidates, Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney and their lasting connection to the infamous Trudeau legacy.—————You can find Jonat...
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Episode 41
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29:08
Jonathon Reacts: The Funeral of the Murdered Bibas Children
Jonathon reacts to the funeral of the kidnapped and murdered Jewish Bibas family.
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The Missing Hitchens Sibling(s)
Jonathon Van Maren looks at the missing Hitchens siblings, and how they contributed to the views of both Christopher and Peter Hitchens on the topic of abortion.Included in this episode are clips from public Hitchens debates, as well as...
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Episode 40
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15:05
This Influencer Deleted EVERYTHING - What She Found Instead | Erin Loechner
Erin Loechner, author of ‘The Opt Out Family,’ sits down with Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the perils of social media and digital culture. Erin shares her journey from being a top social media influencer to completely stepping away from digita...
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Episode 39
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56:29
Canadian Victories (For Once) | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 22
Jonathon Van Maren looks at the story of Health Canada's refusal to continue funding some abortion groups. This is an unusual development in Canada worth celebrating.Next, Jonathon looks at the decision of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic Sch...
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Episode 38
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24:20
Trump HATES Trudeau: Why it MATTERS in a TARIFF WAR | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 21
Jonathon Van Maren looks at the personal and political animosity between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The discussion highlights the recent tariff threats imposed by Trump on Canada, Trudeau's mediocre a...
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Episode 37
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Jonathon REACTS: Reading Trump's Transgender Order | Bridgehead Bits
Jonathon had so much fun reading a segment of Trump's executive order on gender that he decided to do a full reading of the entire order. Enjoy.And yes, the bit about a Gofundme for David Attenborough was a joke.—————You ...
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Is Gender Ideology Over? | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 20
Jonathon looks at the impact of Donald Trump’s inauguration and his executive order affirming that there are only 2 genders - male and female. Jonathon looks at the changes in public perception, reactions from political figures and...
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Episode 36
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Trump & Vance Address the National March for Life | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 19
Jonathon Van Maren breaks down the addresses of President Donald Trump, VP JD Vance, and prominent pro-life leaders, to the March for Life 2025 in Washington, DC. This episode highlights the significance of the event, the political ...
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Episode 35
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51:30
Zuckerberg & Poilievre VS Gender Ideology (ft. Andrew Tate) | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 18
In this Bridgehead Briefing, Jonathon Van Maren looks at 3 stories. First, the news of Mark Zuckerberg’s dramatic break-up with the Trans movement. Zuckerberg changed policies to allow for increased free speech on Meta when it comes...
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Episode 34
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35:46
The REAL Reason Trudeau Resigned | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 17
Jonathon Van Maren looks at the resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the reasons behind it. Through an in-depth analysis, Van Maren examines the series of scandals, political missteps, and controversies that marked Trudeau’s nearly ...
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Episode 33
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36:19
Breaking the Silence on Female Porn Addiction | Karen Potter
Karen Potter joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the often overlooked issue of female porn addiction. They discuss the rising rates of addiction among women, the unique challenges they face, and practical steps for recovery and prevention.<...
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Episode 34
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59:32
From Auschwitz to Christ: The Commandant's Grandson | Kai Höss
Kai Höss joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss his familial legacy as the grandson of Rudolf Höss, the Commandant of Auschwitz.Kai Höss speaks about his personal experiences growing up with this dark history, and how that impacted him when...
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Episode 33
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42:26
Trump VS Trudeau | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 16
Jonathon Van Maren looks at the escalating tensions between President-elect Donald Trump and PM Justin Trudeau and what is motivating Trudeau's actions amidst his recent comments about Americans.In the second story, Jonathon looks at Qu...
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Episode 32
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32:53
Courage, Islam, and the Woke Mind Virus | Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Ayaan Hirsi Ali joins Jonathon Van Maren for a candid discussion about the multiple crises confronting Western Civilization and the launch of her new platform, Courage Media. She reflects on the personal impact of the assassination of h...
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Episode 31
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45:37
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, sparked by the Ontario Human Rights Commission's ruling against Emo Township for refusing a pride proclamation in 2020, led to...
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Episode 30
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