The Bridgehead

Jan 31 2025 169 ep. 32 mins 3
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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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Jonathon REACTS: Reading Trump's Transgender Order | Bridgehead Bits

Jan 31 2025 16 mins  
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 can find Jonathon’s new book, “How We Got Here,” at the following locations:In Canada:On Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/05YUPqUOn thebridgehead.ca:

Is Gender Ideology Over? | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 20

Jan 30 2025 31 mins  
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 the leaders in America leading up to Trump’s inauguration. Second, he looks at the response from politicians in Canada including Marc Miller, Jagmee

Trump & Vance Address the National March for Life | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 19

Jan 24 2025 51 mins  
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 dynamics within the pro-life movement, and speeches from influential Republicans about the future of pro-life policies in America.—————You can

Zuckerberg & Poilievre VS Gender Ideology (ft. Andrew Tate) | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 18

Jan 16 2025 35 mins  
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 to gender. He has removed “pregnant people” emojis from Meta’s messaging apps, and removed tampon dispensers at Meta headquarters.Second is Pie

The REAL Reason Trudeau Resigned | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 17

Jan 09 2025 36 mins  
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 decade-long tenure.Van Maren also explores the Liberal Party of Canada’s dire state, internal rivalries, and the potential implications

Breaking the Silence on Female Porn Addiction | Karen Potter

Jan 02 2025 59 mins  
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.Karen brings valuable insights from her extensive experience helping people overcome their addictions at Covenant Eyes, and offers hope and solut

From Auschwitz to Christ: The Commandant's Grandson | Kai Höss

Dec 23 2024 42 mins  
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 he learned about it for the first time. He tells of his experience taking part in the recent documentary “The Commandant’s Shadow” and hi

Trump VS Trudeau | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 16

Dec 19 2024 32 mins  
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 Quebec's aggressive secularism, shown in Premier François Legault's shocking proposal to ban prayer in all public spaces.The third story looks at the

Courage, Islam, and the Woke Mind Virus | Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Dec 16 2024 45 mins  
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 her friend Theo Van Gogh, examines the cultural implications of woke ideology, and shares insights on the political forces that led to Donald Trump�

Bank Account GARNISHED for Refusing PRIDE Proclamation | Bridgehead Briefing Ep. 15

Dec 12 2024 34 mins  
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 the garnishing of the mayor’s bank account after he refused to comply with the tribunal’s demands.Jonathon Van Maren covers the mayor’s courageous