Culture Wars with Jonathon Van Maren

Jonathon Van Maren and Charles Camosy discuss social conservatism, liberal economics, and how a fresh approach to pro-life and pro-family policy could help the pro-life movement reduce the abortion debate.

In this week's episode of The Culture Wars, Jonathon Van Maren takes a look at the failure of Justin Trudeau's Liberals to secure a seat on the UN Security Council, how lobbying got churches to reopen again in Ontario, and the woke purges wracking the liberal mainstream media.

Many people have been asking me what my take is on the Conservative Party of Canada leadership race. In this episode, I take a look at the race and explain why I'm supporting Leslyn Lewis.

Abortion clinics are being called an "essential service" while church services are shut down and pro-life groups are being told to stay indoors. What do we do to reach people during a pandemic? Jonathon Van Maren gives an update.

Justin Trudeau is an anti-religious bigot--and a hypocrite to boot. But Jonathon Van Maren's take is probably different than you might think.

Jonathon Van Maren speaks to several people who knew the real Laura Ingalls Wilder, Almanzo Wilder, and Rose Wilder Lane--decades ago, when the Wilders lived in Mansfield, Missouri. This podcast began as research for a review of Caroline Fraser's new book Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder: https://thebridgehead.ca/2019/09/09/what-you-didnt-know-about-the-real-laura-ingalls-wilder/

Jonathon Van Maren explains why the media simply cannot understand why nobody is listening when they claim that Trump "is not normal."

Jonathon Van Maren explains how trans activists are using children as guinea pigs in a social experiment--and trying to destroy anyone who disagrees with them or tries to stop them.

Abortion activists are melting down about a film depicting the experience of former Planned Parenthood director Abby Johnson. Jonathon Van Maren breaks down why--and points out where they're lying about what abortion really is.

Jonathon Van Maren explains how pornography is transforming the relationships of an entire generation.

Abortion activists frequently lie and claim that pro-lifers pose a risk to abortion workers. The reality on the ground is that pro-lifers, often young women, are attacked with shocking regularity. Jonathon Van Maren breaks it down.

Every June, the media targets conservative politicians with demands that they attend the Pride Parade. Jonathon Van Maren explains why nobody should attend these vulgar displays. https://thebridgehead.ca/2017/06/26/the-cbc-says-children-seeing-nude-men-at-pride-is-a-good-discussion-opportunity/ https://thebridgehead.ca/2019/06/11/shameful-wrong-and-exploitative-little-boy-dances-in-drag-at-pride-parade/

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and King biographer David Garrow recently uncovered some stunning new information on the revered civil rights leader--but nearly ever publication in the United States refused to cover it. He joined Jonathon to discuss the implications for how we see history.

Alabama's recent abortion ban has been a catalyst in an already catalytic year in the American abortion wars. Jonathon Van Maren breaks down what is happening, and takes a look at what this means for 2020.

Jonathon Van Maren sits down with best-selling author William Gairdner to figure out how Canada went from a conservative country based on Judeo-Christian values to the nation that it is today.

Trans activists are coming for freedom of speech and freedom of conscience. Jonathon Van Maren takes a look at a few recent and insane examples of ordinary people being persecuted for believing in biological reality.

Why is the Canadian prime minister so obsessed with abortion? Jonathon Van Maren explains why Justin Trudeau's past turned him into an abortion extremist that will defend abortion at all costs.

Amanda Parker of the Ayaan Hirsi Ali Foundation joined Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the recent case of female genital mutilation in Michigan, and how this practice is spreading throughout the West due to immigration.

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Eric Foner joins Jonathon Van Maren for a discussion about Confederate statues, the Civil War, and what the past can teach us about the present in these troubled times.

Dr. Michael Wagner joined Jonathon Van Maren to discuss his book Standing on Guard for Thee: The Past, Present, and Future of Canada's Christian Right, covering Canada's transformation from a Christian nation to the one that it is today.

Niamh Uí Bhriain, the co-founder of Youth Defence and spokesperson for the Save the 8th Campaign joined Jonathon Van Maren to discuss how the politicians, the media, and the elites sold abortion to the Irish public--and how a dedicated pro-life movement fought back to save Ireland's 8th Amendment.

Alissa Golob of Right Now joined Jonathon Van Maren to discuss abortion politics in Canada--and how pro-life activists are making an impact right across the country.

Pulitzer Prize-winning conservative columnist George Will joined Jonathon Van Maren to discuss his opposition to Donald Trump, the state of conservatism, the future of the Republican Party, and the pro-life movement's gamble on a Trump Administration.

Paul Lavergne, a psychotherapist specializing in sex addiction, joined Jonathon Van Maren to explain how pornography is ruining our culture.

Longtime politician and founder of two political parties Preston Manning joined Jonathon Van Maren to talk about his new book and faith in the public square.

Sohrab Ahmari joined Jonathon Van Maren to discuss his latest analysis in Commentary, which featured a teen girl who is fighting to keep boys out of her school's bathroom. https://www.commentarymagazine.com/politics-ideas/the-war-on-bathroom-privacy/

Pro-life activists Bernadette Smyth of Precious Life joined Jonathon Van Maren to talk about the abortion referendum in the Republic of Ireland, and what the pro-life movement is planning to do to keep abortion out of Northern Ireland--where abortion is still illegal.

Josh Gilman of Strength to Fight and Jonathon Van Maren discuss the "incel" movement, an online community of angry young men like mass murderer Elliot Rodger (pictured) and also the alleged Toronto van murderer Alek Minassian--and how pornography fueled their worldview.

British author and commentator Peter Hitchens joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss Russia, the West, and why war in Europe may be inevitable.

Obianuju Ekeocha, a Nigerian-born scientist who runs Culture of Life Africa, is a world-renowned pro-life activist. She joined Jonathon Van Maren to talk about her new book, Target Africa: Ideological Neo-colonialism of the Twenty-first Century

In a chilling new book, Juanita Broaddrick describes how she survived being assaulted by Bill Clinton--and how Hillary Clinton threatened her to cover it up. She joined Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the Clinton crimes, and how the recent attention to her story has impacted her life.

Renowned British philosopher Sir Roger Scruton joined Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the collapse of Western civilization, cultural confidence, and why traditionalism and conservatism are essential.

For the tenth anniversary of conservative titan William F. Buckley's death, his son, the novelist Christopher Buckley joins Jonathon Van Maren to remember the man and his legacy.

British journalist and author Douglas Murray joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the migrant crisis, demographics, identity politics, and what the future for Europe--and North America--might look like. His latest book, "The Strange Death of Europe: Immigration, Identity, & Islam" was released in 2017.

Nancy Pearcey, who was described by The Economist as "America's preeminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual," joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss transgenderism and her new book "Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality."

German sociologist Dr. Gabriele Kuby, author of The Global Sexual Revolution: Destruction of Freedom in the Name of Freedom, joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the war on the family in Europe, the destructiveness of gender ideology, and how we can resist.

Dr. David Haskell of Wilfrid Laurier University joins Jonathon Van Maren to talk about why Justin Trudeau is dangerous--and why Canada has never had a prime minister like him before, and why Canadians should be paying close attention to what is happening.

World-renowned apologist and author Dr. Frank Turek, who has debated the likes of Christopher Hitchens, joins Jonathon Van Maren on The Bridgehead to discuss how to best reach out to an increasingly secular--and hostile--culture.

Woody Williams, a World War II veteran who saw the American flag being raised over Iwo Jima, joins Jonathon Van Maren to tell his story. A flamethrower who single-handedly cleared Japanese pillboxes under heavy machine-gun fire to allow American troops to take the airfield, Williams now explains what he learned from his experience, and what he thinks people should do with their short time on earth.

Kees Van Helden is a national pro-life leader in the Netherlands who works with both the grassroots as well as politicians to save the lives of pre-born children. He joined Jonathon Van Maren to discuss a surprising development--massive fraud scandals are shutting down Dutch abortion clinics. He explains what happened, and why the media won't cover it.

Anthony Esolen's book "Out of the Ashes: Rebuilding American Culture" is essential reading for any Christian wanting to know how to fight back against the secular tidal wave. He joined Jonathon Van Maren to discuss how we got here, how we can leave, and what we can do right now in our homes, schools, and churches. Jonathon's review of "Out of the Ashes" can be found here: https://thebridgehead.ca/2017/06/12/in-out-of-the-ashes-anthony-esolen-calls-christians-to-rebuild-and-reload-not-retreat/

Don Hutchinson is a Canadian lawyer, writer, and an expert in religious liberty. He joined Jonathon Van Maren to discuss his new book, "Under Siege: Religious Freedom and the Church in Canada at 150 (1867-2017.) Copies can be purchased at: http://www.donhutchinson.ca/book-under-siege/

Stephen Mansfield, the best-selling author of "The Faith of George W. Bush" and "The Faith of the American Soldier" was embedded in Iraq in 2005 to record the relationship between religion and the men and women on the ground. He joined Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the faith of the American soldier and the Christian warrior ethic.

Harper Lee, the famously private author of one of the 20th Century's greatest books "To Kill A Mockingbird," let only a few people into her secret world. Dr. Wayne Flynt was one of those friends, and he recently published a book titled "Mockingbird Songs: My Friendship with Harper Lee." He joined Jonathon Van Maren to talk about Harper Lee, Alabama, and the culture that created "To Kill A Mockingbird."

On the Faceoff segment of the Andrew Lawton Show, Jonathon Van Maren and Dr. Annalise Trudell debate the question "Is pornography inherently harmful to society?" Jonathon Van Maren argues for the affirmative, while Dr. Trudell argued that it is not.

In "Rising Star: The Making of Barack Obama," Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Garrow successfully upends the entire narrative of Obama's life, calling his memoirs "historical fiction" and explaining, through hundreds of interviews, how Obama created a narrative in order to win political power. He joined Jonathon Van Maren to discuss that fascinating story.

Renowned author and social critic Os Guinness joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the collapse of the Christian consensus, globalization, populism, and how Christians should respond in the age of Trump.

Pierre Lemieux, candidate for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada, is running to replace Stephen Harper--and he's a social conservative. He joined Jonathon to discuss social conservatism in Canada, and how Canadians are responding to his message, and what we can do next.

For years, Jessica Neely was one of the most popular porn stars in the industry. She saw what really went on, up close and personal. When she left, she embarked on a new mission: To tell the truth about the porn industry wherever she could. She joined Jonathon Van Maren to tell her story.

Ann McElhinney and Phelim McAleer, two Irish journalists who covered the story of mass killer and notorious Philadelphia abortionist Kermit Gosnell, have co-authored the book Gosnell: The Untold Story of America's Most Prolific Serial Killer. McElhinney joins Jonathon Van Maren to tell the story.

Michael Wear, one of the youngest White House staffers in modern American history, served in the Barack Obama Administration for several years, facilitating evangelical outreach during the 2012 campaign. He recently authored the book "Reclaiming Hope: Lessons Learned in the Obama White House About the Future of Faith in America. He joined Jonathon Van Maren to discuss what went on behind closed doors during some of the hottest culture war debates of the last decade.