Culture Wars with Jonathon Van Maren
128 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsJonathon Van Maren gives cutting edge analysis and interviews with top culture warriors, journalists, authors.
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A Christian in the Obama White House: A Conversation with Michael Wear
April 06, 2017 20:18 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBMichael 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.
Dr. John Foubert with Jonathon Van Maren on how porn harms
March 30, 2017 16:19 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBDr. John Foubert, an expert on sexual assault prevention and pornography, joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss what our culture can do to combat the porn pandemic. His new book has recently been released, and is full of vital information that provides a road map to what has unfolded over the past two decades.
The Benedict Option: Rod Dreher on how to live in a Post-Christian Age
March 11, 2017 22:01 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBRod Dreher, author of The Little Way of Ruthie Leming, How Dante Saved My Life, and now The Benedict Option, joined Jonathon Van Maren to discuss how Christians are to respond to a post-Christian age. Dreher blogs daily over at the American Conservative, discussing the challenges Christians face in a secular age.
JJ McCullough & Jonathon Van Maren on the Future of Conservatism
March 08, 2017 19:49 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBJJ McCullough is an editorial cartoonist and columnist, writing regularly for Loonie Politics and the Washington Post, as well as publishing recent essays in publications such as the National Review. He joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the future of conservatism in North America.
The Pro-Life Movement from the Crucifixion to Present: A Conversation with George Grant
March 01, 2017 20:06 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBGeorge Grant is a historian, pastor, pro-life activist, and the author of dozens of books. His book "Third Time Around: A History of the Pro-Life Movement from the Crucifixion to Present" is a compelling journey from the earliest days of the pro-life movement 2,000 years ago to the present day, on the crest of the third wave.
Dr. Jordan Peterson with Jonathon Van Maren on the War against Political Correctness
November 29, 2016 19:17 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBDr. Jordan Peterson began a firestorm when he recorded several videos in September explaining his opposition to transgender pronouns and political correctness. He joined Jonathon to explain why he won't back down, and why he believes that this is how totalitarianism begins.
Girls watch porn, too: An essential conversation with Jessica Harris
November 18, 2016 23:46 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBFor years, people have assumed that pornography is exclusively a male problem. That is not true. Jessica Harris of Beggar's Daughter is one of the first female voices speaking out on the reality that hundreds of thousands of women and girls struggle with porn, as well. She joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the problem--and what to do about it.
How porn fuels sexual violence: A conversation with Dr. Mary Anne Layden
October 28, 2016 21:09 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBDr. Mary Anne Layden, a psychotherapist and leading scholar at the University of Pennsylvania, joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the connections between porn and sexual violence--and what we can do about it.
How porn wrecks your brain: A conversation with Gabe Deem
October 13, 2016 15:31 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBCaptivated by online porn as a child, Gabe consistently watched high-speed internet porn from the age of 12. Growing up in a time and culture where watching porn was normal, He had no idea that what he thought was pleasurable, fun and “sex-positive” could actually have a negative effect on him. As time went by he became dependent on porn and developed porn-induced erectile dysfunction (PIED) at the age of 23. Now, fully recovered, with years of studying porn addiction and monitoring recovery ...
Can we trust the Bible? An interview with Dr. Craig Evans
September 23, 2016 20:45 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBDr. Craig Evans is one of the world's top Bible scholars. He joins Jonathon Van Maren from Houston, Texas, to discuss the accuracy of the Bible and the archaeological record.
Fierce Convictions: The Extraordinary Life of Abolitionist Hannah More
September 16, 2016 17:39 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBKaren Swallow Prior is professor of English at Liberty University, Research Fellow with the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, and a member of the Faith Advisory Council of the Humane Society of the United States. She is the author of Fierce Convictions: The Extraordinary Life of Hannah More, and she joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the activist, abolitionist, and poet contemporary and friend of William Wilberforce.
Cold Case Christianity: A detective looks at the death of Jesus
September 09, 2016 15:05 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBJonathon Van Maren talks to J. Warner Wallace of Cold Case Christianity about whether or not the Gospel accounts of Jesus' death and resurrection can actually be trusted.
Dr. Craig Hazen & Jonathon Van Maren on the challenge of Christian apologetics
July 26, 2016 20:16 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBChristians in the 21st century face the unique challenge of defending a worldview constantly under attack from the media, academia, the entertainment industry, and the judiciary. But are there good reasons to believe that Christianity is true? Dr. Craig Hazen of Biola University joins Jonathon Van Maren to explain why there is.
The crisis in European masculinity: A Conversation with Danish journalist Iben Thranholm
June 30, 2016 16:36 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBIben Thranholm examines political and social events with focus on their religious aspects, significance and moral implications. She is one of Denmark’s most widely read columnists on such matters. Thranholm is a former editor and radio host at the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR), at which she created a religious news program that set a new standard for religious analysis in the newsroom. She has traveled extensively in the Middle East, Italy, the United States and Russia to carry out res...
Jonathon Van Maren with Conrad Black on mass incarceration
June 15, 2016 16:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBLord Conrad Black joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss tough-on-crime legislation, the American legal system, and mass incarceration.
Pro-Life Arguments for the 21st Century: Dr. Francis J. Beckwith & Jonathon Van Maren
June 07, 2016 20:06 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBDr. Francis J. Beckwith, a renowned pro-life philosopher, joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss good arguments and bad arguments for the pro-life worldview.
The Real James Herriot: A Conversation with Jim Wight
June 01, 2016 18:15 - 33 minutes - 31 MBJames Herriot, or to use his real name, Alf Wight, is one of the best-loved British authors of all time. Writing autobiographical stories of his days as a vet in the Yorkshire Dales, Herriot captured the hearts of people everywhere. His son Jim Wight worked with him for years, and wrote a memoir of his father. He joined Jonathon to discuss the life and work of the real James Herriot.
The Future of Conservatism: A Conversation with National Review's Kevin D. Williamson
April 29, 2016 18:29 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBKevin D. Williamson of the National Review joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the Trump phenomenon, middle-class white America, celebrity politics, and the future of conservatism.
Is violent porn a public health crisis? A conversation with MP Arnold Viersen
April 21, 2016 18:11 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBCanadian Member of Parliament Arnold Viersen has recently put forward a motion in the House of Commons to investigate the impact of sexually violent material. He joins Jonathon Van Maren to talk about what can be accomplished.
The Faith of Christopher Hitchens: An Interview with Larry Taunton
April 14, 2016 15:59 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBAs he was dying of cancer, notorious atheist Christopher Hitchens turned to a number of his Christian friends for conversation. One of them was Larry Alex Taunton, who he embarked on several road trips with. Larry Taunton joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss his recently published memoir of his friendship with Christopher Hitchens.
Jonathon Van Maren with MP Cathay Wagantall on Molly & Cassie's Law
March 24, 2016 20:16 - 22 minutes - 21 MBConservative Member of Parliament Cathay Wagantall joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss her new private member's bill, Cassie and Molly's Law. Cassie and Molly were brutally murdered in Windsor, Ontario. Cathay Wagantall plans to bring their case to the floor of the House of Commons.
Tim Challies & Jonathon Van Maren: How To Keep Your Home Porn-Free
February 19, 2016 16:19 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBTim Challies is a Christian author, blogger, and speaker who writes for a large audience at Challies.com. He joins Jonathon to discuss how to keep homes and communities porn-free.
Surviving Warsaw and the Camps: An Interview with Pinchas Gutter
February 11, 2016 21:17 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBHolocaust survivor Pinchas Gutter joins Jonathon Van Maren to tell his story. Pinchas lived through the Warsaw Ghetto, witnessed the Warsaw Uprising, and survived five concentration camps.
Canada Then & Now: An Interview with Conrad Black
February 05, 2016 22:53 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBConrad Black joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss his book Rise to Greatness: A History of Canada from the Vikings to the Present.
Defending Religious Freedom: An Interview with Robert P. George
January 28, 2016 21:29 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBRobert P. George of Princeton University, author of the Manhattan Declaration and many books, has been referred to as the leading Christian scholar of our time by the New York Times. He joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss how we can defend religious freedom in the West.
Jonathon Van Maren interviews Freedom Rider James Zwerg
January 21, 2016 22:23 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBIn 1961, a photo of James Zwerg's battered face went around the world after he was severely beaten when the Freedom Rides arrived in Montgomery, Alabama on their crusade to end segregation. This Civil Rights hero joins Jonathon Van Maren to tell his story.
An Insider's View of the Abortion Industry
January 15, 2016 15:22 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBCarol Everett is a former abortion provider who served as the director of four abortion clinics. She now works to expose the sham of "reproductive rights"--and joins Jonathon to explain how abortion salespeople use sex education to drum up business.
For Better Or For Worse: Lynn Johnston Reflects
January 08, 2016 17:31 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBLynn Johnston, a Canadian cartoonist, is best known for her newspaper comic strip For Better or For Worse. She was the first woman and first Canadian to win the National Cartoonist Society’s Reuben Award, and has been nominated for a Pulitzer. She joined Jonathon to discuss the world of cartooning, writing, and storytelling.
Author at Age 12: A Conversation with Gordon Korman
December 31, 2015 21:37 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBA hilarious writer who started off at age 12 with This Can’t Be Happening At McDonald Hall, Gordon Korman has since branched out to other genres, including his excellent and popular series’ Everest, Dive, and Island. Korman has written over 85 books and sold over 17 million copies. He joined Jonathon to discuss the life of a best-selling children's author.
Kit Pearson on Children's Literature
December 28, 2015 21:27 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBAcclaimed author Kit Pearson joins Jonathon Van Maren on The Bridgehead for the second installment in our Children's Literature series. Author of novels like A Handful of Time, Awake and Dreaming, and The Sky is Falling, Pearson produces literature of a rare quality. In this interview, she explains how.
A Conversation with Canadian author Jean Little
December 17, 2015 21:32 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBFor the first in our Christmas season literature series, Jonathon Van Maren chats with award-winning Canadian author Jean Little on children's literature, writing, and how her life translates into her writing. https://thebridgehead.ca/2015/12/16/new-literature-series-on-the-bridgehead/
Taking It All Back: An Interview With Frank Schaeffer
November 27, 2015 18:09 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBFrank Schaeffer is a New York Times best-selling author--but in Christian circles, he is known as the son of the great theologian Francis Schaeffer. After his father died, Franky Schaeffer turned on the Christian Right and has spent much of his career since then repudiating what he once advocated. He joined Jonathon to discuss his past, his present, and his views on almost everything.
Re-education, Conspiracy, and Revolution: How the Left Changed the Way You Think
November 04, 2015 16:06 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MBVeteran journalist and author Ted Byfield sits down with Jonathon Van Maren to talk about the state of the culture, the history of Christianity, and how we got here. With guest appearances from Preston Manning and Jason Kenney!
Jonathon Van Maren interviews North Korean defector Hyeonseo Lee
October 30, 2015 16:54 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBJonathon Van Maren talks with Hyeonseo Lee, who grew up in North Korea and witnessed public executions as a child. She recently wrote "The Girl With Seven Names," and discusses what it was like to grow up and live in the world's most notorious and totalitarian state.
Peter Hitchens with Jonathon Van Maren on modern sex education
October 26, 2015 17:48 - 29 minutes - 39.8 MBJonathon Van Maren and Peter Hitchens discuss modern sex education--where it came from, and what the secular left intends to do with it.
Jonathon Van Maren interviews Carl Wilkens on the Rwandan Genocide
October 26, 2015 16:45 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBWhen the genocide began in Rwanda in 1994, most foreigners fled the country. Missionary Carl Wilkens was the only American who refused to leave the country, remaining in Rwanda for the entire duration of the genocide. He joined Jonathon to talk about what he saw.
Jonathon Van Maren interviews Jeannie Smith on Holocaust rescuers
October 26, 2015 16:40 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBJeannie Smith is a Holocaust lecturer and daughter of the Holocaust Rescuer Irene Opdyke. She joined Jonathon to discuss her mother’s life and legacy.
Barbara Winton on her father Sir Nicholas Winton
October 26, 2015 16:35 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBBarbara Winton is the daughter of Holocaust Rescuer Sir Nicholas Winton author of the book “It’s Not Impossible: The Life of Sir Nicholas Winton.” She joined Jonathon Van Maren to discuss her father’s life and legacy.
Jonathon Van Maren interviews Ruby Bridges on Civil Rights history
October 26, 2015 16:32 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBRuby Bridges was one of the first African-American children to attend a newly integrated school in the Deep South at the height of the Civil Rights Movement. Facing down a daily gauntlet of angry racists, protected by federal marshals, Ruby experienced school like few others ever have. She joined Jonathon to share her story.
Jonathon Van Maren interviews David Kupelian on the Marketing of Evil
October 26, 2015 16:26 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBDavid Kupelian is a well-known journalist, commentator, and author of the classic best-seller “The Marketing of Evil.” He joins Jonathon to discuss how the Secular Left has sold our culture on lies like abortion, the Sexual Revolution, and pornography.
Jonathon Van Maren interviews Lois Lowry on The Giver
October 26, 2015 15:55 - 24 minutes - 34.3 MBLois Lowry is the author of dozens of children’s books, including the award-winning Number the Stars as well as The Giver, which was recently made into a film. She joined Jonathon to discuss her book The Giver, how to create great literature, and how literature can impact culture.
Jonathon Van Maren and Peter Hitchens on the War on Drugs
October 26, 2015 15:41 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBJonathon Van Maren talks with British author and journalist Peter Hitchens on the war on drugs, and the impact of legalizing "recreational" drugs.
Jonathon Van Maren with Mark Steyn on Culture
October 26, 2015 15:33 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBMark Steyn joined Jonathon again to talk about his newest book, The [Un]documented Mark Steyn, as well as the terrorist shooting in Ottawa and how conservatives are losing the culture.
Sex and God at Yale
October 26, 2015 15:28 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBJonathon interviews Nathan Harden, author of the book, SEX & GOD AT YALE: Porn, Political Correctness, and a Good Education Gone Bad. He has written for many publications, including National Review, The Weekly Standard, The American Spectator, The New York Post, and The Washington Times. He is a regular contributor to The Huffington Post, and he blogs about higher education for National Review Online. He graduated from Yale in 2009.
Member of Parliament Mark Warawa on Gendercide
October 26, 2015 15:17 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBMark Warawa is a Member of Parliament. He joined Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the global issue of gendercide.
Jonathon Van Maren and Dr. Mary Anne Layden on porn and rape culture
October 26, 2015 15:08 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBDr. Mary-Anne Layden is a psychotherapist and Director of Education at the Center for Cognitive Therapy at the University of Pennsylvania. She is Director of the Sexual Trauma and Psychopathology Program and the Director of the Social Action Committee for Women’s Psychological Health. She joined Jonathon to discuss the links between porn and sexual assault.
Rev. Canon Andrew White on the genocide of Iraqi Christians
October 26, 2015 14:59 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBRev. Canon Andrew White, known as the Vicar of Baghdad, is the vicar of St. George in Baghdad, Iraq. He joined Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the ongoing genocide of Christians and others by the Islamic State.
Jonathon Van Maren interviews former porn producer Donny Pauling
October 26, 2015 14:51 - 30 minutes - 41.2 MBDonny Pauling is a former porn producer. He joined Jonathon to discuss what goes on behind the scenes in the porn industry.
Jonathon Van Maren with MP Joy Smith on porn and human trafficking
October 26, 2015 14:46 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBJoy Smith is a Member of Parliament and a crusader against human trafficking. She joined Jonathon to discuss human trafficking, pornography, and 50 Shades of Gray.
Jonathon Van Maren interviews Holocaust survivor Hessy Taft
October 26, 2015 14:39 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBWhen Hessy Taft was six months old, it was a dangerous time to be a Jewish child in Nazi Germany. But in a bizarre twist of fate, the Nazis selected her baby photo to publish in one of their publications as the ideal Aryan child. Hessy joined Jonathon to tell him the story.