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Trump's anti-woke 'vibe shift' offers hope. But we have a long way to go

Liberals and conservatives alike have noticed an obvious “vibe shift” in America over the past several months, specifically since Donald Trump was elected to take back the White House. This shift must be welcomed and celebrated, but there’s still a lot of work ahead of us to defeat woke ideology and reestablish a Christian culture.On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon discusses some of the cultural effects of Trump’s second term in office, specifically an increasing interest in the Christian faith. While this sudden interest in Christianity is encouraging, Jonathon explains that it is mainly due to an increasing desire to find deeper spiritual meaning. Many are still not willing to submit to the fullness of the faith with its moral obligations.U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews+++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/   ****Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app +++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenews John-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 5, 202554 min

JD Vance's Munich speech was a master class in chastising globalist leaders

U.S. Vice President JD Vance gave a speech for the ages in Munich earlier this month, directly chastising European leaders over their totalitarian censorship of conservatives and Christians. Unsurprisingly, many European politicians angrily denounced Vance and the Trump administration in response — indicating just how successful of a speech it was.On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathan analyzes Vance’s “bombshell speech” and its ultimate significance for the future of American and European relations, the pro-life movement, freedom of speech, and more.U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews+++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/   ****Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app +++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenews John-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26, 202531 min

Fight to stop UK assisted suicide bill is far from over despite setbacks

On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon speaks with Alithea Williams, public policy manager of the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC), about the latest on the United Kingdom's assisted suicide bill.Williams emphasized that the bill still needs to pass a third reading after being scrutinized by a parliamentary committee and then pass the House of Lords. But if it passes the third reading, it’s unlikely the House of Lords would vote against it.Jonathon also asked Williams what pro-lifers, particularly those in the UK, can do to stop the bill from passing a third reading. Tune in to find out what she thinks.U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews+++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/   ****Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app +++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenews John-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 202540 min

Pro-lifer pardoned by Trump speaks out about imprisonment, what he'll do next

Jonathan Darnel was one of the 21 pro-life activists unjustly prosecuted and imprisoned by the Biden administration for participating in a rescue at a late-term abortion facility. Last month, however, he and his fellow activists were pardoned by President Donald Trump, and now they are free once again.On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Darnel tells Jonathon his story of the rescue that got him arrested, the trial, his experience in prison, Trump's pardon, and what he plans to do next in the fight to end abortion in the U.S.U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews+++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/   ****Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app +++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenews John-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 12, 20251h 7m

Trump's actions against gender ideology are only the beginning of a long fight

The first two weeks of President Donald Trump’s second term have been a whirlwind of executive orders on a wide variety of issues, including some against gender ideology. What do these orders against gender ideology actually accomplish, and what do they leave aside?On this week’s episode, Brandon Showalter of the Christian Post unpacks these executive orders and what they really mean in the fight against the transgender agenda. Above all, Showalter cautions us to remember that transgender activists won’t just give up because they’re losing a few battles in the culture war.U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews+++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/   ****Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app +++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenews John-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 5, 202547 min

What Trump's first week means for the pro-life movement

Despite distancing himself from the pro-life movement on the campaign trail, President Donald Trump has nevertheless given pro-lifers reason for encouragement during his first week back in the White House. On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon contextualizes Trump's accomplishments thus far and explains what they mean for the pro-life movement and the emergence of a culture of life in America.U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews+++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/   ****Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app +++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenews John-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 202535 min

Here's how to 'porn-proof' your church and community

Secular political leaders seem more willing and able to tackle the issue of porn addiction than our priests and pastors. Why is that? And how should Christian communities tackle the issue? On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon speaks with Jacob Valk of Into the Light Ministries about how to "porn-proof" our homes, churches, and communities. Valk shares his unique insights on how we can actually keep our children, loved ones, and neighbors free from the scourge of porn addiction.U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews+++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/   ****Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app +++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenews John-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 202539 min

Culture of death is rising across the West. How should pro-lifers fight back?

Assisted suicide could very well become legal in the United Kingdom despite strong opposition from ex-prime ministers, clergy, and healthcare leaders. This is just the latest example of how the culture of death is gaining strength across the West. On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with John Deighan of the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children to discuss the possibility of legal assisted suicide in the UK, as well as the most effective strategies for pro-lifers to fight back against the culture of death.Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app****SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/+++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 15, 202553 min

'Anti-woke' atheists who oppose gender ideology are not our allies: here's why

On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon speaks out against the tendency of some social conservatives to praise atheist "cultural Christians" who oppose the evil of gender ideology, explaining why they must not be considered allies in a common fight.Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app****SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/+++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 8, 202528 min

Social conservatives had notable successes in Canada this year

On this special Christmas Day episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon looks back on what Canadian social conservatives accomplished in 2024 on euthanasia, gender ideology, and abortion.Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app****SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/+++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 25, 202434 min

Here's why Christian Heritage Month should be celebrated across Canada

On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon explains the importance of promoting the celebration of Christian Heritage Month throughout Canada every December.Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app****SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/+++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 202426 min

Pro-freedom Canadians should care more about who's a judge over who's a politician: here's why

On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon speaks with Canadian religious freedom lawyer James Kitchen about the terrible state of Canada’s judiciary, what direction the country might be headed in, and more.Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app****SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/+++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 11, 202440 min

How leftists manipulate language to frame the debate on abortion, euthanasia, transgenderism

On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon discusses the left ramping up Orwellian attacks on language in the abortion, transgender, and euthanasia debates, analyzing how they manipulate language to frame the debates on their terms.Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app****SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/+++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 4, 202427 min

How to raise pro-life children in a pro-abortion society

On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with Maaike Rosendal of the Canadian Centre for Bio-ethical Reform to discuss a new book she co-authored with Jonathon's wife, Charmaine, titled A Mom's Guide to Raising Pro-Life Kids.Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app****SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/+++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27, 202437 min

3 challenges pro-lifers will face under a second Trump administration

On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon identifies three primary challenges for pro-lifers under the second Trump administration and explains how to navigate them.Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app****SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/+++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20, 202432 min

Why does the Trudeau government hate Canada's Christian heritage?

On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon speaks about the importance of defending Canada's Christian heritage from the deliberate attacks of the Justin Trudeau regime.Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app****SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/+++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 13, 202429 min

Listen to these abortionists admit the sheer brutality of what they do

On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon analyzes the statements abortionists themselves have made, describing the horrors of their work as abortion "rights" are aggressively pushed in Canada and the United States.Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app****SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/+++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 6, 202430 min

Shocking evidence shows how pornography is poisoning souls around the world

On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon discusses how pornography addiction has become a worldwide problem, not just a Western one, and argues we must do more to crack down on pornography, especially its accessibility to children.Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app****SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/+++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 23, 202429 min

The transgender movement will never give up: here's why

On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon identifies a key reason why the transgender movement, despite increasing opposition, is not going away anytime soon.Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app****SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/+++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 202426 min

Pro-lifers cannot let pro-abortion lies go unanswered ahead of the 2024 election

On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon discusses the pro-abortion lies that pro-life advocates need to combat ahead of the 2024 U.S. elections.LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app****SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/+++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 9, 202430 min

Pro-lifers must keep this in mind when talking to pro-abortion college students

On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon speaks with Seth Drayer, vice president of the pro-life organization Created Equal, about the impact of their "Justice Rides," the parallels between the pro-life and civil rights movements, effective pro-life apologetics, and more.LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app****SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/+++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 2, 202426 min

The philosophical roots of euthanasia can be found among the Greeks and Romans

On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon speaks with historian and professor Dr. Richard Weikart about his new book Unnatural Death: Medicine’s Descent From Healing to Killing, which details the history of philosophies that led to the acceptance of euthanasia in the modern Western world.LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app****SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/+++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 202448 min

The forgotten history of the Christians who fought against Canada's progressive turn

On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon speaks with author Michael Wagner about his book Canada: The Past, Present, and Future of the Canadian Christian Right, whose 18th anniversary edition, which Jonathon wrote the forward to, is being released next year.LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app****SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/+++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 18, 202436 min

Why hasn't the pro-life movement persuaded more American voters?

On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon discusses the challenges of reaching the average voter with a pro-life message ahead of the upcoming November elections. Jonathon analyzes why pro-lifers have not been successful in effectively spreading their message, comparing the American situation to what happened in Ireland in 2018. Pro-lifers face an uphill battle given the enormous resources of the abortion industry and the complete support it receives from the mainstream media. But by laying out the reality of the situation, Jonathon is hoping to spur the pro-life movement into adopting winning strategies that transform our culture into one which defends the sanctity of life.LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app****SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/+++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11, 202434 min

The horrifying link between abortion and vaccine development

On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon speaks with Christian Hacking of the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform (CBR) UK about his recent research on the gruesome connection between abortion and vaccine development.LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app****SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/+++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 5, 202452 min

What are Western values and how do we restore them?

On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon discusses the many crises facing the Western world and ponders the question, "What are Western values, exactly?"LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app****SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/+++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 28, 202432 min

The fight against euthanasia for the mentally ill in Canada is still far from over

On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with Alex Schadenberg, executive director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, to discuss the latest efforts to legalize euthanasia for the mentally ill in Canada, how we got here, what a future Conservative government might change, and more.LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app****SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/+++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 21, 202440 min

There is nothing 'normal' about Democrat extremism on abortion and transgenderism

On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon calls out Democrats for their efforts to paint Republicans as "weird" and "not normal," when in fact it is the Democrats who are decidedly not normal because of their extreme positions on abortion and transgenderism.LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app****SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/+++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 14, 202431 min

The case for why Christian parents should not send their children to public schools

On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon addresses the potential dangers of sending your children to public schools.LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app****SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/+++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 7, 202431 min

The GOP abandoned pro-lifers and social conservatives. How should we respond?

On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon discusses the Republican Party platform’s softened stances on abortion and same-sex "marriage" and some of the shenanigans that silenced pro-life voices when the platform was adopted.LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app****SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/+++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24, 202427 min

Has the influence of the transgender movement peaked?

On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with Brandon Showalter of the Christian Post to discuss the current state of the transgender movement and whether or not it has reached its peak.LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app****SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/+++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 202437 min

Dobbs has saved many lives from abortion, but the pro-life movement still faces challenges

On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon talks to Dr. Michael New, assistant professor of practice at the Catholic University of America's Busch School of Business, about the positive and negative developments in the pro-life movement two years after the Dobbs decision, and the chances of defeating pro-abortion ballot measures this November. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 202426 min

Disabled Canadian man shares what it's like to be pressured into euthanasia

On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with Roger Foley, a disabled Canadian man who has been offered Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) on multiple occasions and continues to speak out against the injustice of Canada's euthanasia regime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19, 202428 min

Catholic schools in the Philippines are capitulating to LGBT ideology

On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon interviews podcaster and activist Jay Aruga on the scandal of Catholic schools in the Philippines flying LGBT "pride" flags, such as De La Salle University and the Jesuit-run Ateneo De Manila University, government-sponsored Drag Queen Story Hours, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 202431 min

Conservatives must change their failed approach to addressing ‘Pride Month’

On this week's solo episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon discusses the Conservative Party of Canada's inadequate response to "Pride Month" and what they should do differently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 5, 202429 min

New biography of Pierre Poilievre sheds light on the Conservative leader's political development

Andrew Lawton returns on this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show to discuss his recent biography of Canadian Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 202431 min

How Christians are fighting back against the EU's radical left-wing agenda

Henk Jan van Schothorst, candidate for the European Parliament and leader of Christian Council International, joins Jonathon on this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show to discuss the fight against the international left from inside the European Union. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 202448 min

The three-step process used by the LGBT movement to hijack Christian schools

Christian apologist Jojo Ruba once again joins Jonathon on this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, this time to discuss the targeting of Christian schools by the LGBT movement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 8, 202451 min

Pro-Life Global seeks to train one advocate for every baby killed by abortion each year

Bethany Janzen, president of Pro-Life Global, once again joins Jonathon on this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, this time to talk about the experience of pro-lifers around the world and how her organization seeks to train millions of pro-life advocates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 202445 min

The story behind the radical left's attempts to shut down the NatCon conference in Brussels

Zsófia Tóth-Biró, head of office at The European Conservative, joins Jonathon on this week's episode of The Van Maren Show to discuss the attempts to shut down the National Conservatism Conference in Brussels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 202431 min

Nations that embrace abortion inevitably support euthanasia: here's why

On this week's solo episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon explains why demographic and cultural crises afflicting Western nations are leading to increased support for legal euthanasia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 202429 min

Abortion victim photography can help convince 'moderates' to become pro-life

On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with Trevor Polo, strategist for Protect Life Michigan (PLM), to discuss the results of a new PLM report (in conjunction with Created Equal) on the effectiveness of abortion victim photography, how the pro-life movement should respond to various post-Roe challenges, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 202448 min

Father living with sorrow over not being able to see or help gender-confused son

Ted Hudacko, a father who lost custody of his son over concerns about his desire to "transition," and his lawyer Tracy Henderson join Jonathon on this week's episode of The Van Maren Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 20241h 5m

Here's what Canadians need to know about Trudeau's proposed Online Harms Act

On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon speaks with Andrew Lawton about Canada's proposed Online Harms Act, the dangers it poses to free speech, why Christians and conservatives would be the primary targets, and whether or not it can be defeated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 202430 min

Woke ideology in retreat after Ireland's major pro-family victory in double referendum?

On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon interviews Irish political commentator Ben Scallan on the stunning rejection of a woke double referendum to amend the Irish Constitution's references to family, marriage, and motherhood, and the potential implications of the result on Ireland's political situation going forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 202441 min

How the collapse of 'cultural Christianity' led to the dominance of LGBT ideology

On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon examines the rise of people identifying as LGBT in light of the decline of "cultural Christianity." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 202429 min

How a few provincial leaders caused the transgender debate to erupt across Canada

On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon explains how the recent actions of some provincial leaders in Canada have led to a long overdue questioning of transgender ideology nationwide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 202432 min

There is still much hope for the pro-life movement despite some recent failures

This week's episode of The Van Maren Show is a speech Jonathon gave last summer to Created Equal, an Ohio-based pro-life group, in which he explained why he believes there's much to be hopeful about for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 202438 min

Leftists are trying to find 'transgenders' in history to legitimize their cultural revolution

On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon examines the recent attempts to "backfill a pedigree" for the transgender movement in order to give it credibility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 7, 202428 min

Tearing down statues of historical figures is clear evidence of civilizational decline

On this solo episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon considers a subcurrent of the culture war dealing with those whom we honor as a culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 202428 min