The Van Maren Show
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Violence in pornography could be fueling transgenderism among girls: here's why
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon lays out the case for why he thinks violence in online pornography could be a contributing factor to the rise in girls who "identify" as boys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How YouTube influencers like MrBeast are normalizing transgenderism for an entire generation
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon explores the role social media influencers have in spreading gender ideology, focusing on the case of the wildly popular YouTube channel MrBeast, one of whose members, Chris Tyson, left his wife and three-year-old son to undergo a 'sex change' last year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Abortion victim photography may be the pro-life movement's answer to a string of defeats
On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon interviews Christen Polo, executive director of Protect Life Michigan, on the use of abortion victim photography in her organization's pro-life activism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Could the Supreme Court overturn the FDA's legally dubious abortion pill approval?
Kristin Waggoner, CEO and president of the Alliance Defending Freedom, joins Jonathon on this week's episode of The Van Maren Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is the transgender movement losing steam in the face of increasing opposition?
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon discusses what may happen to the transgender movement as criticism of its tenets begins to go mainstream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How the LGBT movement poisons your children through the entertainment industry
On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon explores how the LGBT movement is utilizing the entertainment industry to affect a cultural "revolution" in its favor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The transgender movement must be called out for its cruelty toward women and girls
On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon discusses an aspect of the transgender movement which he believes has not been addressed clearly – its cruelty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pro-lifers: We must rethink our strategy if we want to win abortion referendums
On this week’s solo episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon identifies what he perceives to be failures in the pro-life movement’s political strategy in the wake of the recent Ohio abortion referendum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beating pornography addiction for good: practical tips from a psychotherapist
Paul Lavergne returns on this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, concluding his two-part interview with Jonathon on porn addiction and how to fight it. If you missed Part 1, click here. Those struggling with porn addiction can contact Lavergne at [email protected] or by calling +1 705-868-8896. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why do Hungary and Poland fall silent on life, family issues at the UN?
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon interviews Austin Ruse, president of the Center for Family and Human Rights (C-Fam). The two discuss Western-backed sexual colonialism in the Global South, why the European Union is the foremost opponent of pro-life and family advocacy, and why Americans should pay more attention to what happens at the United Nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The conversation on pornography has changed, but its grip on our youth must be addressed
WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of sexual content that some listeners may find disturbing. Discretion is advised.On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, psychotherapist Paul Lavergne discusses with Jonathon the current state of the conversation about pornography, its ubiquity among teenagers, and how to overcome porn addiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why we must reject the use of Marxist language in response to the Israel-Hamas conflict
On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon explores the insidious use of Marxist language by leftist academics in response to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leftists push the sexual revolution in Africa yet hypocritically accuse the right of 'neocolonialism'
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon explains how the left is guilty of neocolonialism by pushing the sexual revolution on African countries, while the media falsely accuses the political right of doing the same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How do you raise conservative children in a woke city? New book explains how
On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon interviews Katy Faust, co-author of the new book Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City: Teaching Historical, Economic, and Biological Truth in a World of Lies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Euthanasia advocates don't want you to hear these two horrifying stories
On this episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon discusses two stories demonstrating the frightening reality of euthanasia and highlights the problem of changing language in political discourse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How one Canadian province sparked a nationwide debate on transgender ideology
On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon considers the possibility that a debate on transgender ideology is about to break out in Canada given the country's current policy trends, the Conservative Party's adoption of pro-family resolutions, and the backlash they have received from the mainstream media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Roe was overturned more than a year ago. Have new pro-life laws saved babies' lives?
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with Dr. Michael New of the Catholic University of America to discuss the effects of pro-life laws and initiatives a year after Roe’s reversal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Watching pornography contributes to the abuse and degradation of other people
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with anti-porn activist and author Josh Gilman to discuss the latest news on the lawsuits against Pornhub and what can be done to stop our pornography pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What is the best way to protect your children from pornography addiction?
On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with Ron DeHaas, founder and CEO of Covenant Eyes, to discuss the changes in combating pornography addiction since the company’s inception in 2000. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why does the Trudeau gov't refuse to listen to any criticism?
On this episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon speaks with Canadian conservative commentator Andrew Lawton about the Trudeau government’s censorship of dissent and its strange intransigence toward its detractors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Here's what pro-lifers must do to defeat the radical Ohio abortion amendment
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with pro-life leader Mark Harrington to discuss the recent Ohio referendum and its implications for a proposed constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion "rights" up until birth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Conservatives have been winning the public debate on pornography. Could it be banned in 10 years?
On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon discusses the current state of the cultural discussion on pornography and the possibility of its outright ban. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Andrew Tate is not a role model for young conservative men
On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon explains why Andrew Tate, the famous social media influencer known for promoting hypermasculinity, should not be looked up to by young conservative men, despite receiving attention from conservative figures such as Tucker Carlson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is a major cultural shift against transgenderism already underway?
On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with Brandon Showalter of the Christian Post to discuss where gender ideology is now and where he thinks it may be headed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Debunking the most common arguments in favor of Canada's assisted suicide regime
On this episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon explores three arguments against the Canadian assisted suicide regime that he and his colleague Blaise Alleyne compiled after debating on college campuses. Buy their book A Guide to Discussing Assisted Suicide here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Christian leaders can improve at treating porn addiction among the faithful
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon interviews Sam Black of Covenant Eyes to discuss his new book The Healing Church: What Churches Get Wrong About Pornography (And How to Fix It). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Here's what Christians should know about the new Duggar family documentary 'Shiny Happy People'
On this week’s solo episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon discusses a documentary series on Amazon Prime called Shiny Happy People. The documentary is about the Duggars, a reality television-starring Baptist family connected to an organization whose founder was allegedly involved in sexual abuse. One of the family members, Josh, is also currently in prison for sexual abuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Muslim protests against LGBT ideology in Canada: a turning point in the culture war?
On this solo episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon reacts to Muslims and other non-white Canadians protesting LGBT ideology in schools, and explores whether it is the start of a new trend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pro-family author explains how same-sex 'marriage' in Massachusetts led to the Obergefell decision
On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon is joined by conservative activist and author Amy Contrada to discuss her recent book Corrupt Bargains: How Gay Marriage Began in Massachusetts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Canadian gov't efforts to expand euthanasia to the mentally ill face a number of obstacles
On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon is once again joined by Alex Schadenberg of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, who discusses updates regarding Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) program and a Conservative bill that would limit its application to the mentally ill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Infanticide in the West: a consequence of losing our Christian heritage
On this week's solo episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon considers questions about society's potential acceptance of infanticide, especially whether or not legal abortion began an irreversible trend toward its acceptance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to recognize the LGBT handbook going into 'Pride Month' this June
Tune in to this week’s episode of the Van Maren Show, in which Jonathon exposes the LGBT handbook as we enter another June 'Pride Month.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New book explains how traditional family life can help win the culture war
On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon is joined by Peachy Keenan, author of Domestic Extremist: A Practical Guide to Winning the Culture War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New film series explores evidence for biblical Exodus, location of Mount Sinai
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon is joined by Tim Mahoney, the documentarian behind the Patterns of Evidence films that show the archaeological evidence for biblical events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Steven Crowder's shameful reaction to 'Down syndrome Barbie' is neither Christian nor pro-life
On this week's solo episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon responds to conservative commentator Steven Crowder mocking the new "Down syndrome Barbie," calling it the reaction of a pro-abortion "eugenicist," not a Christian or a pro-lifer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Christian activist explains how to defend biblical teaching in a hostile pro-LGBT environment
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon speaks with Jojo Ruba, a Canadian activist and Christian apologist, about how we ought to navigate a pro-LGBT cultural, political, and legal environment that is very hostile to traditional Christian teaching on sexuality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why 'groomer' is an accurate term for the architects of the sexual revolution
In this solo episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon discusses the current state of the debate over child sex education in light of the dark history of the sexual revolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Woman who 'transitioned' at 42 calls transgenderism an 'epidemic' targeting vulnerable children
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon speaks with Scott Newgent, a biological woman who "transitioned" as a 42-year-old but now speaks out about its dangers, especially toward children targeted by the transgender movement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'Part of our faith': Student harassed for pro-life beliefs continues fight against Canadian university
On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon speaks with Talia Battista, a Christian student who filed a human rights complaint against an Ontario university for harassment and "discrimination" over her pro-life beliefs. Click here to go to LifeFunder and make a donation to help with Talia's legal expenses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'David vs. Goliath': Pro-life leader describes strong pressure on Malta to legalize abortion
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon speaks with Dr. Miriam Sciberras, leader of the Life Network Foundation Malta, about the outpouring of pro-life support as lawmakers debate a bill to legalize abortion, the domestic and foreign pressure to upend Malta's culture of life, and why she thinks abortion is the foremost human rights issue of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
US gov't attitudes on communism in World War II brought cultural and moral destruction to the West
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon interviews Diana West, former columnist and author of the 2013 book American Betrayal: The Secret Assault on Our Nation's Character, where she exposes the "massive incursion" of leftists and communist agents working on behalf of the Soviet Union into the Franklin Roosevelt administration, and explains how this censored part of history continues to shape our world today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Romania's new pro-life movement is working to change the hearts of a skeptical society
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon talks with Romanian pro-life activists Alexandra Nadane and Teodora Paul about the fast-growing pro-life movement in their country, the challenges of defending the unborn in a formerly communist country, and how they recruit young people to help build a culture of life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The state is coming for your children: Why parents can't ignore gender ideology, assisted suicide
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon shares an urgent warning about the encroachment of state-sponsored physical and moral destruction of children, specifically the very real horrors of "gender transitions" and the proposed idea of assisted suicide for "mature minors" in Canada. If you're a parent, you will want to tune in to this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Canadian man seeking assisted suicide says he cannot afford to live without disability benefits
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Les Landry shares with Jonathon his story about why he applied for assisted suicide under Canada's medical assistance in dying law (MAID), as well as what the government should do to help people like him who don't want to die but increasingly see it as their only option. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Canadians shouldn't be surprised Trudeau got away with invoking the Emergencies Act
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Andrew Lawton joins Jonathon to give his take on the recent ruling that backed Justin Trudeau's invocation of the Emergencies Act against the Freedom Convoy. The two discuss why the ruling shouldn't surprise us, the problems with "pandemic amnesty," and developments related to the Freedom Convoy protests we should continue to watch for in 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New documentary offers a path from porn addiction to freedom in Jesus Christ
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon interviews Jacob Valk and John-Michael Bout, producers of the anti-porn documentary "Into the Light." The group discusses the tendency to "over-spiritualize" the issue of porn addiction, whether you should consider cutting out mainstream entertainment and social media to help you avoid porn, and the shocking extent to which even Christian marriages can be damaged by "porn-shaped brains." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Queen Elizabeth's former chaplain shares what working for the Royal Family was really like
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with the former chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II. Gavin Ashenden, who has since converted to Catholicism, describes what the position and the Royal Family were like, the role of faith in their public and private lives, and whether the royal title "Defender of the Faith" even means anything now in this post-Christian era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How should Christians fight the culture war? Retired pastor explains
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with evangelical Christian author and retired pastor Erwin Lutzer to discuss his new book, No Reason to Hide: Standing for Christ in a Collapsing Culture, and how Christians should fight the culture war begun by the left. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'I will not give up': Finnish MP targeted for defending Christian marriage vows to fight appeal
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon interviews Päivi Räsänen, a Finnish Member of Parliament who's been targeted for years by a pro-LGBT prosecutor over her outspoken Christian beliefs on homosexuality and marriage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
British detransitioner Oli London: 'Connection with God' is the real path to happiness
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon interviews British social media influencer and detransitioner Oli London about how he came to "identify" as a Korean woman, the role of social media in the transgender craze, what made him eventually regret his "transition," and what he's doing to discourage gender mutilation and the transgender lifestyle, especially among teenagers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.