The Van Maren Show
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Christian scholar: Transhumanism a key part of the globalist agenda pushed by the World Economic Forum
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon interviews preeminent Christian scholar Nancy Pearcey on a variety of topics, including transgenderism, transhumanism, the World Economic Forum, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How should the pro-life, pro-family movements navigate the emerging post-Christian era?
On the first episode of The Van Maren Show in 2023, Jonathon takes stock of last year's ups and downs in the fight for life, family, and freedom, and explains how living in a post-Christian age means we should be realistic about the challenges facing us this year and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pro-life activist explains the movement's biggest challenge in 2023 and how to overcome it
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with Dr. John Seago, president of Texas Right to Life. The two discuss how Texas' heartbeat abortion ban is saving many unborn lives each day, what the pro-life movement should be doing better in 2023, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Parents: Follow these crucial steps to protect your kids from online predators
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon is joined by John DiGirolamo to discuss how predators use social media to exploit kids and teenagers, how kids subvert parental controls on devices like smartphones and tablets, and what parents can actually do to protect their kids.Check out DiGirolamo's work, including his new book It's Not About the Predator, by clicking here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The conservative legacy of Canadian journalistic titan Ted Byfield, as told by one of his sons
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with Vince Byfield, son of the late Canadian journalist Ted Byfield, for a discussion on his father's legacy in conservative politics, the culture war, and Christian education. Buy Jonathon's new biography of Ted Byfield here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Many Canadians are not fully aware of the horrors of the assisted suicide regime: family physician
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon has a conversation with a Canadian family medicine practitioner and vocal opponent of MAiD. She gives us the latest news on Canada's assisted suicide regime and explores what we can do to address this crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why is the transgender movement so powerful and how do we fight back? Pro-family journalist explains
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon speaks with pro-family journalist Brandon Showalter about the stunning power of the transgender movement, the rising backlash against the movement, and how to best fight its evil ideas and practices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'Anti-human' spiritual forces are behind transgender ideology: pro-family filmmaker
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with Don Johnson, a pro-family documentary filmmaker, about his new documentary Dysconnected, which seeks to answer fundamental questions about the transgender movement and sheds light on the horrific extent to which many teenage girls have been victimized by its lies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
My daughter was diagnosed with Trisomy 18, but I knew abortion was not my 'only option'
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon interviews Irish pro-life activist Vicky Wall about how the experience of having a stillborn daughter led her to become a defender of mothers and children in similarly heartbreaking situations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21,000 unborn babies have been killed in Ireland the past three years
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with prominent Irish activist Niamh Uí Bhriain, spokeswoman for The Life Institute, about the campaign to raise more awareness of the ugly realities of abortion and the fight to make Ireland a pro-life nation once again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Churches eagerly accepting tyrannical COVID mandates a serious concern for religious liberty
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon interviews Albertos Polizogopoulos, attorney and founder of The Acacia Group, on the current state of religious liberty in Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dennis Prager: Ignorance of the Bible produces a 'society of fools'
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon has a phone conversation with conservative commentator Dennis Prager about the most recent volume of his The Rational Bible commentary and why ignorance of the Bible hurts society politically, culturally, and spiritually. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Canada's assisted suicide regime would be seen as legalized murder at any other time in history
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon interviews Alex Schadenberg, executive director and international chair of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, on Canada's disastrous assisted suicide regime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trudeau gov't only dropped COVID mandates because of 'the science' and could easily bring them back
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon discusses with Andrew Lawton the latest in Canadian politics, including court cases pertaining to the Freedom Convoy, the end of Canada's COVID restrictions, new Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Every child has the right to be raised by their biological mother and father: pro-family author
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with Katy Faust, pro-family activist and author of Them Before Us: Why We Need a Global Children's Rights Movement, for a discussion on the natural right of all children to be raised by their biological mother and father, as well as why every other family arrangement risks negatively affecting the child's mental, physical, and emotional health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Michigan's pro-abortion ballot initiative is more radical than voters think: pro-life activist
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon chats with Anna Visser of the Michigan Right to Life on the state's upcoming ballot initiative to enshrine abortion as a "constitutional right." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The United Nations declared abortion a 'human right' and conservatives aren't talking about it
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with Austin Ruse, president of the Center for Family and Human Rights (C-Fam), to discuss the implications of the United Nations resolution claiming that abortion is a "human right". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Women are pressured into abortions so universities can study harvested organs: pro-life attorney
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, pro-life attorney Mike Seibel exposes the brutal reality of organ harvesting in abortion facilities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pro-life prisoner of conscience: God opened my eyes to what really happens during an abortion
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon talks with Canadian pro-life hero Mary Wagner about her courageous efforts in risking imprisonment over and over again to defend the lives of the unborn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kermit Gosnell filmmaker recounts ‘deeply disturbing’ conversation with jailed abortionist
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon interviews Irish pro-life filmmaker Ann McElhinney, co-producer of Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer, about her new podcast on the incarcerated abortionist Dr. Kermit Gosnell and what it was like to speak with him in person. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UK veteran arrested for social media post says LGBT police group 'takes orders directly from Europe'
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon talks with former UK police officer and veteran Harry Miller, who was recently arrested for causing "anxiety" by posting LGBT pride flags in the shape of a swastika on social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Christian mom faces 'human rights complaint' over refusal to film same-sex 'wedding'
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with Cara Hamstra, a Canadian mom and videographer who's faced severe backlash and now a formal "human rights complaint" over her refusal to violate her Christian conscience by filming a same-sex "wedding." If you would like to support Cara's legal battle, click here to send a donation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pro-abortion states will 'overplay their hand' in post-Roe America: pro-freedom advocate
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon asks Timothy Head, executive director of the Faith and Freedom Coalition, to give an overview of how post-Roe America is shaping up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Parents: It's never too early to start 'porn-proofing' your kids
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon chats with anti-porn activist and author Kristen Jenson about how parents can "porn-proof" their kids and why she rebranded her organization from "Protect Young Minds" to "Defend Young Minds." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Overturning Roe v. Wade has helped Puerto Ricans build a pro-life culture
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon talks with pro-life activist Joseph Pardo on efforts to change Puerto Rico's highly permissive abortion law and build a culture of life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New pro-life project helps women understand what happens to their body during chemical abortions
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with pro-life activist Christina Bennett to discuss AbortionProcedures.com, a new Live Action project using video animations to explain what actually happens during abortion and providing pro-life resources to women and doctors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Freedom Convoy exposed the 'lie' that COVID lockdowns and mandates were 'necessary'
Jonathon chats with a familiar face, Andrew Lawton, about his new book on the Freedom Convoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Churches and pregnancy centers must prepare for more pro-abortion violence: pro-life activist
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon and pro-life activist Mark Harrington discuss the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision that could overturn Roe v. Wade, as well as the likelihood of more pro-abortion violence targeting churches and pregnancy centers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New book makes a convincing Christian case for not going to college
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon speaks with Timothy Gordon, Catholic podcaster and author, about a new book he co-wrote titled Don't Go to College: A Case for Revolution. It is set to be released in August. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Abortion in Iran: Middle Eastern filmmaker goes inside the battle for life in his country
In this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon is joined by Mohammad Hassan Sadeghzadeh, a pro-life activist and documentary filmmaker, to discuss his efforts to protect the unborn in Iran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Sexual Revolution has massacred society's Christian values
On a special solo edition of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon provides an overview of how the Sexual Revolution played an integral role in upending our society's traditional Christian values. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jonathon Van Maren tells Canadian March for Life to reject the 'sick world' of pro-abortionists
This week's episode of The Van Maren Show is Jonathon's speech at the March for Life in Toronto on Friday, May 13, the day after pro-lifers gathered at the March for Life in Ottawa. Included in the episode is an introduction and conclusion Jonathon recorded after the event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Polls showing strong public support for Roe v. Wade are misleading: here's why
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Dr. Michael New, political scientist and professor at the Catholic University of America, explains to Jonathon the two common flaws in polls allegedly showing strong public support for Roe v. Wade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'The Lord's orchestration': New pro-life film coming to theaters in wake of Roe opinion leak
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with pro-life filmmaker Tracy Robinson, whose new documentary The Matter of Life will be shown in theaters on May 16 and 17. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Conservative author explains how England's greatest poets shed light on the meaning of Jesus' words
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, conservative commentator and novelist Andrew Klavan joins Jonathon to discuss his new book, The Truth and Beauty, on how the greatest English poets help illumine a deeper meaning of Jesus' words. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Push to legalize abortion around the world shows us the urgency of creating a global pro-life culture
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with pro-life activist Bethany Janzen to discuss her new global initiative to foster a pro-life culture in communities and schools in Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Click here to learn more about Pro-Life Global. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Photographer of five late-term babies says he's 'energized' to end the evil of abortion for good
On this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon is joined by pro-life activist AJ Hurley, who took the photographs of the five late-term babies found in Washington D.C. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EMT firefighter offers help and healing for men grieving an abortion
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon's guest is Andy Griffith, an EMT firefighter who works at a university hospital and runs a project called Pro-Life Man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mainstream ‘conservatives’ are embracing gay agenda because they're afraid to call it out: canceled writer
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon's guest is Denise McAllister, a former writer for The Federalist who was "canceled" for her politically incorrect views on feminism and homosexuality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who will emerge as the Conservative leader to take on Trudeau's anti-freedom agenda?
For the second time in two months, Jonathon was joined by Andrew Lawton, a libertarian writer and podcaster, on the latest episode of The Van Maren Show. This week the two reflected on the Freedom Convoy and waded into a discussion about the Conservative Party leadership race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Conservative insider shares ins and outs of working in Canadian politics
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with Josh Gilman, an anti-porn activist and Canadian politico, for a discussion on the country's politics and Conservative Party leadership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Canada's 'conversion therapy' ban violates the rights charter: Christian activist
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon sits down with Christian activist Jojo Ruba to discuss the passage of C-4, the bill that bans so-called "conversion therapy" in Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
God wants us to be 'helpful to our neighbors': Why this Ukrainian writer chose to stay in Kiev
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon spoke with Darina Rebro, a freelance journalist based in Kiev, Ukraine, who shared some of the sights and sounds of the Ukrainian capital city as their Russian neighbors invade the country on multiple sides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'Overwhelmed with pride': Ottawa convoy street captain shares on-the-ground experience
This week's guest on The Van Maren Show is David Paisley, an HVAC worker who's been protesting with the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa over the past few weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How you can use social media more intentionally and positively
Jonathan’s guest on this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show is Chris Martin, author of Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media, and the two discuss the themes of Martin's new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pro-life activist writes book against in-vitro fertilization: 'The end doesn't justify the means'
Jonathon's guest on this week's episode is Stephanie Gray Connors, whose latest book, Conceived by Science, presents the case against in-vitro fertilization (IVF) with a sensitivity and compassion for couples who struggle to conceive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Freedom Convoy isn't a protest, it's a celebration of freedom: People's Party leader Maxime Bernier
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Maxime Bernier talks about the Freedom Convoy, Justin Trudeau, the Conservatives, Erin O’Toole, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pro-family activist blames adults 'pretending to be nice' for pressuring traumatized kids to 'transition'
Chris Elston, an activist who opposes "gender transitioning," joined Jonathon on this week's episode of The Van Maren Show for a discussion on what makes children really believe they're the opposite sex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
COVID tyranny hangs over Canada, but there are still glimmers of hope
On this week's episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon is joined by Andrew Lawton, a libertarian writer and host of his own podcast, for a discussion on the state of freedom in Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Grassroots efforts in Europe are creating a pro-life culture: Austrian activist
Austrian pro-life activist Manuela Steiner joined Jonathon on today's episode of The Van Maren Show to discuss her country's COVID restrictions, mass protests, and her work for ProLife Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.