The Van Maren Show

In this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon van Maren is joined by Blaise Alleyne to discuss how to combat and advocate against euthanasia and assisted suicide. The pro-life activist highlights how “it's always possible to find meaning and purpose, even in the face of extraordinary suffering.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christopher Rufo is a filmmaker who has spent the last five years examining three once-thriving US cities that are now facing extreme poverty. America Lost, his latest documentary, explores what life is like in those towns and how residents are fighting to get by. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Jonathan van Maren speaks with Jojo Ruba, founder and executive director of Faith Beyond Belief, an organization seeks to give Christians the tools needed to become effective apologists and ambassadors for Christ. Ruba discusses the recent news that the Canadian government, under liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, is trying to ban therapy for persons struggling with same-sex attraction and gender dysphoria. Ruba is an especially important voice on this isue because he himself has experienced same-sex attraction. His has also sought therapy that ultimately helped him find meaning in his own life.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan van Maren is joined this week by Dr. Jeff Myers, President of Summit Ministries, and one of America's most respected authorities on youth leadership development. Myers discusses an article he wrote last month, titled “Christians Must Demand Justice in Election Crisis,” where he highlights important principles of citizenship which every Christian must support and promote, during the current post-election chaos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan van Maren is joined by Niamh Uí Bhriain, a national pro-life leader in Ireland and the head of the Life Institute, to discuss horrific new events in Ireland on feticide and infanticide, two years after the abortion referendum. As Van Maren notes that pro-life leaders who were fighting against the legalization of abortion in Ireland in 2018, “have been proven, unfortunately, to be right again and again and again,” on what the consequences would be when abortion comes to Ireland.Sign-up for our email newsletter so you’ll never miss a beat: https://www.lifesitenews.com/ajax/subscribe?utm_source=jvm1126audioIf you enjoyed this video, please support our work: https://give.lifesitenews.com/give?utm_source=jvm1126audio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, Jonathan van Maren speaks with Dr. Ryszard Legutko, a philosopher, politician, and professor from Krakow, Poland, to discuss Legutko’s fight against both communism and liberal democracy. Legutko also indicates paradoxical similarities in Liberal Democracy, which, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, widely took the systemic place of Communism throughout various Eastern European countries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marjorie Dannenfelser from the Susan B. Anthony List joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the 2020 election results and why we need to have hope as Americans.Dannenfelser begins by giving listeners a behind the scenes look at the mood in the White House on election night. She also discusses the implications of the presidential race as well as the Republican wins in Congress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Eberstadt felt vindicated by last night’s 2020 Presidential election results. Why? She has been saying for years that, “The sexual revolution is now having system wide political consequences.”Eberstadt, who has authored numerous books and essays about the sexual revolution, joins The Van Maren Show to discuss how the sexual revolution, the break-down of the family, and identity politics have brought us to where we are today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Mark Crutcher joins Jonathon to discuss the state of the pro-life movement, what pro-lifers need to be focusing on, and what the 2020 US election means for those throughout the world opposed to abortion.In 1999, Crutcher's group exposed the illegal sale of baby body parts by Planned Parenthood and other abortion facilities. They also exposed the abuse and assault that occurs at abortion clinics as well as the industry's cover-up of statutory rape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, pro-life activist Eric Scheidler joins Jonathon to discuss the impact of the pro-life grassroots movements and how his father’s pro-life activism helped shaped his own passion for life.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the 2020 Presidential elections consumes the news, it is important for pro-lifers to truly understand the impact this election will have in the battle to save lives. In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Dr. Michael New, a research scholar, joins Jonathon to discuss how a Democratic Presidency impacts abortion rates, and what would happen is Joe Biden was bale to repeal the Hyde Amendment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Rod Dreher outlines the similarities the United States shares with Nazi Germany and Bolshevik Russia, calling the US a “pre-totalitarian state.” Dreher also warns Christians, “there is persecution coming.” A few years ago, Rod Dreher wrote The Benedict Option, a book outlining the need for Christians to withdraw from society in order to preserve their Christian beliefs and values. Now, Dreher has published a new book, Live not by Lies, outlining the urgent situation Christians face in society today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Marjorie Dannenfelser from the Susan B. Anthony List tells Van Maren that this election is crucial for the pro-life movement. Dannenfelser warns listeners that if the Democrats win, it will have a generational impact, as the left will fight to take away the core principles of our nation's founding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Alveda King explains that she herself used to be pro-choice but embraced the pro-life message when she became a born-again Christian in 1983. 'The African-American community is a very politically loyal community,” she said. “However, many African-Americans today are supporting President Donald John Trump because of his stand for life, because of his economic support." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danielle D’Souza Gill is the youngest board member of Women for Trump. She’s also a graduate of Dartmouth College and the author of the brand new book titled “The Choice: The Abortion Divide in America.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Douglas Gresham, the stepson of CS Lewis, said that he vividly remembers the first time he encountered Lewis at his mother's house. "There was nothing particularly handsome looking about him...[but]...the way he approached me and talked to me and the way we had a conversation just completely eradicated any of the misgivings I might have had about the man...I gained a very, very good friend very quickly.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alessandra Bocchi is an Italian journalist well-known for her freelance reporting all over the world. She believes the mainstream media is driven by ideology rather than a desire for truth. It’s “hard to find a nuanced and informed view” on current events, she says. Journalism today is “all about personalities and memes rather than substance.” It’s more concerned with “catering to [the progressive elite] as opposed to reporting the truth…they’ve lost their integrity and credibility in many respects.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian conservative commentator Allie Beth Stuckey argues that social media is making too many teenager narcissistic and self-centered. Parents need to do a better job limiting their children's use of technology. "We are incomplete people in need of our faith, in need of something bigger than us, and in need of purpose." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John O'Sullivan was a speechwriter for British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s. An author and conservative writer whose essays have been featured in National Review, O'Sullivan shares his thoughts on everything from international affairs and the future of conservatism to Brexit and Black Lives Matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conservative author, speaker, and radio host, Eric Metaxas tells Jonathon, “I'm very glad they're [the rioters are] burning Bibles because we can see very clearly what the agenda is behind the BLM/ANTIFA movement. These people are Cultural Marxists."In this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Metaxas and Van Maren discuss the riots, cultural Marxism, and how America is “on the brink now of losing everything.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Adams is described by friends as a “pro-life and free speech warrior,” “witty,” and “satirical,” yet in recent obituaries, he is being defamed by the mainstream media for his conservative views and satirical posts.Dr. Frank Turek, a close personal friend of Mike’s, joins Jonathon Van Maren on today’s episode of The Van Maren Show to set the record straight and pay tribute to Mike’s contributions to the conservative movement.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Hoogland was ordered by a judge to call his daughter a boy or face family violence charges. Hoogland’s daughter was undergoing testosterone treatment against his wishes after being convinced by her school counselor that she was a boy. To top it off, Hoogland couldn’t even share his story or seek help outside his lawyers due to a gag order placed on him by the court.  In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Hoogland shares his living nightmare, exposes the bias of the Canadian court system, and begs other parents to watch for warning signs that their kids are being indoctrinated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the far left ramps up their calls for the removal of statues of America's founders over claims of racism, it is important that all citizens truly understand the principles upon which the United States was founded.In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Mark David Hall speaks about America’s Founding Fathers, the ideals upon which our society was established, and what this means for American’s today. Hall is a Distinguished Professor of Politics at George Fox University and author of the book Did America Have A Christian Founding? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Darlene Pawlik a victim of sex trafficking from a young age shares her story with Jonathon Van Maren, including how she had to fake an abortion and ultimately run away in order to escape.Pawlik and Van Maren also discuss the impact pornography, prostitution, and abortion have on the sex trafficking industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Abigail Shrier, the author of Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters, join Jonathon to discuss the explosion of teenage girls identifying as transgender. They also discuss how the trans movement is destroying an entire generation of girls and how this sinister ideology has spread so quickly.Be sure to subscribe to The Van Maren YouTube channel to view the full video! Click here to subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Gabe Deem joins Jonathon to discuss the negative health impacts of pornography and how porn changes the brain.Gabe Deem is committed to helping others break free from their porn addiction after his own struggles. He empowers people with education about the harmful effects of pornography and provides safe forums for people to connect and build each other up in their journeys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here.In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, famed Chesterton scholar and founder of the Chesterton society and the Chesterton schools, Dale Ahlquist joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss what G.K. Chesterton would the riots happening in the United States and the current state of the world. Ahlquist and Van Maren speak about the riots, the upcoming ‘dark ages’ of society, and what we need to do to save the culture for future generations, including taking your kids out of public schools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, African-American pro-life leader Ryan Bomberger speaks out about the harm being done by the Black Lives Matter movement and the best way to respond to the injustices that are happening in the US and across the world.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The abortion wars in America have come to dominate the political landscape. In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, pro-life author and speaker Frederica Mathews-Green. Mathews-Green was a feminist who recalls driving a friend to New York from South Carolina to get an abortion. After college, Mathewes-Green had a profound conversion to Christianity and with time to the pro-life movement.Van Maren and Mathews-Green discuss the impact the abortion wars has had on American politics and how the sexual revolution has transformed the relationships between men and women.  To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate: https://give.lifesitenews.com/sustainlife?utm_source=fl20_web_JVM_0603 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A recent documentary, AKA Jane Roe, released last week claims Norma McCorvey, the Jane Roe of Roe v. Wade, was paid to join the pro-life movement. In today's episode of The Van Maren Show, four of McCorvey's close friends join Van Maren in speaking about her dedication to the pro-life movement.Listen to McCorvey's godmother, Lynn Mills, pro-life activist Karen Garnett, President of Operation Rescue Troy Newman, and pro-life activist Patrick Mahoney.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here.In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Ethan Gutmann, an investigative writer and defender of human rights, joins Jonathon to discuss the live organ harvesting that he discovered was happening in China.Van Maren and Gutmann discuss the current situation in China, how Gutmann uncovered the live harvesting of organs 20 years ago, and why Gutmann thinks this is a good reason for us to be cautious in our dealings with China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here.The World Health Organization has been spotlighted in the news recently thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, but how much do you actually know about the WHO? In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Rebecca Oas from the Center for Family and Human Rights, joins Jonathon to talk about the background of the WHO, their current work, and why pro-lifers should be leery of the programs they promote.Oas and Van Maren discuss the how the WHO has come to be more of a political organization than a health organization, especially with their promotion of abortion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here.In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon speaks with Klusendorf about why he sees a fundamental flaw in the idea that locking down the country under the guise of preventing people from getting coronavirus.  In a recent article published through the Christian Research Institute, pro-lifer Scott Klusendorf argues that these lockdowns aren’t aligned with pro-life values. Klusendorf is a renowned speaker for the Life Training Institute and trains others to passionately defend life.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here.Phyllis Schlafly was a pro-life, pro-family mother of six children who educated and rallied communities to stop the imminent passage of the Equal Rights Amendment. Sadly, a new Hulu mini-series portrays her as a mean, ruthless woman whose marriage was struggling and who would do anything she needed to stop the passage of the ERA.In this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Phyllis daughter joins Jonathon to set the record straight. Anne Schlafly Cori highlights the smearing of her mother in Mrs. America and shares the wonderful, selfless things Phyllis accomplished in her life, including helping get Ronald Reagan elected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abortion has been a controversial topic for decades, but how much do you really know about the history of abortion?  In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show Marvin Olasky, editor-in-chief of WORLD magazine and author of pro-life books, joins Jonathon to discuss the true history of the pro-life movement and what it can teach us about winning the culture war.  Olasky points to the long history of abortion before Roe v. Wade to highlight the fact that fighting abortion on a strictly legal front will only get us so far since it is truly a cultural issue.To help keep this and other programs on the air, please donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As political tensions rise, the idea of secession begins to creep into the news and the minds of Americans. Professor, author, and political philosopher Francis H Buckley, aka FH Buckley, posits that the idea of secession may not be so far-fetched.  In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, FH Buckley joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the current political situation in America and how secession could be looming on the horizon. Buckley’s newest book American Secession: The Looming Threat of a National Breakup, details the current division and high tensions being faced by Americans might just culminate in something we haven't seen since the civil war.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Benham and other volunteers with Cities4Life a non-profit that is considered an essential business were arrested while praying outside an abortion facility.Despite practicing social distancing and not exceeding the state mandate of gatherings over 10 people, a police officer was threatening to arrest these peaceful prayer warriors.Benham joins Jonathon Van Maren in today’s special episode to talk about the experience, how the government is using this crisis to censor pro-lifers, and what we need to do to fight back.Benham reminds listeners that we need to stop being so worried about protecting ourselves and remember to protect the most defenseless among us: the unborn. He calls on pro-lifers to step into the culture and truly take a stand for life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, questions are being raised about China’s claim that it hasn’t had any new coronavirus cases for weeks. Evidence is now showing that the death toll being reported by China could be 20 times higher than the Communist party is reporting. Is China lying? Why? In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, China expert Steve Mosher join Jonathon Van Maren to discuss China’s history of lying to its people and the World, and what is actually going on behind the scenes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Jonathon interviews Ellen Fantini, the Executive Director of the Observatory on the Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe. They discuss the religious persecution Christians in Europe are facing as well as how their suffering is largely ignored by Western media outlets. In these difficult times when churches are closed due to COVID-19, this interview is a great reminder of the hundreds of thousands of Christians that can't attend service regularly and who often risk their lives to worship God.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, author of The Trouble with Canada William Gairdner, a Canadian political philosopher, business man, and former Olympian, joins Jonathon to discuss how socialism has taken such a strong hold in Canada and the impacts it has had on the country. Gairdner and Jonathon discuss not only what Canadians can do, but they see Canada as a warning for the US and other countries that are glorifying socialism.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Alessandra Bocchi, who is currently in Rome, joins Van Maren to discuss what is actually happening on the ground in Rome and across Italy.Bocchi is from Lombardy, the hardest hit region of Italy, but is ‘stuck’ in Rome due to the government’s requests that people not leave their current locations in order to stop the spread of the virus. The scene she shares is quite surreal.Read more:35% of ICU patients in Italy are below the age of 65https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/in-edicola/articoli/2020/03/10/anche-i-giovani-sono-finiti-nelle-terapie-intensive/5731221/The virus can survive on a surface for up to 9 dayshttps://news.trust.org/item/20200228215640-n07fzVirus can travel several metershttps://www.globalsecurity.org/security/library/news/2020/03/sec-200309-globaltimes02.htmThe majority of cases in China being spread through familyhttps://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/03/05/812570693/how-coronavirus-spreads-a-cough-in-your-face-or-a-kiss-on-your-cheek?t=1584461380601 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon Van Maren speaks with John Bockmann, one of the authors of a new study who discovered that a fetus can feel pain much earlier than people think. This is a must watch episode for any pro-life activist.In delving into the topic of fetal pain, Bockmann realized the previous understanding about fetal pain was based on a false presumption. Check-out his interview with Jonathon to learn more about how he debunked the myth and when unborn babies actually start to feel pain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We live in a largely godless society. Compared to ages past, belief in a god is plummeting and moral degradation seems to reach increasingly new lows every day. What caused the shift?In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Mary Eberstadt joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the decline in religious belief in western civilization and what we can learn from this decline to help save society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine living in constant fear of your child or children being taken from you. This is a constant reality now in Norway. Child removals have increased by 70% in the last few years with 4 to 5 children being removed from their homes EVERY DAY. Today, we’re taking an inside look into this serious issue affecting Norwegian families. In this episode of The Van Maren Show, Bjorn Korf an activist trying to fight these injustices joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss what is happening inside Norway. The nightmarish stories he shares are heartbreaking, but can't be ignored. Stay tuned for part 2 coming on Friday. Hear from an American mother whose 3 kids have been held by the Norwegian government for almost a year without explanation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine the shock of learning your birth mother had tried to abort you, but the procedure failed. Now try to imagine the heartbreak of learning your twin wasn’t so fortunate and was killed by the abortion. That is what Claire Culwell learned the second time she talked with her birth mother.In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon Van Maren sits down with abortion survivor Claire Culwell to discuss her experiences and her pro-life activism. Culwell is an outspoken pro-life advocate and brings a face to the millions of babies lost to abortion. Culwell was featured in the Faces of Choice Ad, asking choice advocates if they can look the survivors in the eyes and tell them they are better off dead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aleksandr Isayevich Solzhenitsyn, is a renowned Russian novelist, political prisoner, historian, and philosopher. Jonathon Van Maren calls him one of the greatest authors of the 20th century. Solzhenitsyn is well known for his work detailing his time as a political prisoner and exposing the inner workings of the Russian political machine, the Secret Police, and much more.  Solzhenitsyn passed away in 2008, but his wisdom and experience can provide guidance to all of us as we navigate the morphing of governments around the world into governing bodies that increasingly resemble communism.  In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon Van Maren speaks with Joseph Pearce, a man who became quite close to Solzhenitsyn as he wrote his biography.  Pearce shares his stories of Solzhenitsyn and his wisdom that may help save society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Christopher Yuan, a former drug addict who lived a promiscuous gay lifestyle, joins Jonathon Van Maren on this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show. Dr. Yuan is now a professor at Moody Bible Institute and today, he discusses his powerful journey and conversion and what the LGBT agenda is to the US.To receive weekly emails when a new episode is uploaded click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Fisher of Human Coalition talks with Jonathon Van Maren on today’s episode of The Van Maren Show. Fisher was actually working in Christian radio when he was first introduced to the pro-life movement. He became involved with a pregnancy resource center as a donor and volunteer over 20 years ago. Quickly, Fischer began using his business experience and way of looking at everything to evaluate the pro-life movement. He began to use tools and data to evaluate opportunities, risks, and performance within the pro-life movement.Thanks to the innovative methods of Fisher and his team, Human Coalition has saved over 14,500 babies from abortion! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon Van Maren speaks with Dr. Charles Murray about why America has fallen apart and what we need to do about it. Dr. Murray first became well known in 1984 with the publication of Losing Ground a piece which is credited with being the intellectual foundation for the Welfare Reform Act. Murray is a New York Times bestseller, political researcher and scholar, and the F.A. Hayek Emeritus Chair in Culture Studies at the American Enterprise Institute.Murray joins Van Maren to discuss the conclusions of his new book about the state of America and what we as Americans can do to save our country. The outlook is quite bleak, but all hope isn’t lost just yet. Murray discusses the degradation of society, specifically the growing divide in what he calls the new upper and lower classes.Subscribe to The Van Maren YouTube Channel here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Terry Schilling is the Executive Director of the American Principles Project, and organization dedicated to supporting family values and their expression in politics. They have been at the center of the debate on and important family issue: pornography. This debate has surprisingly divided even the conservative movement recently. Libertarians oppose government regulation and intervention and then you have other conservatives who advocate for age verification measures and some that want pornography banned all together.  In today’s episode of The Van Maren Show, Jonathon Van Maren and Terry Schilling delve into the debate surrounding governmental regulations on pornography, the arguments from various sides, today’s laws, and what we can do to protect our children and save our culture.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.