Culture Wars with Jonathon Van Maren

For years, Jessica Neely was one of the most popular porn stars in the industry. She saw what really went on, up close and personal. When she left, she embarked on a new mission: To tell the truth about the porn industry wherever she could. She joined Jonathon Van Maren to tell her story.

Ann McElhinney and Phelim McAleer, two Irish journalists who covered the story of mass killer and notorious Philadelphia abortionist Kermit Gosnell, have co-authored the book Gosnell: The Untold Story of America's Most Prolific Serial Killer. McElhinney joins Jonathon Van Maren to tell the story.

Michael Wear, one of the youngest White House staffers in modern American history, served in the Barack Obama Administration for several years, facilitating evangelical outreach during the 2012 campaign. He recently authored the book "Reclaiming Hope: Lessons Learned in the Obama White House About the Future of Faith in America. He joined Jonathon Van Maren to discuss what went on behind closed do...

Dr. John Foubert, an expert on sexual assault prevention and pornography, joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss what our culture can do to combat the porn pandemic. His new book has recently been released, and is full of vital information that provides a road map to what has unfolded over the past two decades.

Rod Dreher, author of The Little Way of Ruthie Leming, How Dante Saved My Life, and now The Benedict Option, joined Jonathon Van Maren to discuss how Christians are to respond to a post-Christian age. Dreher blogs daily over at the American Conservative, discussing the challenges Christians face in a secular age.

JJ McCullough is an editorial cartoonist and columnist, writing regularly for Loonie Politics and the Washington Post, as well as publishing recent essays in publications such as the National Review. He joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the future of conservatism in North America.

George Grant is a historian, pastor, pro-life activist, and the author of dozens of books. His book "Third Time Around: A History of the Pro-Life Movement from the Crucifixion to Present" is a compelling journey from the earliest days of the pro-life movement 2,000 years ago to the present day, on the crest of the third wave.

Dr. Jordan Peterson began a firestorm when he recorded several videos in September explaining his opposition to transgender pronouns and political correctness. He joined Jonathon to explain why he won't back down, and why he believes that this is how totalitarianism begins.

For years, people have assumed that pornography is exclusively a male problem. That is not true. Jessica Harris of Beggar's Daughter is one of the first female voices speaking out on the reality that hundreds of thousands of women and girls struggle with porn, as well. She joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the problem--and what to do about it.

Dr. Mary Anne Layden, a psychotherapist and leading scholar at the University of Pennsylvania, joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the connections between porn and sexual violence--and what we can do about it.

Captivated by online porn as a child, Gabe consistently watched high-speed internet porn from the age of 12. Growing up in a time and culture where watching porn was normal, He had no idea that what he thought was pleasurable, fun and “sex-positive” could actually have a negative effect on him. As time went by he became dependent on porn and developed porn-induced erectile dysfunction (PIED) at th...

Dr. Craig Evans is one of the world's top Bible scholars. He joins Jonathon Van Maren from Houston, Texas, to discuss the accuracy of the Bible and the archaeological record.

Karen Swallow Prior is professor of English at Liberty University, Research Fellow with the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, and a member of the Faith Advisory Council of the Humane Society of the United States. She is the author of Fierce Convictions: The Extraordinary Life of Hannah More, and she joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the activist, aboliti...

Jonathon Van Maren talks to J. Warner Wallace of Cold Case Christianity about whether or not the Gospel accounts of Jesus' death and resurrection can actually be trusted.

Christians in the 21st century face the unique challenge of defending a worldview constantly under attack from the media, academia, the entertainment industry, and the judiciary. But are there good reasons to believe that Christianity is true? Dr. Craig Hazen of Biola University joins Jonathon Van Maren to explain why there is.

Iben Thranholm examines political and social events with focus on their religious aspects, significance and moral implications. She is one of Denmark’s most widely read columnists on such matters. Thranholm is a former editor and radio host at the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR), at which she created a religious news program that set a new standard for religious analysis in the newsroom. She...

Lord Conrad Black joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss tough-on-crime legislation, the American legal system, and mass incarceration.

Dr. Francis J. Beckwith, a renowned pro-life philosopher, joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss good arguments and bad arguments for the pro-life worldview.

James Herriot, or to use his real name, Alf Wight, is one of the best-loved British authors of all time. Writing autobiographical stories of his days as a vet in the Yorkshire Dales, Herriot captured the hearts of people everywhere. His son Jim Wight worked with him for years, and wrote a memoir of his father. He joined Jonathon to discuss the life and work of the real James Herriot.

Kevin D. Williamson of the National Review joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss the Trump phenomenon, middle-class white America, celebrity politics, and the future of conservatism.

Canadian Member of Parliament Arnold Viersen has recently put forward a motion in the House of Commons to investigate the impact of sexually violent material. He joins Jonathon Van Maren to talk about what can be accomplished.

As he was dying of cancer, notorious atheist Christopher Hitchens turned to a number of his Christian friends for conversation. One of them was Larry Alex Taunton, who he embarked on several road trips with. Larry Taunton joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss his recently published memoir of his friendship with Christopher Hitchens.

Conservative Member of Parliament Cathay Wagantall joins Jonathon Van Maren to discuss her new private member's bill, Cassie and Molly's Law. Cassie and Molly were brutally murdered in Windsor, Ontario. Cathay Wagantall plans to bring their case to the floor of the House of Commons.

Tim Challies is a Christian author, blogger, and speaker who writes for a large audience at Challies.com. He joins Jonathon to discuss how to keep homes and communities porn-free.

Holocaust survivor Pinchas Gutter joins Jonathon Van Maren to tell his story. Pinchas lived through the Warsaw Ghetto, witnessed the Warsaw Uprising, and survived five concentration camps.