Jonathan Van Maren

The Van Maren Show

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Every week, The Van Maren Show will try to get a handle on what is really going on in our culture today. It can be difficult to find news sources and storytellers that accurately reflect a Christian, socially conservative, pro-life, pro-family worldview. Join me on Wednesdays as we head to the front lines of the culture war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jonathan Van Maren

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New pro-life project helps women understand what happens to their body during chemical abortions 29.06.2022 35:57

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' 22.06.2022 47:07

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 15.06.2022 29:39

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 08.06.2022 36:25

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 01.06.2022 26:42

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 25.05.2022 32:25

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 18.05.2022 22:59

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 11.05.2022 33:22

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 04.05.2022 25:01

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 27.04.2022 41:11

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 20.04.2022 33:06

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 13.04.2022 40:10

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 06.04.2022 28:09

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 30.03.2022 46:41

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? 23.03.2022 43:34

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 17.03.2022 58:58

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 09.03.2022 49:37

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 02.03.2022 49:12

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 23.02.2022 59:53

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 16.02.2022 47:30

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' 09.02.2022 47:33

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 02.02.2022 30:18

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' 26.01.2022 44:53

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 19.01.2022 38:55

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 12.01.2022 39:54

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.