Engage Arizona

Peter Gentala sits down with Haley McNamara, Executive Director and Chief Strategy Officer of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, to discuss how families, lawmakers, and institutions can better protect children from online exploitation. They cover the role of Big Tech, the limits of current law, the fight over Section 230, recent legal victories against social media companies, Arizona’s wo...

Founding CAP board member Jay Snyder shares how Dr. James Dobson’s faith and leadership shaped a generation, and helped inspire the creation of the Center for Arizona Policy. From cassette tapes and radio broadcasts to a new AI-powered global ministry, Jay recounts powerful stories of obedience, family, and cultural impact. Hosted by Peter Gentala Listen now and be encouraged by how one man’s “yes...

Join us for a special episode of Engage Arizona as CAP President Peter Gentala and VP of Marketing & Communications Bob Trent sit down with John Stonestreet , President of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview and daily voice behind Breakpoint . We dive into timely questions: How can Christians engage in public debates with both conviction and grace? What does it mean to be “ruthless with...

At SoConCon 25, Bob Trent sits down with Greg Baker, founding director of the Church Ambassador Network, to discuss how pastors and government leaders can work together for the good of our communities. Greg shares the vision behind the Church Ambassador Network; connecting the church and government while respecting their distinct roles. Through stories from Iowa, Pennsylvania, and Arizona, he expl...

At SoConCon 25 in Indianapolis, Bob Trent sits down with Jason McGuire, President of New York Families Foundation. Jason shares his journey from pastoring in the Finger Lakes to leading a statewide advocacy organization, confronting cultural battles on life, marriage, and justice. In this candid conversation, Jason reveals how the New York Attorney General targeted him and his ministry through sub...

In this episode of Engage Arizona , host Bob Trent sits down with Laura Hanford of The Heritage Foundation’s Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family. Laura shares her powerful story—from working on international religious freedom to becoming a leading voice in protecting children from the harms of gender ideology. She and Bob discuss: How gender ideology spread through school...

In this episode of Engage Arizona , Bob Trent sits down with Matt Frendaway , Executive Director of Yes Every Kid Foundation , to talk about the future of education in America. Matt shares why the current education system is too often designed for politics instead of children, how Arizona has become a national trailblazer in educational freedom, and why families are demanding more flexible options...

Bob Trent sits down with Matt Sharp from Alliance Defending Freedom to discuss how ADF has shifted from reactive legal advice to proactive public policy work. They cover: Crafting legally sound legislation on life, religious freedom, parental rights, and marriage & family Addressing gender ideology in schools, protecting privacy, and ensuring fairness in women's sports Key cases from Idah...

At SoConCon 25, Engage Arizona host Bob Trent sits down with Ryan McCann, President of the Indiana Family Institute, for a powerful conversation on defending parental rights, protecting children, and advancing pro-life laws. They discuss Indiana’s landmark parental rights protections, the fight against radical gender ideology, life-saving pro-life victories after Dobbs , and the urgent need to reb...

In this episode of Engage Arizona , host Bob Trent sits down with Casey Stefanski , founder of the Digital Childhood Alliance (DCA) , to talk about protecting children in today’s hyper-connected world. The DCA is a new nonprofit with a powerful mission: protect kids online and empower parents . From unsafe apps to inadequate parental controls, Casey explains how tech companies are failing to prote...

In this episode of Engage Arizona recorded at SoConCon 2025, host Bob Trent sits down with Brad Kehr from Americans United for Life (AUL) to discuss the critical work being done to protect life in our nation. Brad shares his personal journey into the pro-life movement and explains how AUL serves as a pro-life law firm developing model legislation to protect the unborn. The interview highlights the...

This episode of Engage Arizona is part of a special series of interviews from the 2025 Social Conservative Policy Conference (SoConCon).  SoConCon brings together the most influential policy leaders in America to debate ideas, develop strategies and action steps, and cast a fresh vision to increase the conservative movement’s impact in government and culture.   Sarah Parshall Perry is the Vice Pre...

Helen Taylor from Exodus Cry joins Bob Trent at SoConCon 25 for a powerful conversation about the fight against sex trafficking, pornography, and the cultural and legal reforms needed to protect the vulnerable. Helen shares her personal calling into this work, the deep connections between pornography and trafficking, and why parental vigilance and government action are both necissary. From helping...

This episode of Engage Arizona is part of a special series of interviews from the 2025 Social Conservative Policy Conference (SoConCon).  SoConCon brings together the most influential policy leaders in America to debate ideas, develop strategies and action steps, and cast a fresh vision to increase the conservative movement’s impact in government and culture.    Sue Liebel Sue Liebel serves as the...

In this episode of Engage Arizona , Bob Trent speaks with Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson about the FTC’s investigation into potentially deceptive medical practices targeting children. Chairman Ferguson explains how federal law empowers the agency to protect consumers—especially parents and families—from misleading or incomplete health claims. The discussion covers: 🔍 The FTC’s...

What happens when over half of America’s children are raised outside of intact families—and why should Christians care? In this episode of Engage Arizona , Bob Trent sits down with Aaron Baer, President of Center for Christian Virtue (Ohio), for a wide-ranging conversation on marriage, education, and the collapse of cultural foundations. They discuss why the church—not the government—must take the...

Join Peter Gentala, President of the Center for Arizona Policy, as he engages in a powerful conversation with Dr. Marcel van der Watt, President of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation. With over 20 years of experience in fighting against sexual exploitation, Dr. van der Watt shares his unique journey from police investigator to academic leader. They explore the realities of human traffickin...

Presented by: Center for Arizona Policy Action Episode Overview: In this episode of Engage Arizona , we take a close look at the key propositions on your ballot this November. Our expert guests, Jenna Bentley, Cindy Dahlgren, and Scot Mussi, break down the most critical issues facing Arizona voters, including Proposition 139, which addresses abortion, and Proposition 140, which could drastically r...

In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of the pro-life movement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. We first hear from Ryan T Anderson, President of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, who offers a comprehensive analysis of the current legal and cultural challenges in a post-Roe world. Later, Pastor Seth Trout from Ironwood Church discusses how the chu...

Host: Cathi Herrod, and Chris St John, Center for Arizona Policy Guests: Matt Beienburg, Goldwater Institute Bethany Miller, Center for Arizona Policy Greg Scott, Center for Arizona Policy Overview: Chris St John leads a discussion on Arizona's school choice options, featuring insights from Matt Beienburg, Bethany Miller, and Greg Scott. They cover the economic, legal, and political aspects o...

Host: Center for Arizona Policy’s Vice President of Policy, Greg Scott Episode Summary: In this episode, Greg Scott discusses Arizona's evolving political landscape and its implications for families, emphasizing the importance of Christian engagement in governance and public policy. He outlines the challenges posed by a post-Christian culture and the responsibility of Christians to influence...

Engage Arizona Podcast Episode with Dr. Andrew T. Walker Episode Title: Understanding Pride Month Through a Biblical Worldview Guest:   Dr. Andrew T. Walker Summary: In this episode, Dr. Andrew T. Walker delves into how to understand the LGBT movement and Pride Month from a biblical perspective. Reflecting on a recent webinar, Andrew discusses the current cultural landscape and the role of sociall...

Center for Arizona Policy VP of Policy Greg Scott and Community Relations Director Macario de la Cruz, Jr. have a conversation about a biblical response to pride month. Hosted by CAP’s VP of Advancement Chris St. John  Register for the June 17 webinar entitled, “A Christian Response to Pride Month” with Dr. Andrew T. Walker and Center for Arizona Policy (CAP) President by clicking here .  Read Dr....

Greg Scott, Center for Arizona Policy’s new Vice President of Policy joins us on Engage Arizona . Greg's background includes roles as the Director of Media and Public Relations at The Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C., as a Public Affairs Chief in the Department of Homeland Security, and a decade in the U.S. Marine Corps. His experience offers a unique perspective on both media and poli...

In this week's episode of Engage Arizona , join us for the compelling conclusion of Tucker Carlson's address from the 2023 CAP Family Dinner . In part two, Tucker explores his Christian faith and the fight against abortion, urging the importance of standing firm in our beliefs. He talks about the challenges Christians face today, both in the U.S. and around the world. Don’t miss Tucker’s...