Engage Arizona

Arizona faces a potential character change after the November election. Just how different would the state look under new leadership? The 2020 legislative session in the state of Virginia gives us some clear indicators. The Family Foundation's Victoria Cobb explains the sweeping changes to state law, and the reversal of more than 20-years of value-sustaining policy in just two months time.

Pro-abortion advocates will tell you that the pro-life movement doesn’t care about the woman or the child after the birth. Laura Magruder, CEO of Maggie’s Place, is proof that statement is false. Maggie’s place is and has been a safe haven for hundreds of women facing unplanned pregnancy and homelessness. From helping them deal with addiction, to reuniting families, Maggie’s Place is an answered p...

1 in 4 women will have an abortion in the United States. Abortion giant Planned Parenthood and other abortion providors would have you believe that not one woman would regret their decision or second guess if they did the “right” thing for themselves. But reality is, women do change their minds. In this episode, listen as Dr. William Lile, also known as the “pro-life doc” discusses the science and...

Not too many people can say they’ve flown a fighter jet - even fewer women can make that claim. There are a lot of things Senator Martha McSally has done that impress and inspire the Arizonans she represents in the U.S. Senate. We’re not talking politics now. We’re getting to know the woman who carved a way for herself in a man’s world, and the character built by trials and triumphs along the way.

The Ballot Box: Where Faith and Culture Collide by Center for Arizona Policy

Jor-El Godsey leads the world’s largest leadership supply line for the pregnancy help movement by providing accurate information, training, and daily support to women and couples at risk for abortion. Being on the front lines of the pro-life movement, Jor-El shares his professional expertise on how to communicate some of the most controversial issues of our time. In this episode, we discuss the tr...

A Pandemic can apparently shut down life as we know it, and throw our economy into a tail spin, but one thing it won't stop: The 2020 election. In fact, elections feed off of chaos. As a key battleground state, Arizona's elections were shaping up to be quite volatile before the coronavirus. So, how has it changed the face of the election? The policies front and center? Engage Arizona dis...

Facts, Feelings, and Fighting the Virus with Ben Shapiro by Center for Arizona Policy

Center for Arizona Policy's Cindy Dahlgren interviews Yavapai County (AZ) Attorney Sheila Polk about the dangers of legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Arizona. This important conversation comes at a time when recreational pot is making an appearance as a 2020 ballot initiative.

The following podcast is a recording of a Center for Arizona Policy event held on November 12, 2019 in which Chris McKenna, founder and CEO of Protect Young Eyes, discusses the latest apps, digital trends, parental controls, and how to determine the best options for families. The following links are video clips that Chris references and/or shares during his presentation: 1. The Senate Hearing on C...

John Stonestreet covers some of the biggest issues facing Arizona today, including: recreational marijuana, ethics of human sexuality, physician assisted suicide, and civil discourse...all from a Biblical worldview.

The Arizona Supreme Court has set a bold precedent, upholding religious freedom for a couple of local artists doing business in Phoenix. The court held artists don’t give up their First Amendment rights when they enter the workforce. The case is crucial to the ongoing discussion about how nondiscrimination laws can be used to silence people of faith. Today, Cathi Herrod talks with the artists of B...

If you’ve seen the movie, Unplanned, or know the story behind it, you are familiar with Abby Johnson. As a former Planned Parenthood clinic director, Abby has insight into the dangerous practices and greedy policies of the abortion industry. She is also acutely aware of the pain, fear, and confusion of many women who seek abortions. Abby speaks with Center for Arizona Policy President Cathi Herrod...

Chris St. John and Sam Allberry discuss Sam's latest book, "Seven Myths About Singleness".

Protecting the preborn is a comprehensive effort. Advocating for public policy that affirms life and cares for the mother is just one important aspect. Women faced with unplanned pregnancies need a place to turn – somewhere to slow down and consider their options – somewhere they can learn about the resources available to them – somewhere safe, where someone will listen. Pregnancy Resource Centers...

The big marijuana industry is trying again to pass recreational marijuana in Arizona with a new ballot initiative for the 2020 election. This comes at a time when more and more experts are acknowledging the link between today’s high potency marijuana and psychosis. Alex Berenson has followed the extensive research done on the subject and recently wrote a book titled, “Tell Your Children the Truth...

Have you ever wonder how, or even if, Christian should engage in public policy? Pastor Eric Jones of Evident Life Church answers this question and many other relevant questions in this Engage Arizona podcast episode.

Academic dean and assistant professor at Phoenix Seminary*, Dr. Brian Arnold, joins us today to discuss church history and how it reveals practical lessons for us today. *Shortly after the recording of this podcast, Dr. Arnold was named President of Phoenix Seminary.

Nik Nikas, the cofounder, president, and general counsel of Bioethics Defense Fund, discusses a variety of issues regarding life-from physician assisted suicide to embryonic stem cell research. Hear Nikas' take on the morality of bioethics and his educated opinion on where Arizona stands in terms of abortion laws.

Former Arizona Senator Jon Kyl sits down once more with CAP President Cathi Herrod for an insightful conversation on politics, family values, the new book Justice on Trial featuring the nomination of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and even a little about hiking Camelback mountain!

Listen to a special recording of our event with Alan Sears: A Special Evening and Book Signing, as he talks about his new book and the life of former U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

CAP's Cindy Dahlgren interviews Emily Kao of the Heritage Foundation about the extreme consequences of the Equality Act.

In this episode of Engage Arizona we speak with Sheryl Crosier, the mother of Simon Crosier and the namesake of a new law that Governor Ducey recently signed. DISCLAIMER: We apologize for the poor audio quality of this interview.

Center for Arizona Policy's Cindy Dahlgren speaks with Jason Bedrick, Director of Policy at Ed Choice, a national non-profit organization focused on empowering parents to choose the best learning environment for their children.

In this episode, CAP's Cindy Dahlgren speaks with Walt Heyer who lived as a transgender male to female for eight years. Walt came to Christ and transitioned back to his biological gender. His is a wonderful story of faithful obedience and a love for Christ.