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Engage Arizona
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Center for Arizona Policy (CAP) discusses politics and social issues with special guests. From Pro-Life to Pro-Marriage, Parents' Choice, and Parental Rights, no Public Policy topic is off-limits. If it affects Arizonans, Engage Arizona covers it. Center for Arizona Policy is a nonprofit advocacy group whose mission is to promote and defend the foundational values of life, marriage and family, and religious freedom.
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Protecting Children from Online Exploitation with Haley McNamara
1w ago00:26:21Tap to summarizePeter 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 work to strengthen accountability for sex buyers, and new parent resources from NCOSE. In this episodeWhy NCOSE focuses on institutions that enable exploitationHow social media platforms expose children to grooming, sextortion, and traffickingWhat families should know about Section 230The ongoing legal fight involving X, formerly TwitterRecent jury verdicts against major technology companiesWhy Arizona is focusing on accountability for sex buyersHow parents can better protect children onlineGuestHaley McNamaraExecutive Director and Chief Strategy OfficerNational Center on Sexual ExploitationResourcesNational Center on Sexual Exploitation - https://endsexualexploitation.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com2026 Dirty Dozen List - https://endsexualexploitation.org/dirty-dozen-list-2026/NCOSE Parent Center - https://endsexualexploitation.org/parent-center-sign-up/National Center for Missing & Exploited Children - https://www.missingkids.org/homeSection 230 of the Communications Decency Act - https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/47/230Key takeawayProtecting children online cannot fall on parents alone. It requires stronger laws, better corporate accountability, and practical tools that help families respond before exploitation happens.
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The Legacy of Dr. James Dobson: Jay Snyder on Faith, Family, and the Birth of CAP
Oct 1600:23:10Tap to summarizeFounding 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 GentalaListen now and be encouraged by how one man’s “yes” to God continues to change lives.
Transcribe →Truth Rising: John Stonestreet on Courage and Cultural Renewal
Sep 2500:36:13Tap to summarizeJoin 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 ideas but gentle with people”?How do we avoid tribalism while standing boldly for truth?John also shares about the Colson Center’s new project, Truth Rising: a documentary and initiative produced with Focus on the Family. From cultural confusion to courageous voices like Jack Phillips and Chloe Cole, the film calls Christians to know what is true and to live it out with courage.
Transcribe →Engage Arizona at SoConCon 25: Building Bridges Between Church and State with Greg Baker
Sep 1100:09:49Tap to summarizeAt 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 explains how these partnerships are already reducing foster care placements, addressing addiction, and reminding leaders that God is with them in their service.Learn how this growing movement is building bridges between pastors and legislators across the country, and where Greg hopes it will go next.
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Engage Arizona at SoConCon 25: Jason McGuire on Faith, Freedom, and Fighting Lawfare in New York
Sep 400:15:44Tap to summarizeAt 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 subpoenas, investigations, and lawfare—ultimately leading to a jail sentence over minor reporting errors. He also explains the deeper spiritual mission behind his work, the importance of standing firm in faith, and how Christians can find common ground—even in deeply blue states.Topics discussed:From pastor to advocate: why Jason stepped into public policyThe fight for life, marriage, and truth in New YorkBuilding common ground on protecting kids from pornographyHow lawfare is weaponized against Christian conservativesWhy prayer and spiritual leadership must remain central
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Engage Arizona at SoConCon 25: Fighting Gender Ideology: Laura Hanford on Protecting Children
Aug 2800:36:37Tap to summarizeIn 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 schools and medicineThe dangers of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries for minorsWhy parents are pressured with misleading suicide statisticsWhat the latest research from Europe reveals about the long-term outcomesHow the U.S. medical establishment and government have pushed ideology over evidenceThis conversation shines a light on what is really at stake and why protecting children must remain a top priority.
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Engage Arizona at SoConCon 25: Giving Every Child a Chance with Matt Frendaway
Aug 2000:13:22Tap to summarizeIn 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; from charter schools and ESAs to homeschooling co-ops and micro-schools.They also cover:How policy can truly serve students and parentsThe rise of homeschooling in unexpected demographicsThe national tax credit scholarship proposal and what it could mean for familiesWhy so many teachers are leaving traditional classrooms to start new learning modelsHear how parents, educators, and policymakers are rethinking what education can, and should, look like.Learn more about Yes Every Kid Foundation: yeseverykidfoundation.org
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Engage Arizona at SoConCon 25: Matt Sharp on Public Policy and Defending Women's Sports
Aug 1400:15:11Tap to summarizeBob 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 & familyAddressing gender ideology in schools, protecting privacy, and ensuring fairness in women's sportsKey cases from Idaho, West Virginia, and Connecticut making their way to the Supreme CourtHow ADF supports families and students through pro bono legal representationLearn more about ADF’s work and how to support these cases at ADFlegal.org.
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Engage Arizona at SoConCon 25: Ryan McCann on Protecting Kids & Families
Aug 1200:24:40Tap to summarizeAt 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 rebuild strong, God-honoring families. From safeguarding Christian teachers in public schools to addressing harmful cultural trends, McCann shares victories, challenges, and his vision for the future of faith, family, and freedom in Indiana.Topics Covered:Protecting parents from false abuse claims over gender ideologyOutlawing abortion clinics in Indiana post-DobbsDefending free speech for Christian teachersCombating sexualized drag events targeting childrenReclaiming marriage and strengthening the nuclear familySubscribe for more conversations from SoConCon 25 on faith, family, and freedom.
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Engage Arizona at SoConCon 25: Protecting Children Online with Casey Stefanski
Aug 700:15:09Tap to summarizeIn 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 protect children—and what parents can do about it.Key topics in this conversation:Why parental controls often fall shortThe hidden dangers inside “kid-friendly” appsHow predators can reach children through games and social mediaThe App Store Accountability Act and how it puts parents back in controlThe rise of AI and the urgent need for child safety safeguardsFree resources for parents from DCA and partner organizationsCasey shares practical tips, valuable resources, and the legislative solutions that are gaining bipartisan support across the country.Resources & Links:Digital Childhood Alliance – https://digitalchildhoodalliance.orgProtect Young Eyes – https://protectyoungeyes.comNational Center on Sexual Exploitation – https://endsexualexploitation.org#OnlineSafety #Parenting #ProtectKidsOnline #BigTech #ChildSafety #AI #Legislation #EngageArizona
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