
Engage Arizona
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.
Episodes
108 episodes
Engage Arizona at SoConCon 25: Building Bridges Between Church and State with Greg Baker
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 Ch...
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Engage Arizona at SoConCon 25: Jason McGuire on Faith, Freedom, and Fighting Lawfare in New York
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 ba...
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Engage Arizona at SoConCon 25: Fighting Gender Ideology: Laura Hanford on Protecting Children
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...
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Engage Arizona at SoConCon 25: Giving Every Child a Chance with Matt Frendaway
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 sys...
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Engage Arizona at SoConCon 25: Matt Sharp on Public Policy and Defending Women's Sports
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,...
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Engage Arizona at SoConCon 25: Ryan McCann on Protecting Kids & Families
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 d...
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Engage Arizona at SoConCon 25: Protecting Children Online with Casey Stefanski
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 i...
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Engage Arizona at SoConCon 25: Americans United for Life's Fight Against Chemical Abortion with Brad Kehr
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 in...
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Engage Arizona at SoConCon 25: Inside the Battle for Your Child’s Education
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 stra...
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Engage Arizona at SoConCon 25: Fighting Trafficking & Porn with Helen Taylor of Exodus Cry
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...
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Engage Arizona at SoConCon 25: The Next Fight for Life with SBA Pro-Life America
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 stra...
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Engage Arizona at SoConCon 25: FTC Chair Investigates Deceptive Medical Practices on Children
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 fe...
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Engage Arizona at SoConCon 25: Rebuilding Culture with Aaron Baer
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 (O...
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Combating Sexual Exploitation with Dr. Marcel van der Watt
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...
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What’s On Your Ballot: Breaking Down Arizona’s Key Propositions
Presented by: Center for Arizona Policy ActionEpisode 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 ...
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Post-Roe Reflections and the Church’s Role
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 ...
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The Future of Educational Freedom in Arizona
Host: Cathi Herrod, and Chris St John, Center for Arizona PolicyGuests:Matt Beienburg, Goldwater InstituteBethany Miller, Center for Arizona PolicyGreg Scott, Center for Arizona Policy
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Why Christians Must Engage in Our Post-Christian World
Host: Center for Arizona Policy’s Vice President of Policy, Greg ScottEpisode Summary: In this episode, Greg Scott discusses Arizona's evolving political landscape and its implications for families, emphasizing the importan...
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Understanding Pride Month Through a Biblical Worldview
Engage Arizona Podcast Episode with Dr. Andrew T. WalkerEpisode Title: Understanding Pride Month Through a Biblical WorldviewGuest: Dr. Andrew T. WalkerSummary: In this episode, Dr. Andrew ...
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A Biblical Response to Pride Month
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 t...
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Media Manipulation: and the Power of Words
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...
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Reclaiming Truth: With Tucker Carlson; Part 2
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, urgi...
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Reclaiming Truth: The Personal Testimonies of Lauren Johnston and Tucker Carlson; Part 1
This week on Engage Arizona, we present part one of a special recording from our recent 2023 CAP Family Dinner. Lauren Johnston, with undeniable courage, took the stage to share her profound experiences, providing an intimate ...
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