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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 work to strengthen accountability for sex buyers, and new parent resources from NCOSE.  In this episode Why 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 onlineGuest Haley McNamara Executive Director and Chief Strategy Officer National Center on Sexual Exploitation Resources National 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 takeaway Protecting children online cannot fall on parents alone. It requires stronger laws, better corporate accountability, and practical tools that help families respond before exploitation happens.

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” to God continues to change lives.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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

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 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.

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; 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

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 & 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.

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 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.

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 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.org Protect Young Eyes – https://protectyoungeyes.com National Center on Sexual Exploitation – https://endsexualexploitation.org #OnlineSafety #Parenting #ProtectKidsOnline #BigTech #ChildSafety #AI #Legislation #EngageArizona

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 dangerous reality of chemical abortions, which now make up over 60% of all abortions in America. Brad discusses AUL's Chemical Abortion Accountability Act, which aims to give women harmed by abortion pills legal recourse despite "shield laws" in progressive states that protect abortion providers. Learn about the post-Dobbs landscape, the dangers of mail-order abortion pills, and how you can get involved through initiatives like StopHarmingWomen.org. Brad also emphasizes the importance of supporting local pregnancy resource centers and engaging with legislators on these critical life issues. For more information on Center for Arizona Policy's work to defend life, visit azpolicy.org. #ProLife #ChemicalAbortion #AbortionPills #AUL #SoConCon25 #EngageArizona #AmericansUnitedForLife

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 President and Legal Fellow at Defending Education. She is a former Senior Counsel to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education, and former Senior Legal Fellow in the Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies at the Heritage Foundation. Her writing and advocacy in the areas of parental rights and constitutional, civil rights, and administrative law have been cited by or yielded appearances in both national and international media outlets. She testifies regularly on Capitol Hill, serves on the executive committee for civil rights of the Federalist Society, and is the author of two books on the trials and triumphs of raising children on the autism spectrum.   Defending Education is a national grassroots organization working to restore schools at all levels from activists imposing harmful agendas. Through network and coalition building, investigative reporting, litigation, and engagement, we fight indoctrination in classrooms and on campus to promote the reestablishment of a quality, non-political education for all students.   https://defendinged.org/ X - @DefendingEd, @SarahPPerry FB - https://www.facebook.com/defendinged Insta - @DefendingEd

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 survivors heal, to launching films and campaigns like Protect Children Not Porn, End Demand and their new film: Buying Her, Exodus Cry is leading the charge globally. Hear how age verification laws are gaining ground, how parents can talk to their kids about consent and pornography, and why this is one of the defining moral issues of our time. 🔗 Learn more: https://exoduscry.com 📽️ New film launching: Buying Her 📅 World Day Against Trafficking: July 30 #SoConCon25 #EngageArizona #ExodusCry #EndDemand #StopTrafficking #BuyingHer

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 Director of State Affairs for Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America in Washington, D.C. As states grapple with policy decisions after Roe v. Wade, Sue works with pro-life lawmakers and advocates in the states to advance pro-life laws and programs to help women, children, and families. We talked with Sue about defunding Planned Parenthood, resources to help mothers choose life, and how we can continue the momentum after the Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade.   Susan B. Anthony website https://sbaprolife.org/ Susan B. Anthony Resources for Mothers https://sbaprolife.org/pregnancy-help

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 recent panel exposing the human cost of so-called “gender-affirming care” 📄 Testimony from detransitioners and parents who were not given full information ⚖️ Ongoing efforts by the DOJ and HHS to investigate clinics and enforce the law 🗣️ How the public can submit confidential information at ftc.gov Ferguson emphasizes that claims like “Would you rather have a dead son or a live daughter?” are not backed by credible science—and may represent one of the most dangerous deceptions facing parents today.