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.

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 medicine
• The dangers of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries for minors
• Why parents are pressured with misleading suicide statistics
• What the latest research from Europe reveals about the long-term outcomes
• How the U.S. medical establishment and government have pushed ideology over evidence

This 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 parents
• The rise of homeschooling in unexpected demographics
• The national tax credit scholarship proposal and what it could mean for families
• Why so many teachers are leaving traditional classrooms to start new learning models

Hear 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 & family
• Addressing gender ideology in schools, protecting privacy, and ensuring fairness in women’s sports
• Key cases from Idaho, West Virginia, and Connecticut making their way to the Supreme Court
• How ADF supports families and students through pro bono legal representation

Learn 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 ideology
• Outlawing abortion clinics in Indiana post-Dobbs
• Defending free speech for Christian teachers
• Combating sexualized drag events targeting children
• Reclaiming marriage and strengthening the nuclear family

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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 short
• The hidden dangers inside “kid-friendly” apps
• How predators can reach children through games and social media
• The App Store Accountability Act and how it puts parents back in control
• The rise of AI and the urgent need for child safety safeguards
• Free resources for parents from DCA and partner organizations

Casey 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

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.