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...
Peter Garbow
CAN Statewide Pastor/Director Appreciation & Uptraining
Remembering Dr. James Dobson – A Giant Among Men
Dear Friends, Today, our hearts are heavy as we bid farewell to a man who fundamentally changed the landscape of Christian family, leadership, and advocacy in America. Dr. James C. Dobson, who passed into eternity at age 89, was not simply a leader—he was a visionary...
We Grieve the Loss of Dr. James Dobson
The CAP family, the church, and our nation grieve the profound loss of Dr. James Dobson. As we mourn this immeasurable loss, we are profoundly grateful for his life and remain resolved to follow his unwavering pattern of faithful obedience to our Lord Jesus Christ....
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 system is too often designed for politics instead of...
Arizona Public Schools Awash in Cash and Empty Classrooms: Why the ‘Underfunded’ Ruling is a Farce
A Maricopa County judge recently ruled that Arizona's K-12 school facilities funding system violates our state Constitution, siding with four school districts in a lawsuit that began in 2017. This decision exemplifies how dysfunctional public school capital spending...
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, parental rights, and marriage...
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 discuss Indiana’s landmark parental...
New Threat to Parental Rights: Legalized Child Trafficking
California lawmakers have introduced Assembly Bill 495, the "Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025," aimed at shielding unlawful immigrants from deportation by creating alternative guardianship arrangements. However, in their rush to obstruct immigration enforcement,...
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 is a new nonprofit with a powerful mission: protect kids...