Engage Arizona

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

July 17, 2025 42 mins

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 sexual exploitation, Dr. van der Watt shares his unique journey from police investigator to academic leader. They explore the realities of human trafficking, the connection to pornography, a...

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Presented by: Center for Arizona Policy Action

Episode 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 Dahlgren, and Scot Mussi, break down the most critical issues facing Arizona voters, including Proposition 139, which addresses abortion, and Proposition 140, which could drastically reshape our elections. Learn what thes...

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September 20, 2024 55 mins

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 comprehensive analysis of the current legal and cultural challenges in a post-Roe world. Later, Pastor Seth Trout from Ironwood Church discusses how the church can engage in issues like Prop ...

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Host: Cathi Herrod, and Chris St John, Center for Arizona Policy

Guests:

  • Matt Beienburg, Goldwater Institute
  • Bethany Miller, Center for Arizona Policy
  • Greg Scott, Center for Arizona Policy

Overview: Chris St John leads a discussion on Arizona's school choice options, featuring insights from Matt Beienburg, Bethany Miller, and Greg Scott. They cover the economic, legal, and political aspects of school choice and its impact ...

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Host: Center for Arizona Policy’s Vice President of Policy, Greg Scott

Episode Summary: In this episode, Greg Scott discusses Arizona's evolving political landscape and its implications for families, emphasizing the importance of Christian engagement in governance and public policy. He outlines the challenges posed by a post-Christian culture and the responsibility of Christians to influence law and policy in accordance with th...

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Engage Arizona Podcast Episode with Dr. Andrew T. Walker

Episode Title: Understanding Pride Month Through a Biblical Worldview

Guest:  Dr. Andrew T. Walker

Summary: In this episode, Dr. Andrew T. Walker delves into how to understand the LGBT movement and Pride Month from a biblical perspective. Reflecting on a recent webinar, Andrew discusses the current cultural landscape and the role of socially conservative Christians. He offers in...

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June 6, 2024 21 mins

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 the June 17 webinar entitled, “A Christian Response to Pride Month” with Dr. Andrew T. Walker and Center for Arizona Policy (CAP) President by clicking here.

 Read Dr. Walker’s recent article on Christian ...

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December 14, 2023 24 mins

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 Affairs Chief in the Department of Homeland Security, and a decade in the U.S. Marine Corps. His experience offers a unique perspective on both media and policy.

This episode delves into how medi...

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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, urging the importance of standing firm in our beliefs.

He talks about the challenges Christians face today, both in the U.S. and around the world. Don’t miss Tucker’s straightforward take on speaking up a...

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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 insight into the aftermath of abortion.

We also welcomed Tucker Carlson from “Tucker on X.” He offered his unique perspective on the wider implications of this pressing issue. This is an episode you can’t miss.

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This week on Engage Arizona, we delve deep into a contentious issue shaking the foundations of female sports. Joined by guests Kim Miller, Founder and President of Arizona Women of Action, and Lisa Fink, President of Protect Arizona Children Coalition, the conversation confronts the growing concerns surrounding males competing in female sports. 

These dedicated women play a pivotal role in championing the Save Women's Sports Ac...

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Dawn Hawkins, joins us this week on Engage Arizona. As the CEO of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE), Dawn is at the forefront of the mission to unmask the interconnections between all forms of sexual exploitation, be it sex trafficking, prostitution, or child sexual abuse. Her ceaseless dedication and strategy have initiated transformative changes, not only in legislative accomplishments but also within global corp...

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We are re-broadcasting an important episode that tackles the current state of civic education and American history in our schools. Often either neglected or misrepresented, these subjects are crucial to understanding the foundations of our nation.

Author Tim Goeglein, “Toward a More Perfect Union: The Moral and Cultural Case for Teaching the Great American Story” joined CAP President Cathi Herrod on Engage Arizona to discu...

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Peoria Unified School Board member Heather Rooks and CAP Legislative Counsel Bethany Miller join our Summer Issues Series to discuss how to navigate the complexities of parental rights, specifically surrounding schools and educational freedom.

 Heather calls herself the “notorious Peoria mom” and a “Mama warrior” for her four children. She began her school involvement concerned about what was happening in her children’s classrooms. ...

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Katie Anderson, a remarkable individual with a unique journey, joined us on Engage Arizona podcast to share her personal experience. Having undergone medical intervention for gender dysphoria as a teenager and living as a man for seven years, Katie eventually sought guidance from the church, leading her to embrace her true God given identity.

This week, we delve deeper into Katie's transformative story. She sheds light on the r...

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Part two of our conversation with Joe Dallas; author, speaker, and pastoral counselor, discussing how we are to biblically respond to issues of human sexuality, whether that is homosexuality or transgenderism. 

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Joe Dallas; author, speaker, and pastoral counselor, joined our Summer Issues Series to discuss how we are to biblically respond to issues of human sexuality, whether that is homosexuality or transgenderism. 

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Katy Faust, Founder of Them Before Us, discusses how we need to reject the current ideology of social acceptance in order to defend our children’s rights.

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Josiah Friedman, founder, and CEO at Voices for the Voiceless, joins Engage Arizona again this week to continue the conversation on how abortion is truly a failure of community and how motherhood is actually a pathway to prosperity in America. 

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Voices for the Voiceless joins Engage Arizona this week and outline how Abortion is truly a failure of community. 

This week’s conversation is part one of a two-part conversation you are not going to want to miss. 

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