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 GentalaListen now and be encouraged by how one man’s “yes” to God continues to change lives.

<description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Peter Gentala&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen now and be encouraged by how one man’s “yes” to God continues to change lives.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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. 

The Legacy of Dr. James Dobson: Jay Snyder on Faith, Family, and the Birth of CAP

Join us for a special episode of Engage Arizona as CAP President Peter Gentala and VP of Marketing &amp; 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:<ul><li>How can Christians engage in public debates with both conviction and grace?</li><li>What does it mean to be “ruthless with ideas but gentle with people”?</li><li>How do we avoid tribalism while standing boldly for truth?</li></ul>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.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Join us for a special episode of &lt;em&gt;Engage Arizona&lt;/em&gt; as CAP President &lt;b&gt;Peter Gentala&lt;/b&gt; and VP of Marketing &amp;amp; Communications &lt;b&gt;Bob Trent&lt;/b&gt; sit down with &lt;b&gt;John Stonestreet&lt;/b&gt;, President of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview and daily voice behind &lt;em&gt;Breakpoint&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We dive into timely questions:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;How can Christians engage in public debates with both conviction and grace?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What does it mean to be “ruthless with ideas but gentle with people”?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How do we avoid tribalism while standing boldly for truth?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;John also shares about the Colson Center’s new project, &lt;b&gt;Truth Rising: &lt;/b&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Join us for a special episode of Engage Arizona as CAP President Peter Gentala and VP of Marketing &amp; 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 sh...

Truth Rising: John Stonestreet on Courage and Cultural Renewal

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.

<description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn how this growing movement is building bridges between pastors and legislators across the country, and where Greg hopes it will go next.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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, an...

Engage Arizona at SoConCon 25: Building Bridges Between Church and State with Greg Baker

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:<ul><li>From pastor to advocate: why Jason stepped into public policy</li><li>The fight for life, marriage, and truth in New York</li><li>Building common ground on protecting kids from pornography</li><li>How lawfare is weaponized against Christian conservatives</li><li>Why prayer and spiritual leadership must remain central</li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Topics discussed:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;From pastor to advocate: why Jason stepped into public policy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The fight for life, marriage, and truth in New York&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Building common ground on protecting kids from pornography&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How lawfare is weaponized against Christian conservatives&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why prayer and spiritual leadership must remain central&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>

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 er...

Engage Arizona at SoConCon 25: Jason McGuire on Faith, Freedom, and Fighting Lawfare in New York

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:<ul><li>How gender ideology spread through schools and medicine</li><li>The dangers of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries for minors</li><li>Why parents are pressured with misleading suicide statistics</li><li>What the latest research from Europe reveals about the long-term outcomes</li><li>How the U.S. medical establishment and government have pushed ideology over evidence</li></ul>This conversation shines a light on what is really at stake and why protecting children must remain a top priority.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Engage Arizona&lt;/em&gt;, host &lt;b&gt;Bob Trent&lt;/b&gt; sits down with &lt;b&gt;Laura Hanford&lt;/b&gt; of The Heritage Foundation’s Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;How gender ideology spread through schools and medicine&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The dangers of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries for minors&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why parents are pressured with misleading suicide statistics&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What the latest research from Europe reveals about the long-term outcomes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How the U.S. medical establishment and government have pushed ideology over evidence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This conversation shines a light on what is really at stake and why protecting children must remain a top priority.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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 par...

Engage Arizona at SoConCon 25: Fighting Gender Ideology: Laura Hanford on Protecting Children

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&nbsp; is a nonprofit advocacy group whose mission is to promote and defend the foundational values of life, marriage and family, and religious freedom.

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