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

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