Protecting Children from Online Exploitation with Haley McNamara

Protecting Children from Online Exploitation with Haley McNamara

Peter Gentala sits down with Haley McNamara, Executive Director and Chief Strategy Officer of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, to discuss how families, lawmakers, and institutions can better protect children from online exploitation. They cover the role of Big Tech, the limits of current law, the fight over Section 230, recent legal victories against social media companies, Arizona’s work to strengthen accountability for sex buyers, and new parent resources from NCOSE.  In this episode * Why NCOSE focuses on institutions that enable exploitation * How social media platforms expose children to grooming, sextortion, and trafficking * What families should know about Section 230 * The ongoing legal fight involving X, formerly Twitter * Recent jury verdicts against major technology companies * Why Arizona is focusing on accountability for sex buyers * How parents can better protect children online Guest Haley McNamara Executive Director and Chief Strategy Officer National Center on Sexual Exploitation Resources * National Center on Sexual Exploitation - https://endsexualexploitation.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com [https://endsexualexploitation.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * 2026 Dirty Dozen List - https://endsexualexploitation.org/dirty-dozen-list-2026/ [https://endsexualexploitation.org/dirty-dozen-list-2026/] * NCOSE Parent Center - https://endsexualexploitation.org/parent-center-sign-up/ [https://endsexualexploitation.org/parent-center-sign-up/] * National Center for Missing & Exploited Children - https://www.missingkids.org/home [https://www.missingkids.org/home] * Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act - https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/47/230 [https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/47/230] Key takeaway Protecting children online cannot fall on parents alone. It requires stronger laws, better corporate accountability, and practical tools that help families respond before exploitation happens.

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

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.

Truth Rising: John Stonestreet on Courage and Cultural Renewal

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

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

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.

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

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