Landmark Legal Decision! Therapists Can Help Same-Sex Attracted Youth!
Is it legal to restrict licensed individuals from pursuing their client’s therapy goals? Mat Staver is Founder of Liberty Counsel, which defends religious freedom in cases across the nation. He is also Chairman of the National Pro-life Center, Freedom Federation, Salt &, Light Council, and the National House of Hope. He serves as Vice President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, and was Vice President of Liberty University, as well as a former Dean and law professor. Mat has over 300 published legal opinions. He authored eight scholarly law review publications, and many books and publications. He is a frequent guest on many international and national television and radio programs and has been interviewed for thousands of media sources. Mat has filed numerous briefs and argued in many federal and state courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. He has argued two landmark cases before SCOTUS: Madsen v. Women’s Health Center, and, McCreary County v. ACLU of Kentucky. Prior to law school, Mat pastored several churches. In Otto v. City of Boca Raton, therapist Robert Otto sued the city for the right to talk with clients about their feelings of sexual attraction, the impact of those feelings, and strategies for improving the quality of their lives. The City of Boca Raton had passed an ordinance criminalizing “conversion therapy,” or “reparative therapy,” or, Sexual Orientation Change Efforts. It is simply not true that sexual orientation is an immutable trait. There is no "gay gene.", But if the Sexual Revolutionaries can convince people that gay is like being black, then they can apply anti-discrimination law to sexual behavior. The scientific fact is that there are numerous ways into an LGBT lifestyle, and there are numerous ways out. The Dr J Show has featured many people who left the "gay", lifestyle, happily. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit agreed with Mat Staver that this particular form of speech must not be banned. Topics discussed in this episode includ
Your Spouse Leaves You and The State Takes Possession of Your Kids. What Next?
Since 2004, Bai Macfarlane has been upholding the dignity of marriage in light of no-fault divorce. Under no-fault divorce, the party that still loves his or her spouse and wants to keep the family together is virtually defenseless. Mary’s Advocates is a voice for faithful spouses, and provides resources to equip those in positions of authority and influence to encourage reconciliation and denounce marital abandonment and unjust separations. This episode is also available as an audio podcast. More resources &, readings after the cut. Bai spoke in Rome for Human Life International Rome about the marriage crisis and the Code of Canon Law. Her paper was distributed to the delegates at the Synod of Bishops. Mary’s Advocates work has been publicized by Homiletic and Pastoral Review, National Catholic Register, the United Stated Conference of Catholic Bishops, and LifeSite News. She’s been a radio guest on Relevant Radio, Ave Maria Radio, and EWTN. Before marriage, Bai earned earned a bachelor of science from the University of Notre Dame. She was a stay-at-home mom raising four children under the age of 12 just prior to beginning her marriage work. Readings &, Resources Mary’s Advocates, marysadvocates.org defending marriage against accusation of invalidity in tribunal cases is marysadvocates.org/research/catholic-annulment Rejoice Marriage Ministries, rejoiceministries.org "The Divorce Court Nightmare,", Dr J Show featuring Dr. Stephen Baskerville The Gift of Self, A Spiritual Companion for Separated and Divorced Faithful to the Sacrament of Marriage, by Maria Pia Campanella Charlyne Cares: A Daily Devotional, by Charlyne A. Steinkamp Primal Loss: The Now-Adult Children of Divorce Speak, by Leila Miller ‘Impossible’ Marriages Redeemed, by Leila Miller Marriage and Equality, by Jennifer Johnson Ruth Institute’s 2019 Summit Dr. Stephen Baskerville on government complicity in easy divorce: "How No-Fault Divorce Empowers the State", author Leila Miller on Children of Divorce: "The Lifelong Imp
How Unbiased are Facebook "Fact-Checkers?"
James D. Agresti is the president of Just Facts, a think tank dedicated to publishing rigorously documented facts about public policy issues. His research on wide-ranging topics—including abortion, healthcare, sex trafficking, taxes, gun control, pollution, energy, global warming, and the national debt—has been cited by universities, think tanks, major media outlets, and government entities at local, state and national levels. Jim holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Brown University and has worked as a designer of jet aircraft engines, a technical sales professional, and chief engineer of a firm that customizes helicopters. He is the author of Rational Conclusions, a book evidencing factual support for the Bible across a broad array of academic disciplines. Topics discussed in this episode of the Dr. J Show include: Beware the Fact-Checkers! common sophomoric errors of the Fact Checkers left-leaning Fact Checkers Facebook cherry-picks its fact checkers Studies that control for negative consequences in order to gain biased conclusions (for example: study of lesbian parents that controlled for alcoholism, which has a higher incidence of occurring in lesbian parents Differences between JustFacts.com and JustFactsDaily.com Voter Fraud exposed: 16% of non-citizens illegally vote Readings &, Resources Jim’s website, Just Facts: justfacts.com "Social Ills That Plague African Americans Coincide With Leftism, Not Racism,", by Jim Agresti at justfactsdaily.com "Quantifying Illegal Votes Cast by Non-Citizens in the Battleground States of the 2020 Presidential Election,", by Jim Agresti at justfactsdaily.com Sue Ellen Browder’s speech on propaganda at our 2020 Awards Dinner Dr J Show episodes: Defending a truth-telling (but banned!) book with Brian Camenker Mark Regnerus debunking bad studies on LGBT parenting Andre Van Mol debunking bad studies on transgender medical treatments Angela Lanfranchi debunking bad studies on abortion and breast cancer Sign up for the Just Facts newslet
Exposing Clergy Sexual Abuse Cover-Up: THE McCarrick Report
Phil Lawler is the editor of Catholic World News, the first English-language Catholic news service operating on the internet, which he founded in 1995. CWN provides daily headline news coverage for the Catholic Culture site, where Phil Lawler also offers regular analysis and commentary. Phil attended Harvard College and did graduate work in political philosophy at the University of Chicago before entering a career in journalism. He has previously served as Director of Studies for the Heritage Foundation, as editor of Crisis Magazine, and as editor of the international monthly magazine Catholic World Report. Lawler is the author or editor of ten books on political and religious topics. His essays, book reviews, and editorial columns have appeared in over 100 newspapers around the United States and abroad. A pro-life activist and veteran of many political campaigns, Phil was himself a candidate for the US Senate in 2000, running against the late Sen. Ted Kennedy. Married since 1979 to Leila Marie Lawler, Phil is the father of 7 children, grandfather of 9, and a Red Sox fan. Topics discussed is this episode of The Dr. J Show include: the McCarrick Report: questions left unanswered. Discussed was McCarrick’s history of sexual assult and grooming (and the many warnings passed along to the Vatican), how Pope Francis lifted Pope Benedict’s restrictions on McCarrick, how Archbishop Vigano’s warnings about McCarrick were ignored, and how McCarrick functioned as an unofficial global ambassador for the Vatican amid all of this Pope Francis’ advocating homosexual "civil unions", Archbishop Gomez’ premature congrats to Joe Biden how predators "groom", potential victims and con them Pope Francis’ "gutting", of Pope John Paul II’s Pontifical Institute for The Family how conforming to the world only loses the credibility of Christians Pope Francis’ compromise and secret deal with the Chinese communists over Church treatment there Readings &, Resources Phil’s site: catholicculture.org Restoration of
The Fake Science Used to Force Roe V. Wade
The pro-abortion legal team behind Roe built their case around the work of a particular scholar. The problem? He faked the science and made the numbers up. There weren’t thousands of women dying of "coat hanger", abortions. They just needed you to believe there were. Roe v Wade was forced with fake science. Dr. Hilgers is a Senior Medical Consultant in Obstetrics, Gynecology, Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at the Saint Paul VI Institute and is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics &, Gynecology at Creighton University School of Medicine. He is Director of the Institute’s Academic Programs and its National Center for Procreative Health. He is board certified in obstetrics, and gynecology, gynecologic laser surgery and is a member of the Society of Reproductive Surgeons and the Society of Procreative Surgeons. He is the author of or contributor to hundreds of books, articles, and videos. He has also been the recipient of 17 special recognition awards and 7 research awards. He is the recipient of 3 honorary doctorates and was named the Physician of the Year by the Nebraska Family Council. This episode is also available as an audio podcast: Listen Readings and resources below cut. Readings &, Resources Dr. Hilgers’ books include: Blinders: Revealing the Neglected American Public Health Crisis that has Grown to Gigantic Proportions: The Destructive Downstream Impact of Abortion, Contraception, and IVF The Fake and Deceptive Science Behind Roe v. Wade: Settled Law v. Settled Science The NaProTechnology Revolution: Unleashing the Power in a Woman’s Cycle The Medical and Surgical Practice of NaProTechnology St. Paul VI Institute: popepaulvi.com Dr. Hilger’s Fertility Care System: CreightonModel.com "Fertility Awareness-Based Methods: Another Option for Family Planning,", by Stephen R. Pallone and George R. Bergus at the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine "The New Women’s Health Science of NaProTechnology,", by Dr. Thomas Hilgers, from the archives of Perina
The Truthful Research The LGBT Couldn’t Tolerate
What do you do with research that doesn’t match your opinion? You demonize it, of course. That shows how tolerant you are. Dr. Mark Regnerus is a professor of sociology at the University of Texas at Austin and a senior fellow at the Austin Institute for the Study of Family and Culture. The author of 40 articles in peer-reviewed journals, his research and scholarly essays have appeared in media outlets as diverse as Slate and First Things. Dr. Regnerus’ books include The Future of Christian Marriage (2020), Cheap Sex: The Transformation of Men, Marriage, and Monogamy (2017), Premarital Sex In America: How Young Americans Meet, Mate, and Think About Marrying (2011), and Forbidden Fruit: Sex and Religion In The Lives of American Teenagers (2006). He and his wife Deeann have three children. Topics discussed in this episode of the Dr. J Show include Many "scientific", research studies are driven by, and corrupted by, an agenda. LGBTQIA+, apologists masquerading as scientists resist admitting the baseline differences in parenting results. LGBTQIA+, apologists add duplicate variables, because, if you keep adding variables, you can design your conclusion. 55% of children living under same-sex couples experience parental separation. There are professional pressures on researchers to ignore basic factors. The promiscuity &, relationship instability of the homosexual lifestyle inevitably leads to break-ups, which most harm children. Among homosexuals, "open", relationships of tolerated cheating is just "another way of loving.", SCOTUS’ Obergefell decision did nothing to diminish sexual minority distress. The fact is, neither hormones nor surgery helps mental health issues in transgenders. Even though a pro-trans study may be proven wrong, it still gets shared (cited) all around the world. LGBTQIA+, social media trolls create scandals and/or crises to discredit studies that disprove the gay or trans agenda. Homosexuals and transgenders do not like reality (the truths of this life). LGBT
When Did Our Culture Begin To Die? Preserving Tradition and Family
John Horvat II is a scholar, researcher, educator, and international speaker. He is vice president and a member of the board of directors for the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP), head of the TFP Commission for American studies, and a TFP Sedes Sapientiae Institute instructor. Additionally, Mr. Horvat is a member of the Association of Christian Economists, The Philadelphia Society, the National Association of Scholars, and the Catholic Writers Guild, as well as an Acton University participant. Mr. Horvat is the author of the book Return to Order: From a Frenzied Economy to an Organic Christian Society–Where We’ve Been, How We Got Here and Where We Need to Go. Horvat’s writings have appeared worldwide including in The Wall Street Journal, The Christian Post, American Thinker, TheBlaze, Crisis, FOX News, and The Washington Times, as well as other publications and websites. He gives more than 150 radio and TV interviews annually. This episode of the Dr. J Show focuses on the connection between cultural and economic decline. Topics discussed include: All political battles are moral battles. We are in a national moral crisis. The Left seeks revolution–not just change, but the overthrow of the system. They don’t want the American order. Science separated from a moral foundation is technocratic tyranny. Leadership is service. To be yourself, you can’t be obsessed with being "equal", with everybody else. The sexes are different, not "equal.", Allowing everyone to develop themselves *unequally* is what makes society prosper. Resentment over our inequalities destroys societal harmony. Societal order focuses on mutually helpful relationships. Radically egalitarian societies always lead to disorder and bloodshed. Past revolutions sought to destroy exterior structures (church, government, society), but the Sexual Revolution seeks to destroy internal stuctures (identity, logic, being): in other words, self-annihilation. When he’s not writing, Mr. Horvat enjoys jogging
History Professor Tells the Story of U.S. Sexual Ethics and Failures
Dr. Donald T. Critchlow is the American political history professor at Arizona State University. He is the author and editor of 25 books and is the founding editor of Journal of Policy History published by Cambridge University Press. He has appeared on C-Span, National Public Radio, BBC World News, and many talk radio programs. He has written for the Washington Post, the New York Observer, the New York Post, and National Review. In this interview he narrates the events that have happened in America that led us to today. This story affects everyone. Dr Critchlow’s many books include: In Defense Of Populism: Protest and American Democracy Phyllis Schlafly and Grassroots Conservatism: A Woman’s Crusade Intended Consequences: Birth Control, Abortion, and The Federal Government In Modern America When Hollywood Was Right: How Movie Stars, Studio Moguls, and Big Business Remade American Politics The Conservative Ascendancy: How The Republican Right Rose To Power In Modern America Takeover: How The Left’s Quest For Social Justice Corrupted Liberalism, Debating The American Conservative Movement
Abortion Causes Breast Cancer: the ABC Link
Angela Lanfranchi, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a breast cancer surgeon who practiced 33 years in New Jersey (1984-2017). A graduate of Georgetown School of Medicine, she is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and certified by the American Board of Surgery. She was surgical co-director of the Sanofi Breast Care Center at the Steeplechase Cancer Center in Somerville, New Jersey for 10 years. Dr Lanfranchi is co-founder and president of the Breast Cancer Prevention Institute, www.bcpinstitute.org, a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable corporation that has as its mission to educate lay and professional communities in the methods of risk reduction and prevention of breast cancer through research, publications, and lectures. She was named a Castle Connelly Medical Ltd. New Jersey “Top Doc” for Women’s Health in Breast Surgery for the last 10 years she practiced. She is the published author of articles on the physiology and epidemiology of abortion breast cancer and hormonal contraceptive risks and informed consent. In her work with the Breast Cancer Prevention Institute over the past 20 years, she has traveled nationally and internationally to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Europe, China, Korea, India and South Africa, speaking at medical schools, hospitals, universities, cancer organizations, local and national governmental bodies and the United Nations about breast cancer risks, including its association with induced abortion and hormonal contraceptives. Readings &, Resources Dr Lanfranchi’s Breast Cancer Prevention Institute, bcpinstitute.org "Induced abortion as an independent risk factor for breast cancer: a comprehensive review and meta-analysis,", by Dr Joel Brind (1996): https://jech.bmj.com/content/50/5/481 Dr Brind explains his research (4 article series): actionlife.org/life-issues/abortion/medical-and-psychological-effects/item/119-abortionbreast-cancer-link Basics on the ABC link: "The Abortion-Breast Canc
REMOVED BOOK! Talk with the Author of The Health Hazards of Homosexuality
Amazon banned this book, so we wanted to talk to the author and find out what was more important than the right to press. Brian Camenker has been the Director of Mass Resistance from its founding. A leading pro-family activist organization, MassResistance provides the information and guidance people need to confront assaults on the traditional family, school children, and the moral foundation of society. Based in Massachusetts, they have supporters and activists in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and several foreign countries. Brian Camenker has been interviewed by American Family Radio (with Sandy Rios, Janet Mefferd, Bryan Fischer, Charlie Butts), Michael Brown (Line of Fire), Cherilyn Bacon Eagar (Red State Talk Radio), RoadKill Radio (British Columbia), and dozens of other radio shows, TV stations, and newspapers around the world. The organization’s articles have appeared in American Thinker, Salvo Magazine, BarbWire, LifeSiteNews, The Massachusetts News, and The Jewish Advocate. In earlier years (when the mainstream media still reported on these issues) we were featured in the NBC Nightly News, CNN, CBS, ABC Evening News, MSNBC, National Public Radio, New York Times, and Fox News (O’Reilly Factor, Hannity &, Colmes, and America’s Newsroom with Megyn Kelly). More about MassResistance below the cut. MassResistance was founded in 1995 as Parents’ Rights Coalition. Since we were in the first state to see homosexual activism in the schools and “gay marriage,” we thoroughly understood the threat of sexual radicalism, curtailed freedom of speech, uneven application of the law, judicial activism, and post-constitutional government. We adopted the name MassResistance in 2006 when our role as the true resistance to tyrannical government became clear. Boston Herald columnist Howie Carr once described us as a “hardcore pro-family group.” We cover issues and events other conservative groups are afraid to touch. We don’t compromise with the Left. We provide analysis so the average person understands what’s really happening
How Could Trump And Biden Both Be President? Could That Start a Civil War?
Today our own Communications Director Don Feder interviews Phillip Jauregui of the Judicial Action Group on Amy Coney Barrett filling the Supreme Court vacancy. Phillip is an expert in constitutional law, judicial policy, and non-profit coalition building. He is admitted to practice law before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and all of Alabama’s State and local courts. Phillip worked in the judicial branch as law clerk to Chief Justice Perry O. Hooper, Sr., of the Alabama Supreme Court and also served the executive branch as Assistant Legal Advisor to Alabama Governor Fob James. Phillip founded the Judicial Action Group in 2006. In the early 2000s, Phillip was an organizer for a new national grassroots education and lobbying organization, Judeo-Christian Council for Constitutional Restoration, Inc. which was dedicated for the next generation to stopping judicial supremacy. He also served as Executive Director of the Judeo-Christian Council and as Coalition Builder for ValuesVoter.Org, which coordinated over fifty national ministries on a common legislative agenda: the “Values Voters Contract with Congress.” Phillip has served as a guest host for talk radio shows, has appeared on Fox News’ Hannity &, Colmes, CNN’s Paula Zahn Show, CNBC’s Capitol Report, ABC’s Good Morning America, and other news programs. His legal work has been featured in various publications including the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and others. Phillip is a member of the Alliance Defense Fund (Honor Corps and Allied Attorney) and Prison Fellowship – Alabama Council and previously served on the Board of Directors with Sav-A-Lif. He is an alumnus of Samford University, Cumberland School of Law. www.judicialactiongroup.org
So You Want To Defend Marriage? Come Hear the Story of Our Founder
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse is the founder of the Ruth Institute, a global non-profit organization that defends the family at home and in the public square and equips others to do the same. She is passionate about equipping family advocates with the knowledge and confidence to defend the family at home and in the public square. Dr. Morse was a campaign spokeswoman for California’s winning Proposition 8 campaign, defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman. She has authored or co-authored five books and spoken around the globe on marriage, family and human sexuality. Her work has been translated into Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Polish and Chuukese, the native language of the Micronesian Islands. Her newest books are The Sexual Revolution and Its Victims and 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person, coauthored with Betsy Kerekes. She earned her Ph.D. at the University of Rochester and taught economics at Yale and George Mason Universities. Dr. Morse was named one of the “Catholic Stars of 2013” on a list that included Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI. Dr. Morse and her husband are parents of an adopted child, a birth child, a goddaughter and were foster parents for San Diego County to eight foster children. In 2015, Dr. Morse and her husband relocated to Lake Charles, Louisiana, where the work of the Ruth Institute continues. Readings &, Resources Love and Economics (2001), on Amazon "Competing Visions of the Child, the Family, and the School (2002),", part of Education in the Twenty-first Century, by Edward Lazear "Making Room at the Inn: Why the Modern World Needs the Needy (2003),", part of Wealth, Poverty, and Human Destiny, by Doug Bandow &, David Schindler Smart Sex: Finding Life-long Love in a Hook-up World (2005), on Amazon The Sexual State, TheSexualState.com
Is There A Population Problem? Or Is There a Negative Growth Problem?
Human Rights Catastrophes of the Sexual Revolution: Population Control and Demographic Winter There is no overpopulation problem. The people in every industrial country in the world are not having enough children to even replace themselves. The birth rate is declining in most of the rest of the world as well. My interview with journalist Don Feder answers these important questions. Does overpopulation cause poverty or pollution? Why is under-population a bigger problem than over-population? What do you say to people who criticize you for having more than two children? Who is behind the population hysteria? What human rights abuses are being committed in the name of solving the "population problem?", Most importantly, what can you do about all this? Watch this episode of the Dr. J Show to find out! Featuring Don Feder, long-time columnist for the Boston Herald and Communications Director for the World Congress of Families, now Ruth Institute Coalitions Director. A 1972 graduate of the Boston University School of Law, Feder is admitted to the practice of law in New York and Massachusetts. He was a leader of Young Americans for Freedom, at the time America’s largest conservative organization. Feder practiced law in New York state from 1973-1976. He was the first executive director of Citizens for Limited Taxation (1976-1979), and the executive director of the Second Amendment Foundation from 1979-1981. Feder was a Boston Herald editorial writer and syndicated columnist from June 1983 to June 2002. His column appeared in the Herald for 19 years. His 2,000th column appeared on February 28, 2002. His column was syndicated by Creators Syndicate and carried by more than 40 newspapers and e-magazines. His writings have appeared in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Weekly Standard, National Review, The American Enterprise, Readers Digest, FrontPage Magazine, Insight magazine, and Human Events. He has written two books: A Jewish Conservative Looks at Pagan America (1993) and Who’s Afraid of the Religious Righ
Everything to Understand About Marriage: It is still IMPORTANT
Originally from Pasadena, Fr. Sebastian Walshe is a Norbertine Canon of the Abbey of St. Michael in the Diocese of Orange, California, where he is a professor of philosophy and prefect of studies for the seminary program. After completing his studies at Thomas Aquinas College in California, he continued studies at The Catholic University of America in Washington D.C., receiving a license in Philosophy. Later, he attended the Pontifical University of St. Thomas at Rome (the Angelicum) where he received a Masters in Sacred Theology and a Doctorate in Philosophy. Fr. Sebastian is a regular guest on Catholic Answers Live. Readings &, Resources Fr Sebastian’s book, Understanding Marriage and Family, at Arouca Press Resources from the Ruth Institute "Privatizing Marriage is Impossible,", by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse at Public Discourse "Privatizing Marriage Will Expand the Role of the State,", by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse at Public Discourse "Privatizing Marriage is Unjust to Children,", by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse at Public Discourse "Does Marriage Have a Public Purpose?", by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse at MercatorNet and the Ruth Speaks Out blog "Common Questions about the Essential Public Purpose of Marriage,", by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse at the Ruth Speaks Out blog Love and Economics, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse The Sexual State, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, TheSexualState.com "Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ and the Persecution of Civil Society,", by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse at the National Catholic Register "The Catholic Church, Children and Same-Sex Parenting,", by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse at the National Catholic Register
Is Transitioning Helpful? What Happened When the Study Was Scrutinized?
André Van Mol, MD is a board-certified family physician in California. He serves on the board of Moral Revolution, and is the co-chair of the American College of Pediatricians’ Committee on Adolescent Sexuality. Dr. Van Mol is a blogger for the Christian Medical &, Dental Associations and co-chairs their new Transgender Task Force. He works with Alliance Defending Freedom in defense of sanctity of life and First Amendment issues, and advises Global Medical Research Institute. Dr. Van Mol teaches a course on bioethics. He and his wife Evelyn —both former U.S. Naval officers— have two sons and two daughters, the latter of whom were among their nine foster children. Readings and Resources American College of Pediatricians’ “Gender Confusion and Transgender Identity” page Parents’ Resource Guide (geared for parents and grandparents): genderresourceguide.com Dr. Van Mol’s writings at the Christian Medical &, Dental Associations: cmda.org/author/andrevanmol Sex Change Regret: sexchangeregret.com/research Resources from the Ruth Institute Dr. J Show interview with Robert Vazzo “Euthanizing the Unhappy,” Dr. Morse’s article about the shoddy job the medical profession does of screening for mental health issues prior to doing transitions (from Ruth Speaks Out and Public Discourse) Action Items Join moral professional associations, such as American College of Pediatricians, acpeds.org Christian Medical and Dental Associations, cmda.org Catholic Medical Association, cathmed.org American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, aaplog.org Society for Evidence-Based Gender Medicine, segm.org
What does Karl Marx Have To Do With The Sexual Revolution?
Paul Kengor, Ph.D., is professor of political science at Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania, and a New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen books. He is senior director and chief academic fellow at the Institute for Faith &, Freedom and formerly served as visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. His articles have appeared in publications from the Washington Post and USA Today to the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, he is a longtime columnist and senior editor for The American Spectator. Dr. Kengor is an internationally recognized authority on (among other topics) Ronald Reagan, the Cold War, communism, socialism, and conservatism. Dr. Kengor is frequently interviewed by the BBC, Fox News, MSNBC, C-SPAN, NPR, EWTN, the Christian Broadcasting Network, by radio hosts such as Glenn Beck, Mark Levin, and Bill Bennett, and by TV personalities like Megyn Kelly, Bill O’Reilly, and Joe Scarborough. He often writes for National Catholic Register and Crisis Magazine. Dr. Kengor’s books have been published by HarperCollins, Simon &, Schuster, Harvard University Press, Oxford University Press, Ignatius Press, the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, HarperPerennial, and many others. In 2017, he released what has been described as his “magnum opus,” A Pope and a President: John Paul II, Ronald Reagan, and the Extraordinary Untold Story of the 20th Century. Among his bestsellers are the 2012 book, The Communist, and his 2004 classic, God and Ronald Reagan. Several of his books are the basis for major films, including the film The Divine Plan (Robert Orlando, producer), which screened in theaters nationwide in 2019. In the summer of 2020, he will be publishing The Devil and Karl Marx (St. Benedict Press/TAN Books). Kengor is a frequent public speaker, at venues such as the Ronald Reagan Library, the Reagan Ranch Center, National Press Club, Heritage Foundation, Princeton University’s James Madison Program, American Enterprise Institute, the Center for Strategic &, I
Pornography is Worse than COVID-19
In the middle of the pandemic, Melea Stephens explains why Pornography is Worse than COVID-19, during the Ruth Institute Summit.
Is Culture Threatening the Family? Can Family and the Current Culture Coexist?
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is an internationally-renowned speaker, author, and preacher. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Theological Studies Degree from the University of Dallas. He has appeared as a guest on numerous international Catholic radio programs, and is the host or co-host of several popular series on the Eternal Word Television Network. Deacon Harold, a Benedictine Oblate, is the author of the best-selling book, Behold the Man: A Catholic Vision of Male Spirituality, and the acclaimed new book, Father Augustus Tolton: The Slave Who Became the First African American Priest. He is a member of the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars and the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy. Most importantly, Deacon Harold is married to his lovely wife, Colleen, and they have four beautiful children. Readings &, Resources Dn Harold’s website, deaconharold.com "A Catholic Response to Racism,", by Dn Harold at Catholic World Report "Can Catholics Support Black Lives Matter?", at the Catholic News Agency Deacon Harold on Ignition! (podcast) dynamicdeaconmarketing.com Action Items We need to see past stereotypes and see people. We need to see past stereotypes and, instead, see the image and likeness of God in each other. We should stop supporting media, individuals, and organizations that create, encourage, and perpetuate racist stereotypes, or who propose violence as a solution. Racist ideologies create images that leave negative impressions on susceptible and vulnerable minds and hearts, especially those of children. Reach out with compassion to those of different races and hear their stories, respond with empathy, and work with humble, contrite hearts to build bridges of understanding in order to acknowledge the unique gifts we all bring to the Body of Christ. We need to understand how police officers are trained. Go on a ride-a-long. Resources from the Ruth Institute Christy Fitzgerald speaks on behalf of Reluctan
This Teen Sex Abuse Victim Stood Up to Her Abuser: Faith Hakesley Fought for Justice.
Faith Hakesley is a wife, homeschooling mother, blogger, and author. She was born and raised in Massachusetts where she graduated from the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a B.S. in Criminal Justice. Following graduation, she worked in the Psychology field until the birth of her first child. Over the course of her life, Faith has overcome many traumas including rape by a Catholic priest, the death of a brother, and has lived through incurable cancer as well as a serious heart condition that nearly took her life. In 2008, Faith was one of five victims of clerical abuse from the Archdiocese of Boston to meet privately with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI during his trip to Washington, D.C. Their meeting awoke in her heart the yearning to use her story in order to help others. Since then, she has become passionate about sharing her personal story in order to offer hope, healing, and peace to those who are suffering. Faith strives to break the stigmas associated with trauma and encourages others to find hope through their faith. Faith has appeared on CNN, Face the Nation, Catholic Connection with Teresa Tomeo, Kresta in the Afternoon with Al Kresta, EWTN News Nightly with Lauren Ashburn, Emmanuel Radio with Cindy Dorsey, WJR with Marie Osborne, and Catholic TV’s This is the Day with Bishop Robert Reed. She was a guest speaker at the 2009 Women Affirming Life Breakfast in Norwood, MA and has been a contributing writer for the National Catholic Register. Her first book, Glimmers of Grace: Moments of Peace and Healing Following Sexual Abuse, a devotional for victims of sexual abuse, will be published by Our Sunday Visitor in August of 2020. She maintains a blog called Faith Restored which can be found on her website faithhakesley.com. Resources Faith’s website: faithhakesley.com Faith’s "Faith Restored", blog: faithhakesley.com/blog find a Catholic therapist near you: catholictherapists.com anonymously report known or suspected child abuse: childhelp.org/hotline call 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) RAINN (Ra
Stuck at Home all day? Quarantine Tips to Save Your Sanity!
Betsy Kerekes is the happily-married mother of three girls and a boy. She shares amusing, light-hearted stories about her husband and children at parentingisfunny.wordpress.com. Her first book with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage, has three foreign translations. She also wrote 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person with Dr. Morse. She has published multiple articles, has been on numerous radio shows, and was a week-long guest on EWTN’s "Women of Grace.", She has also done public speaking, including the annual "Parenting with Purpose", conference in Washington, D.C. Her latest book is Be A Happier Parent or Laugh Trying. Betsy serves the Ruth Institute as online editor of our newsletter, our Facebook page, and much more. Readings &, Resources Be A Happier Parent or Laugh Trying, by Betsy Kerekes: ruthinstitute.org/store/ruth-books/be-a-happier-parent-or-laugh-trying 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person, by Jennifer Roback Morse &, Betsy Kerekes: ruthinstitute.org/store/ruth-books/101-tips-for-marrying-the-right-person 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage, by Jennifer Roback Morse &, Betsy Kerekes: ruthinstitute.org/store/ruth-books/101-tips-for-a-happier-marriage Betsy’s blog: parentingisfunny.wordpress.com article at Catholic Lane: "The Double-Edged Sword of Infertility,", by Betsy Kerekes subscribe to the Ruth Institute’s weekly newsletter: ruthinstitute.org/make-a-difference/subscribe-to-our-newsletter "A Laugh In The Afternoon", on our Facebook page: facebook.com/TheRuthInstitute
Has Lockdown Hurt You? Come Hear What it Did To The Truly Vulnerable
Reverend Father Bonifasio Senteza shares with Dr. J the conditions in Uganda under the Wuhan virus pandemic and the annual Ugandan Martyrs celebration. In Uganda, The child mortality rate (deaths among those five and under) in Uganda is currently 62 deaths per 1,000 children. The average women in Uganda has about five children. About 47% of the population is under the age of 15. About 60% of women have their first birth before the age of 21. Polygamy is relatively common: among married women in their 40’s, about 40% of them have a co-wife. Only 2% of women never marry. 60% of women are married by the age of 20. Being separated is common: about 14% of married women over 30 are separated. Less than 2% are divorced. Being widowed is also common: about 10% of women in their 40’s are widowed. 80% of girl teens are literate, by contrast, only 50% of women over 40 are literate. 82% of boy teens are literate, and 75% of men over 40 are literate. Less than 5% of households have a flush toilet. Less than 1% of all households have a private (not shared with another family) flush toilet that is connected to a sewer system. Only 30% of households have electricity. Only 4% of households own a private car. 10% of households have a motorcycle, and 30% of households have a bicycle. About 45% of the population is Protestant, about 40% are Catholic, and about 14% are Muslim. About 5% of the population has HIV. DONATE: missio.org/project/18218/Covid-19-Emergency-Food-Supply-Uganda Ugandan Hunger Pandemic: "Activists protest at coronavirus-related ‘hunger pandemic’ in Uganda,", from the Irish Times Ugandan Martyrs Day 2019 (YouTube) Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse’s Uganda Talk on the Ruth Speaks Out blog
They’re Promoting Sex to Children?? Global Government Overreach at its Worst!
Kimberly Ells is a writer, mother, and policy advisor for Family Watch International, where she works to protect children from early sexualization and to promote the family as the fundamental unit of society. Kimberly is an avid researcher and writer on family issues, and has authored international policy briefs. She has spoken at the United Nations and other venues across the country in defense of women and children. Kimberly’s new book, The Invincible Family: Why the Global Campaign to Crush Motherhood and Fatherhood Can’t Win, documents the global children’s sexual rights movement. Kimberly graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in English. She is married and is the mother of five children. Readings &, Resources The Invincible Family: Why the Global Campaign to Crush Motherhood and Fatherhood Can’t Win: invinciblefamily.com Family Watch International: familywatch.org Family Watch International’s "Stop CSE", project: familywatch.org/programs-and-projects/protect-child-health/ harmful effects of "Comprehensive Sexual Education": StopCSE.org "Our Culture Needs Marriage, Because It Needs Mothers,", Cathy Ruse’s excellent article at Family Research Council "The Cracks in the Edifice of Transgender Totalitarianism,", Jane Robbins’ explosive article at The Public Discourse The Sexual State, Dr. Morse’s book outlining the forces against the marriage, children and the family: TheSexualState.com
We Created "The Summit", To Save the Family
Next week… Our 3rd Annual Ruth Institute Awards Dinner – and – Summit for Survivors of the Sexual Revolution Streaming live and in person on: July 17-18, 2020 Come learn the realities about Pornography, LGBT Lifestyles, Child Abuse, Family Breakdown, and how we can stop it. If you want to hear the stories of the survivors and experts firsthand, sign up for online participation here: http://www.ruthinstitute.org/summit-2020
The Most Difficult Conversation Among Blacks: Walter Hoye talks about Abortion
Walter B. Hoye II is both Founder and President of the Issues4Life Foundation, the California Civil Rights Foundation, Founder of the Frederick Douglass Foundation of California, co-founder and Executive Member of the National Black Pro-Life Coalition, a Board Member of The Morning Center (providing free full-service maternity care for women in urban and under-served areas), a published author (Leadership from the IN|SIDE Out), a board member of The Ruth Institute, a full-time pro-life activist, and a leadership consultant. As a young man Walter played football at Michigan State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Sociology in 1980. On Tuesday, January 12th, 1982 Walter was licensed to preach the gospel by the Calvary Baptist Church in San Diego, California. Walter graduated from the United States International University, now Alliant International University, with a Master’s degree in Business Administration in 1983. In 1984, God used the premature birth of his firstborn son (six months, 2.1 pounds) to teach Rev. Hoye that the preborn is a person, a living &, breathing human being. On Sunday, April 23rd, 1989 Walter was ordained a Baptist preacher by Pastor Dr. S.M. Lockridge. From 1984 to 1987 Walter served as Minister of Christian Education at the St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Oceanside, California. From 1987 to 1991, Walter served as Assistant to the Pastor and Director of the Youth Department at the Greater Faith Baptist Church in Stockton, California. From 1991 to 2010, Walter served as the Executive Elder of the Progressive Missionary Baptist Church of Berkeley. In May of 2010, Walter resigned to work full-time in the Pro-Life movement. He was asked to join a group of pro-life sidewalk counselors, to pray and give out literature to women on their way to the entrance of an abortuary. His ministry blossomed so much that the abortuary lost a great deal of business, and they complained to the Oakland authorities, who literally created a law just to put Rev. Hoye i
Cosmopolitan Lied to Make Money! Sue Ellen Browder Wrote For Cosmo and Tells the Story
Award-winning journalist Sue Ellen Browder has addressed members of the United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women and has appeared on hundreds of radio and television shows, including the Today Show, Oprah, EWTN News Nightly, and Fox News. She has published hundreds of articles in many national magazines and newspapers, including Reader’s Digest, Woman’s Day, the National Catholic Register, and Cosmopolitan. As the author of Subverted: How I Helped the Sexual Revolution Hijack the Women’s Movement and Sex and the Catholic Feminist (both published by Ignatius), Sue Ellen has spoken at many pro-life conferences around the country, including the 2020 March for Life Conference and the Pro-Life Summit. Readings and Resources "She Wrote Fake News for Cosmopolitan and Now Regrets Misleading Women on Feminism,", by Kelsey Bolar in the Daily Signal Subverted: How I Helped the Sexual Revolution Hijack the Women’s Movement, by Sue Ellen Browder (Amazon) Come to our Summit! ruthinstitute.org/summit-2020
Are Fathers Worth Celebrating? Research about Dads!
Dr. Timothy Rarick has been a Professor of Marriage, Family, &, Child Development at BYU-Idaho for the past nine years. Dr. Rarick has worked with several organizations to promote and protect the family through public policy, research, and social media. In 2017, Tim completed a sabbatical working as a Research Fellow for the Marriage &, Religion Research Initiative at Catholic University of America in Washington, DC where he has published a research synthesis paper on the unique impact fathers have on their daughters’ sexual development, activity, and exploitation. Dr. Rarick was also appointed by the governor of Idaho to serve on the board of the State Department of Health &, Welfare. In addition to speaking in Asia, Central America, Europe and all over the U.S. on fatherhood, sexual exploitation, technology, and many other family-related topics, he has presented numerous times at Princeton and the United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women. Dr. Rarick has been asked twice by The Holy See to speak at the United Nations on behalf of fathers and the vital role they play in gender equality and women empowerment. He also writes research briefs and testifies for fathers’ rights and equal shared parenting in family courts. Tim and his wife, Jodi, have been married for 20 years and have four children. Resources Family Life Education blog: familygoodthings.com "Dad—A Girl’s First and Most Influential Love,", article on father-daughter relationships Dr Rarick’s presentation at Princeton University connecting fatherless daughters to the over sexualized hook-up culture
The Pornography Effect: the Problems Reach Further than You Could Imagine
Melea Stephens is a practicing marriage and family therapist and an activist leader against sexual exploitation in her home state of Alabama. She is a board member with the National Center on Sexual Exploitation and the founder of Rescue Innocence Movement, a nonprofit created to protect this generation of children from the harms of sexual exploitation through prevention, education, and legislation. After witnessing the detrimental effects of hardcore pornography in the lives of both children and adults she treated, Melea felt a call to raise awareness about the unacknowledged health and societal harms of this illegal material. Since 2012, Melea has organized several city and statewide events and public awareness campaigns. She frequently partners with anti-trafficking leaders to promote education and meet the needs of survivors of sexual exploitation. Through the Rescue Innocence Movement and with the help of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation and local leaders, she has been instrumental in the launch of the nation’s first emergency treatment program for pediatric survivors of sex trafficking at UAB Hospital. Melea often speaks publicly on topics such as the public health crisis of pornography and enhancing sexual intimacy within the context of Christian marriage. She was also a key leader in the recent passage of the Alabama Resolution to Declare Pornography a Public Health Crisis. Melea longs to see a day when the evil of sexual exploitation is fully extinguished by a majority in society who have grown intolerant of its immense harms and injustices. She believes that, through continued awareness, education, advocacy, and united activism, that day is close within our grasp. Resources Rescue Innocence Movement: RImovement.org I Don’t Love You Anymore, by Dr David Clark ~ book filled with hard-hitting truth about the mindset of a spouse in infidelity and the best way to save one’s marriage through boundaries and self-respect (on Amazon) Dirty Dozen list: endsexualexploitation.org/dirtydozen-2020 Global Su
What Facts are they Afraid of? The LGBT Went to Great Lengths To Silence This Research
Dr. Walter Schumm is a professor of applied family science at Kansas State University where he has taught and conducted research since 1979. Since 2004, he has been publishing research on same-sex parenting and providing a scholarly critique of much of the social science research dealing with homosexuality. In 2018, his book Same-Sex Parenting Research: A Critical Assessment was published by Wilberforce Press. Dr. Schumm has also published research on marital satisfaction, marital communication, military families, religion and the family, and premarital counseling. He also recently published an article in the journal Religions on early Islamic history. In addition to his academic work, he served in the reserve components of the U.S. Army for 30 years, retiring in 2002 at the rank of colonel. He and his wife Kimberly have been married for 41 years and have seven children and over 25 grandchildren. Readings &, Resources Dr. Schumm’s book, Same-Sex Parenting Research: A Critical Assessment, on Amazon "New evidence confirms same-sex parenting assessment,", by Walter Schumm on ChristianConcern.com "Changes Over the Decades in Selected LGBTQ Research Findings,", by Walter Schumm, from SciMedCentral Fr. Paul Sullins’ research on post-abortion trauma ("Are Abortions Being Done on Wanted Children? Father Sullins on the Dr J Show") "Spin cycle: the lesbian parenting story that wasn’t,", by Jennifer Roback Morse, on Mercatornet.com "Lamest Headline Ever!", from our Ruth Speaks Out blog
Why do doctors support unhealthy lifestyles? The surgeon that stood up to the profession
Dr. Paul Church was a practicing urologist for more than 35 years, he was also involved with clinical research and teaching as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. He was fired from his job, his career was destroyed, his life was upended, and his medical license was nearly revoked when he merely advocated for healthy choices, and criticized hospital superiors for promoting unhealthy behaviors. Dr. Church challenged the administration of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center to be more truthful and honest about the negative health consequences inherent with high risk and unhealthy LGBTQIA+, sexual behaviors and to be more respectful of the diversity of religious and moral views regarding sodomy. He was met with increasing efforts to silence his concerns. Despite an outpouring of public support and legal representation from Liberty Counsel, he was expelled from the medical staff in December 2015. Two other hospitals where Dr. Church held appointments for years followed suit and expelled him as well. A fourth hospital revoked their offer to join the medical staff, fearing repercussions from the LGBT community. Dr. Church is a member of the Christian Medical and Dental Association and medical volunteer or leader of eleven short-term medical mission projects in Mexico and Africa. He has two married daughters and six grandchildren. He was honored with a Citizenship Award by MFI in 2015 and a similar award from the Catholic Medical Association in 2016. He retired from clinical practice November 1, 2017. Action Items: Check with their local schools to see what children are being taught in “sex ed” Become activists in your own way and advocates for moral, healthy choices Support organizations on the front lines, like the Ruth Institute, MassResistance, and Activist Mommy Join the Ruth Institute (subscribe to our newsletter): ruthinstitute.org/make-a-difference/subscribe-to-our-newsletter Join Mass Resistance (newsletter) at massresistance.us Connect with the Family Research Council at frc.org Joi
Selling Hate: How The Southern Poverty Law Center Profits by Creating More Hate
Senior Editor of PJ Media, Tyler O’Neil is an author and conservative commentator. He has written for numerous publications, including Christian Post, National Review, the Washington Free Beacon, the Daily Signal, and the Colson Center’s Breakpoint. He has appeared on Fox News’ Tucker Carlson Tonight. He is the author of Making Hate Pay: The Corruption of the Southern Poverty Law Center. He enjoys Indian food, board games, and talking ceaselessly about politics, religion, and culture. Readings &, Resources Making Hate Pay: The Corruption of the Southern Poverty Law Center on Amazon related reading: Tyler reports on the SPLC "The SPLC’s Fall From Grace: How a Civil Rights Group Became a Threat to Free Speech", "SPLC Demands Big Tech Silence Conservatives in the Name of Fighting White Supremacist Terror", "SPLC Releases Fear-Mongering ‘Hate Map’ Amid Coronavirus Outbreak", Tyler’s writings at PJ Media Ruth Institute’s dust-up with SPLC: Where’s the Hate? PJ Media reports: "Another Scalp? Donation Processing Company Drops ‘Hate Group’ Christian Nonprofit Attacked by the Southern Poverty Law Center", Tyler’s review of The Sexual State: "The Sexual State: How Government and Big Donors Gave Us the Sexual Revolution", Action Items Follow Tyler O’Neil on Twitter: @Tyler2ONeil Tweet about the SPLC’s corruption using the hashtag #MakingHatePay Whenever you hear or read about the SPLC or its "Hate Map,", write the editor, speak out, correct the record! Write to your congressmen, big tech, and corporate america, encouraging them to stop trusting the SPLC
Does Your Family Make a Global Difference? Family Data Researcher Has the Answers
Dr. Pat Fagan is Founder and Director of the Marriage and Religion Research Institute (MARRI) at the Family Research Council (now a part of The Catholic University of America). He is also a professional therapist specializing in child, family and marital therapy for couples considering divorce. He publishes and edits Marripedia.org, a Wikipedia-like resource on social sciences of impact of marriage and religious worship. Dr. Fagan has authored over thirty synthesis papers and has commissioned dozens of original research projects in marriage, family, child development, and religious practice. His decades of analyzing federal surveys and social science studies has proven that marriage is the foundational relationship in society, and fidelity is its foundational virtue. His research has shown that the cultivation of both faithfulness and marriage is integral to all vibrant cultures. Dr. Fagan began his career as a teacher in Ireland, then became a clinical psychologist specializing in child, family and marital therapy in Canada. Because of his deep concerns about government undermining marriage and the family, he entered the public policy field in the U.S. He assisted Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), became Deputy Assistant Secretary for Family and Social Policy at the U.S. Health and Human Services under President George H. Bush. Dr. Fagan is a Senior Fellow of Family and Culture at the Heritage Foundation and a Fellow at The Austin Institute in Texas. Dr. Fagan and his wife Theresa have eight children and twelve grandchildren. Resources Dr. Fagan’s weekly blog on recent social science findings: marri.us/blog Faith and Family Findings: marri.us/faith-family-findings Marripedia (Wikipedia-like resource on social sciences of impact of marriage and religious worship): marripedia.org Jennifer Johnson’s Marriage and Equality: at the Ruth store or on Amazon.com
Who’s Pressuring a Mother To Be a Lesbian?? Activist Tracy Shannon on The Dr. J Show
Tracy Shannon is mother of 4 blessings and a grandmother. She has studied what she calls the “neo-morality movement” for 20 years. Tracy’s family was profoundly impacted by the transgender movement many years ago, and that moved Tracy from the sidelines (merely protecting her own children from being inducted into "new", sexual mores) and onto the battlefront in the culture wars. Recently, Tracy has taken on Drag Queen Story Hours in Texas and across the country. She exposed how libraries determined to introduce children to adult entertainers and transsexuals disregarded their own policies allowing sex offenders to be held out as role models to young children in taxpayer-funded public libraries. Tracy is the Texas Director for MassResistance Texas, and led parents there in pushing back against the debauched drag queen program for children as young as four. She has also contributed to research of the programs across the nation and helped parents in several states push back against this programming. Action Items Follow Tracy on Facebook or on Twitter: @ShannonTracy123 Subscribe to emails from massresistance.org for resources and updates on what parents are doing around the globe to combat the neo-morality movement Check out your local library’s calendar to see if they have a drag queen story hour planned — search facebook for drag queen story hour and the name of your city. If you need help countering those events, contact MassResistance SPEAK OUT: against comprehensive sex ed drag queen story hours, repairative therapy bans, the desegregation of public restrooms, changing areas and sports…and encourage everyone you know to speak out, too! Find out what bills are coming up in your legislature that will impact parental rights, then start getting everyone you know to call Talk to your pastor. Pastors make a difference when they speak to community leaders. We need pastors to take a stand now more than ever. Resources Mad Momma Bear blog at madmommabear.com Mass Resistance, massresistance.org If you or a fam
Can We Actually Lose Our Empathy? This Expert Explains What Porn Does to the Mind
Dr. Donald Hilton is a neurosurgeon specializing in spine surgery. Dr. Hilton graduated cum laude with his medical degree from the University of Texas-Galveston. He did his surgery internship and residency in neurosurgery at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Hilton currently serves as a clinical associate professor of neurology at the University of Texas Medical School in San Antonio and is nationally recognized for developing the first tubular dilating system. This system has widely impacted surgical treatment for herniated discs, degenerative joints, and spinal stenosis. Dr. Hilton is a published author of several book chapters, peer-reviewed journals, and a book, titled He Restoreth My Soul. Dr. Donald Hilton has spoken nationally and internationally. Additionally, Dr. Hilton is venerated for his work presenting the neurological impact of pornography addiction on the brain, receiving the Guardian of the Light award in 2008. He is a member of Neurological Associates of San Antonio, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the American Medical Medical Association. Readings episode of The Dr. J Show featuring an interview with Erin Brewer: "I am going to be a boy, it will keep me safe", Dr. Patrick Carnes’ book, Out of The Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction: amazon.com/gp/product/1568386214 if your loved one is a pornography user, check out Stephanie Carnes’ book, Facing Heartbreak:Steps to Recovery for Partners of Sex Addicts, amazon.com/Facing-Heartbreak-Recovery-Partners-Addicts Resources National Center on Sexual Exploitation website, endsexualexploitation.org: resources listing on pornography Your Brain on Porn, yourbrainonporn.com Fight the New Drug, fightthenewdrug.org NoFap, nofap.com Reboot Nation, rebootnation.org Support Groups S-Anon (for spouses and parents): sanon.org Codependents of Sex Addicts: cosa-recovery.org Sexaholics Anonymous: sa.org Sex Addicts Anonymous: saa-recovery.org Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous: slaafws.org
China Is Lying to Us…and the Elites Help Them!
Steven W. Mosher is an internationally recognized author and the foremost Western authority on China and on population issues, as well as an acclaimed and sought-after speaker. He has worked tirelessly since 1979 to fight coercive population control programs and has helped hundreds of thousands of women and families worldwide. In 1979, Steven was the first American social scientist to visit mainland China. He was invited there by the Chinese Communist government, where he had access to government documents and actually witnessed women being forced to have abortions under the “one-child policy:” killing preborns in the seventh, eighth, and ninth month of pregnancy. Steven was a pro-choice atheist at the time, but witnessing these traumatic abortions led him to reconsider his convictions and to eventually become a practicing, pro-life Roman Catholic. Steven has appeared numerous times before Congress as an expert in world population, China, and human rights abuses. He has also made TV appearances on Good Morning America, 60 Minutes, The Today Show, 20/20, FOX and CNN news, as well as being a regular guest on talk radio shows across the nation. He is also the author of the best-selling A Mother’s Ordeal: One Woman’s Fight Against China’s One-Child Policy. Among his many other books are Population Control and Bully of Asia: Why ‘China’s Dream’ is the New Threat to World Order. Articles by Steve have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Reader’s Digest, The New Republic, The Washington Post, National Review, Reason, The Asian Wall Street Journal, Freedom Review, Linacre Quarterly, Catholic World Report, Human Life Review, First Things, and countless other publications. Steven Mosher lives in Virginia with his wife, Vera, and their nine children. Resources Steven Mosher’s books Bully of Asia: Why ‘China’s Dream’ is the New Threat to World Order: amazon.com/Bully-Asia-Chinas-Dream-Threat Population Control: Real Costs, Illusory Benefits: amazon.com/Population-Control-Costs-Illusory-Benefits A Mother’s Ordeal: One Woman’
Staying Sane During Quarantine!? How to be a Happier Parent!
Betsy Kerekes is the happily married mother of three girls and a boy. She shares amusing, light-hearted stories about her husband and children at parentingisfunny.wordpress.com. Her first book with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage, has three foreign translations. She also wrote 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person with Dr. Morse. She has published multiple articles, has been on numerous radio shows, and was a week-long guest on EWTN’s "Women of Grace.", She has also done public speaking, including the annual "Parenting with Purpose", conference in Washington, D.C. Her latest book is Be A Happier Parent or Laugh Trying. Betsy serves the Ruth Institute as online editor of our newsletter, our Facebook page, and much more. Resources and Readings Be A Happier Parent or Laugh Trying in the Ruth store 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person in the Ruth store 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage in the Ruth store "The Double-Edged Sword of Infertility,", by Betsy Kerekes, catholiclane.com/the-double-edged-sword-of-infertility Betsy’s blog, Parenting is Funny: parentingisfunny.wordpress.com Subscribe to the Ruth Institute Newsletter "A Laugh In The Afternoon", on our Facebook page
Schools are Teaching Your Children This, but They Don’t Want You to Know… Sex-ed and More
Attorney Cathy Ruse has devoted her career to promoting the dignity of the human person –a career that spans the fields of communication, public policy, law, and language remediation. Currently, Mrs. Ruse serves as Family Research Council’s Senior Fellow for Legal Studies. She is also Legal Supervisor for Ave Maria School of Law/Culture of Life Foundation Washington Externship Program, and she is a Certified Dyslexia Therapist. Mrs. Ruse previously served the United States’ House of Representatives as Chief Counsel of the Constitution Subcommittee, and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops as pro-life spokesman. Prior to her policy and advocacy work, Mrs. Ruse practiced law in Washington D.C. She has testified as an expert in congressional hearings in both the House and the Senate, and she has filed "Friend of the Court", briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court. Mrs. Ruse received her law degree from Georgetown University and her doctorate in Humane Letters from Franciscan University. She holds multiple professional certifications in the field of Academic Language/Dyslexia Therapy. Mrs. Ruse and her husband Austin received the John Paul II Award for Advancing the Culture of Life and the Defender of Life Award from Students for Life of America. They are the proud parents of two wonderful daughters. ACTION ITEMS Be very present to your children: As parents, we must be the primary educators of our children in all things, and especially in matters of sexuality. It is from parents and churches that children will hear the good news about God’s design for human sexuality. Teach your children: Sex is for intimate unity within marriage and this union creates children. Marriage is for the protection and benefit of children. Children will understand the true meaning and purpose of sex within marriage, and that marriage is for the protection and benefit of children. Parents must confidently and consistently share these important messages with their children, because their children are not likely to hear them in our cu
Erin Brewer: I’m Going To Be A Boy, I’ll Be Safe.
Dr. Erin Brewer developed a trans identity after being molested in first grade. She did everything she could to be a boy. In her mind, she *was* a boy. But instead of enabling this delusion, Erin’s mother eventually sent her to a therapist, and she received proper care to manage her gender confused feelings. She eventually accepted her gender, but continued running away from God. She became a star on the most popular pornography site in the world, making the top 20 most popular amateur performers, with over 10.8 million views and more than 400 videos. She was saved from pornography when she accepted Jesus as her Savior. She deleted all of her videos and is now speaking out about the dangers of gender ideology and porn. She openly shares her deeply personal story to help others understand the damage that is being done to our children by the transgender movement. Erin earned her bachelors degree from Hampshire College, and her Doctorate in Instructional Technology and Learning Science from Utah State University. Action Items Dr. Brewer urges followers of the Ruth Institute to contact your congressmen and senators to express opposition to the Equality Act Tell our legislators to pass laws requiring age verification for online pornography Petition our state legislators to ban transgender drugs for children Share memes on social media like those found on the Ruth Institute Facebook page Oppose bans against “conversion” therapy, and share stories of reparative therapy helping people out of unwanted same-sex attraction (see the Ruth Institute’s Cloud of Witnesses project) Email your local school district and find out what kind of “sex positive” and “inclusive” programs your school districts support. Lobby school districts to oppose any policies that allow a child to self-identify as the opposite sex Write or call the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and tell them to stop supporting Dr. Olsen-Kennedy, who is encouraging children as young as eight years old to take cross-gender hormones and 13 year-old girls to have the
Ambassador &, Presidential Candidate Alan Keyes Talks National Policy with The Ruth Institute
Ambassador Dr. Alan Keyes is an American conservative political activist, pundit, author, former ambassador to the United Nations and Adviser to President Ronald Reagan, two-time major presidential candidate, husband and father. His stated purpose in life, like that of the America’s Founders, is to provide a secure future for our children and our posterity. Keyes is an unparalleled leader among moral conservatives. His Harvard University Doctorate in Government with its emphasis on our Constitution, his extensive experience in American government, along with his great faith in God’s part in the founding of that government enable him to provide a cogent defense of morality in America! Ambassador Keyes has unashamedly and consistently raised the standard of unalienable rights and Biblical truth in defense of preborn children. He confronts the culture of death with compelling and inspiring reasons why abortion must be banned from our land, and speaks in all parts of our country in an attempt to educate those unaware of the threat to the very existence of the United States. He boldly speaks to bolster the troops! Dr. Keyes’ Loyal to Liberty website: loyaltoliberty.com
Dr J IN CLEVELAND: male &, female with The Relationship Doctor, the Deep State, Personhood, more!
This week our podcast has three brief interviews from pro-life leaders at the Greater Cleveland Right to Life’s "Bringing America Back to Life", Convention, held March 6th and 7th. Communication expert Dr. Christine M. Bacon, Ph.D., is an author, international speaker, trainer and radio talk-show host of "Breakfast with Bacon: The Relationship Doctor.", Her latest book is "The Super Couple: A Formula for Extreme Happiness in Marriage.", Dr Bacon is president of CMB Communication, and is sought-after relationship coach who works with couples seeking to reconcile. She is most passionate about teaching the skills of reconciliation in those relationships deemed “hopeless” or irreconcilable. Dr. Bacon received her M.A. and Ph.D. in Interpersonal communication from Regent University and her B.A. in Communication from Old Dominion University. pick up a copy of Christine Bacon’s book The Super Couple: A Formula for Extreme Happiness in Marriage check out her radio show online: drchristinebacon.com/radio Attorney Jeffrey Barefoot is the founder and President of Ressourcement, which specializes in financial planning. He is a graduate of Miami University (Oxford) and the University of Toledo College Of Law. Jeffrey has spoken on money management to over 100 organizations through the U.S. and Europe. He is also the Board President of Greater Toledo-Area Right to Life. And, he heads up The Strategic Policy Committee for The Right To Life Action Coalition of Ohio (RTLACO). In his college years, he converted to Christ from Unitarianism, and thirty years later he joined the Catholic church. He is the father of three adult children and two grandchildren. view Jeff Barefoot’s presentation at the Cleveland RTL join and contribute to the Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio: rtlaohio.org Personhood Alliance president Gualberto Garcia Jones is an attorney who began pro-life activism in college. Mr. Garcia Jones is the Executive Director of the International Human Rights Group, serving for the past ten yea
Theology of the Body, part 2
This week we bring you part two of Katrina Zeno’s explanation of John Paul II’s "Theology of the Body.", Katrina J. Zeno, MTS, has served as the founding coordinator of the St. John Paul II Resource Center for Theology of the Body and Culture for the Diocese of Phoenix, AZ for 14 years, and has been speaking around the world on the Theology of the Body for over 23 years –not as simply another "subject", that is taught, but as the foundation of all that is taught and lived. Katrina is the author of three books including Discovering the Feminine Genius and The Body Reveals God, over 50 articles, and a blog entitled, “TOB Tuesdays.” She received her master in theological studies from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute in Washington, DC, and her BA in theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. When not speaking, Katrina enjoys dancing salsa and Argentine tango, hiking, swimming, playing table tennis, and spending time with her married son Michael and her new granddaughter. Resources Katrina’s websites are: katrinazeno.com tobcenter.org Katrina’s blog: katrinazeno.com/category/blog/ "TOB Tuesdays", blog YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/tangohio Two of Katrina’s courses available to purchase from the Institute of Catholic Theology: Theology of the Body for Everyone Catholic Teaching on Marriage &, Love in the 20th Century Watch Katrina’s talk "3 to Tango", on her YouTube channel "Like", Katrina’s professional FB page! Just go to Facebook and look up "TOB Speaker", Books &, Articles JPII’s book On the Dignity and Vocation of Women: amazon.com/Dignity-Voc-Women-Anniv-Ed/ Katrina’s article "Single Living in a Couple’s World", Ruth Institute resource: Survivor Series Pamphlet “Children and Donor Conception and Assisted Reproduction” Katrina’s book Discovering the Feminine Genius: amazon.com/Discovering-Feminine-Genius-Journey-Theology/ Katrina’s book The Body Reveals God: amazon.com/Body-Reveals-God-Zeno-Katrina/ JPII’s apostolic letter, &a
Pope John Paul II’s "Theology Of The Body", answers the Sexual Revolution, part 1
This week we bring you an expert on Pope John Paul II’s "Theology of the Body", in two parts! Katrina J. Zeno, MTS, has served as the founding coordinator of the St. John Paul II Resource Center for Theology of the Body and Culture for the Diocese of Phoenix, AZ for 14 years, and has been speaking around the world on the Theology of the Body for over 23 years –not as simply another "subject", that is taught, but as the foundation of all that is taught and lived. Katrina is the author of three books including Discovering the Feminine Genius and The Body Reveals God, over 50 articles, and a blog entitled, “TOB Tuesdays.” She received her master in theological studies from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute in Washington, DC, and her BA in theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. When not speaking, Katrina enjoys dancing salsa and Argentine tango, hiking, swimming, playing table tennis, and spending time with her married son Michael and her new granddaughter. Resources Katrina’s websites are: katrinazeno.com tobcenter.org Katrina’s blog: katrinazeno.com/category/blog/ "TOB Tuesdays", blog YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/tangohio Two of Katrina’s courses available to purchase from the Institute of Catholic Theology: Theology of the Body for Everyone Catholic Teaching on Marriage &, Love in the 20th Century Watch Katrina’s talk "3 to Tango", on her YouTube channel "Like", Katrina’s professional FB page! Just go to Facebook and look up "TOB Speaker", Books &, Articles JPII’s book On the Dignity and Vocation of Women: amazon.com/Dignity-Voc-Women-Anniv-Ed/ Katrina’s article "Single Living in a Couple’s World", Ruth Institute resource: Survivor Series Pamphlet “Children and Donor Conception and Assisted Reproduction” Katrina’s book Discovering the Feminine Genius: amazon.com/Discovering-Feminine-Genius-Journey-Theology/ Katrina’s book The Body Reveals God: amazon.com/Body-Reveals-God-Zeno-Katrina/ JPII’s apostolic letter, "On the
The powerful testimony of changed FORMER-LGBTQIA+, Paul Darrow
This week we offer the powerful testimony of Paul Darrow, a victim of the Sexual Revolution whose transformed life has given hope to many entangled in same-sex attraction. Paul moved to Manhattan immediately after graduating college and became an international fashion model, a pleasure-seeker, and an atheist. His former hedonistic life, glamorous career, and ties to high society have provided him with invaluable insight into today’s alternative lifestyles. But Jesus changed his life forever. Shortly after converting to Catholicism, Paul was surprised to find himself being filmed as a subject for the award-winning movie Desire of the Everlasting Hills, which won the JP2 Film Festival Award. Paul’s conversion story is so powerful that he was invited to speak at the Angelicum in Rome, where he pleaded with Cardinals and other clergy to defend and propagate the teachings of the Catholic Church on homosexuality. That is where Dr J met him! Paul has appeared on EWTN and is a frequent guest on talk radio from coast to coast. Whether giving presentations to high school and college students, priests, seminarians, penitentiary inmates or Catholic groups across the U.S. and in Europe, Paul shares his unusual testimony in order to be a living example that God’s grace is more powerful than even the greatest of human temptations. Resources Desire of the Everlasting Hills movie, everlastinghills.org Courage International, couragerc.org One Minute Apologist (videos, testimonies, and answers), oneminuteapologist.com quote from psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Capron: "Homosexuality by definition is not healthy and wholesome. The homosexual person, at best, will be unhappier and more unfulfilled than the sexually normal person.", Action Items Keep the lines of communication open with loved ones struggling with same-sex attraction. Do not close those doors. Stay friends, and let them know you love them unconditionally. Check out the movie Desire of the Everlasting Hills at everlastinghills.org Read and share (post!) the stories at
Dr J Talks With Daleiden Attorney Paul Jonna
Attorney Paul M. Jonna is the newest member of the Ruth Institute’s Board of Directors. He is a partner with LiMandri &, Jonna, a civil litigation practice based in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. Jonna was selected by the San Diego Business Journal as one of the “Best of the Bar,” and was a three-term President of the St. Thomas More Society of San Diego. He is also Senior Trial Counsel with the Freedom of Conscience Defense Fund, where he has successfully defended Tastries Bakery in a same-sex wedding cake case, and parents against a San Diego public school "anti-Islamophobia", indoctrinization. He most recently represents David Daleiden and the Center for Medical Progress, whose undercover videos exposed Planned Parenthood illegally selling aborted fetal body parts. Stay Informed! Sign up for one or more of the newsletters of religious freedom defending firms: FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE DEFENSE FUND, fcdflegal.org THOMAS MOORE SOCIETY, thomasmoresociety.org LIFE LEGAL DEFENSE FOUNDATION, lifelegaldefensefoundation.org AMERICAN CENTER FOR LAW AND JUSTICE, aclj.org LIBERTY COUNSEL, lc.org ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM, www.adflegal.org BECKET FUND, www.becketlaw.org
Gender Ideology For Youth: Join the Ruth Resistance
Dr. Morse discusses gender ideology, how it fits in to the Sexual revolution, and the terrible consequences it has on our youth.
The LGBTQ says they don’t exist: A special message from Dr. J
These witnesses’ lives prove that being "gay", is NOT immutable. Each of them has found a way out, and testifies that there is a better way to live. The Ruth Institute has collected many of these "former LGBTQIA+", and we want YOU to share their truths! It’s as simple as copying a link from the Ruth Institute’s Cloud of Witnesses and pasting it on your Facebook, or Twitter, or Instagram timeline! Commitment 2020 form: will you Support, Educate, or Advocate this year? Find out how. Cloud of Witnesses: stories and testimonies from people who’ve left the "gay", lifestyle We have the numbers and the truth that the Sexual Revolution has not made people happy. Hundreds of millions of people have been irreparably harmed by the Sexual Revolution. If you’ve been harmed by the Sexual Revolution, whether a child (or spouse) of divorce, a single mother, a post-abortive man or woman, a gender dysphoric, or a former LGBTQIA+, PEOPLE NEED TO HEAR YOUR STORY! Support victims: Educate yourself and others: Advocate for positive change: take them seriously listen to their story affirm their trauma the truth has been lost in our culture resources at the Ruth Institute Christian teachings on sex &, gender speak out in social media talk to clergy get involved locally (libraries, councils) sign petitions write to representatives attend protests VOTE pray!
Leaving a Lifetime of Homosexuality: Rev. Cothran on the Dr J Show
After 29 years of lesbian life, Ms. Cothran experienced a radical transformation in 2006 months after an encounter with Jesus Christ during Chicago Black Gay Pride event. By her new life and work, Charlene offers evidence that God is still in the business of changing lives! She is now a pro-family activist, an international evangelist, and conference speaker. She offers expert testimony for legislators fighting for religious freedom in the U.S. and abroad. Reverend Charlene E. Cothran is President of The Evidence Ministry, Inc., a ministry of the Zion Baptist Church of Palm Coast, Florida. Charlene is a former advocate for gay rights and former active member of: the Human Rights Campaign, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, the National Lesbian Conference, the National Black Gay and Lesbian Leadership Forum, recruited by the VICTORY Fund, and was the co-founder of In The Life Atlanta (Black gay pride), and founder of Hospitality Atlanta. She was also the publisher of an internationally distributed gay and lesbian lifestyles magazine, VENUS. Resources Rev. Cothran’s ministry: TheEvidenceMinistry.org Doug Mainwaring’s interview with Rev. Cothran on YouTube
Are Abortions Being Done on Wanted Children? Father Sullins on the Dr J Show
Father Sullins has released a brand new study about the affect of abortion on wanted pregnancies. This type of abortion almost never gets spoken about, and many will tell you it doesn’t exist. Are wanted children aborted? Why? What happens to the would-be mothers? Learn it all here. Fr Paul Sullins, Ph.D., is senior research associate at the Ruth Institute, and his list of writings stretches past all of our arms. He’s our guest this week to offer insights from his brand new research. Resources Read the article here: Aborting the Wanted Child Sullins analysis / longitudinal study: Affective and Substance Abuse Disorders Following Abortion by Pregnancy Intention in the United States: A Longitudinal Cohort Study Turnaway Study and accompanying Salon article Action Items: Go to the Ruth Institute Facebook Page and share the images about this important research: Facebook album
To Create a World Beyond Gender: Philosophies and the Sexual Revolution (Scott Yenor on Dr J)
Is it possible to achieve the things that the Sexual Revolution wants? Or is it just a bid for power? What is the history of the theories, and where do these ideas come from? Scott is a professor of political science at Boise State University. He lives near Boise with his wife, Amy. They have five kids, one out of college and married, two in college, one senior in high school (Lumpy), and a sixth grader (Biscuit). Scott is also chairman of the board at a classical Christian school, the Ambrose School, which is in Meridian, Idaho. He is author of Family Politics, the idea of marriage in modern political thought, David Hume’s Humanity, a book on Reconstruction, and a forthcoming book published by Baylor University Press entitled Recovering Family Life: The Rolling Revolution and Its Limits, published later this summer (Lord willing!). Resources: "The Form and Function of the American Family,", National Affairs "Sex, Gender, and the Origin of the Culture Wars: An Intellectual History,", Heritage Foundation Welcome to our newest project! Check out episodes of the Dr J Show, a weekly news broadcast with an interview segment. Dr J knows a lot of interesting and knowledgeable people at the top of their games, and we’d like to share some of them with you.
What does Marriage do to Abortion?
From the San Diego Walk for Life: how important marriage is, where babies come from, and everything you need to know about how family affects abortion.
The Divorce Court Nightmare
Stephen Baskerville is Research Fellow at the Howard Center for Family, Religion, and Society, the Independent Institute, and the Inter-American Institute. He holds a PhD from the London School of Economics and has held regular appointments at Patrick Henry College (2007-2019), Howard University (1987-1992, 1997-2005) and Palacky University in the Czech Republic (1992-1997), plus Fulbright Scholarships at Jagiellonian University in Cracow, Poland (2015-16), and the Russian State University for the Humanities in Moscow (2011). He writes on comparative and international politics and on political ideologies with an emphasis on religion, family policy, and sexuality. He is the author of The New Politics of Sex: The Sexual Revolution, Civil Liberties, and the Growth of Governmental Power (Angelico, 2017), and Taken Into Custody: The War against Fathers, Marriage, and the Family (Cumberland House, 2007). His other books include Not Peace But a Sword: The Political Theology of the English Revolution (Routledge, 1993, expanded edition, Wipf &, Stock, 2018). Baskerville is widely recognized as a leading authority on fatherhood, family policy, and sexual politics, and his writings have appeared in leading national and international publications, both popular and scholarly: the Washington Post, Washington Times, Independent Review, Salisbury Review, Society, The American Conservative, Chronicles, Political Science and Politics, Touchstone, Human Events, Women’s Quarterly, Catholic World Report, Crisis Magazine, American Spectator, The Spectator, The American Enterprise, National Review, and others. Resources: www.stephenbaskerville.com Video of Baskerville’s talk at the Summit for Survivors. Kristi Davis, abandoned spouse, and child of divorce, describes the impact of the family courts Books: The New Politics of Sex: The Sexual Revolution, Civil Liberties, and the Growth of Governmental Power (also available in e-book form) Taken Into Custody: The War against Fathers, Marriage, and the Family The Sexual State, by Dr. Mor
New Year’s Resolutions!
We’re about to roar into the 2020’s. Are resolutions on your mind? What do you want to accomplish? How can we make the world a better, brighter place? Dr. Morse offers some action items and suggestions for New Year’s resolutions! Fr Paul Sullins, Ph.D., is senior research associate at the Ruth Institute, and his list of writings stretches past all of our arms. He’s our guest this week to offer insights from his research on the clergy sex abuse scandal, as well as hope for the New Year.
Dr J’s Christmas Special
Merry Christmas from the Ruth Institute! Blessings to you and yours this holiday season. This show’s content has been sourced from the original Christmas narrative that continues to bring hope to the world. Enjoy.
Escaping the LGBT Culture: Doug Mainwaring on the Dr. J Show
Doug Mainwaring is a journalist, an author, and a marriage, family and children’s rights activist. He has testified before the United States Congress and state legislative bodies, originated and co-authored amicus briefs for the United States Supreme Court, and has been a guest on numerous TV and radio programs. Audio of this podcast is available here: Listen
The REAL Saint Nick: do you know who Santa Claus really was?
Come hear the true story of the man who became a Saint. A story of hidden gifts, defending faith, and miracles. In this Ruth Institute Special, learn the truth and the history of this great man who inspired the creation of Santa Claus.
The Theology of Home: Dr. Carrie Gress on the Dr J Show.
Carrie Gress has a doctorate in philosophy from the Catholic University of America. She is the editor at the online women’s magazine Theology of Home. Carrie has written for numerous publications, including Aleteia, Catholic Vote, Catholic World Report, National Review, The Catholic Thing, The Federalist, The National Catholic Register, The Stream, and The Washington Examiner. She is a frequent guest on Ave Maria Radio, Catholic Answers, EWTN Radio, and Relevant Radio, and has appeared on Fox, BBC, CBC, EWTN and Shalom World television. Carrie has lived and worked professionally in Washington, D.C. and Rome, Italy, and her work has been translated into nine languages. She is the author of Nudging Conversions (Dynamic Catholic 2015), Ultimate Makeover (Dynamic Catholic, 2016), The Marian Option (TAN Books, 2017), and Marian Consecration for Children (TAN Books, 2018). She co-authored City of Saints: A Pilgrim’s Guide to John Paul II’s Krakow with George Weigel. Her latest book, The Anti-Mary Exposed (TAN Books) was released in March 1, 2019. Her latest book, Theology of Home, was released in Sept. 2019. Resources: carriegress.com theologyofhome.com thrivinginthetrenches.com/new-helena-daily Love and Economics: It Takes a Family to Raise a Village For information about authentic masculinity, these earlier episodes of The Dr. J Show will be helpful: Robert Vazzo on therapy for unwanted same sex attraction Kevin Wells on The Priests We Need Fr. Carter Griffin on Celibacy Action Items: Share this episode of The Dr. J Show with the young families in your life. Give the Theology of Home as gifts, especially for mothers who may be questioning the value of the time they are spending in the home. Subscribe to Carrie’s list and her podcast. Subscribe to the Ruth Institute You-Tube channel.
Are Adults Selfishly Using Children? Katy Faust on the Dr. J Show
Katy Faust is the Founder of Them Before Us, the only organization solely devoted to defending children’s rights in family structure. She did her undergraduate degree in Political Science and Asian Studies at St. Olaf College and then received a Fulbright scholarship to Taiwan. Her fluency in Mandarin assisted her when she worked with the largest Chinese adoption agency in the world. In 2012 Katy began writing about why marriage is a matter of social justice for kids. Her articles/interviews have appeared in USA Today, Public Discourse, LifeSite News, and The Federalist, The Daily Signal, The Eric Metaxas Show, Breakpoint, and ABC Australia. She has filed three amicus briefs supporting children’s rights and advocated on behalf of children with lawmakers in the US and abroad as well as at the United Nations. Resources &, Articles: Them Before Us: thembeforeus.com "Why It’s Probably Not A Coincidence That The Mother Transing Her 7-Year-Old Isn’t Biologically Related,", The Federalist "What’s ‘Incredibly Damaging To The Gospel,’ Joshua Harris, Are Your Lies About It,", The Federalist Doesn’t Love Make a Family? | What Would You Say? Resources from the Ruth Institute: Dr Morse’s Video about John the Baptist: (on Facebook) Dr. J Show about the #SaveJames case: blog | YouTube The Sexual State (thesexualstate.com), by Dr. Morse, the entire section called "The Divorce Ideology", deals with these topics Pamphlets on Children and Divorce, Children and Same Sex Parenting, and Children and Donor Conception all available as part of the "Survivors Series", at the Ruth Store Book: Marriage and Equality by Jennifer Johnson (forward by Leila Miller) Book: Primal Loss: The Now Adult Children of Divorce Speak by Leila Miller (Forward by Jennifer Roback Morse) Videos from the Summit for Survivors of the Sexual Revolution, especially those by Leila Miller, Christy Fitzgerald and Allen Chlupacek
What’s So Great About Celibacy? Fr. Carter Griffin on The Dr J Show
Father Carter Griffin is a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington, DC and Rector of St. John Paul II Seminary. He is also the author of Why Celibacy? Reclaiming the Fatherhood of the Priest. The audio-only version of this podcast is available here: Listen Resources &, Articles: "The Beauty of Priestly Celibacy,", by Father Griffin at the National Catholic Register "What the Debate on Celibacy Gets Wrong — and What Church Teaching Gets Right,", by Father Griffin at the National Catholic Register "What Has Changed at Catholic Seminaries?", by Father Griffin at the National Catholic Register Receding Waves, second clergy sex abuse study, by Fr. Paul Sullins Action Items: Recognize that most priests are faithful to their celibate and priestly commitment – show them your support and love in this time which is difficult for all Catholics, but especially victims of predators and still-faithful priests after the breach of trust by others. Check out Fr. Griffin’s book: Why Celibacy? Reclaiming the Fatherhood of the Priest
Florida is Sued Over Reparative Therapy? Robert Vazzo on Dr. J
Dr J interviews Robert L. Vazzo, M.M.F.T. Licensed Marriage &, Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor (CA). Resources: I want to encourage any therapists to join the Therapy Equality group. Alliance for Therapeutic Choice, homosexuality, infomation: https://www.therapeuticchoice.com/ Recommended Readings: Here’s a free link to the decision itself. It’s in a boring format but not really difficult to read: courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.flmd.344237/gov.uscourts.flmd.344237.213.0.pdf Link that details the states with therapy bans: https://www.lgbtmap.org/img/maps/citations-conversion-therapy.pdf Articles about the Oklahoma and Kansas City pending legislation. One of them cites my colleague David Pickup. Oklahoma: kfor.com/2019/01/02/oklahoma-state-representative-to-sponsor-bill-banning-conversion-therapy/ Kansas City: metrovoicenews.com/opponents-of-proposed-kansas-city-conversion-therapy-ban-plan-to-testify-before-city-council/
How We Can Save the Church From Within: Kevin Wells on the Dr J Show
Kevin Wells is a former sports reporter with the Tampa Tribune, where he covered Major League Baseball. His challenging book, The Priests We Need to Save the Church has been one of the country’s most-widely read Catholic books since its release in August. Kevin is also the author of Burst, A Story of God’s Grace When Life Falls Apart. He is a freelance writer, Catholic evangelist, and is President of the Monsignor Thomas Wells Society for Vocations, which financially and prayerfully commits itself to the promotion of strong priests, seminarians, and practicing the fullness of the Catholic Faith. The Society honors his late uncle, who was murdered in his rectory in 2000. Kevin’s work with youth earned him the James Cardinal Hickey National Figure Award from the Archdiocese of Washington. He lives in Millersville, Maryland with his wife and three children. He loves baseball, reading, and his backyard fire pit with many men gathered around. Readings and Resources: ThePriestsWeNeed.com "Healing Our Culture Through the Holiness of our Priests,", interview on the Taste program "The “Un-hefted” Vanishing Flock,", Homiletic &, Pastoral Review interview with Dan &, Stephanie Burke, "The Priests We Need to Save the Church", Websites: KevinWells.org ThePriestsWeNeed.com Twitter – kevin wells@kjohnw / PriestsWeNeed@priestsweneed Facebook Pages – Kevin Wells / Msgr. Thomas Wells Society / The Priests We Need To Save the Church Linkedin: Kevin Wells
#SaveJames
(October 25, 2019) This Friday, we have some urgent action items for you with regards to a breaking case in Texas. James Younger, a 7-year-old boy, appears to be being forced to live as a girl by his non-biological mother. He is in danger of being chemically and possibly surgically transitioned in addition to being forced to wear dresses, a train of craziness that began when he watched "Frozen", and liked the character Elsa. We’re making available hotlines to Governor Abbott, petitions, and generally raising awareness, which may have an effect on Judge Kim Cooks’ handling of this case. More details in this special breaking news episode of The Dr J Show. Governor Abbott’s opinion hotline is (512) 463-1782 or gov.texas.gov/contact, to reach Texas governor Greg Abbott. The Judge handling this case is Democrat Kim Cooks of the 255th Family District Court. The hashtag for this issue is #SaveJames. Keep the heat on! LifePetitions also has a SaveJames petition, currently with over 76,000 signatures: Support Dad and Texas Governor’s bid to save 7-year-old boy from being turned into girl The audio-only version of this podcast is available here: Listen
Trauma and the Best Ways to Help the Victims: Dr. Deborah Rodriguez interview
Welcome to the 5th Episode of the Dr. J Show, where we bring the world’s experts to talk about the issues that face families and the faithful. Dr. Rodriguez is a general pediatrician in Tacoma, WA, who sees patients from birth to college. She has a special focus on working with children, families, and adults who have experienced trauma in their lives. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect. She is a member of the Catholic Medical Society and the Christian Medical and Dental Associations. She works in ministry to adult survivors of abuse including survivors of human trafficking. She uses a model of long-term healing and restoration. She has given presentations to community and medical groups on the science of trauma and toxic stress and on human trafficking awareness and prevention. She also facilitates peer support groups for survivors of abuse through the Maria Goretti Network in the Seattle area. She is married, mother to three children, and serves her church as lector, catechist and mentor. She contributed two chapters to the book Abuse of Trust by Allen Hebert. Resources: Hopeful Hearts Ministry, hopefulheartsministry.org (any survivor of any abuse) Maria Goretti Network, mgoretti.org (peer support group with chapters in the US) Adorned in Grace, adornedingracetacoma.com (ministry to prevention and restoration of human trafficking survivors and any survivor of trauma/abuse) Mending the Soul, mendingthesoul.org (books, support groups, lots of educational material from a Christian perspective) John Paul II Healing Center, jpiihealingcenter.org (resources, retreats, Catholic) Reading Recommendations Abuse of Trust by Allen Hebert The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk MD Be Healed by Bob Schuchts Mending the Soul book and ministry by Steven Tracy Action Item: Buy the book Abuse of Trust. Read it! Give it to your pastor, school principal or anyone else involved in ministry. Give it a positive review on Amazon! Follow the guidelines of trauma-informed mi
What are we doing to children? Dr. Cretella talks about gender dysphoria. -Dr. J Show Episode 4
Dr. Cretella is Executive Director of the American College of Pediatricians (ACPeds). Her article Gender Dysphoria in Children and Suppression of Debate was published in the 2016 summer issue of Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons. Following this, she became one of the world’s most outspoken critics of gender ideology in pediatrics. She is regularly consulted by many media news outlets. Dr. Cretella received her medical degree in 1994 from the University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine. She completed training at the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut at the University of Virginia. Dr. Cretella serves on the Advisory Board of the Alliance for Therapeutic Choice and is Chair of the Gender Identity Subcommittee for the Catholic Medical Association. She is a peer reviewer for the journals, “Issues in Law and Medicine,” and the “Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons.” After 15 years of group practice in rural Connecticut and Rhode Island she left clinical practice to devote more time to family and the ACPeds. Dr. Cretella and her husband are the proud parents of four children. Resources: American College of Pediatricians: acpeds.org The Ruth Institute Statement on the Department of Justice Guidelines for Transgender Students (July 2016) Video podcast with Brandon Showalter Podcast (audio only) interview with Denise Shick, daughter of a “transgender” father “Euthanizing the Unhappy: The Urgent Need for Love,” article about the assisted suicide of Nancy Verhelst, after a “botched sex changed operation.” Read it and weep.
A Survivor’s Tale of Priestly Abuse
Check out the latest episode of The Dr. J Show! This interview is with Allen Hebert, author of Abuse of Trust, which tells his story of being molested by his parish priest, as well as the stories of other victims of abuse. The book demonstrates how Allen and others have found hope and healing. Abuse of Trust includes wisdom from experts to help survivors of abuse. If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse, you must share this video with them! Abuse of Trust is available in the Ruth store. Watch the third episode of The Dr. J Show and share it with your friends. Prefer just to listen? The audio-only version is here.
Dr. J and Rebecca Oas: Can a Christian support the global family planning movement?
Listen to what the experts have to say about the family planning issue. Dr. Rebecca Oas is the Associate Director of Research for the Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute (C-FAM) a research and policy organization based in New York and Washington, D.C. Her research areas include international maternal health and family planning metrics, and she has had articles published in The Hill, The New Atlantis and Christian Journal of Global Health. Rebecca earned her doctorate in Genetics and Molecular Biology at Emory University. She has written for Human Life International as a Fellow of HLI America. She is a graduate of Michigan State University and lives in Arlington, Virginia. Readings suggested by Rebecca: "Communities of Faith and the Global Family Planning Movement: Friends or Foes?", at CHBD.org "Is There an ‘Unmet Need’ for Family Planning?", at TheNewAtlantis.com "What Does a Right to Family Planning Mean?", at C-Fam.org Action Items for viewers: Subscribe to the Friday Fax at C-Fam.org where you can follow Rebecca’s work Follow and Like the Ruth Institute on Facebook
Brandon Showalter Interview
Brandon’s Bio Since June 2016 Brandon has been a journalist with the Christian Post. He enjoys exploring the intersection of faith and politics and has reported on a wide range of subjects. Earlier this year he became the host of the CP podcast. He was first inspired to break into a career in writing/journalism while mopping floors and scrubbing toilets as a church custodian in April 2015. In 2007 he earned a B.A. from Bridgewater College of Virginia, is a fellow of the John Jay Institute for Faith, Society, &, Law, and is a graduate of a three-year program at Bethel School of Ministry in Redding, California. He serves on the board of the Brushfires Foundation, a ministry that equips Christian leaders to foster sexual integrity, healing, and wholeness in their churches and communities. His most favorite thing to do in life is to sing, and in 2014 he released an EP called Song of Psalms. Readings suggested by Brandon: Doctors speak out: Lupron and the ‘diabolical’ push to sterilize, gender-transition confused kids By Brandon Showalter, December 29, 2018 Who Are the Rich, White Men Institutionalizing Transgender Ideology? By Jennifer Bilek, February 28, 2018 Resources from the Ruth Institute: Ruth Institute Statement on the Department of Justice 2016 “Guidelines to Ensure the Civil Rights of Transgender Students,” July 2016 Jennifer Roback Morse podcast lecture on the “The Sexual State and the Gender Ideology,” Acton University, June 2017 Action Items for Viewers: Follow Brandon Showalter’s writing on the Christian Post Follow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonMShow Follow and Like the Ruth Institute on Facebook Review the Kelsey Coalition documents protesting the unethical NIH study taking place at Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles. Follow their action plan. Links to Articles in Rough Order of Appearance: “Parents of gender-confused kids demand investigation of gov’t-funded study on puberty blockers,” by Brandon Showalter, Christian Post: https://www.christianpost.com/news/parents-of-gender-confused-kids-demand-inve
