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