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. Listen This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here. 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
Uganda and Ideological Imperialism
(February 27, 2020) Dr J is a guest of Father Robert McTeigue on The Station of the Cross’s The Catholic Current. Today they’re discussing the new colonialism: ideological imperialism and the West’s attempt to export the sexual revolution to developing countries. Listen
"Make the Family Great Again", at BNI
(February 26, 2020) The Ruth Institute had the opportunity to deliver our "Make the Family Great Again", petition to the Trump State Department’s Commission on Unalienable Rights earlier this month. Dr J gave a 10-minute presentation on the petition and delivery at Business Network International. Listen
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. Listen This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here. 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
Petition Presentation: Make the Family Great Again
(February 21, 2020) The Ruth Institute had the opportunity to deliver our "Make the Family Great Again", petition to the Trump State Department’s Commission on Unalienable Rights today, February 21st, 2020. Dr J gave a few remarks on the petition to the commission as well. Listen
Ugandan Martyrs
(February 15, 2020) Dr J gives a talk on the Ugandan martyrs. She was invited to St Henry Catholic church in Lake Charles to speak on the subject after returning from her trip to Uganda last December. Listen
RUTH INSTITUTE RESISTANCE: Gender Ideology
This week’s podcast is a "primer", in Gender Ideology by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse. She spoke to a Catholic group of teens and their parents in Arizona last week, and after her talk, she took questions from the group. We thought it made a perfect introduction to the subject, including offering answers to those struggling with pressures from friends and the media on transgender issues. Listen This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here. We hope to produce many other "primers", on topics of critical import to the family, marriage, and children’s rights. We kind of think of it as "Basic Training", in "resisting", the politically-correct world. As we say in the introduction: Welcome to the Ruth Institute Resistance! Faith, love, and hope are being destroyed in the hearts of vulnerable people. Life and death are literally in the balance. This is your "basic training", in a war for societal sanity. In these basic training episodes, Dr. Morse will dispel politically-correct confusion, expose lies, and reveal freedom-giving truth. The Ruth Institute is building a coalition to defend marriage and the family, stand up for children’s rights, support victims of the Sexual Revolution, and facilitate a civilization of love. JOIN THE RUTH INSTITUTE RESISTANCE. www.ruthinstitute.org/make-a-difference/subscribe-to-our-newsletter www.facebook.com/TheRuthInstitute www.YouTube.com/user/RuthInstitute
The LGBTQ says they don’t exist…
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! Listen This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here.
Leaving a Lifetime of Homosexuality: Rev. Charlene 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. Listen This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here. 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 (audio)
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. Listen This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available 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
Marriage Reduces Abortion (plus 10 more reasons to support it!)
(January 23, 2020) Dr J is once again a guest of Michelle McAloon, Ellen Taylor, and Mike Romano on LA Catholic Morning. They’re discussing how marriage protects against abortion and how you can make the family great again. Listen 10 Reasons Your Marriage Matters
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? Listen Scott Yenor 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 ofFamily 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!).
What *Really* Happens to Women after an Abortion?
(January 16, 2020) Fr. Paul Sullins is once again a guest of Drew Mariani on his eponymous show on Relevant Radio. They’re discussing several new studies on post-abortion regret, including the Turnaway Study from the University of California that seriously misrepresents its results (Salon article). Fr Sullins’s newest study, on the aftermath of wanted pregnancies that were aborted, is also available. Public Discourse article (with link to Sullins study): ruthinstitute.org/ruth-speaks-out/aborting-the-wanted-child Project Rachel: hopeafterabortion.com Listen
Priestly Celibacy
(January 14, 2020) Fr. Paul Sullins is once again a guest of Drew Mariani on his eponymous show on Relevant Radio. They’re discussing clerical celibacy in the context of the recent controversy involving Pope Benedict removing his name from the recently-released book on the topic "From the Depths of Our Hearts.", Listen
The Divorce Court Nightmare: Stephen Baskerville on the Dr. J Show
It’s Friday, and this is an audio podcast of our weekly video broadcast of The Dr J Show. This week’s guest is Dr. Stephen Baskerville, an expert in the politics surrounding family court. He is widely recognized as a leading authority on fatherhood, family policy, and sexual politics, and in addition to authoring several books, his writings have appeared in leading national and international publications, both popular and scholarly. He writes on comparative and international politics and on political ideologies with an emphasis on religion, family policy, and sexuality. Listen This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here. Action items &, resources behind the cut. 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
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 topics as varied as the recent clergy sex abuse scandal all the way to positive hope for the New Year. Listen This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here.
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. Listen This is an audio podcast of our video project The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here.
Escaping the LGBT Culture: Doug Mainwaring on the Dr. J Show
It’s Friday, and this is an audio podcast of our weekly video broadcast of The Dr J Show. This week’s guest is Doug Mainwaring, journalist, author, and activist. He works to promote the rights of children and strengthen families and marriage–tune in to this episode of The Dr J Show to hear how and why. This is an audio podcast of our video project The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here.
The New Colonialism of the Sexual Revolution
(December 12, 2019) Dr J is in Africa! She was invited to speak at the 2019 National Youth Conference (hosted by the Diocese of Kasana-Luweero in Uganda). Y’all, there are 5000 people here, and she’s about to talk about the threat from "The New Colonialism of the Sexual Revolution.", Link: on our website is the text of the speech with citations.
The REAL Saint Nick: do you know who Santa Claus really was?
(November 2019) It’s Friday, and this is an audio podcast of our weekly video broadcast of "The Dr J Show.", This week’s topic is St. Nicholas: the historical figure in whom Santa Claus has his origins. For video of "The Dr J Show,", check out our website or YouTube.com/RuthInstitute. Tune in every Friday to hear what we’re talking about!
Does God Make People Gay?
(December 3, 2019) Fr Paul Sullins is a guest of Father Robert McTeigue on The Station of the Cross’s "The Catholic Current.", The question under discussion today is "’born this way:’ does God make people gay?", Listen ", ‘Born That Way’ No More: The New Science of Sexual Orientation,", Dr. Sullins in Public Discourse Ganna study &, accompanying New York Times article Something More Beautiful, talk by Hudson Byblow
The Theology of Home: Dr Carrie Gress on The Dr J Show
(November 15, 2019) It’s Friday, and this is an audio podcast of our weekly video broadcast of "The Dr J Show.", This week’s guest is Dr. Carrie Gress, editor of Theology of Home, writer, author, mother, and more. Stay tuned for her interview in this episode of The Dr J Show. Listen This is an audio podcast of our newest video project, The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here.
Something More Beautiful
(November 23, 2019) The Ruth Institute and Stations of the Cross are pleased to present "Something More Beautiful,", a talk by Hudson Byblow about his journey through same-sex attraction and beyond labels. Hudson’s search for truth led beyond current cultural labels that are liberally applied to situations like his. This kind of narrative isn’t as findable, but we’re working to change that: check out our cloud of witnesses for more information. Listen
Are Adults Selfishly Using Children? Katy Faust on the Dr. J Show
(November 2019) It’s Friday, and this is an audio podcast of our weekly video broadcast of "The Dr J Show.", This week’s guest is Katy Faust, founder of Them Before Us, an organization devoted to defending children’s rights in family structure. She’s written actively on the subject since 2012, filed 3 amicus briefs in support of children’s rights, worked with the largest Chinese adoption agency in the world, leads CanaVox in Washington State, and more–stay tuned for her interview in this episode of The Dr J Show. Listen
Fighting Back Against the Sexual Revolution
(November 21, 2019) Dr J is a guest of Father Robert McTeigue on The Station of the Cross’s "The Catholic Current.", Today they’re discussing the segment of the population who once identified as LGBT but no longer does…and how those people are not acknowledged to exist by the current LGBT ideology. Listen For more on the resources discussed in the episode, see our ongoing "Cloud of Witnesses", project at ruthinstitute.org/cloud-of-witnesses. Also check out our newest project The Dr J Show on our website and YouTube.
Why Celibacy? Reclaiming the Fatherhood of the Priest (Fr. Carter Griffin on The Dr J Show)
(November 2019) It’s Friday, and this is an audio podcast of our weekly video broadcast of "The Dr J Show.", This week’s guest is Fr Carter Griffin, rector of St John Paul II Seminary and author of Why Celibacy: Reclaiming the Fatherhood of the Priest. They’re discussing priests’ ministry, celibacy, and more–stay tuned for this episode of The Dr J Show. Listen This is an audio podcast of our newest video project, The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here.
A New Study on the Contagiousness of Divorce
(November 15, 2019) Dr J is once again Todd Wilkin’s guest on "Issues, Etc.", They’re discussing the ways divorce functions as a social contagion, spring boarding off a Pew report last month to that effect. Pew Research Center article: Is Divorce Contagious? Listen
Florida is Sued Over Reparative Therapy? Robert Vazzo on Dr. J
It’s Friday, and this is an audio podcast of our weekly video broadcast of "The Dr J Show.", This week’s guest is Robert Vazzo, marriage and family therapist and specialist in helping clients to overcome unwanted same-sex attraction. He was recently involved in a law suit involving the state of Florida and conversion therapy bans–stay tuned to hear all about that and more on this episode of The Dr J Show. This is an audio podcast of our newest video project, The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here. Listen
How We Can Save the Church From Within: Kevin Wells on the Dr J Show
(October 2019) It’s Friday, and this is an audio podcast of our weekly video broadcast of "The Dr J Show.", This week’s guest is Kevin Wells, former sports reporter and author of The Priests We Need and Burst, A Story of God’s Grace When Life Falls Apart. He and Dr J are discussing infertility, good priests, bad priests, and more in this episode of The Dr J Show. This is an audio podcast of our newest video project, The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here. Listen 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 This is an audio podcast of our newest video project, The Dr J Show. Full episode is available here.
Custody Dispute between Parents Who Disagree about Sexually Transitioning Their Son
(October 24, 2019) Dr J is once again Todd Wilkin’s guest on Issues, Etc. They’re discussing the terrible case of James Younger, which involves issues surrounding transition of a minor, parental custody, divorce, and artificial reproductive technologies. Dr J mentioned a segment of our new video podcast where she interviewed Brandon Showalter for a broad overview of the current transgender movement, that’s available here. Listen
Trauma and the Best Ways to Help the Victims: Dr. Deborah Rodriguez interview
By now you know the drill: it’s Friday, and this is an audio podcast of our weekly video broadcast of "The Dr J Show.", This week’s guest is Dr. Deborah Rodriguez, a pediatrician whose specialty is working with children and families who’ve experienced trauma, including survivors of abuse and human trafficking. She works with the Hopeful Hearts Ministry and the Maria Goretti Network, and she’s a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect. Listen 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 ministry: Realize that trauma/abuse exist and is very common Recognize the signs of trauma Respond in a trauma-informed way (using the VEEL approach) Avoid re-traumatization Consider setting up a trauma-informed church/school/family to create a safe place for survivors to begin to heal
What are we doing to children? Dr. Cretella talks about gender dysphoria
So we’re trying a new content stream–a news-y video program called "The Dr J Show.", Dr J gets to meet a lot of experts in her line of work, and we’d like to also introduce them to you. This is the audio of our fourth episode’s interview with guest Dr Michelle Cretella. She’s executive director of the American College of Pediatricians (ACPeds), and she’s also one of the world’s most outspoken critics of gender ideology in pediatrics. Dr J has her complete bio and a great conversation coming up. Listen Additional 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.
Byproducts of the #MeToo Movement and Culture of Death
(October 1, 2019) Dr J is once again a guest on Ave Maria Radio’s "Catholic Connection,", where she’s speaking with host Teresa Tomeo about current events in culture and politics. They’re discussing power plays in business and government on sexual revolutionary topics, specifically the CDC’s finding that 1 in 16 women’s first sexual experience was forced, Mattel’s launch of a gender-neutral doll line because "the children have asked for it,", and more. Articles referenced in this podcast: USA Today: "For 1 in 16 US women, first sexual intercourse experience was rape, study says", NPR: "Mattel Launches New Gender-Neutral Dolls", Listen
The Pro-Life Movement: Combatting the Sexual Revolution on the Front Lines
(September 28, 2019) Dr J is invited to give the keynote address at Pro-Life Action Ministries in St. Paul, Minnesota. It’s the oldest, largest direct action pro-life group in the states, and her talk is entitled "The Pro-Life Movement: Combatting the Sexual Revolution on the Front Lines.", PowerPoint slides are also available for this presentation. Listen
A Survivor’s Tale of Priestly Abuse: Allen Hébert Interview
So we’re trying a new content stream–a news-y video program called "The Dr J Show.", Dr J gets to meet a lot of experts in her line of work, and we’d like to introduce some of them to you. This is the audio of our third episode’s interview with guest Allen Hébert. In his book Abuse of Trust, Allen shares stories of sexual abuse victims’ experiences, hope, and healing, including his own abuse at the hands of his parish priest. Listen For the video of "The Dr J Show,", check out our website or YouTube.com/RuthInstitute. Tune in every Friday for a new episode.
Be A Happier Parent on Meet the Author
(September 26, 2019) Our own Betsy Kerekes gave an interview to Ken Huck on Radio Maria’s Meet the Author about her newest book, Be a Happier Parent or Laugh Trying. Listen
MUMS After Dark: Protecting our Children from the Gender Ideology
(September 20, 2019) Dr J is invited to speak at the inaugural gathering of "MUMS After Dark", at St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Phoenix, Arizona. Her talk is entitled "Protecting our Children from the Gender Ideology.", PowerPoint slides are also available for this presentation. Listen
New Findings on a Gay Gene
(September 13, 2019) Dr J is once again Todd Wilkin’s guest on Issues, Etc. Their discussion springboards off Science’s article on a study that concluded genetics was not a predictor of homosexuality. Ruth Institute researcher Fr. Paul Sullins has also written an article in response: "The Gay Gene Myth Has Been Exploded."
Dr. J and Rebecca Oas: Can a Christian support the global family planning movement?
So we’re trying a new content stream–a news-y video program called "The Dr J Show.", Dr J gets to meet a lot of experts in her line of work, and we’d like to introduce some of them (as many as possible, really) to you. This is the audio of our second episode’s interview with guest Rebecca Oas. Dr. Oas researches family planning metrics and international maternal health, and she’s associate director of research for C-FAM, the Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute. Listen 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
Culture, Morality, &, Crisis on The Catholic Current
(September 10, 2019) Dr J is a guest of Father Robert McTeigue on The Station of the Cross’s The Catholic Current. Today they’re discussing how Christians can interact with the culture to change it for the better. Briefly mentioned was our newest video podcasting project, "The Dr J Show;", check it out on our website and YouTube. Listen
Dr J Show audio: Interview with Brandon Showalter
So we’re trying a new content stream–more of a news-y video program. Dr J gets to meet a lot of cool people in her line of work, and we’d like to introduce some of them (as many as possible, honestly) to you. This is the audio of our first episode’s interview with guest Brandon Showalter. Dr J has his bio, and then we’re off and running, and they’ll be discussing transgenderism. Brandon’s a reporter for the Christian Post, and this is one of his beats, so he’s written an incredible number of articles on the subject. The list of links in the show notes is long but well worth reading. Just a warning: the video of this episode has some graphic pictures. The audio will have a couple of graphic descriptions in it.
The Serious Psychological After-Effects of Abortion
(August 1, 2019) Fr Paul Sullins is once again Molly Smith’s guest on Salem Radio’s "From the Median.", Their topic today is the effects of abortion on women, specifically the serious psychological after-effects and the difference in the quality of studies on the subject coming out of America and Europe. Listen
The Sexual State on Think Biblically
(August 1, 2019) Dr J is a guest of Sean McDowell and Scott B. Rae’s "Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture", podcast from Biola University. They’re discussing Dr J’s latest Book, The Sexual State, and pillars and tenets of the sexual revolution and its continuing effects on society and culture. Listen
Kids Don’t Count
(July 26, 2019) Dr J is once again Molly Smith’s guest on Salem Radio’s "From the Median.", They’re discussing how various American professional societies are promoting sexual deviance of all kinds…which will result in further destruction of the family. The American Psychological Association is prominently involved, which is mind-boggling given the effects on children. Check out Dr. J’s companion article, "Kids Don’t Count,", published at our website and The Stream. Listen
The American Psychological Association Promotes “Consensual Non-Monogamy and Relationship Anarchy”
(July 26, 2019) Dr J is once again Todd Wilkin’s guest on Issues, Etc. They’re discussing the American Psychological Association’s promotion of "consensual non-monogamy and relationship anarchy,", which just…sound great, don’t they? Listen
LGBTQ "Civil Rights", at the NAACP Convention
(July 26, 2019) Dr J is once again a guest on Ave Maria Radio’s Catholic Connection, where she’s speaking with host Teresa Tomeo about current events in culture and politics. They’re discussing power plays with business organizations and professional associations on sexual revolutionary topics, specifically the "Gender Justice Toolkit", panel at the upcoming NAACP convention in Detroit. Listen
The Eucharist
(July 25, 2019) Fr. Paul Sullins is once again a guest of Drew Mariani on his eponymous show on Relevant Radio. They’re discussing the eucharist: what it means to hold the Catholic belief of transubstantiation. This is in the context of a recent poll of Americans on various religious beliefs and traditions.
Making the Case for Traditional Catholic Sexual Morality
(July 23, 2019) Dr J is invited to speak at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath, Louisiana by Fr. Metrejean. Her talk is entitled "Making the Case for Traditional Catholic Sexual Morality.", PowerPoint slides are also available for this presentation. Listen
What Have We Wrought?
(July 16, 2019) Dr J is once again Kathleen Benfield’s guest on "The Current Word,", a radio project of the American Family Association of New Orleans. Today they’re discussing the Guidry case out of Lafayette and the American Psychological Association’s new stance on consensual non-monogamy. Some of the topics discussed in this episode are not suitable for young ears. Listen
Entitlement Sex
(July 15, 2019) Dr J is once again Todd Wilkin’s guest on "Issues, Etc.", Their topic today is "entitlement sex"–what Jeffrey Epstein, Harvey Weinstein, Theodore McCarrick, and other predators all have in common. Dr J’s companion article over at the National Catholic Register: What DO Jeffrey Epstein, Harvey Weinstein, and Theodore McCarrick Have in Common? Listen
Driving Home the Faith: Don’t Change the Our Father!
(July 8, 2019) Dr J is Father Rob Jack’s guest on Sacred Heart Radio’s "Driving Home the Faith.", They’re discussing the Pope’s change to the Italian wording of the "Our Father,", which he also proposes to do in English. The Ruth Institute and LifeSite News have a joint petition out on the Our Father alteration, if you’d like to sign it, check out ruthinstitute.org/petitions. Listen
Not the Sperm You Thought You Had…
(July 2, 2019) Dr J is Father Rob Jack’s guest on Sacred Heart Radio’s "Driving Home the Faith.", They’re discussing the ethics of sperm donation &, the lack of transparency generally in the fertility industry, specifically in light of the recent Canadian case where a doctor lost his license after impregnating his patients with his own sperm without their knowledge or consent.
Changing the Our Father? Stella Morabito on Disrupting Memory, Tradition and Community
(July 2, 2019) Dr J interviews Stella Moribito, former CIA analyst and expert on the nature and use of propaganda in political and social movements. They’re discussing the Pope’s proposed change to the English wording of the "Our Father.", The Ruth Institute and LifeSiteNews have a joint petition out on this, if you’d like to sign it, check out ruthinstitute.org/petitions. Listen
Acton 2019: Love and Economics: A Foundational Issue for a Free Society
(June 21, 2019) We’ve just started summer here in the northern hemisphere, and you know what that means: this year’s Acton University is in full swing! Dr J is an Acton fellow, she’s been with the program since the beginning. Her sessions this year highlight how various ideologies ingrained in our culture are products of the toxic sexual revolution and further its aim of consolidating power in the hands of elites. This is her second talk, entitled "Love and Economics: A Foundational Issue for a Free Society.", If you missed Dr J’s first seminar from Acton this year, catch it right here in our podcast stream, also available are her Q&A sessions (after each talk) and PowerPoint presentations.
Acton 2019: The Gender Ideology and the Future of the Free Society
(June 20, 2019) This year’s Acton University is getting underway! Dr J is an Acton fellow, she’s been with the program since the beginning. Her sessions this year highlight how various ideologies ingrained in our culture are products of the toxic sexual revolution and further its aim of consolidating power in the hands of elites. This is her first talk, entitled "The Gender Ideology and the Future of the Free Society.", Catch her second seminar from Acton coming up in our podcast stream, also available are her Q&A sessions (after each talk) and PowerPoint presentation.
Scapegoating McCarrick
(June 19, 2019) Fr. Paul Sullins is Michael Voris’ guest on "The Vortex.", They’re discussing clerical sexual abuse, the scapegoating of disgraced former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, homosexual subculture within Catholic seminaries, and the two Sullins reports on the data so far.
Gay Clergy Correlation: Sullins report
(June 18, 2019) Fr. Paul Sullins is a guest on Church Militant’s "The Download.", They’re discussing clerical sexual abuse, homosexual subculture within Catholic seminaries, and the two Sullins reports (Clerical Sexual Abuse and Receding Waves) on the data so far. Listen
The Sullins Reports on Driving Home the Faith
(June 13, 2019) Fr. Paul Sullins is Fr. Rob Jack’s guest on Driving Home the Faith. They’re discussing Receding Waves, the follow-up to the Sullins report on the homosexual abuse scandals that rocked the Catholic Church last summer.
Two Issues: Gay Pride Month and Recent Research on Women’s Happiness
(June 10, 2019) Dr J is once again Todd Wilkin’s guest on Issues, Etc. They’re discussing big business, Pride month, the sexual revolution’s grand narrative, and a recent study on women’s happiness.
Catholic Culture Conference 2019: The 3 Step Plan
(June 1, 2019) Dr J is one of the speakers at the Spiritual Life Center’s Catholic Culture Conference in Wichita, Kansas. This is the last of three talks she’s giving at the annual gathering, and it’s entitled, "The 3 Step Plan.", If you missed her other talks from this event, check them out in our podcast stream. Listen
Catholic Culture Conference 2019: Gender Ideology
(June 1, 2019) Dr J is one of the speakers at the Spiritual Life Center’s Catholic Culture Conference in Wichita, Kansas. This is the second of three talks she’s giving at the annual gathering, and it’s on the Gender Ideology. She also presents on the two Sullins studies the Ruth Institute has released on clerical sexual abuse within the Catholic church.
Catholic Culture Conference 2019: Understanding the Sexual Revolution
(May 31, 2019) Dr J is one of the speakers at the Spiritual Life Center’s Catholic Culture Conference in Wichita, Kansas. This is the first of three talks she’s giving at the annual gathering, and it’s entitled, "Understanding the Sexual Revolution.", The Q&A session after this talk is also available for listening or download here. Stay tuned for her other talks from the conference, coming right up in our podcast stream. Listen to the talk | Listen to the Q&A
Be a Happier Parent!
(May 20, 2019) Betsy Kerekes is Kyle Heimann’s guest on his eponymous radio show to discuss her newest book, Be a Happier Parent or Laugh Trying. Betsy co-authored 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage and 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person with Dr. J, in addition to being an author, speaker, and (of course) parent, she wears many hats behind the scenes at the Ruth Institute. Betsy blogs at parentingisfunny.wordpress.com.
Survivors of the Sexual Revolution
(May 14, 2019) Dr J is once again a guest of Father Robert McTeigue on The Station of the Cross’s The Catholic Current. They’re discussing her newest book, The Sexual State. Listen
Catholic Connection: Be a Happier Parent or Laugh Trying
(May 9, 2019) Betsy Kerekes is Vanessa Denha-Garmo’s guest on Ave Maria Radio’s "Catholic Connection.", Betsy co-authored 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage and 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person with Dr. J, today she and Vanessa are discussing Betsy’s newest book, Be a Happier Parent or Laugh Trying. Betsy blogs at parentingisfunny.wordpress.com. Listen
From #MeToo to Sexual Abuse: Inescapable Fruits of the Sexual Revolution
Dr J and Jeanette DeMelo discuss the far-reaching effects of the sexual revolution, including Pope Emeritus’ recent statement, the sexual abuse crisis in the Church, the #MeToo movement, and more.
The Most Current Word on Ruth’s Survivors’ Summit!
(April 16, 2019) Dr Robert Gagnon, one of the Ruth Institute’s Circle of Experts, is Kathleen Benfield’s guest on her radio show "The Current Word.", They’re discussing the Ruth Institute’s upcoming Surivivors Summit, and the Biblical model for sexuality, about which Dr. Gagnon has written extensively. Dr. Gagnon’s book is called "The Bible and Homosexual Practice: Texts and Hermeneutics,", that and many of his writings can be found at robgagnon.net. For more information on the Survivors’ Summit, please visit: ruthinstitute.org/conference.
