“You’re Perfect” Was A Devastating Phrase
Nancy Charles discusses how hearing the phrase “you’re perfect” was devastating, and how she was redeemed by a pull to go to mass.
From Abuse Victim, to Lesbian, to Redemption
Nancy Charles has gone from abuse victim to lesbian to redemption but the affirmation therapist she visited dit not help.
Christian Sexual Ethics Defended
Dr. Morse defends Christian Sexual Ethics at Pastor Jim Garlow’s “Well Versed Future” conference in Virginia.
Fight for Family Continues Post Summit
The fight for Family goes on even after the 5th Annual Summit for Survivors has wrapped up for 2022 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Top 10 Reasons to Attend Ruth Inst. Survivors’ Summit
June 17, 2021 For Immediate Release For More Information: info@ruthinstitute.org Top 10 Reasons to Attend Ruth Inst. Survivors’ Summit The Ruth Institute’s Survivors’ Summit, “Reclaiming the Professions for Life and Family,” July 16-17 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is the premiere event for leaders, activists and professionals fighting the Sexual Revolution. This one-of-a-kind Summit brings together […]
How Divorce Affected Me
I am a child of divorce. My parents were 19 and got pregnant with me, then got married. I was born in 1991. They had a strained marriage. She had an affair with my dad’s friend, then ran off with him, taking me with her without his knowledge, then filing for divorce. She went out […]
Unilateral Divorce
(April 29, 2021) Dr J is once again a guest of Fr. Rob Jack on Sacred Heart Radio’s Driving Home the Faith.They’re discussing marriage, divorce, and the no-fault revolution that made ending a marriage a unilateral decision. They also touch on a very odd conference in Rome… Listen
Ruth Inst. President Testifies for Texas Unilateral Divorce Repeal
April 27, 2021 For Immediate Release For More Information: info@ruthinstitute.org Ruth Inst. President Testifies for Texas Unilateral Divorce Repeal “No government should have a policy of always taking sides with the party who wants the marriage least,” said Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., President of the Ruth Institute, on April 26, 2021. Morse was testifying […]
Children Shouldn’t Sacrifice Their Happiness for Ours
Them Before Us, has flipped the script on adult-centric attitudes toward marriage, parenthood, and reproductive technologies by framing these issues around a child’s right to be raised by both their mother and father.
Children Shouldn’t Sacrifice Their Happiness for Ours
"Them Before Us", has flipped the script on adult-centric attitudes toward marriage, parenthood, and reproductive technologies by framing these issues around a child’s right to be raised by both their mother and father. Katy Faust is Founder and Director of Them Before Us. She received 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. Katy publishes widely on the rights of children and is a regular contributor at The Federalist. Katy is the Washington State leader for the grassroots marriage movement CanaVox, and currently appears in their video series, "Dear Katy.", She is married to a pastor and mother of four children, the youngest of whom is adopted from China. 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, The Federalist, The Daily Signal, and on 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. Listen This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here. Readings and resources below cut. Readings &, Resources Them Before Us, thembeforeus.com "Why It’s Probably Not A Coincidence That The Mother Transing Her 7-Year-Old Isn’t Biologically Related,", by Katy Faust at The Federalist "What’s ‘Incredibly Damaging To The Gospel,’ Joshua Harris, Are Your Lies About It,", by Katy Faust at The Federalist "Doesn’t Love Make a Family?", by What Would You Say on YouTube Resources from the Ruth Institute Katy’s first interview with Dr J, "Are Adults Selfishly Using Children?", Dr Morse’s video about John the Baptist on Facebook Dr. J Show about the #SaveJam
Divorce Does Hurt Kids: The Research Doesn’t Begin to Tell the Whole Story
Dr. Daniel Meola is an adult child of divorce who earned his Ph.D. in Theology of Marriage and Family from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Washington, D.C. He has been leading retreats and support groups for adult children of divorce or separation since 2015 in the Archdiocese of Washington, and in 2018 he founded Life-Giving Wounds to spread the retreat, support groups, and other ministry to adult children of divorce or separation around the country. Bethany Meola is a stay-at-home mom with a master of theological studies degree from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Washington, D.C. She and Dan met there and married in 2011. Bethany served the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops for seven years in the Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth. Among other tasks, she managed the website For Your Marriage and researched and wrote on various topics related to marriage and family. In 2017, Dan and Bethany welcomed their daughter Zelie-Louise through the gift of adoption, and Bethany became a stay-at-home mom. And in 2019, Grace joined their family, also through adoption. Bethany assists with many of the behind-the-scenes operations of Life-Giving Wounds. Readings &, Resources March workshop in Houston: ilovestellamaris.org/family-healing Spring virtual support group: lifegivingwounds.org/onlinespringsupportgroup Love and Economics, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse The Sexual State, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse Marriage and Equality, by Jennifer Johnson Primal Loss: Adult Children of Divorce Speak, by Leila Miller Ruth Institute Survivor Series pamphlets Children and Divorce Children and Same-Sex Parenting Children and Donor Conception and Assisted Reproduction "Truth According to Ruth", playlist (deals with why kids need their parents) on Youtube 2019 Summit for Survivors of the Sexual Revolution playlist on Divorce
AUDIO: Divorce Does Hurt Kids: The Research Doesn’t Begin to Tell the Whole Story
Dr. Daniel Meola is an adult child of divorce who earned his Ph.D. in Theology of Marriage and Family from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Washington, D.C. He has been leading retreats and support groups for adult children of divorce or separation since 2015 in the Archdiocese of Washington, and in 2018 he founded Life-Giving Wounds to spread the retreat, support groups, and other ministry to adult children of divorce or separation around the country. Bethany Meola is a stay-at-home mom with a master of theological studies degree from the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family in Washington, D.C. She and Dan met there and married in 2011. Bethany served the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops for seven years in the Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth. Among other tasks, she managed the website For Your Marriage and researched and wrote on various topics related to marriage and family. In 2017, Dan and Bethany welcomed their daughter Zelie-Louise through the gift of adoption, and Bethany became a stay-at-home mom. And in 2019, Grace joined their family, also through adoption. Bethany assists with many of the behind-the-scenes operations of Life-Giving Wounds. Listen This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here. Readings and resources below cut. Readings &, Resources March workshop in Houston: ilovestellamaris.org/family-healing Spring virtual support group: lifegivingwounds.org/onlinespringsupportgroup Love and Economics, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse The Sexual State, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse Marriage and Equality, by Jennifer Johnson Primal Loss: Adult Children of Divorce Speak, by Leila Miller Ruth Institute Survivor Series pamphlets Children and Divorce Children and Same-Sex Parenting Children and Donor Conception and Assisted Reproduction "Truth According to Ruth", playlist (deals with why kids need their parents) on Youtube 2019 Summit for Survivors of the Sexual Revol
Children of Divorce Suffer Negative Side Effects
Even though the popular notion is that children of divorce are resilient, the reality is that there are tremendous negative effects of divorce for children. Children learn to silence themselves.
Ruth Inst. Happy BLM Moving Away from Anti-Family Rhetoric
“Given renewed support for the family during an election year and after the COVID lockdown, even a radical group like Black Lives Matter has toned down its anti-family advocacy,” said Ruth Institute President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D.
Our Annual Summit for Survivors of the Sexual Revolution is Coming!
Educating yourself is the first step in fighting the effects of the sexual revolution in your life and among loved ones. The Ruth Institute is hosting its Third Annual Awards Dinner and Summit for Survivors of the Sexual Revolution, and you’re invited. Learn how to confront and survive trends in transgenderism, the LGBT subculture, […]
Milestone Reached: State Dept. Commission Receives Petition to Make the Family Great Again
February 25, 2020 For Immediate Release For more information, contact media@ruthinstitute.org. Ruth Institute Founder and President, Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., announced: “February 21st we reached a milestone when we presented our Make the Family Great Again petition to Mary Ann Glendon, Chairman of the State Department Commission on Unalienable Rights and former US Ambassador […]
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
Ruth Institute Makes History
On Feb. 21st “We’ll Make History” Ruth Institute to Present Its Make-The-Family-Great-Again Petition to State Dept. Commission “On February 21st the Ruth Institute will make history,” said Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., Founder and President of the Ruth Institute. “We will present our petition to Make the Family Great Again to the State Department’s Commission […]
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
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
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
Ruth Institute Decries Judge’s Gag Order in #SaveJames Case
Last week, the judge in the case of James Younger, the seven-year-old-boy whose mother wants to turn him into a “transgendered” girl, issued a gag order preventing James’ father from discussing the case publicly. Ruth Institute President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D. said, “This is an egregious abridgement of the father’s First Amendment rights.” James’ […]
Ruth Inst. grateful Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is Getting Involved to #SaveJames
Ruth Institute Founder and President, Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., expressed relief that the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is “reviewing allegations of child abuse” in the case of James Younger – a seven-year-old boy whose mother wants to “transition” him into a girl. Last week in Dallas, Judge Kim Cooks awarded the […]
Ruth Inst. Pres. Says Case of 7-year-old Boy is About More Than “Gender-Transitioning”
October 24, 2019 For immediate release For more information contact media@ruthinstitute.org. Ruth Institute President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., says the heartbreaking case of seven-year-old James Younger, whose mother wants to force him to live as a girl, is about more than ‘gender-transitioning.’ It’s also about divorce and third-party reproduction. The child’s divorced parents are […]
#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
#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.
Ruth Institute Pres. Says Case of 7-year-old Boy is About More Than “Gender-Transitioning”
Ruth Institute President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., says the heartbreaking case of seven-year-old James Younger, whose mother wants to force him to live as a girl, is about more than ‘gender-transitioning.’ It’s also about divorce and third-party reproduction. The child’s divorced parents are involved in a horrible custody battle. The mother has enrolled her […]
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
RUTH INSTITUTE GRATEFUL FOR LEADERS SUPPORTING ITS MAKE THE FAMILY GREAT AGAIN PETITION
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., founder and president of the Ruth Institute, thanked the pro-family leaders who have signed the Institute’s petition to Make the Family Great Again. “We’re grateful for the help of so many wonderful leaders, both here and abroad, who’ve been in the trenches of the fight for life and the family […]
Thousands sign petition asking Trump to defend life, marriage and make family ‘great again’
September 18, 2019 (LifeSiteNews) – The Ruth Institute and LifeSiteNews have just launched a petition asking President Trump to “Make the Family Great Again!” Sexual revolutionaries have been using so-called “human rights” language, domestically and internationally, to promote their radical vision of society. This includes insisting that both abortion and “same-sex “marriage” are “human rights.” […]
Ruth Inst. Challenges Mainstream Media: Connect the Dots between Mass Murder and Family Breakdown
In the wake of the tragic mass murders in El Paso, TX, and Dayton, OH, Ruth Institute President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., wonders why the media show so little interest in the impact of family breakdown on these crimes. Morse notes: “The absence of a father – through divorce, abandonment or failure to form […]
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
Ruth Institute President Blasts the American Psychological Association for Pushing Sexual Anarchy
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., founder and president of the Ruth Institute, expressed grave concern over the American Psychological Association’s announcement that it will set up a task force that promotes awareness and inclusivity about consensual non-monogamy.” In plain English, “non-monogamy” means multiple concurrent sexual partners, sometimes known as polyamory. Morse said, “The goal of […]
Media celebrating ‘Gay Pride Month’ ignore victims of the Sexual Revolution
by Jennifer Roback Morse Life Site News June 4, 2019 June 4, 2019 (Daily Signal) — June has been declared “Pride Month,” and we’re supposed to celebrate those “coming out” and living a “gay” life. June 12 will mark the third anniversary of the Pulse gay nightclub mass shooting in Orlando, Florida, that left 49 […]
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
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
Ruth Institute Wraps Up First Summit for Survivors of the Sexual Revolution
The Ruth Institute’s Summit for Survivors of the Sexual Revolution (April 27) was a success by any measure. The Summit, which took place in Lake Charles, Louisiana, included Survivors of Divorce and Survivors of the LGBT Culture. The Summit was preceded by an Awards Banquet the evening of April 26. Those honored were Dr. Robert […]
Survivors Summit on Janet Mefferd Today
The Summit is almost here! One last podcast to tease it before we kick off at 5pm Friday: Dr J appeared on Janet Mefferd Today (last week) to give us a rundown of what to expect. Join us in person or on Facebook, where we’re livestreaming the events and festivities in partnership with the Family Research Council.
The Current Word on Ruth’s Survivors’ Summit!
(April 16, 2019) Dr J is once again Kathleen Benfield’s guest on her radio show "The Current Word.", They’re discussing the Ruth Institute’s upcoming Surivivors Summit! Come join us April 26 and 27th in Lake Charles, Louisiana for our annual conference.
Survivors’ Summit: Drew Mariani Show edition
(April 10, 2019) Dr J is Wendy Wiese’s guest on Relevant Radio’s "The Drew Mariani Show.", They’re discussing the Ruth Institute’s work with the survivors of the sexual revolution, specifically touching on our upcoming "Survivors’ Summit", at the end of April. Listen
Victims of Divorce (Children and Abandoned Spouses) to Speak at Ruth Institute Survivors’ Summit
For more information contact: Rachel Golden info@ruthinstitute.org The Ruth Institute’s Summit for Survivors of the Sexual Revolution (April 26-27 in Lake Charles, LA.) will include survivors of divorce, among them adult children of divorce and abandoned spouses. Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ruth Institute Founder and President, noted: “Many pro-family advocacy groups do not address divorce. But normalizing divorce is where the Sexual Revolution started. By undermining the sanctity of marriage, divorce set the stage for all of the attacks on the family that followed.” The Summit will include first-hand testimony from Christy Fitzgerald (an Adult Child of Divorce), Al Chlupacek (who stood for his marriage despite spousal desertion) and Kristi Davis (both an Adult Child of Divorce and a victim of spousal desertion who still tried to save her marriage). Expert Speakers at the event include: Dr. Stephen Baskerville, Professor of Government at Patrick Henry College, speaking on “How Does the State Benefit from Your Divorce?” Leila Miller, author of Primal Loss: The Now Adult Children of Divorce Speak. The Divorce Reform panel includes: Jeff Morgan – Divorce Reform Advocate and Ruth Institute Activist of the Year, speaking on Divorce Reform in Texas Christopher Brennan, Esq. – Attorney and Adult Child of Divorce Matt Johnston – Strategist and Adult Child of Divorce According to the National Center for Health Statistics (part of the Centers for Disease Control), in 2016, there were 827,261 divorces in the United States, with 44 states and the D.C. reporting. That’s almost one-third of the reported marriages which took place that year. Altogether, there are an estimated 45 million children of divorce. Additionally, 70% of divorces include a reluctant partner who’d like to stay married. Less than 15% of divorces in a recent study were classified as “high conflict.” “Ending a non-abusive marriage is a tragedy with multiple victims — children deprived of a parent, abandoned spouses and, often, the spouse who initiates divor
The Effects of the Sexual Revolution on Children
(March 27, 2019) Dr J is once again a guest of Mike Romano, Michelle McAloon, and Todd Sylvester on LA Catholic Morning. They’re discussing divorce, the sexual revolution, and the Ruth Institute’s upcoming Survivors’ Summit.
The Good Fight…against the Sexual Revolution
(March 23, 2019) Dr J is Barbara McGuigan’s guest on her radio show "The Good Fight", from EWTN. They’re discussing general strategy on how to counter the lies of the sexual revolution, Dr. Morse’s newest book, "The Sexual State,", and the Ruth Institute’s upcoming Survivors’ Summit at the end of this month. Listen
Weaponized Self-Pity, Part I: Divorce
The children of divorce, even as adults, have become accustomed to being silenced. by Jennifer Roback Morse This article was first published February 25, 2019, at NCRegister.com. Recently, I noticed my friend Leila Miller repeating online that she does not insist that people remain living with an abusive spouse. My inclination was to say, […]
Divorce v. the Holidays
(December 18, 2018) Dr J is once again a guest of Drew Mariani on his eponymous show on Relevant Radio. They’re discussing divorce and the holidays and the extra hurdles it imposes. The Federalist article referenced in the interview is here.
Does Divorce Law Treat Marriage Seriously?
by Ruth Institute Circle of Experts Member, Bill Duncan This article was first published Nov. 21, 2018, at News Max. The U.S. Supreme Court does not often address divorce. In 1992, the Court specified that the federal courts do not have authority to rule on most divorce cases since the Court’s jurisdiction required a dispute […]
Respect Life 2018: Understanding the Sexual Revolution
(October 13, 2018) Dr J is the keynote speaker at the Respect Life Conference in Meriden, Connecticut. She gave two talks, this is the first one, "Understanding the Sexual Revolution,", on what the sexual revolution is, its underlying ideologies, and how it moves forward. Stay tuned for her second talk in our regular podcast stream. Listen
The Sexual State on Morning Glory
(September 5, 2018) Dr J is a guest of Thom Price, Gloria Purvis, and Fr. Bryce Sibley on EWTN’s "Morning Glory.", They’re discussing her newest book, The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies Are Destroying Lives and Why the Church was Right All Along.
How the State Created the Sexual Revolution
(August 20, 2018) Dr J is once again Al Kresta’s guest on his eponymous radio show from Ave Maria. They’re discussing Dr. J’s new book, The Sexual State, and they also touch on how those ideas connect with the predatory sexual scandal breaking right now in the Catholic Church.
Finding Wholeness in my Identity as a Daughter of the King
I have been healing from the effects of the sexual revolution for about 30 years now. If you had told me as a 24-year-old that my life would be marked by emotional and spiritual wholeness, that I’d one day celebrate 28 years of marriage and three beautiful daughters, I would have thought you cruel for […]
Acton 2018: The Sexual State &, the Divorce Ideology
(June 22, 2018) This year’s Acton University is coming to a close–this is the last of Dr J’s three talks this time around. This year her three talks are all themed "The Sexual State"–they highlight how various ideologies ingrained in our culture are products of and further the aims of the toxic sexual revolution. This is her third and final talk, entitled "The Sexual State and the Divorce Ideology.", Listen Powerpoint slides from this presentation are also available.
A Closer Look at Divorce &, Remarriage
(June 12, 2018) Dr J is once again Sheila Liaugminas’ guest on Relevant Radio’s "A Closer Look.", They’re discussing the Ruth Institute’s work with the survivors of the sexual revolution, specifically touching on divorce, remarriage, and the effects on children when their parents "move on."
LAR: The Divorce Ideology
(May 26, 2018) Dr J is one of the speakers at the Asociación LAR México conference in Monterrey, Mexico. Now in their 9th year, the theme this time around is "The Challenges of the Family Today.", Dr J gave three talks, this is the second one, on "The Divorce Ideology.", Check out our podcast stream for the other two. Lar, which means "home", in Spanish, is part of the larger IFFD, the International Federation for Family Development.
Dr J on Quest for a Culture of Life in America
(May 15, 2018) Dr J is Steve Koob’s guest on his radio show from Radio Maria, "Quest for a Culture of Life in America.", They’re discussing the Ruth Institute’s work exposing the myths and untruths of the sexual revolution as well as this weekend’s "Healing Family Breakdown", workshop to be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Ann Arbor, Michigan this Saturday, May 19.
Dr J on Healing Family Breakdown in Ann Arbor
(May 4, 2018) Dr J is once again Teresa Tomeo’s guest on Ave Maria Radio’s Catholic Connection. They’re discussing Ruth Institute’s upcoming "Healing Family Breakdown", workshop on May 19 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Healing Family Breakdown is on May 19, 2018, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Check out our event or find us on Facebook for more information.
Children falling short in school? Blame parental break-ups
When family life fails, so too do students Nicole M. King and Bryce J. Christensen This article was published April 18, 2018, at Mercatornet.com. Educationhas established itself as a god term in progressive circles. Name any problem whatever—from global warming to grade-school bullying—and progressives will begin to genuflect and burn incense before the shrines […]
10 Minutes for Ruth: BNI Presentation
(March 28, 2017) Dr J gives a brief introduction to the founding and mission of the Ruth Institute at Business Network International’s annual dinner. She discusses children’s need for their own parents, family structure, California’s Prop 8, being labeled a "hate group,", and so on.
Will Cupich “Accompany” Reluctantly Divorced Spouses?
by Jennifer Roback Morse This article was first published March 14, 2018, at Crisis Magazine. Cardinal Cupich has been holding seminars on implementing Amoris Laetitia. These “New Momentum Conferences” will “provide formative pastoral programs.” I wonder whether these seminars will include anything for reluctantly divorced persons. No one else seems to be doing anything for […]
Freedom Readers: The Government’s Duty to Marriage
(March 14, 2018) Dr J is speaking to Freedom Readers, a project of Grove City College’s Center for Vision &, Values. Her topic is "The Government’s Duty to Marriage: A Not-Exclusively Biblical Approach.", Check out our podcast stream if you missed yesterday’s talk to one of Grove City’s classes, and stay tuned for Q&A afterward.
From Grove City College: The Government’s Duty to Marriage
(March 13, 2018) Dr J is speaking to a class of students at Grove City College near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her topic is "The Government’s Duty to Marriage: A Not-Exclusively Biblical Approach.", Stay tuned for Q&A afterward, and tune in for tomorrow’s talk in the same vein to Freedom Readers, a project of the college’s Center for Vision &, Values.
Invite Children of Divorce to Cupich’s Amoris Laetitia Seminars
by Jennifer Roback Morse This article was first published February 28, 2017 at Crisis Magazine. I see where Cardinal Cupich is planning a series of seminars on Amoris Laetitia. According to a letter obtained by the Catholic News Agency, the “New Momentum Conferences on Amoris Laetitia,” will “provide formative pastoral programs.” As someone who […]
Even Closer: Healing Family Breakdown
(January 23, 2018) Dr J is once again a guest on Relevant Radio’s "A Closer Look.", She and Ed Morrissey, who’s filling in for Sheila Liaugminas this week, discuss the Ruth Institute’s work caring for survivors of the sexual revolution, specifically through our series of Healing Family Breakdown workshops. Check out our upcoming workshop this Saturday in Kansas City, Kansas: ruthinstitute.org/events/healing-family-breakdown.
A Closer Look at Healing Family Breakdown
(January 18, 2018) Dr J is once again Sheila Liaugminas’ guest on Relevant Radio’s "A Closer Look.", They’re discussing the Ruth Institute’s work caring for survivors of the sexual revolution, specifically through our series of Healing Family Breakdown workshops. Check out our upcoming workshop in Kansas City, Kansas on January 27th–more information over at our website: ruthinstitute.org/events/healing-family-breakdown.
Healthy Actions and Expectations Before Saying "I Do"
(January 8, 2018) Dr J is speaking with John Rustin on his radio show, Family Policy Matters. The topic is healthy actions and expectations before saying "I do,", and they touch on specifics regarding cohabitation, weddings, divorce, and marriage.
Healing Family Breakdown on The Shepherd’s Voice
(January 5, 2017) Dr J is a guest of Archbishop Joseph Naumann on his radio program "The Shepherd’s Voice.", They’re discussing our upcoming Healing Family Breakdown workshop at the Church of the Ascension in Kansas City. "Healing Family Breakdown", is the morning of Saturday, January 27, at the Church of the Ascension in the Overland Park neighborhood of Kansas City. For more information and registration, check it out on our website: ruthinstitute.org/events/healing-family-breakdown. Listen
Workshop to offer ways to heal family breakdown
Posted by Marc & Julie Anderson on December 22, 2017 in Archdiocese, Leaven News Jennifer Roback Morse will lead the archdiocesan family life office’s “Healing Family Breakdown” spiritual workshop Jan. 27 at the Church of the Ascension in Overland Park. What part will you play in the future of the family? It is a question […]
Making the Case 2017
(November 11, 2017) We’re live at the annual "Making the Case", conference in Houston! Regular listeners know that Dr J is a frequent guest on Todd Wilkin’s radio program Issues, Etc., she also speaks at their annual conference in Houston, Texas. This year her topic is the Sexual Revolution: what it is, what its endgame is, and what we’re going to do about it. The Acton Ideology talks Dr J mentioned are the contraceptive ideology, the divorce ideology, and the gender ideology. You can also find out more about our upcoming training webinar and the book clubs Dr J mentioned.
Interview with Brenda Baietto, Esq.
Interview with Brenda Baietto, Esq., (left) coauthor with Jennifer Johnson (right) on the American Bar Association Journal article advocating for Family Structure Equality Dear readers, I was blessed with an opportunity to coauthor an important article for the American Bar Association Journal regarding the “family structure equality” argument I make in my book, Marriage and […]