Tag: family breakdown

FBI Swat-Style Arrest Typical of Sexual State

In this week’s episode of “Driving Home the Faith,” Dr. Morse and Fr. Rob Jack discuss the recent early-morning FBI raid of a pro-life sidewalk counselor, taking him from his home, at gunpoint, in front of his wife and screaming children. How is this not a violation of this man’s civil rights, Fr. Jack asks. Listen in.

Majority of Births in Britain Out of Wedlock

Dr. Morse and Father Rob Jack discuss the troubling new statistic coming out of Great Britain: for the first time since records were kept, more births occurred out of wedlock than within. The statistics show that women whose first birth is out of wedlock tend to have their subsequent children with men unrelated to the father of the first child. In those circumstances, the first child is at higher risk of physical and sexual abuse. 

Every Issue Is A Family Issue

From rising crime rates, to honorable people serving in the government, to protecting our country, every issue is a family issue.

3rd Party Reproduction Violates Children’s Rights

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Spurred on by the recent interview with Jordan Peterson on Dave Rubin’s podcast, Dr. Morse and Fr. Rob Jack discuss the inevitably tragic consequences that come from trying to separate children from their birth mothers via 3rd party surrogacy, and how those efforts to help people “self actualize” are a moral wrong against the children they engender. 

Trans Identity Challenged – Van Meter, Brewer, Keffler

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Transgender Kid, Parent & Pediatrician Speak Out | Van Meter, Brewer, Keffler | The Dr J Show ep 133 May 20, 2022 Maria Keffler is a co-founder of International Partners for Ethical Care, which seeks to halt the unethical medicalization of children for profit. She is also a co-founder of the Arlington Parent Coalition, a […]

Preparing for the Post-Roe World

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Originally published May 19, 2022 by National Catholic Register Republished by Ruth Institute, May 19, 2022 Kathy Schiffer Blogs America, we’re in trouble! Gender ideology has pushed its way into our public school classrooms, forcing students to use “preferred pronouns” when referring to their classmates. Books encouraging the homosexual lifestyle are included on children’s reading […]

Early Bird Registration for Survivors Summit Ends in 12 Days

May 3, 2022 Only 12 days remain for discount registration to the Ruth Institute’s 5th Annual Summit for Survivors of the Sexual Revolution (Fighting for Your Family: Arming you for Success) June 24-25 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Early Bird registration of $119 (regular price $233) for the entire event ends on May 15 at 11:59 […]

President Biden’s Equality Act: The Cost is Childhood

President Biden's Equality Act

Originally published March 3, 2022, by Issues, Etc. Republished April 26th, 2022 by Ruth Institute. In today’s episode of the Ruth Institute Podcast, we tune in to Issues, etc. Dr. Erin Brewer, cofounder of Advocates Protecting Children and author of the books, Always Erin and Trans-ing Our Children speaks of President Biden’s Equality Act which […]

No Battle of the Sexes | Dr. Stephen Baskerville

Dr. Stephen Baskerville is an expert in the politics surrounding family court and divorce. He is widely recognized as a leading authority on fatherhood, family policy, and sexual politics. His writings have appeared in leading national and international publications such as the Washington Post, Washington Times, Independent Review, Salisbury Review, Society, The American Conservative, Chronicles, […]

The Ruth Institute Summit: Save the Date!

Ruth Institute President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., announced that the 5th Annual Summit for Survivors of the Sexual Revolution will be June 24-25, 2022, at the beautiful West-Cal Events Center in Sulphur, LA, near Lake Charles. “The 2021 Summit, ‘Reclaiming the Professions for Life and Family,’ was deemed a ‘transcendent fundamental experience.’ Next year’s […]

How Socialism Attacks the Family

(September 16, 2021) Dr J is once again a guest of Fr. Rob Jack on Sacred Heart Radio’s Driving Home the Faith.  They’re discussing the Socialist Attack on the Family, one of Dr J’s speeches from a few years ago that still has an eerie resonance today.

This Pediatrician is Speaking Out Against the Culture in Medicine

During his term as President of the AAP, Dr. Zanga focused on several major issues, including preprofessional education, workforce, child abuse and other violence prevention, substance abuse prevention, children and the media, sexually transmitted infections/adolescent health, and financial access to health care for all children. He also promoted the importance of family for the health and well-being of children.

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&quot, 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.&quot, 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 &amp, 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,&quot, by Katy Faust at The Federalist "What’s ‘Incredibly Damaging To The Gospel,’ Joshua Harris, Are Your Lies About It,&quot, by Katy Faust at The Federalist "Doesn’t Love Make a Family?&quot, by What Would You Say on YouTube Resources from the Ruth Institute Katy’s first interview with Dr J, "Are Adults Selfishly Using Children?&quot, Dr Morse’s video about John the Baptist on Facebook Dr. J Show about the #SaveJam

Cuomo’s Surrogacy Bill in New York

(February 25, 2021) Dr J is once again a guest of Fr. Rob Jack on Sacred Heart Radio’s Driving Home the Faith.Today they’re discussing Governor Andrew Cuomo’s new surrogacy bill in New York. And this coming Tuesday (March 2), tune in to our Facebook page at 7pm Eastern / 6pm Central for our computerside chat on tech censorship. (I know, I know…the irony. Just come.) Listen

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 &amp, 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&quot, 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 &amp, 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&quot, playlist (deals with why kids need their parents) on Youtube 2019 Summit for Survivors of the Sexual Revol

The Recovery of Family Life: Political Scientist Talks About Protecting the Family

Scott Yenor earned his Ph.D. at Loyola University Chicago. He now is a professor of political science at Boise State University and is a Washington Fellow at the Claremont Institute’s Center for the American Way of Life. Scott 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, and a sixth grader. Scott is also chairman of the board at a classical Christian school, the Ambrose School, which is in Meridian, Idaho. Scott has written two books on the family: Family Politics: The Idea of Marriage in Modern Political Thought (Baylor 2010) and The Recovery of Family Life: Exposing the Limits of Modern Ideologies (Baylor 2020). Readings &amp, Resources Video series on The Possessed or Dostoevsky’s Demons The Recovery of Family Life at yenorbook.com study guide synopsis of each chapter 15 minute video introduction articles by Scott Yenor, yenorbook.com/articles Scott’s YouTube channel email correspondence: syenor@boisestate.edu "The Form and Function of the American Family,&quot, by Dr. Scott Yenor in National Affairs “Sex, Gender, and the Origin of the Culture War,” by Dr. Scott Yenor at the Heritage Foundation The Theology of the Body, a series of Wednesday audience talks that Pope St. John Paul II gave early in his pontificate. Those talks were collected into a book, which has appeared in 2 different editions (first, Theology of the Body, second, Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body.) Available on Amazon. Pope John Paul’s book Love and Responsibility, also at Amazon

AUDIO: The Recovery of Family Life: Political Scientist Talks About Protecting the Family

Scott Yenor earned his Ph.D. at Loyola University Chicago. He now is a professor of political science at Boise State University and is a Washington Fellow at the Claremont Institute’s Center for the American Way of Life. Scott 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, and a sixth grader. Scott is also chairman of the board at a classical Christian school, the Ambrose School, which is in Meridian, Idaho. Listen Scott has written two books on the family: Family Politics: The Idea of Marriage in Modern Political Thought (Baylor 2010) and The Recovery of Family Life: Exposing the Limits of Modern Ideologies (Baylor 2020). Readings &amp, Resources Video series on The Possessed or Dostoevsky’s Demons The Recovery of Family Life at yenorbook.com study guide synopsis of each chapter 15 minute video introduction articles by Scott Yenor, yenorbook.com/articles Scott’s YouTube channel email correspondence: syenor@boisestate.edu "The Form and Function of the American Family,&quot, by Dr. Scott Yenor in National Affairs “Sex, Gender, and the Origin of the Culture War,” by Dr. Scott Yenor at the Heritage Foundation The Theology of the Body, a series of Wednesday audience talks that Pope St. John Paul II gave early in his pontificate. Those talks were collected into a book, which has appeared in 2 different editions (first, Theology of the Body, second, Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body.) Available on Amazon. Pope John Paul’s book Love and Responsibility, also at Amazon

AUDIO: A Christian Approach to Psychotherapy

Dr Suzanne Baars is a licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist in Irving, Texas, where she operates her private practice, In His Image Christian Counseling. Sue has worked extensively in the field of counseling since 1986 in both hospital and outpatient settings, and focuses her work on the integration of the Christian anthropology of St. Thomas Aquinas with the treatment of a variety of emotional &amp, spiritual problems, among them Emotional Deprivation Disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and scrupulosity. She is also a popular presenter at Catholic conferences around the country and has been a frequent guest on EWTN’s Women of Grace. She often presents the work of her late father, psychiatrist and author Conrad Baars, a pioneer in the field of Catholic psychology. Sue cites the cultural erosion of the family as the root of the lack of affirmation from which many people in our time suffer. Listen Some of Sue’s lecture series include: Made in His Image: Healing and Wholeness for Living the Affirming Life (4 CDs) and The Abode of Love: Developing the Heart (10 CDs). She and a colleague edited a collection of Dr. Baars’ articles and monographs related to the priesthood entitled, I Will Give Them a New Heart: Reflections on the Priesthood and the Renewal of the Church. Sue has been on the faculty of the Institute for Priestly Formation almost every summer since 2008, where she teaches diocesan seminarians. She is a Past President of the Catholic Psychotherapy Association and holds a doctorate in Family Therapy from Texas Woman’s University. Resources In His Image Counseling Center, IHIcounseling.net (4425 W. Airport Fwy, Suite 244, Irving, Texas 75062) Baars Institute, BaarsInstitute.com books from the Baars Institute Dr Suzanne Baars’ Abode of Love CD set

A Christian Approach to Psychotherapy

Dr Suzanne Baars is a licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist in Irving, Texas, where she operates her private practice, In His Image Christian Counseling. Sue has worked extensively in the field of counseling since 1986 in both hospital and outpatient settings, and focuses her work on the integration of the Christian anthropology of St. Thomas Aquinas with the treatment of a variety of emotional &amp, spiritual problems, among them Emotional Deprivation Disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and scrupulosity. She is also a popular presenter at Catholic conferences around the country and has been a frequent guest on EWTN’s Women of Grace. She often presents the work of her late father, psychiatrist and author Conrad Baars, a pioneer in the field of Catholic psychology. Sue cites the cultural erosion of the family as the root of the lack of affirmation from which many people in our time suffer. Some of Sue’s lecture series include: Made in His Image: Healing and Wholeness for Living the Affirming Life (4 CDs) and The Abode of Love: Developing the Heart (10 CDs). She and a colleague edited a collection of Dr. Baars’ articles and monographs related to the priesthood entitled, I Will Give Them a New Heart: Reflections on the Priesthood and the Renewal of the Church. Sue has been on the faculty of the Institute for Priestly Formation almost every summer since 2008, where she teaches diocesan seminarians. She is a Past President of the Catholic Psychotherapy Association and holds a doctorate in Family Therapy from Texas Woman’s University. Resources In His Image Counseling Center, IHIcounseling.net (4425 W. Airport Fwy, Suite 244, Irving, Texas 75062) Baars Institute, BaarsInstitute.com books from the Baars Institute Dr Suzanne Baars’ Abode of Love CD set

AUDIO: Your Spouse Leaves You and The State Takes Possession of Your Kids. What Next?

Since 2004, Bai Macfarlane has been upholding the dignity of marriage in light of no-fault divorce. Under no-fault divorce, the party that still loves his or her spouse and wants to keep the family together is virtually defenseless. Mary’s Advocates is a voice for faithful spouses, and provides resources to equip those in positions of authority and influence to encourage reconciliation and denounce marital abandonment and unjust separations. Listen This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here. Readings and resources below cut. Bai spoke in Rome for Human Life International Rome about the marriage crisis and the Code of Canon Law. Her paper was distributed to the delegates at the Synod of Bishops. Mary’s Advocates work has been publicized by Homiletic and Pastoral Review, National Catholic Register, the United Stated Conference of Catholic Bishops, and LifeSite News. She’s been a radio guest on Relevant Radio, Ave Maria Radio, and EWTN. Before marriage, Bai earned earned a bachelor of science from the University of Notre Dame. She was a stay-at-home mom raising four children under the age of 12 just prior to beginning her marriage work. Readings &amp, Resources Mary’s Advocates, marysadvocates.org defending marriage against accusation of invalidity in tribunal cases is marysadvocates.org/research/catholic-annulment Rejoice Marriage Ministries, rejoiceministries.org "The Divorce Court Nightmare,&quot, Dr J Show featuring Dr. Stephen Baskerville The Gift of Self, A Spiritual Companion for Separated and Divorced Faithful to the Sacrament of Marriage, by Maria Pia Campanella Charlyne Cares: A Daily Devotional, by Charlyne A. Steinkamp Primal Loss: The Now-Adult Children of Divorce Speak, by Leila Miller ‘Impossible’ Marriages Redeemed, by Leila Miller Marriage and Equality, by Jennifer Johnson Ruth Institute’s 2019 Summit Dr. Stephen Baskerville on government complicity in easy divorce: "How No-Fault Divorce Empowers the State&quot, author Leila Miller on Children of Divorc

Your Spouse Leaves You and The State Takes Possession of Your Kids. What Next?

Since 2004, Bai Macfarlane has been upholding the dignity of marriage in light of no-fault divorce. Under no-fault divorce, the party that still loves his or her spouse and wants to keep the family together is virtually defenseless. Mary’s Advocates is a voice for faithful spouses, and provides resources to equip those in positions of authority and influence to encourage reconciliation and denounce marital abandonment and unjust separations. This episode is also available as an audio podcast. More resources &amp, readings after the cut. Bai spoke in Rome for Human Life International Rome about the marriage crisis and the Code of Canon Law. Her paper was distributed to the delegates at the Synod of Bishops. Mary’s Advocates work has been publicized by Homiletic and Pastoral Review, National Catholic Register, the United Stated Conference of Catholic Bishops, and LifeSite News. She’s been a radio guest on Relevant Radio, Ave Maria Radio, and EWTN. Before marriage, Bai earned earned a bachelor of science from the University of Notre Dame. She was a stay-at-home mom raising four children under the age of 12 just prior to beginning her marriage work. Readings &amp, Resources Mary’s Advocates, marysadvocates.org defending marriage against accusation of invalidity in tribunal cases is marysadvocates.org/research/catholic-annulment Rejoice Marriage Ministries, rejoiceministries.org "The Divorce Court Nightmare,&quot, Dr J Show featuring Dr. Stephen Baskerville The Gift of Self, A Spiritual Companion for Separated and Divorced Faithful to the Sacrament of Marriage, by Maria Pia Campanella Charlyne Cares: A Daily Devotional, by Charlyne A. Steinkamp Primal Loss: The Now-Adult Children of Divorce Speak, by Leila Miller ‘Impossible’ Marriages Redeemed, by Leila Miller Marriage and Equality, by Jennifer Johnson Ruth Institute’s 2019 Summit Dr. Stephen Baskerville on government complicity in easy divorce: "How No-Fault Divorce Empowers the State&quot, author Leila Miller on Children of Divorce: "The Lifelong Imp

Sexual Sin and Purity of Heart

Fr. Paul Sullins is once again a guest of Drew Mariani on his eponymous show on Relevant Radio. They’re discussing premarital sex, fornication, and sexual sin in the Catholic church. Listen

AUDIO: The Truthful Research The LGBT Couldn’t Tolerate

What do you do with research that doesn’t match your opinion? You demonize it, of course. That shows how tolerant you are. Dr. Mark Regnerus is a professor of sociology at the University of Texas at Austin and a senior fellow at the Austin Institute for the Study of Family and Culture. The author of 40 articles in peer-reviewed journals, his research and scholarly essays have appeared in media outlets as diverse as Slate and First Things. Dr. Regnerus’ books include The Future of Christian Marriage (2020), Cheap Sex: The Transformation of Men, Marriage, and Monogamy (2017), Premarital Sex In America: How Young Americans Meet, Mate, and Think About Marrying (2011), and Forbidden Fruit: Sex and Religion In The Lives of American Teenagers (2006). He and his wife Deeann have three children. Listen This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here. Readings &amp, resources below cut. Topics discussed in this episode of the Dr. J Show include Many "scientific&quot, research studies are driven by, and corrupted by, an agenda. LGBTQIA&#43, apologists masquerading as scientists resist admitting the baseline differences in parenting results. LGBTQIA&#43, apologists add duplicate variables, because, if you keep adding variables, you can design your conclusion. 55% of children living under same-sex couples experience parental separation. There are professional pressures on researchers to ignore basic factors. The promiscuity &amp, relationship instability of the homosexual lifestyle inevitably leads to break-ups, which most harm children. Among homosexuals, "open&quot, relationships of tolerated cheating is just "another way of loving.&quot, SCOTUS’ Obergefell decision did nothing to diminish sexual minority distress. The fact is, neither hormones nor surgery helps mental health issues in transgenders. Even though a pro-trans study may be proven wrong, it still gets shared (cited) all around the world. LGBTQIA&#43, social media trolls create scandals and/or crises to discredit stu

Same-Sex Marriage Acceptance

Fr. Paul Sullins is once again a guest of Drew Mariani on his eponymous show on Relevant Radio. They’re discussing rising acceptance and support of same-sex marriage among Americans. The percentage of non-straight Americans is also rising.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Sexual State in a Black Robe

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was doubtless a fine person and dedicated to her ideas. I pray for God’s mercy on her soul, and solace to her family. But sadly, her ideas and her legacy on the U.S. Supreme Court have aided Sexual Revolutionaries in the deconstruction of sexual morality and the family.

In First Presidential Debate, the Family Was Lost in the Shuffle

“Last night’s confrontation between President Trump and former Vice-President Biden shows the need for a separate debate focusing solely on family issues,” said Ruth Institute President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D. Partnering with Life Petitions, the Ruth Institute has a petition calling for a debate on family-related issues. More than 6,000 signatures have been collected. […]

Children of Divorce Suffer Negative Side Effects

Children of Divorce

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.

Catholics v. Teaching on Abstinence

(September 10, 2020) Dr J is once again a guest of Drew Mariani on his eponymous show on Relevant Radio. They’re discussing the new Pew survey on the acceptability of premarital sex among Christians. Listen

Everything to Understand About Marriage: It is still IMPORTANT

Originally from Pasadena, Fr. Sebastian Walshe is a Norbertine Canon of the Abbey of St. Michael in the Diocese of Orange, California, where he is a professor of philosophy and prefect of studies for the seminary program. After completing his studies at Thomas Aquinas College in California, he continued studies at The Catholic University of America in Washington D.C., receiving a license in Philosophy. Later, he attended the Pontifical University of St. Thomas at Rome (the Angelicum) where he received a Masters in Sacred Theology and a Doctorate in Philosophy. Fr. Sebastian is a regular guest on Catholic Answers Live. Readings &amp, Resources Fr Sebastian’s book, Understanding Marriage and Family, at Arouca Press Resources from the Ruth Institute "Privatizing Marriage is Impossible,&quot, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse at Public Discourse "Privatizing Marriage Will Expand the Role of the State,&quot, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse at Public Discourse "Privatizing Marriage is Unjust to Children,&quot, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse at Public Discourse "Does Marriage Have a Public Purpose?&quot, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse at MercatorNet and the Ruth Speaks Out blog "Common Questions about the Essential Public Purpose of Marriage,&quot, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse at the Ruth Speaks Out blog Love and Economics, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse The Sexual State, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, TheSexualState.com "Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ and the Persecution of Civil Society,&quot, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse at the National Catholic Register "The Catholic Church, Children and Same-Sex Parenting,&quot, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse at the National Catholic Register

DR J SHOW AUDIO: Everything to Understand About Marriage. It is still IMPORTANT

Originally from Pasadena, Fr. Sebastian Walshe is a Norbertine Canon of the Abbey of St. Michael in the Diocese of Orange, California, where he is a professor of philosophy and prefect of studies for the seminary program. After completing his studies at Thomas Aquinas College in California, he continued studies at The Catholic University of America in Washington D.C., receiving a license in Philosophy. Later, he attended the Pontifical University of St. Thomas at Rome (the Angelicum) where he received a Masters in Sacred Theology and a Doctorate in Philosophy. Fr. Sebastian is a regular guest on Catholic Answers Live. Listen This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here. Readings &amp, resources below cut. Readings &amp, Resources Fr Sebastian’s book, Understanding Marriage and Family, at Arouca Press Resources from the Ruth Institute "Privatizing Marriage is Impossible,&quot, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse at Public Discourse "Privatizing Marriage Will Expand the Role of the State,&quot, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse at Public Discourse "Privatizing Marriage is Unjust to Children,&quot, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse at Public Discourse "Does Marriage Have a Public Purpose?&quot, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse at MercatorNet and the Ruth Speaks Out blog "Common Questions about the Essential Public Purpose of Marriage,&quot, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse at the Ruth Speaks Out blog Love and Economics, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse The Sexual State, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, TheSexualState.com "Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ and the Persecution of Civil Society,&quot, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse at the National Catholic Register "The Catholic Church, Children and Same-Sex Parenting,&quot, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse at the National Catholic Register

DR J SHOW AUDIO: The Most Difficult Conversation Among Blacks: Walter Hoye talks about Abortion

Walter B. Hoye II is both Founder and President of the Issues4Life Foundation, the California Civil Rights Foundation, Founder of the Frederick Douglass Foundation of California, co-founder and Executive Member of the National Black Pro-Life Coalition, a Board Member of The Morning Center (providing free full-service maternity care for women in urban and under-served areas), a published author (Leadership from the IN|SIDE Out), a board member of The Ruth Institute, a full-time pro-life activist, and a leadership consultant. Listen This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here. As a young man Walter played football at Michigan State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Sociology in 1980. On Tuesday, January 12th, 1982 Walter was licensed to preach the gospel by the Calvary Baptist Church in San Diego, California. Walter graduated from the United States International University, now Alliant International University, with a Master’s degree in Business Administration in 1983. In 1984, God used the premature birth of his firstborn son (six months, 2.1 pounds) to teach Rev. Hoye that the preborn is a person, a living &amp, breathing human being. On Sunday, April 23rd, 1989 Walter was ordained a Baptist preacher by Pastor Dr. S.M. Lockridge. From 1984 to 1987 Walter served as Minister of Christian Education at the St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Oceanside, California. From 1987 to 1991, Walter served as Assistant to the Pastor and Director of the Youth Department at the Greater Faith Baptist Church in Stockton, California. From 1991 to 2010, Walter served as the Executive Elder of the Progressive Missionary Baptist Church of Berkeley. In May of 2010, Walter resigned to work full-time in the Pro-Life movement. He was asked to join a group of pro-life sidewalk counselors, to pray and give out literature to women on their way to the entrance of an abortuary. His ministry blossomed so much that the abortuary lost a great deal of business, and they co

The Most Difficult Conversation Among Blacks: Walter Hoye talks about Abortion

Walter B. Hoye II is both Founder and President of the Issues4Life Foundation, the California Civil Rights Foundation, Founder of the Frederick Douglass Foundation of California, co-founder and Executive Member of the National Black Pro-Life Coalition, a Board Member of The Morning Center (providing free full-service maternity care for women in urban and under-served areas), a published author (Leadership from the IN|SIDE Out), a board member of The Ruth Institute, a full-time pro-life activist, and a leadership consultant. As a young man Walter played football at Michigan State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Sociology in 1980. On Tuesday, January 12th, 1982 Walter was licensed to preach the gospel by the Calvary Baptist Church in San Diego, California. Walter graduated from the United States International University, now Alliant International University, with a Master’s degree in Business Administration in 1983. In 1984, God used the premature birth of his firstborn son (six months, 2.1 pounds) to teach Rev. Hoye that the preborn is a person, a living &amp, breathing human being. On Sunday, April 23rd, 1989 Walter was ordained a Baptist preacher by Pastor Dr. S.M. Lockridge. From 1984 to 1987 Walter served as Minister of Christian Education at the St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Oceanside, California. From 1987 to 1991, Walter served as Assistant to the Pastor and Director of the Youth Department at the Greater Faith Baptist Church in Stockton, California. From 1991 to 2010, Walter served as the Executive Elder of the Progressive Missionary Baptist Church of Berkeley. In May of 2010, Walter resigned to work full-time in the Pro-Life movement. He was asked to join a group of pro-life sidewalk counselors, to pray and give out literature to women on their way to the entrance of an abortuary. His ministry blossomed so much that the abortuary lost a great deal of business, and they complained to the Oakland authorities, who literally created a law just to put Rev. Hoye i

DR J SHOW AUDIO: Are Fathers Worth Celebrating?

Dr. Timothy Rarick has been a Professor of Marriage, Family, &amp, Child Development at BYU-Idaho for the past nine years. Dr. Rarick has worked with several organizations to promote and protect the family through public policy, research, and social media. In 2017, Tim completed a sabbatical working as a Research Fellow for the Marriage &amp, Religion Research Initiative at Catholic University of America in Washington, DC where he has published a research synthesis paper on the unique impact fathers have on their daughters’ sexual development, activity, and exploitation. Dr. Rarick was also appointed by the governor of Idaho to serve on the board of the State Department of Health &amp, Welfare. In addition to speaking in Asia, Central America, Europe and all over the U.S. on fatherhood, sexual exploitation, technology, and many other family-related topics, he has presented numerous times at Princeton and the United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women. Dr. Rarick has been asked twice by The Holy See to speak at the United Nations on behalf of fathers and the vital role they play in gender equality and women empowerment. He also writes research briefs and testifies for fathers’ rights and equal shared parenting in family courts. Tim and his wife, Jodi, have been married for 20 years and have four children. Listen This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here. Resources Family Life Education blog: familygoodthings.com "Dad—A Girl’s First and Most Influential Love,&quot, article on father-daughter relationships Dr Rarick’s presentation at Princeton University connecting fatherless daughters to the over sexualized hook-up culture

Are Fathers Worth Celebrating? Research about Dads!

Dr. Timothy Rarick has been a Professor of Marriage, Family, &amp, Child Development at BYU-Idaho for the past nine years. Dr. Rarick has worked with several organizations to promote and protect the family through public policy, research, and social media. In 2017, Tim completed a sabbatical working as a Research Fellow for the Marriage &amp, Religion Research Initiative at Catholic University of America in Washington, DC where he has published a research synthesis paper on the unique impact fathers have on their daughters’ sexual development, activity, and exploitation. Dr. Rarick was also appointed by the governor of Idaho to serve on the board of the State Department of Health &amp, Welfare. In addition to speaking in Asia, Central America, Europe and all over the U.S. on fatherhood, sexual exploitation, technology, and many other family-related topics, he has presented numerous times at Princeton and the United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women. Dr. Rarick has been asked twice by The Holy See to speak at the United Nations on behalf of fathers and the vital role they play in gender equality and women empowerment. He also writes research briefs and testifies for fathers’ rights and equal shared parenting in family courts. Tim and his wife, Jodi, have been married for 20 years and have four children. Resources Family Life Education blog: familygoodthings.com "Dad—A Girl’s First and Most Influential Love,&quot, article on father-daughter relationships Dr Rarick’s presentation at Princeton University connecting fatherless daughters to the over sexualized hook-up culture

Tragedies of the Sexual Revolution the Focus of Ruth Inst. Ambassador Training

June 18, 2020 For Immediate Release For More Information: media@ruthinstitute.org As part of its 2020 Summit for Survivors of the Sexual Revolution (July 17-18), the Ruth Institute will offer exclusive training at its “It Takes a Family to Raise a Village” Ambassador’s Conference on July 17, 8:30 AM to 4 PM, in Lake Charles, LA. […]

Tragedies of the S*xual Revolution the Focus of Ruth Inst. Ambassador Training

As part of its 2020 Summit for Survivors of the Sexual Revolution (July 17-18), the Ruth Institute will offer exclusive training at its “It Takes a Family to Raise a Village” Ambassador’s Conference on July 17, 8:30 AM to 4 PM, in Lake Charles, LA. Ruth Institute President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., explained, “We’ll […]

What Facts are they Afraid of? The LGBT Went to Great Lengths To Silence This Research

Dr. Walter Schumm is a professor of applied family science at Kansas State University where he has taught and conducted research since 1979. Since 2004, he has been publishing research on same-sex parenting and providing a scholarly critique of much of the social science research dealing with homosexuality. In 2018, his book Same-Sex Parenting Research: A Critical Assessment was published by Wilberforce Press. Dr. Schumm has also published research on marital satisfaction, marital communication, military families, religion and the family, and premarital counseling. He also recently published an article in the journal Religions on early Islamic history. In addition to his academic work, he served in the reserve components of the U.S. Army for 30 years, retiring in 2002 at the rank of colonel. He and his wife Kimberly have been married for 41 years and have seven children and over 25 grandchildren. Readings &amp, Resources Dr. Schumm’s book, Same-Sex Parenting Research: A Critical Assessment, on Amazon "New evidence confirms same-sex parenting assessment,&quot, by Walter Schumm on ChristianConcern.com "Changes Over the Decades in Selected LGBTQ Research Findings,&quot, by Walter Schumm, from SciMedCentral Fr. Paul Sullins’ research on post-abortion trauma ("Are Abortions Being Done on Wanted Children? Father Sullins on the Dr J Show") "Spin cycle: the lesbian parenting story that wasn’t,&quot, by Jennifer Roback Morse, on Mercatornet.com "Lamest Headline Ever!&quot, from our Ruth Speaks Out blog

The Danger and Detachment of Surrogacy

(June 1, 2020) Dr J is speaking with Traci DeVette Griggs on Family Policy Matters. They’re discussing infertility, surrogacy, and other artificial reproductive technologies in light of Anderson Cooper’s recent purchase / adoption of a baby. Women were paid for their services and genetic material, but little Wyatt has no legal mother. Listen

Anderson Cooper’s Antics

(May 15, 2020) Dr J is Father Rob Jack’s guest on Sacred Heart Radio’s "Driving Home the Faith.&quot, They’re discussing Anderson Cooper’s recent purchase of a baby through surrogacy. Listen

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

DR J SHOW AUDIO: 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&quot, 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. Listen This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here. 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

Cardinal Pell’s Acquittal Contains Message for Retired Professionals: Get to Work!

This article was first published April 14, 2020, at the NCRegister. COMMENTARY: The people who have the most to offer in combating the sexual revolution also have the most to lose from doing so. by Jennifer Roback Morse Respected commentator Father Raymond de Souza observed a little-known fact about the convoluted case of Australian Cardinal […]

"Make the Family Great Again&quot, at BNI

(February 26, 2020) The Ruth Institute had the opportunity to deliver our "Make the Family Great Again&quot, 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

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&quot, 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

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 &amp, 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&quot, 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

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 […]

Student Pro-life Activists NOT Single-Issue Voters!

Students Care About a Broad Range of Issues Related to the Sexual Revolution Despite common stereotypes, most pro-life activists are NOT single-mindedly focused on abortion. The Ruth Institute conducted what may be the first survey of pro-life student opinion on other social issues at the Students for Life Pro-Life Summit on January 25 in Washington […]

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,&quot, National Affairs "Sex, Gender, and the Origin of the Culture Wars: An Intellectual History,&quot, 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.

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 &amp, 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,&quot, The Federalist "What’s ‘Incredibly Damaging To The Gospel,’ Joshua Harris, Are Your Lies About It,&quot, 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&quot, 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&quot, 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