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.
Helping those Harmed by the Sexual Revolution
(October 10, 2017) 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.
What is the Sexual Revolution?
(August 26, 2017) Dr J is speaking at a couples’ retreat in Lake Charles, Louisiana (right after our morning Healing Family Breakdown workshop, actually–check out the Ruth website for more dates to attend one later this year). Here her topic was "What is the Sexual Revolution?"
On Being Included in the SPLC “Hate” Map
The SPLC cuts off debate by including groups they disagree with on their “Hate Map” and shows intellectual laziness.
Healing Survivors…and the Hate Map?
(August 23, 2017) Dr J is once again Sheila Liaugminas’ guest on Relevant Radio’s A Closer Look. They’re discussing the Southern Poverty Law Center’s "hate map,", which lists several religious and family-oriented organizations (including us) as "hate groups.", They also discuss Ruth Institute’s upcoming Healing Family Breakdown spiritual workshop.
But What About Abusive Marriages?
by Jennifer Roback Morse This article was originally posted at Crisis Magazine August 3, 2017. When people learn that I oppose no-fault divorce, some will say, “You have forgotten about abusive marriages.” When the Ruth Institute, the organization that I lead, describes itself as “The World’s Only Campaign to End Family Breakdown,” we hear again, […]
Recognizing Propaganda for Divorce
An excerpt from “The Sexual State,” a forthcoming book by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse At the heart of the Divorce Ideology is one simple idea: kids are so resilient that they do not really need their own parents. This idea salves many a guilty conscience over making these choices. This is the idea that allows […]
Leila Miller on The Catholic Conversation
(August 15, 2017) Leila Miller, author and friend of Ruth, is speaking with Steve and Becky Greene of Immaculate Heart Radio’s The Catholic Conversation. They’re discussing Primal Loss, Leila’s book about adult children navigating experiences related to their parents’ divorces and broken families. (Dr J wrote the forward for Primal Loss.)
Dr J on Phyllis Schlafly’s Eagles
(August 15, 2017) Dr J is a guest on Phyllis Schlafly’s Eagles, where she discussed the sexual revolution’s attack on the family with interviewer Cherilyn Eagar.
Healing Family Breakdown at BNI
(July 26, 2017) Dr J gives a brief introduction to our upcoming "Healing Family Breakdown", spiritual workshop at Business Network International. For more information or to register, please visit ruthinstitute.org/events.
Young Americans Cheat on Spouses Less Often Than Older Americans, Study Finds
By Brandon Showalter, CP Reporter This article was first posted July 5, 2017, at Christian Post. Marriage requires more than just the rings and the vows. Younger Americans are less likely to cheat on their spouses than older Americans are, and although culture has become much more accepting of loose sexual norms, adultery is still […]
He told my husband that since he wasn’t happy he could leave.
We were the happy couple, married in our parish almost 30 years ago. After the marriage, my spouse apologized for pressuring before marriage to unchastity. That had been my first mistake–believing the lie that in a serious relationship (we were nearly engaged after all) having sex occasionally was ok. It wasn’t. It bothered my conscience […]
Contraception &, Divorce: Vox Vitae Teens
(July 11, 2017) Live from this year’s Vox Vitae, a pro-life camp for teens in Alhambra, California, Dr J is speaking about contraception, divorce, and the survivors of the sexual revolution. Stay tuned for her second talk on gender ideology, too.
Supreme Court Rules on the Birth Certificates of the Children of Same-Sex Couples
(June 27, 2017) Dr J is once again Todd Wilkin’s guest on Issues, Etc. They’re discussing the United States’ Supreme Court ruling on same-sex parents’ names on children’s birth certificates.
Gender Ideology: The Sexual State
(June 23, 2017) This year’s Acton University is coming to a close–this is the last of Dr J’s three talks this time around. They’ve all been themed "The Sexual State,", highlighting 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 on "The Sexual State and the Gender Ideology."
Divorce Ideology: The Sexual State
(June 22, 2017) This year’s Acton University is in full swing! Dr J has been with the program since the beginning. 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 second talk, entitled "The Sexual State and the Divorce Ideology.", Stay tuned for more from Acton, coming right up in our podcast stream. Also check out our Ruth Refuge, Dr J took questions after each talk, and those will be available to listen to from there.
The psychologist hastily concluded I had "hang ups" about sex
At the age of 52, I recently found myself sitting in my mother’s psychologist’s office. She went to him most of her adult life, though she died six years ago. I knew her psychologist well since, at the age of 14, I was the one who had sought him out in hopes of acquiring help […]
Dr J &, Al Kresta at Acton 2017
(June 21, 2017) Live from this year’s Acton University, Dr J is Al Kresta’s guest on his eponymous radio show from Ave Maria. Between workshops, they’re discussing the issues related to the sexual revolution: a culture hostile to life and family, ideologies opposed to gender and marriage, and more.
Divorce Enablers
(June 14, 2017) Dr J is once again Todd Wilkin’s guest on Issues, Etc. Divorce is the topic under their microscope today. Check out Dr J’s article from Clash Daily, "Divorce Enablers: The Liberal Fantasy World is Wrecking Children’s Lives,", linked on our website.
Dr J on Striker Radio
(June 10, 2017) Dr J is once again a guest of Steve Pauwels on Striker Radio. They’re discussing her recent piece over at ClashDaily (where Steve is also an editor), a forward Dr J just wrote for Leila Miller’s book about the aftermath of divorce from adult children’s perspectives. Leila’s book is entitled Primal Loss.
DIVORCE ENABLERS: The Liberal Fantasy World Is Wrecking Children’s Lives
This article was published June 3, 2017, at ClashDaily.com. By Jennifer Roback Morse The Divorce Ideology is one of the linchpins of the Sexual Revolution. Kids are resilient. Parents who don’t get along do their kids no favor by staying married. Everyone has a right to be happy, which means the right to change sex […]
ADF 2017: The Sexual Revolution &, Its Victims
(June 8, 2017) Dr J addresses law students participating in the Alliance Defending Freedom’s Blackstone Legal Fellowship. In this part of her talk, her topic is "The Sexual Revolution and its Victims."
Divorce &, Family Structure on "Beyond the Veil"
(June 6, 2017) Dr J and Jennifer Johnson are speaking with Father Thomas Loya of Radio Maria’s Beyond the Veil. They’re discussing divorce, marriage, and family relationships. Jennifer Johnson’s recent booklet, Marriage and Equality: How Natural Marriage Upholds the Ideal of Equality for Children, comes up as well.
Baby Boomer Divorce
(June 5, 2017) Dr J is once again a guest of Drew Mariani on his eponymous show on Relevant Radio. They’re discussing divorce in our culture–its ups and downs, what that means, and how people view marriage.
St. John Bosco’s Clergy Appreciation Dinner
(May 23, 2017) Dr J is the speaker at St. John Bosco Catholic Church’s annual Clergy Appreciation Dinner in Westlake, Louisiana. Her topic is "What the Ruth Institute Can Do for the Priests and People of St. John Bosco;", she also made a special statement to the children who were present.
Western Culture is Worse off…
(April 24, 2017) Dr J is once again Molly Smith’s guest on From the Median. They’re discussing the founding and mission of the Ruth Institute and its work with the culture and the survivors of the sexual revolution.
Living in Truth 2017
(April 22, 2017) Dr J traveled to Kansas City to participate in their Catholic Women’s Conference, Living in Truth. Her topic is "Family Breakdown–and what we can do about it.", Stay tuned–she took a few questions afterward, and those are available through our Ruth Refuge podcast stream.
A Child of Divorce Speaks Out on the Importance of a Family
A Child of Divorce Speaks Out on the Importance of a Family “No-fault divorce is like abortion,” says the Ruth Institute’s Jennifer Johnson. by Jim Graves This article was first posted April 10, 2017, at ncregister.com. Jennifer Johnson is Director of the Children of Divorce Project at the Ruth Institute. She is […]
The myth of ‘economic man’: How love holds society together
by Joseph Sunde at Acton.org on February 14, 2017 Despite the predictable flurry of sugary clichés and hedonistic consumerism, Valentine’s Day is as good an opportunity as any to reflect on the nature of human love and consider how we might further it across society. For those of us interested in the study of economics, […]
May I Please Speak to My Daddy?
by Doug Mainwaring at publicdiscourse.com on March 2017. This world does not need men to selfishly take whatever we want, especially if the price is the welfare of our children. Our children don’t need superheroes—just quiet, unsung, ordinary, everyday heroes who answer to the name “Daddy.” When I was taking my first few […]
Fantasy Worldviews of the Lifestyle Left
(March 29, 2017) Dr J is once again Todd Wilkin’s guest on Issues, Etc. They’re discussing the political views of the upper classes–and how the elites feel free to use force of all kinds to bend everyone else to their particular definition of "truth.", Check out the article that inspired this topic, "The Upper Class is Communist,", over at Dr J’s blog, drjs.blog. Thanks, too, to the listener who shouted this out as "the soundbite of the decade."
Retreat offers hope and healing for survivors of family breakdown
by Leslie Fain First posted on Catholic World Report December 29, 2016 When we think of the “least of these,” whom Jesus exhorted us to defend and aid, several groups easily come to mind: the poor, the unborn, the disabled. One often overlooked group is adult children of family breakdown. The non-profit Ruth Instituteis striving […]
Marriage Equality on The Catholic Conversation
(March 28, 2017) Jennifer Johnson, Ruth Institute’s Associate Director, is speaking with Steve and Becky Greene of Immaculate Heart Radio’s The Catholic Conversation. They’re discussing family structure equality for children and Jennifer’s new booklet, Marriage and Equality: How Natural Marriage Upholds the Ideal of Equality for Children.
Go to Confession…in the morning
(March 23, 2017) Dr J is speaking with Jon Leonetti on his morning show on Iowa Catholic Radio about Ruth Institute’s "Go to Confession", campaign.
In Person: Dr J on Morning Drive
Mon, 13 March 2017 In Person: Dr J (March 13, 2017) Dr J is once again Dina Marie Hale’s guest on her "In Person", segment of Mater Dei’s Morning Drive. They’re discussing the genesis and work of the Ruth institute–how a purely economic model fails to account for the work of the family.
Abandoned Faith and Family Breakdown
(March 10, 2017) Dr J is once again a guest of Drew Mariani on his eponymous show on Relevant Radio. They’re discussing how people leave the faith as a result of family breakdown. Their discussion was sparked by the new book Abandoned Faith: Why Millennials Are Walking Away and How You Can Lead Them Home by Alex McFarland and Jason Jimenez.
Family Structure Equality for Children
(March 3, 2017) Jennifer Johnson, Ruth Institute’s Associate Director, is speaking with John Rustin on his radio show, Family Policy Matters. They’re discussing family structure equality for children and Jennifer’s new booklet, Marriage and Equality: How Natural Marriage Upholds the Ideal of Equality for Children.
Federal Judge Orders South Carolina to List Same-Sex Parents on Birth Certificates
(February 24, 2017) Dr J is once again Todd Wilkin’s guest on Issues, Etc. They’re discussing the recent ruling handed down by a South Carolina federal judge that same-sex parents must be listed on a child’s birth certificate.
Jennifer Johnson on Cohabitation
(February 13, 2017) Jennifer Johnson, Ruth Institute’s Associate Director, is speaking with Drew Mariani on his eponymous show on Relevant Radio. They’re discussing cohabitation.
Removing Marriage Penalties from Welfare Programs
(February 9, 2017) Dr J is once again Todd Wilkin’s guest on Issues, Etc. They’re discussing assistance to the poor and the way its administration often penalizes marriage.
A Closer Look at National Marriage Week 2017
(February 8, 2017) Dr J is once again Sheila Liaugminas’ guest on Relevant Radio’s A Closer Look. They’re discussing matters of the heart during National Marriage Week: 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person, marriage, the effects of divorce on children, government and cultural pressures, and more.
Jennifer Johnson on Marriage and Equality
(January 30, 2017) Jennifer Johnson is once again Molly Smith’s guest on From the Median. They’re discussing her just-released book, Marriage and Equality: How Natural Marriage Upholds the Ideal of Equality for Children. They also touch on the general interrelatedness of the marriage and life issues. Jennifer’s book can be found at our store in several formats–check it out!
Altar Society: About Ruth…
(November 21, 2016) Dr J was invited to speak at the Altar Society in Lake Charles on the work and history of the Ruth Institute.
Courage Conference: Phoenix 2017
(January 10, 2017) Dr J traveled to Phoenix to participate in the Courage Conference, a Roman Catholic organization dedicated to helping persons with same-sex attraction live chaste lives and seek holiness. Her topic was "Understanding the Sexual Revolution."
No-Fault Divorce on The Drew Mariani Show
(January 9, 2017) Jennifer Johnson, Ruth Institute’s Associate Director, is speaking with Drew Mariani on his eponymous show on Relevant Radio. They’re discussing no-fault divorce.
Finding Mr. (or Mrs.) Right
This article was first published at Fathers for Good on November 23, 2016. New book outlines Catholic plan for marriage If the “101 Tips” of this handy little book could be summed up in a few words, they would be: Know thyself. The wisdom of Socrates holds true today, though the modern dating scene may […]
Jennifer Johnson on Life Line
(December 2, 2016) Jennifer Johnson, Ruth Institute’s Associate Director, was invited to give an interview to Melinda Knight on Living Bread Radio’s "Life Line", about the work of the Ruth Institute in the broader context of the sexual revolution.
Restoring Confidence in Traditional Marriage
(November 17, 2016) Dr J is once again Molly Smith’s guest on From the Median. They’re discussing her latest book, 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person, and interrelatedness of the marriage and life issues.
Live-in Boyfriends and Domestic Violence against Children
(November 8, 2016) Dr J is once again Todd Wilkin’s guest on Issues, Etc. They’re discussing domestic violence against children, specifically in situations involving a live-in boyfriend or other unrelated adult. Listen
How Family Breakdown Affects Vocation
(November 4, 2016) The Serra Club is a national Catholic organization of men and women who encourage and support vocations to the religious life. Here Dr J is speaking at the Serra Club of Lake Charles, her topic is "How Family Breakdown Affects Vocation.", Listen
Putting Families First
(November 4, 2016) Dr J is a guest on The Kristine Franklin Show. This morning, she and Kristine are discussing the modern world’s abnormal separation of sex and procreation–and the fallout of the sexual revolution generally. Listen
Markets Without Limits
(October 26, 2016) Dr J travels to Austin, Texas to debate philosophy professor Dr. Peter Jaworski on the topic "Markets Without Limits.", Are markets for surrogacy and prostitution ethical? This event was sponsored by the Texas Economics Association, the James Q. Wilson Forum, and the Austin Institute. Check out our Ruth Refuge for the Q&A session in the middle of the event. Listen
‘Healing Family Breakdown’ retreat set
by Crystal Stevenson / American Press This article was first published October 21, 2016, at AmericanPress.com. How to heal after the breakdown of one’s family unit will be the topic of the San Diego-based Ruth Institute’s inaugural Louisiana event. The “Healing Family Breakdown” retreat will be 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Our Lady […]
Does the Family Have a Future? (Part 2: The Sexual State)
(October 13, 2016) Dr J travels to Rhode Island to speak at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church on the theme "Does the Family Have a Future?", This is the second part of her talk, this one’s theme is "The Sexual State.", If you missed the first part of her talk, check out the previous podcast. The questions and answers she took after each talk are also available on our Ruth Refuge. Listen
Does the Family Have a Future? (Part 1)
(October 13, 2016) Dr J travels to Smithfield, Rhode Island to speak at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church on the theme "Does the Family Have a Future?", Addressing over 100 people, she describes why the family is the basis of society. Stay tuned for the second part of her talk or head over to our Ruth Refuge for the Q&As after each talk. Listen
Dr J and Jennifer Johnson on the Sexual Revolution
(September 17, 2016) Dr J was invited to Phoenix, Arizona to speak to the diocese there. We’ve already podcasted that one, but during that visit, she and Ruth’s Director of Operations Jennifer Johnson were once again guests on Immaculate Heart Radio’s "The Catholic Conversation", with Steve and Becky Greene. They’re discussing the Ruth Institute’s work healing the family and shedding light on the problems wrought by the sexual revolution–divorce specifically.
The Ruth Institute congratulates and thanks Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo of Richmond, Virginia for upholding Catholic teaching on marriage
The Ruth Institute recently sent a letter of commendation and 24 white roses to Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo of Richmond, Virginia congratulating and thanking him for his defense of Catholic teaching. Tim Kaine, Democratic candidate for Vice President, has said that the church will change its teaching on marriage. Bishop DiLorenzo, Kaine’s local bishop, disagrees. The Bishop’s office posted the following: “Despite recent statements from the campaign trail, the Catholic Church’s 2000-year- old teaching to the truth about what constitutes marriage remains unchanged and resolute.” The statement continues by pointing out a foundational belief shared by the Ruth Institute: “Redefining marriage furthers no one’s rights, least of all those of children, who should not purposely be deprived of the right to be nurtured and loved by a mother and a father.” The Ruth Institute is a global non-profit organization dedicated to finding Christ-like solutions to the problems of family breakdown. Founded by world renowned author, speaker and academic, Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, the Ruth Institute has accumulated decades of research to support individuals and families harmed by divorce, the hook-up culture and other forms of family breakdown. Dr. Morse stated, “We are particularly encouraged that Bishop DiLorenzo defended the rights of children to be nurtured and loved by their mothers and fathers.” Dr. Morse continued, “The Ruth Institute dreams of the day when every child will be welcomed into a loving home with a married mother and father. We believe every child has the right to a relationship with both natural parents, unless some unavoidable tragedy prevents it. We believe every adult without exception has the right to know his or her cultural heritage and genetic identity. Bishop DiLorenzo has restated the ancient teachings of Christianity and of Jesus Christ Himself. These teachings protect the interests of children, as well as the interests of men and women in lifelong married love.” As a sign of support for Bishop DiLor
Women’s lib is a lie. You can’t have it all.
I am a survivor of the sexual revolution. I wasted my entire child bearing years on sex. It started in the early 70’s when I was 16 and lost my virginity to a 22-year-old. I got high and gave away my heart and wept. It started a whirlwind of relationships. Sex was powerful! I was […]
101 Tips for a Happier Marriage
This book is great – simple, achievable hints for a better relationship. by Tamara El-Rahi This article was first published August 16, 2016, at Mercatornet.com. It’s not often that couples are in unhappy relationships because of big things like star-crossed fates or the fact that their families are feuding. More often than not, it’s the […]
Jennifer Johnson on Cogwatch
(March 2016) Here’s one from our files: Jennifer Johnson is a guest on Dr. Robert Oscar Lopez’s podcast Cogwatch. They’re discussing divorce, freedom, and family.
Darwinism, Contraception, and the Decline of Manhood
By Ryan MacPherson, a Ruth Institute Circle of Experts member Book Review: The Decline of Males, Lionel Tiger (New York: Golden Books, 1999) This article was first published at hausvater.org. Why would a confessional Lutheran (who recognizes that God created humanity male and female, instituted marriage, and designed the one-flesh union for procreation) want to read a book written by an evolutionist who claims that Darwin’s theory of sexual selection is the key to interpreting the breakdown of the American family? If the evolutionist is Dr. Lionel Tiger, a Rutgers University anthropologist, and the book is The Decline of Males, then the answer is simple: his insightful analysis offers lessons that transcend the gap between Darwinian assumptions, which fundamentally contradict Scripture, and the confessional Lutheran worldview, which proclaims that God “impressed upon [human] nature” a “divine ordinance” for marital procreation (Apol. XIII (XI), 7, 12). Tiger differs from many scholars. He identifies the root of America’s culture war over “family values,” with its recurring “battle of the sexes,” not in politics, not in religion, not in any particular ideology, but rather in biology. He argues that male and female bodies, and the social behaviors that typically go with them, have evolved over millions of years to perfect a mammalian reproductive cycle in which offspring are preserved by males who care for pregnant and lactating females. The introduction of modern contraception in the 1960s, however, radically altered the human social environment. Biology—slow to evolve—is struggling to catch up. The result is social chaos, involving an escalation of single motherhood and absent fatherhood. A confessional Lutheran would want to correct Tiger’s evolutionary presuppositions with the doctrine that God the Creator designed human nature in such a way that “a husband should labor to support his wife and children … that a wife should bear children and care for them.” (AC XXVI, 10) The interesting thing is that many of Tig
DOJ’s "Guidelines", for Transgender Students
(July 28, 2016) Dr J is once again Molly Smith’s guest on From the Median, and this time around the theme is "guidelines"–some good, some not-so-good. First up, they’re discussing Archbishop Chaput’s pastoral guidelines for implementing Amoris Laetitia. Then they move on to the Department of Justice’s guidelines for transgender students recently issued to all public schools in the country.
Petition: Archbishop Chaput
Petition to: Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia Thank you for the wisdom and clarity in your Guidelines. We will pray for you! The Ruth Institute and its global network of followers congratulates and thanks Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia for his clear teaching on marriage, family and human sexuality. The Pastoral Guidelines for Implementing Amoris Laetitia in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are the work of a compassionate pastor who loves the souls under his care. These Guidelines will assist the priests, deacons and laity in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to reach out with genuine mercy and justice to Catholics, and to the wider community, who are hungry for the truth. The publication of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia, has caused worldwide confusion over Catholic teaching on marriage. Archbishop Chaput’s Guidelines provide a clear and practical statement of traditional Catholic teaching, in the spirit of genuine mercy. We are particularly encouraged that these Guidelines are comprehensive, dealing with all the major issues encountered in pastoral care of the family. The Archbishop addresses the problems of 1) married couples, 2) those who are separated and divorced but not remarried, 3) those who are separated and divorced and have a civil remarriage, 4) those who are cohabiting and finally, 5) those who experience same sex attraction. The Ruth Institute dreams of the day when every child will be welcomed into a loving home with a married mother and father. We believe every child has the right to a relationship with both natural parents, unless some unavoidable tragedy prevents it. We believe every adult without exception has the right to know his or her cultural heritage and genetic identity. The Philadelphia Guidelines represent an implementation of the ancient teachings of Christianity and of Jesus Christ Himself. These teachings protect the interests of children, as well as the interests of men and women in lifelong married love. The Ruth Institute sent a letter of co
Through Family Breakdown to Healing and Hope
(July 7, 2016) Dr J was invited to speak to the Kiwanis Club in Lake Charles on the sexual revolution’s effects on family breakdown and what we can do to make things better.
The Social Impact of Fathers
(June 17, 2016) Dr J is once again Todd Wilkin’s guest on Issues, Etc. This Father’s Day, they’re discussing the social impact of fathers.
Making the Case for Marriage: Acton 2016
(June 16, 2016) It’s that time of year again–Dr J is at Acton University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She’s been with the conference since the beginning, and yesterday she gave one of the foundational lectures designed to orient religious leaders in basic economic concepts. This lecture is on "Making the Case for Marriage."
What the Hook-Up Culture does to Women
(June 15, 2016) Dr J is once again Drew Mariani’s guest on his show on the Relevant Radio network. They’re discussing the effects of the sexual revolution on women.
Making Marriage Matter, Part 2
(June 9, 2016) Dr J fields questions after addressing law students participating in the Alliance Defending Freedom’s Blackstone Legal Fellowship. If you missed her talks on the family as the foundation of society and the agenda of the modern sexual revolution, check out our podcast stream.