U.N. SOGI comment project
(March 11, 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 Ruth Institute’s recent comments to the U.N. as part of a project soliciting feedback mounted by an expert on sexual orientation and gender identity. Listen
The Task at Hand
(March 4, 2021) Dr J is once again a guest of Fr. Rob Jack on Sacred Heart Radio’s Driving Home the Faith.What do you do when the task before you seems insurmountable? Do what God has given you to do. Listen
AUDIO: Make 2021 the Year of T-RUTH!
In this special New Year’s edition of the Dr J Show, we talk with our president, Dr Jennifer Roback Morse, and give you an invitation to make 2021 the year of T-Ruth. Dr. Morse is the founder of The Ruth Institute, an interfaith international coalition to defend the family and build a Civilization of love. Dr. Morse was a campaign spokeswoman for California’s winning Proposition 8 campaign, defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman. She has authored or co-authored six books and spoken around the globe. Her latest book is The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies are Destroying Lives and Why the Church was Right Along. Listen This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here. Readings and resources below cut. Dr J earned her Ph.D. at the University of Rochester and taught economics at Yale and George Mason Universities. Dr. Morse was named one of the “Catholic Stars of 2013,” on a list that included Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI. Dr. Morse and her husband are parents of an adopted child, a birth child, a goddaughter and were foster parents for San Diego County to eight foster children. In 2015, Dr. Morse and her husband relocated to Lake Charles, Louisiana, where the work of the Ruth Institute continues. Dr. Morse’s books include: Love and Economics: It Takes a Family to Raise a Village (2001) Smart Sex: Finding Lifelong Love in a Hookup World (2005) 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage (2013), coauthored with Betsy Kerekes The Sexual Revolution and Its Victims (2015) 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person (2016), coauthored with Betsy Kerekes The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies are Destroying Lives and Why the Church was Right Along (2018) MAKE 2021 THE YEAR OF T-RUTH! Be not afraid! Be encouraged by Dr J in this special episode. And be active! Dr J is calling on you! Topics include: The world as we once knew it is gone, and it’s not coming back We are deciding what and who we are going to be for the next 500 years We must not submit to fear The issue behind all the other i
Archbishop Gomez, Joe Biden, and a Letter-Writing Campaign…
(November 12, 2020) Dr J is once again a guest of Fr. Rob Jack on Sacred Heart Radio’s Driving Home the Faith. They’re discussing Archbishop Gomez’s statement congratulating Joe Biden and Ruth Institute’s letter-writing campaign response.
Has Lockdown Hurt You? Come Hear What it Did To The Truly Vulnerable
Reverend Father Bonifasio Senteza shares with Dr. J the conditions in Uganda under the Wuhan virus pandemic and the annual Ugandan Martyrs celebration. In Uganda, The child mortality rate (deaths among those five and under) in Uganda is currently 62 deaths per 1,000 children. The average women in Uganda has about five children. About 47% of the population is under the age of 15. About 60% of women have their first birth before the age of 21. Polygamy is relatively common: among married women in their 40’s, about 40% of them have a co-wife. Only 2% of women never marry. 60% of women are married by the age of 20. Being separated is common: about 14% of married women over 30 are separated. Less than 2% are divorced. Being widowed is also common: about 10% of women in their 40’s are widowed. 80% of girl teens are literate, by contrast, only 50% of women over 40 are literate. 82% of boy teens are literate, and 75% of men over 40 are literate. Less than 5% of households have a flush toilet. Less than 1% of all households have a private (not shared with another family) flush toilet that is connected to a sewer system. Only 30% of households have electricity. Only 4% of households own a private car. 10% of households have a motorcycle, and 30% of households have a bicycle. About 45% of the population is Protestant, about 40% are Catholic, and about 14% are Muslim. About 5% of the population has HIV. DONATE: missio.org/project/18218/Covid-19-Emergency-Food-Supply-Uganda Ugandan Hunger Pandemic: "Activists protest at coronavirus-related ‘hunger pandemic’ in Uganda,", from the Irish Times Ugandan Martyrs Day 2019 (YouTube) Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse’s Uganda Talk on the Ruth Speaks Out blog
We Created "The Summit", To Save the Family
Next week… Our 3rd Annual Ruth Institute Awards Dinner – and – Summit for Survivors of the Sexual Revolution Streaming live and in person on: July 17-18, 2020 Come learn the realities about Pornography, LGBT Lifestyles, Child Abuse, Family Breakdown, and how we can stop it. If you want to hear the stories of the survivors and experts firsthand, sign up for online participation here: http://www.ruthinstitute.org/summit-2020
Are Fathers Worth Celebrating? Research about Dads!
Dr. Timothy Rarick has been a Professor of Marriage, Family, &, 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 &, 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 &, 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,", article on father-daughter relationships Dr Rarick’s presentation at Princeton University connecting fatherless daughters to the over sexualized hook-up culture
DR J SHOW AUDIO: Selling Hate: How The Southern Poverty Law Center Profits by Creating More Hate
Senior Editor of PJ Media, Tyler O’Neil is an author and conservative commentator. He has written for numerous publications, including Christian Post, National Review, the Washington Free Beacon, the Daily Signal, and the Colson Center’s Breakpoint. He has appeared on Fox News’ Tucker Carlson Tonight. He is the author of Making Hate Pay: The Corruption of the Southern Poverty Law Center. He enjoys Indian food, board games, and talking ceaselessly about politics, religion, and culture. Listen This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here. Readings &, Resources Making Hate Pay: The Corruption of the Southern Poverty Law Center on Amazon related reading: Tyler reports on the SPLC "The SPLC’s Fall From Grace: How a Civil Rights Group Became a Threat to Free Speech", "SPLC Demands Big Tech Silence Conservatives in the Name of Fighting White Supremacist Terror", "SPLC Releases Fear-Mongering ‘Hate Map’ Amid Coronavirus Outbreak", Tyler’s writings at PJ Media Ruth Institute’s dust-up with SPLC: Where’s the Hate? PJ Media reports: "Another Scalp? Donation Processing Company Drops ‘Hate Group’ Christian Nonprofit Attacked by the Southern Poverty Law Center", Tyler’s review of The Sexual State: "The Sexual State: How Government and Big Donors Gave Us the Sexual Revolution", Action Items Follow Tyler O’Neil on Twitter: @Tyler2ONeil Tweet about the SPLC’s corruption using the hashtag #MakingHatePay Whenever you hear or read about the SPLC or its "Hate Map,", write the editor, speak out, correct the record! Write to your congressmen, big tech, and corporate america, encouraging them to stop trusting the SPLC
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", 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
Staying Sane During Quarantine!? How to be a Happier Parent!
Betsy Kerekes is the happily married mother of three girls and a boy. She shares amusing, light-hearted stories about her husband and children at parentingisfunny.wordpress.com. Her first book with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage, has three foreign translations. She also wrote 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person with Dr. Morse. She has published multiple articles, has been on numerous radio shows, and was a week-long guest on EWTN’s "Women of Grace.", She has also done public speaking, including the annual "Parenting with Purpose", conference in Washington, D.C. Her latest book is Be A Happier Parent or Laugh Trying. Betsy serves the Ruth Institute as online editor of our newsletter, our Facebook page, and much more. Resources and Readings Be A Happier Parent or Laugh Trying in the Ruth store 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person in the Ruth store 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage in the Ruth store "The Double-Edged Sword of Infertility,", by Betsy Kerekes, catholiclane.com/the-double-edged-sword-of-infertility Betsy’s blog, Parenting is Funny: parentingisfunny.wordpress.com Subscribe to the Ruth Institute Newsletter "A Laugh In The Afternoon", on our Facebook page
Schools are Teaching Your Children This, but They Don’t Want You to Know… Sex-ed and More
Attorney Cathy Ruse has devoted her career to promoting the dignity of the human person –a career that spans the fields of communication, public policy, law, and language remediation. Currently, Mrs. Ruse serves as Family Research Council’s Senior Fellow for Legal Studies. She is also Legal Supervisor for Ave Maria School of Law/Culture of Life Foundation Washington Externship Program, and she is a Certified Dyslexia Therapist. Mrs. Ruse previously served the United States’ House of Representatives as Chief Counsel of the Constitution Subcommittee, and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops as pro-life spokesman. Prior to her policy and advocacy work, Mrs. Ruse practiced law in Washington D.C. She has testified as an expert in congressional hearings in both the House and the Senate, and she has filed "Friend of the Court", briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court. Mrs. Ruse received her law degree from Georgetown University and her doctorate in Humane Letters from Franciscan University. She holds multiple professional certifications in the field of Academic Language/Dyslexia Therapy. Mrs. Ruse and her husband Austin received the John Paul II Award for Advancing the Culture of Life and the Defender of Life Award from Students for Life of America. They are the proud parents of two wonderful daughters. ACTION ITEMS Be very present to your children: As parents, we must be the primary educators of our children in all things, and especially in matters of sexuality. It is from parents and churches that children will hear the good news about God’s design for human sexuality. Teach your children: Sex is for intimate unity within marriage and this union creates children. Marriage is for the protection and benefit of children. Children will understand the true meaning and purpose of sex within marriage, and that marriage is for the protection and benefit of children. Parents must confidently and consistently share these important messages with their children, because their children are not likely to hear them in our cu
Schools are Teaching Your Children This, but They Don’t Want You to Know… Sex-ed and More
Attorney Cathy Ruse has devoted her career to promoting the dignity of the human person –a career that spans the fields of communication, public policy, law, and language remediation. Listen This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here. Currently, Mrs. Ruse serves as Family Research Council’s Senior Fellow for Legal Studies. She is also Legal Supervisor for Ave Maria School of Law/Culture of Life Foundation Washington Externship Program, and she is a Certified Dyslexia Therapist. Mrs. Ruse previously served the United States’ House of Representatives as Chief Counsel of the Constitution Subcommittee, and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops as pro-life spokesman. Prior to her policy and advocacy work, Mrs. Ruse practiced law in Washington D.C. She has testified as an expert in congressional hearings in both the House and the Senate, and she has filed "Friend of the Court", briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court. Mrs. Ruse received her law degree from Georgetown University and her doctorate in Humane Letters from Franciscan University. She holds multiple professional certifications in the field of Academic Language/Dyslexia Therapy. Mrs. Ruse and her husband Austin received the John Paul II Award for Advancing the Culture of Life and the Defender of Life Award from Students for Life of America. They are the proud parents of two wonderful daughters. ACTION ITEMS Be very present to your children: As parents, we must be the primary educators of our children in all things, and especially in matters of sexuality. It is from parents and churches that children will hear the good news about God’s design for human sexuality. Teach your children: Sex is for intimate unity within marriage and this union creates children. Marriage is for the protection and benefit of children. Children will understand the true meaning and purpose of sex within marriage, and that marriage is for the protection and benefit of children. Parents must confidently and consistently share these important me
Reversing The “Seamless Garment”
(February 28, 2020) Dr J is speaking with Traci DeVette Griggs on Family Policy Matters. Their topic is the "seamless garment,", an idea that has had several meanings over the years. In the 1980s, it meant a consistent position on the life issues, more recently, it has been used as a way to downplay the horrors of abortion in favor of other issues. Dr J has some thoughts on this. Listen
"Make the Family Great Again", at BNI
(February 26, 2020) The Ruth Institute had the opportunity to deliver our "Make the Family Great Again", petition to the Trump State Department’s Commission on Unalienable Rights earlier this month. Dr J gave a 10-minute presentation on the petition and delivery at Business Network International. Listen
The LGBTQ says they don’t exist: A special message from Dr. J
These witnesses’ lives prove that being "gay", is NOT immutable. Each of them has found a way out, and testifies that there is a better way to live. The Ruth Institute has collected many of these "former LGBTQIA+", and we want YOU to share their truths! It’s as simple as copying a link from the Ruth Institute’s Cloud of Witnesses and pasting it on your Facebook, or Twitter, or Instagram timeline! Commitment 2020 form: will you Support, Educate, or Advocate this year? Find out how. Cloud of Witnesses: stories and testimonies from people who’ve left the "gay", lifestyle We have the numbers and the truth that the Sexual Revolution has not made people happy. Hundreds of millions of people have been irreparably harmed by the Sexual Revolution. If you’ve been harmed by the Sexual Revolution, whether a child (or spouse) of divorce, a single mother, a post-abortive man or woman, a gender dysphoric, or a former LGBTQIA+, PEOPLE NEED TO HEAR YOUR STORY! Support victims: Educate yourself and others: Advocate for positive change: take them seriously listen to their story affirm their trauma the truth has been lost in our culture resources at the Ruth Institute Christian teachings on sex &, gender speak out in social media talk to clergy get involved locally (libraries, councils) sign petitions write to representatives attend protests VOTE pray!
New Year’s Resolutions!
We’re about to roar into the 2020’s. Are resolutions on your mind? What do you want to accomplish? How can we make the world a better, brighter place? Dr. Morse offers some action items and suggestions for New Year’s resolutions! Fr Paul Sullins, Ph.D., is senior research associate at the Ruth Institute, and his list of writings stretches past all of our arms. He’s our guest this week to offer insights from his research on the clergy sex abuse scandal, as well as hope for the New Year.
New Year’s Resolutions!
We’re about to roar into the 2020’s. Are resolutions on your mind? What do you want to accomplish? How can we make the world a better, brighter place? Dr. Morse offers some action items and suggestions for New Year’s resolutions! Fr Paul Sullins, Ph.D., is senior research associate at the Ruth Institute, and his list of writings stretches past all of our arms. He’s our guest this week to offer insights from his research on topics as varied as the recent clergy sex abuse scandal all the way to positive hope for the New Year. Listen This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here.
Escaping the LGBT Culture: Doug Mainwaring on the Dr. J Show
It’s Friday, and this is an audio podcast of our weekly video broadcast of The Dr J Show. This week’s guest is Doug Mainwaring, journalist, author, and activist. He works to promote the rights of children and strengthen families and marriage–tune in to this episode of The Dr J Show to hear how and why. This is an audio podcast of our video project The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here.
#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 President Welcomes First Public Meetings of State Dept. Commission on Unalienable Rights
Ruth Institute Founder and President Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D., welcomed the news that the Commission on Unalienable Rights will begin its work with two public meetings, October 23 and November 1, at the State Department in Washington, D.C. “The Commission has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get the State Department behind authentic human rights, which […]
Trauma and the Best Ways to Help the Victims: Dr. Deborah Rodriguez interview
Welcome to the 5th Episode of the Dr. J Show, where we bring the world’s experts to talk about the issues that face families and the faithful. Dr. Rodriguez is a general pediatrician in Tacoma, WA, who sees patients from birth to college. She has a special focus on working with children, families, and adults who have experienced trauma in their lives. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect. She is a member of the Catholic Medical Society and the Christian Medical and Dental Associations. She works in ministry to adult survivors of abuse including survivors of human trafficking. She uses a model of long-term healing and restoration. She has given presentations to community and medical groups on the science of trauma and toxic stress and on human trafficking awareness and prevention. She also facilitates peer support groups for survivors of abuse through the Maria Goretti Network in the Seattle area. She is married, mother to three children, and serves her church as lector, catechist and mentor. She contributed two chapters to the book Abuse of Trust by Allen Hebert. Resources: Hopeful Hearts Ministry, hopefulheartsministry.org (any survivor of any abuse) Maria Goretti Network, mgoretti.org (peer support group with chapters in the US) Adorned in Grace, adornedingracetacoma.com (ministry to prevention and restoration of human trafficking survivors and any survivor of trauma/abuse) Mending the Soul, mendingthesoul.org (books, support groups, lots of educational material from a Christian perspective) John Paul II Healing Center, jpiihealingcenter.org (resources, retreats, Catholic) Reading Recommendations Abuse of Trust by Allen Hebert The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk MD Be Healed by Bob Schuchts Mending the Soul book and ministry by Steven Tracy Action Item: Buy the book Abuse of Trust. Read it! Give it to your pastor, school principal or anyone else involved in ministry. Give it a positive review on Amazon! Follow the guidelines of trauma-informed mi
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 […]
Catholic Culture Conference 2019: The 3 Step Plan
(June 1, 2019) Dr J is one of the speakers at the Spiritual Life Center’s Catholic Culture Conference in Wichita, Kansas. This is the last of three talks she’s giving at the annual gathering, and it’s entitled, "The 3 Step Plan.", If you missed her other talks from this event, check them out in our podcast stream. Listen
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.
Louisiana Profit &, Loss
(January 3, 2019) Dr J was invited to speak at Profit and Loss, a Christian business group in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She gave a talk on the founding mission and resultant work of the Ruth Institute.
Fallout from the Sexual Revolution: The Catholic Current
(November 1, 2018) Dr J is a guest of Father Robert McTeigue on The Station of the Cross’s "The Catholic Current.", They’re discussing the fallout and the underpinning ideologies of the sexual revolution. Check out Dr. J’s newest book, The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies Are Destroying Lives and Why the Church was Right All Along, over at ruthinstitute.org or thesexualstate.com.
Lake Charles Report
(October 9, 2018) Dr J is a guest on “Lake Charles Report” from Radio Maria, where she gives a recap of last week’s event “Rosary Around the Lake,” part of the national project Rosary Coast to Coast. There were hundreds of events across the country and around the world. Check out their website to see […]
Rosary Around the Lake on Register Radio
(October 6, 2018) Dr J is Jeanette DeMelo’s guest on EWTN’s "Register Radio.", They’re discussing the Ruth Institute’s event "Rosary Around the Lake,", coming up this Sunday October 7 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It’s part of the national project Rosary Coast to Coast, which encompasses hundreds of events across the country and around the world. Check out their website to see what’s happening near you, and check out the Ruth Institute’s Facebook page for a live stream of the event on Sunday at 3pm Central! Rosary Coast to Coast Rosary Around the Lake Listen
Random Thoughts on Rosary Around the Lake
(October 4, 2018) Dr J is Joe Cironi’s guest on KAOK’s "Random Thoughts While Shaving.", They’re discussing the Ruth Institute’s event "Rosary Around the Lake,", coming up this Sunday October 7 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It’s part of the national project Rosary Coast to Coast, which encompasses hundreds of events across the country and around the world. Check out their website to see what’s happening near you, and check out our Facebook pagefor a live stream of the event on Sunday at 3pm Central!
From the Median: The Sexual State
(August 21, 2017) Dr J is once again Molly Smith’s guest on From the Median. They’re discussing The Sexual State, Dr J’s newest book (which hits the shelves tomorrow, August 23, 2018). The sexual revolution marches forward on 3 ideological pillars: contraceptive propaganda, false promises of divorce, and gender-based propaganda, and there is a lot of additional force applied on those fronts by the state and its policies. Dr J elucidates.
The Ruth Institute: Genesis and Ongoing Work
(July 22, 2018) Dr J is a guest of Hunter Forman on his podcast "Everything Like Such As.", They’re discussing the sexual revolution, the genesis of the Ruth Institute, and its ongoing work. This podcast is a rebroadcast of two segments of Hunter’s podcast "Everything Like Such As."
Healing Family Breakdown: Ann Arbor
(May 14, 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 will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Ann Arbor, Michigan. More details here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Areté Academy
(August 10, 2017) Dr J is speaking from Alliance Defending Freedom’s Areté Academy. The program is geared toward undergrads and fosters education about marriage, family, law, and religious liberty.
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.
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.
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.
Decision 2016: Quack, quack, quack
by Jennifer Roback Morse Originally published at The Blaze on October 21, 2016. I have friends who are Never Trump, Reluctantly Trump and Members of the Trump Advisory Team. I understand the reasons behind these positions. I intend now to speak only for myself, and not for the Ruth Institute, which of course, does not take positions on political candidates. My dream in life is that every child be welcomed into life to a loving home with a married mother and father. My life goal is to create a Christ-like mass social movement to end the agony and injustice of family breakdown. From this perspective, both major candidates are deeply flawed. I did not vote for either in the primary. (PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images) (PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images) However, the third debate cemented my belief that the choice between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is a choice between a sworn enemy of all I believe in, and an uncertain ally. Their exchange on abortion removed all doubt. Clinton has never seen an abortion she wouldn’t support. Trump described late term abortions graphically, and declared them “terrible,” something “nobody has the right” to do. I do not find this a difficult choice. I realize that some people find Trump so morally repugnant that they won’t vote for him. So, let me tell you what I plan to do. Between now and the election, I do not plan to excuse, defend, “endorse” or “support” Trump. Nor do I plan to agonize, wring my hands or clutch my pearls over how to vote. On Election Day, I plan to go into the voting booth and pull the lever for Trump. I plan to give it no further thought. I will leave the voting booth, and go right back to doing my primary vocation. Before, during and after Election Day, I plan to not lose any friends over Trump. If people feel they must “unfriend” me, I can’t stop them. But I will not attack my friends for making a different decision than I do. I am opposed in principle, to circular firing squads. I am not the slightest bit concerned about any new “revelations” coming up
Marriage Alliance: Public Policies and Personal Strategies
(May 20, 2016) Dr J is in Australia! She was invited to speak at a Marriage Alliance event in Sydney. Her talk is on public policies and personal strategies for sparking discussion and change on the marriage issue. She took questions afterward, too–those are available on the Ruth Refuge podcast.
Sydney Roman Catholic Adult Education Center
(May 18, 2016) Dr J is in Australia! She was invited to speak at the Sydney Roman Catholic Adult Education Center. Her talk is entitled "Same-Sex Marriage Affects Everyone.", She took questions afterward, too–those are available on the Ruth Refuge podcast.
Overturning California’s Parental Notification Laws
(October 19, 2015) Our board member Steve Hicks is guest on "The Terry and Jesse Show", to encourage our local friends to find out more about California’s parental notification laws and let them know about gathering signatures for an upcoming ballot measure (to overturn them). We encourage all of our listeners to be informed on this issue.
The Church’s Finest Hour
(July 15, 2015) Dr J’s giving her talk "The Church’s Finest Hour", on marriage and parenthood to the local diocese of Mt. Carmel in California. There was a Q&A session afterward, too–it’s available for download over at the Ruth Refuge. Check out all the other neat stuff the Refuge has to offer by clicking on the Ruth Refuge section of our website.
US Catholic Bishops Speak Out: Obergefell ruling a "tragic error"
by Jennifer Roback Morse The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a strongly worded statement, supporting natural marriage. Here are some highlights from the statement, issued by the President of the Conference, Archbishop of Louisville, Joseph Kurtz. Just as Roe v. Wade did not settle the question of abortion over forty years ago, Obergefell […]
