The Ruth Institute Podcast

(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.

(May 16, 2017) Dr J is once again a guest of Drew Mariani on his eponymous show on Relevant Radio. They're discussing how you can tell where a society is headed by how it treats its children.

(May 4, 2017) Dr J is once again Todd Wilkin's guest on Issues, Etc. They're discussing how hard it is to shake overarching political indoctrination, particularly when it's focused on promoting yourself at the expense of all others--especially your family. Check out the referenced article from Crisis Magazine, "The Half-Made Bed and the More Excellent Way."

(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.

(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.

(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."

(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.

(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.

(March 16, 2017) Dr J is speaking with John Harper on Relevant Radio's Morning Air about Ruth Institute's "Go to Confession" campaign.

(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.

(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.

(March 8, 2017) Dr J is once again Todd Wilkin's guest on Issues, Etc. They're discussing the "Day Without a Woman" strike.

(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.

(March 2, 2017) Dr J is once again Sheila Liaugminas' guest on Relevant Radio's A Closer Look. They're discussing several current projects of the Ruth Institute, including our Roses from Ruth shout-outs, Healing Family Breakdown retreats, and more.

(February 25, 2017) Betsy Kerekes, our director of online publications, traveled to Bethesda, Maryland to participate in the Family Institute of Washington's annual Parenting with Purpose conference. Her topic was "Tips for Happy Marriage and Effective Parenting." When she's not keeping all of our ducks in a row at the Ruth Institute, Betsy also blogs at parentingisfunny.wordpress.com.

(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.

(February 15, 2017) Dr J is Dina Marie Hale's guest on Mater Dei Radio's Morning Drive. They're discussing the Ruth Institute's newest book, 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person, authored by Dr. Morse and Betsy Kerekes.

(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.

(February 10, 2017) Dr J is interviewed by Greg Corombos on Dateline: Washington, Radio America's nationally syndicated news magazine. They're discussing a new survey on sex and singles released by Match.com that details the degree of casual sex among singles in today's culture.

(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.

(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.

(February 7, 2017) Betsy Kerekes and Dr J appear jointly with Wendy Wiese on her eponymous radio show to discuss their two Tips books, 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage and 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person.

(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!

(January 17, 2017) Dr J was the keynote speaker at this year's Respect Life banquet, sponsored by the Roman Catholic diocese of Lake Charles, Louisiana. She's speaking on the sexual revolution and its victims--and the path forward.

(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.

(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."

(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.

(December 20, 2016) Betsy Kerekes and Dr J gave interviews to Elizabeth Westhof on "On Call with Wendy Wiese!" today to discuss their new book, 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person. This podcast is of Dr J's interview--if you missed Betsy's, check out our podcast stream.

(December 20, 2016) Betsy Kerekes and Dr J gave interviews to Elizabeth Westhof on "On Call with Wendy Wiese!" today to discuss their new book, 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person. This podcast is of Betsy's interview--stay tuned for the segment with Dr. J.

(December 8, 2016) Dr J gave an interview to Steve Deace on his eponymous radio show about the new book she just wrote with Betsy Kerekes, 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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."

(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.

(November 3, 2016) Dr J is a guest on Spirit Mornings to discuss her new book with Jen Brown and Bruce McGregor. Dr J co-authored 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person with Betsy Kerekes.

(October 27, 2016) Our own Betsy Kerekes gave an interview to Ken Huck on Radio Maria's "Meet the Author" about the new book Betsy and Dr. J just wrote, 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person.

(October 28, 2016) Our own Betsy Kerekes gave an interview to "On Call with Wendy Wiese!" They're talking about the new book Betsy and Dr. J just wrote, 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person.

(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.

(October 5, 2016) Our own Betsy Kerekes was invited to speak on "The Busted Halo Show" with Father Dave Dwyer and Brett Siddell. They're about the new book Betsy and Dr. J just wrote, 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person.

(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.

(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.

(October 3, 2016) Dr J went on a whirlwind trip to Australia earlier this year; while she was there, she connected with several wonderful people in the marriage movement down under. Here she's giving an interview to John Jurgutis from Cradio on the second book she authored with Betsy Kerekes, 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person.

(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.

(September 21, 2016) Dr J is once again Todd Wilkin's guest on Issues, Etc. They're discussing the "cafeteria Catholics" who pick and choose what to believe; they also touch on the current attempt by the Wijngaards Institute to pressure the Catholic Church to alter its teaching on contraception. The Institute was invited to make a presentation before the United Nations this week on the subject.

(September 20, 2016) Dr J is invited to be a guest on EWTN's Morning Glory to discuss the current attempt by the Wijngaards Institute to alter Church teaching on contraception with a presentation before the United Nations.

(September 20, 2016) Dr J is once again Sheila Liaugminas's guest on Relevant Radio's A Closer Look. They're discussing the current attempt by the Wijngaards Institute to alter Church teaching on contraception with a presentation before the United Nations. This attempt is not going unresponded-to by Humanae Vitae Catholics, however.

(September 17, 2016) Dr J was invited to Phoenix, Arizona to speak on "Catholics in the Public Square" to the diocese there. Her talk is designed to prepare people for personal and civic engagement on the marriage and life issues in the current cultural climate.

(August 16, 2016) Dr J is once again Todd Wilkin's guest on Issues, Etc. They're discussing the historic low in the United States' fertility rate. They also briefly touch on the first legal challenge to United States polygamy law...

(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.