The Ruth Institute Podcast

(December 18, 2013) Dr J and Betsy Kerekes are Drew Mariani's guests on his eponymous show, where they discussed marriage--how to have a better one, Ruth's recent publication "101 Tips for a Happier Marriage," and related questions. Order the book on Amazon, or check out the store at our website--it makes a great wedding gift.

(November 16, 2013) Dr J is the speaker at the San Diego Catholic Women's Magnificat Breakfast. She gave a talk on "Healing the 21st Century Family" and her own testimony encompassing family, the sexual revolution, economics, marriage, and healing. Stay tuned for the Q&A session afterward, too.

(November 19, 2013) Dr J traveled to Patrick Henry College to speak on "Healing the 21st Century Family" and her own testimony encompassing family, the sexual revolution, economics, marriage, and healing.

(November 5, 2013) Dr J traveled to San Antonio to speak at their Priests' Convocation on why we need marriage, the perils of redefining it, and Ruth Institute's mission to help heal the wounds inflicted by the current progress of the sexual revolution.

(December 16, 2013) Dr J and Betsy Kerekes are Mike Murray's guests on Guadalupe Radio Network's "Faith, Culture, and Politics," where they discussed economics, marriage, and the Ruth Institute's new book, "101 Tips for a Happier Marriage."

(December 4, 2013) Dr J, Jennifer Thieme, and Betsy Kerekes are guests on Immaculate Heart Radio's Setting Things Right, where they discussed all things marriage as well as their recent publication, 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage with co-hosts Kent Peters, Linda Areola, and Deacon Jim Walsh.

(November 18, 2013) Dr J is Patrick Coffin's guest on Catholic Answers Live, where they discussed marriage--the good it does for children, parents, and society at large, Ruth's recent publication 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage, and why we shouldn't redefine marriage. Order the book over at our website--it makes a great wedding gift.

(November 15, 2013) Dr J and Betsy Kerekes are Taylor Marshall's guests on The Drew Mariani Show, where they discussed marriage--how to have a good one, Ruth's recent publication 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage, and related questions. Order the book on Amazon, or check out the store at our website--it makes a great wedding gift.

(November 12, 2013) Dr J is Todd Wilkin's guest on Issues, Etc., where they discussed Katie Roiphe's recent Slate article entitled "The Dutch Don't Care About Marriage." You can check out all of Todd's guests and topics in the on-demand archives at IssuesEtc.org.

(November 6, 2013) Dr J, Jennifer Thieme, and Betsy Kerekes are guests on Immaculate Heart Radio's Setting Things Right, where they discussed their recent publication, 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage, with co-hosts Kent Peters, Linda Areola, and Deacon Jim Walsh.

(October 30, 2013) Dr J and Betsy Kerekes are Teresa Tomeo's guests on Ave Maria Radio's Catholic Connection, where they discussed their recent publication, 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage. Check out her work over at AveMariaRadio.net.

(October 15, 2013) Dr J is Todd Wilkin's guest on Issues, Etc., where they discussed the recent recommendation from the American Academy of Pediatrics on providing condoms to teenagers to prevent disease and pregnancy. You can check out all of Todd's guests and topics in the on-demand archives at IssuesEtc.org.

(October 22, 2013) Jennifer Thieme is a guest of Drew Mariani on his eponymous show on Relevant Radio. Jennifer's our Finance Director here at the Ruth Institute. She is also an activist for socially conservative values, focusing on marriage and the structure of the family. She and Drew are discussing divorce's effects on children and families in light of a new study on stepparents and children--check it out. The study's abstract can be read here, and the New York Times article is here.

(October 15, 2013) Dr J is Todd Wilkin's guest on Issues, Etc., where they discussed the recent California bill (now law) that mandates insurance coverage for infertility treatments to same-sex couples. You can check out all of Todd's guests and topics in the on-demand archives at IssuesEtc.org.

(October 8, 2013) Dr J is Father Thomas Loya's guest on his radio program "Beyond the Veil," where they discussed Pope Francis, media spin, marriage, and healing.

(October 9, 2013) Dr J is a guest of Drew Mariani on his eponymous show on Relevant Radio, where they're discussing Catholics and divorce.

(October 1, 2013) Dr J travels to the Twin Cities to participate in a debate sponsored by the Argument Club for Women. Up for discussion: "Is Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage a Form of Bigotry?" I bet you can guess which side Dr J is arguing. On the other side is Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman, senior rabbi at Temple Israel of Minneapolis. Dr. Deborah Savage, co-founder of the Siena Symposium, moderates. The debate will start around 9 minutes 40 seconds--there's a bit of an explanation about what the ACW does first.

(October 1, 2013) Dr J travels to Minnesota's St. Thomas University in St Paul to speak on how to begin "Healing the 21st Century Family."

(October 1, 2013) Dr J is Todd Wilkin's guest on Issues, Etc., where they discussed media perceptions and reality on Pope Francis's positions on homosexuality and same-sex marriage. By the way, Dr J cleaned up in the referenced debate--that's our October 4 podcast, coming right up.

(September 10, 2013) Dr J is Todd Wilkin's guest on Issues, Etc., where they discussed the "happiness gap" between single and married mothers. You can check out all of Todd's guests and topics in the on-demand archives at IssuesEtc.org.

(August 30, 2013) Dr J is a guest on "From the Median," hosted by Molly Smith. They discussed the pro-life movement's fledgling response to the growing trend to use 3rd party reproduction to produce "designer babies." Check out Molly's website at www.fromthemedian.org.

(September 3, 2013) Dr J is Todd Wilkin's guest on Issues, Etc., where they discussed a new strategy of same-sex marriage advocates. You can check out all of Todd's guests and topics in the on-demand archives at IssuesEtc.org.

(August 26, 2013) Dr J and ITAF alum Michael Bradley are guests of Sheila Liaugminas on "A Closer Look," where they discussed the work of the Ruth Institute, our annual "It Takes a Family to Raise a Village" student conference, and the recent court ruling in New Mexico that stomps on wedding vendors' religious freedoms in the name of "tolerance."

(August 7, 2013) Dr J is a guest of Drew Mariani on his eponymous show, where they discussed part of the "child-free" movement and mindset. Check out The Drew Mariani Show, part of Relevant Radio's network, here.

(July 31, 2013) Today Marc Coleman is interviewing Dr J and Jennifer Thieme on his radio program "Coleman at Large" across the pond in Ireland. [They're discussing divorce, cultural pressures and prevailing attitudes, and (of course) marriage. If you'd like to tell your divorce story or get connected with a supportive community on the subject, check out the newest project of the Ruth Institute: kidsdivorcestories.com.

(June 28, 2013) The United States Supreme Court has just issued a pair of long-awaited rulings on the marriage issue: one on California's Proposition 8, and one on DoMA, the Defense of Marriage Act. Dr. J gave several interviews after the rulings came out; here's her chat with Chip Franklin & LaDona Harvey on KOGO's "Mornings with Chip and LaDona." More to come!

(July 3, 2013) Dr J appears on Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers' radio show "From the Rooftops." They're discussing the wake of the recent Supreme Court decisions concerning DoMA and Prop 8, the role and importance of marriage in society and culture, and the essential public purpose of marriage.

(June 27, 2013) The United States Supreme Court has just issued a pair of long-awaited rulings on the marriage issue: one on California's Proposition 8, and one on DoMA, the Defense of Marriage Act. Dr. J gave several interviews the day the rulings came out; here's her chat the following day with Sandy Rios on AFRTalk's "Sandy Rios in the Morning." More to come!

(June 2, 2013) Welcome to ITAF! It Takes a Family to Raise a Village is Ruth Institute's annual student conference. Dr J delivers the closing lecture, "It Takes a Family to Raise a Village;" she takes questions afterward, too, so stay tuned for one more ITAF podcast.

(June 2, 2013) Welcome to ITAF! It Takes a Family to Raise a Village is Ruth Institute's annual student conference. Kicking off the last day is Thomas Peters' talk, "Activism for Promoting Marriage;" he takes questions afterward, too.

(June 1, 2013) Welcome to ITAF! It Takes a Family to Raise a Village is Ruth Institute's annual student conference. This is the Q&A session from Dr. Mark Regnerus's second talk, "Understanding Same-Sex Parenting Studies." Also check out Mark's first lecture, "Pre-Marital Sex in America: The Social Science Evidence on Why Hooking Up Doesn't Make People Happy," and its Q&A.

(June 1, 2013) Welcome to ITAF! It Takes a Family to Raise a Village is Ruth Institute's annual student conference. Up next is Dr. Mark Regnerus's second talk, "Understanding Same-Sex Parenting Studies." Q&A session coming up in the next podcast. Also check out Mark's first lecture, "Pre-Marital Sex in America: The Social Science Evidence on Why Hooking Up Doesn't Make People Happy," and its Q&A.

(June 1, 2013) Here at Ruth we've just finished our annual student conference, It Takes a Family to Raise a Village. This is the question-and-answer session after Dr. Robert Gagnon's second lecture, "Paul and Homosexual Practice;" the lecture's in the previous podcast, and more from our ITAF faculty are coming up. Also check out Rob's first lecture, "Jesus and Marriage," and its Q&A.

(June 1, 2013) Here at Ruth we've just finished our annual student conference, It Takes a Family to Raise a Village. This is Dr. Robert Gagnon's second lecture, "Paul and Homosexual Practice;" he takes questions afterward, too. Also check out Rob's first lecture, "Jesus and Marriage," and its Q&A.

(June 1, 2013) Here at Ruth we've just finished our annual student conference, It Takes a Family to Raise a Village, and we're podcasting all the talks given there. This is attorney Bill Duncan taking questions after his second lecture, "The Law of Parenthood;" the lecture's available in the previous podcast. Also check out Bill's first lecture, "Marriage and the Law," and its Q&A.

(June 1, 2013) Here at Ruth we've just finished our annual student conference, It Takes a Family to Raise a Village, and we're podcasting all the talks given there. This is attorney Bill Duncan's second lecture, "The Law of Parenthood;" he takes questions afterward, too. Also check out Bill's first lecture, "Marriage and the Law," and its Q&A.

(May 31, 2013) Welcome to ITAF, Ruth Institute's annual student conference! We're in the midst of podcasting the lectures from the event. Up next is the question-and-answer session of Dr. Mark Regnerus's talk, "Pre-Marital Sex in America: The Social Science Evidence on Why Hooking Up Doesn't Make People Happy." If you missed his talk, go grab the previous podcast.

(May 31, 2013) Welcome to ITAF, Ruth Institute's annual student conference! We're in the midst of podcasting the lectures from the event. Up next is Dr. Mark Regnerus's talk, "Pre-Marital Sex in America: The Social Science Evidence on Why Hooking Up Doesn't Make People Happy." Q&A session coming up in the next podcast.

(May 31, 2013) Welcome to ITAF, Ruth Institute's annual student conference! We're in the midst of podcasting the lectures from the event. This is the question-and-answer session after Dr. Freda Bush's talk, "Frogs, Frags, and Friends: The Hormonal, Emotional, and Physical Impacts of Casual Sex." As always, if you missed the talk, grab the previous podcast.

(May 31, 2013) Welcome to ITAF, Ruth Institute's annual student conference! We're in the midst of podcasting the lectures from the event. Up next is Dr. Freda Bush's talk, "Frogs, Frags, and Friends: The Hormonal, Emotional, and Physical Impacts of Casual Sex." She takes questions afterward, too--those are coming up in the next podcast.

(May 31, 2013) Welcome to ITAF! Next up is the question-and-answer session following Dr. Scott Yenor's lecture, "Marriage and Family in Modern Western Thought." Grab the previous podcast if you missed the lecture.

(May 31, 2013) Welcome to ITAF! Next up is Dr. Scott Yenor's lecture, "Marriage and Family in Modern Western Thought." He takes questions afterward, too--those are coming up in the next podcast.

(May 31, 2013) Welcome to ITAF! Here at Ruth we've just finished our annual student conference, It Takes a Family to Raise a Village, so this bevy of podcasts going up are the talks we heard there. We'll continue with the question-and-answer session after Dr. Robert Gagnon's lecture, "Jesus and Marriage." If you missed it, check out the previous podcast--and, of course, stay tuned for more!

(May 31, 2013) Welcome to ITAF! Here at Ruth we've just finished our annual student conference, It Takes a Family to Raise a Village, so this bevy of podcasts going up are the talks we heard there. We'll continue with Dr. Robert Gagnon's lecture, "Jesus and Marriage." He takes questions afterward, too--those are coming up in the next podcast.

(May 31, 2013) Welcome to ITAF! Here at Ruth we've just finished our annual student conference, It Takes a Family to Raise a Village, so the next several podcasts going up will be the talks we heard there. We dove right in with Bill Duncan's lecture, "Marriage and the Law." This is the Q&A session afterward. If you missed the lecture, check out the previous podcast--and stay tuned for the other faculty talks coming up.

(May 31, 2013) Welcome to ITAF! Here at Ruth we've just finished our annual student conference, It Takes a Family to Raise a Village, so the next several podcasts going up will be the talks we heard there. We'll dive right in with Bill Duncan's lecture, "Marriage and the Law." He takes questions afterward, too--those are coming up in the next podcast.

(April 16, 2013) Dr J is invited to the University of San Diego's Law School to speak at the San Diego chapter of the Christian Legal Society. Here she's taking questions after her talk (check out the previous podcast if you missed it). Her debate with Mitchell Katine is here.

(April 16, 2013) Dr J is invited to the University of San Diego's Law School to speak at the San Diego chapter of the Christian Legal Society. Stay tuned for the Q&A session afterward...

(April 20, 2013) Dr J is interviewing some of the participants after the Montevideo rally during the "Minnesota for Marriage" bus tour. Here she's talking with Brian about his experiences related to growing up without a father.

(April 21, 2013) Dr J is part of the "Minnesota for Marriage" bus tour. Here's her talk at the tour's final stop in Rochester, on "Adoption."