Ruth Institute Podcast

So we're trying a new content stream--a news-y video program called "The Dr J Show." Dr J gets to meet a lot of experts in her line of work, and we'd like to introduce some of them to you. This is the audio of our third episode's interview with guest Allen Hébert. In his book Abuse of Trust, Allen shares stories of sexual abuse victims' experiences, hope, and healing, including his own abuse at the hands of his parish priest. For the video of "The Dr J Show," check out our website or YouTube.com/RuthInstitute. Tune in every Friday for a new episode.

(September 26, 2019) Our own Betsy Kerekes gave an interview to Ken Huck on Radio Maria's Meet the Author about her newest book, Be a Happier Parent or Laugh Trying.

(September 20, 2019) Dr J is invited to speak at the inaugural gathering of "MUMS After Dark" at St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Phoenix, Arizona. Her talk is entitled "Protecting our Children from the Gender Ideology." PowerPoint slides are available for this presentation over at our website.

(September 13, 2019) Dr J is once again Todd Wilkin's guest on Issues, Etc. Their discussion springboards off Science's article on a study that concluded genetics was not a predictor of homosexuality. Ruth Institute researcher Fr. Paul Sullins has also written an article in response: "The Gay Gene Myth Has Been Exploded."

So we're trying a new content stream--a news-y video program called "The Dr J Show." Dr J gets to meet a lot of experts in her line of work, and we'd like to introduce some of them (as many as possible, really) to you. This is the audio of our second episode's interview with guest Rebecca Oas. Dr. Oas researches family planning metrics and international maternal health, and she's associate director of research for C-FAM, the Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute.

(September 10, 2019) Dr J is a guest of Father Robert McTeigue on The Station of the Cross's The Catholic Current. Today they're discussing how Christians can interact with the culture to change it for the better. Briefly mentioned was our newest video podcasting project, "The Dr J Show;" check it out on our website and YouTube.

So we're trying a new content stream--more of a news-y video program. Dr J gets to meet a lot of cool people in her line of work, and we'd like to introduce some of them (as many as possible, honestly) to you. This is the audio of our first episode's interview with guest Brandon Showalter. Dr J has his bio, and then we're off and running, and they'll be discussing transgenderism. Brandon's a reporter for the Christian Post, and this is one of his beats, so he's written an incredible number of articles on the subject. The list of links in the show notes is long but well worth reading. Just a warning: the video of this episode has some graphic pictures. The audio will have a couple of graphic descriptions in it.

(August 1, 2019) Fr Paul Sullins is once again Molly Smith's guest on Salem Radio's "From the Median." Their topic today is the effects of abortion on women, specifically the serious psychological after-effects and the difference in the quality of studies on the subject coming out of America and Europe.

(August 1, 2019) Dr J is a guest of Sean McDowell and Scott B. Rae's "Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture" podcast from Biola University. They're discussing Dr J's latest Book, The Sexual State, and pillars and tenets of the sexual revolution and its continuing effects on society and culture.

(July 26, 2019) Dr J is once again Molly Smith's guest on Salem Radio's "From the Median." They're discussing how various American professional societies are promoting sexual deviance of all kinds…which will result in further destruction of the family. The American Psychological Association is prominently involved, which is mind-boggling given the effects on children. Check out Dr. J's companion article, "Kids Don't Count," published at our website and The Stream.

(July 26, 2019) Dr J is once again Todd Wilkin's guest on Issues, Etc. They're discussing the American Psychological Association's promotion of "consensual non-monogamy and relationship anarchy," which just…sound great, don't they?

(July 26, 2019) Dr J is once again a guest on Ave Maria Radio's Catholic Connection, where she's speaking with host Teresa Tomeo about current events in culture and politics. They're discussing power plays with business organizations and professional associations on sexual revolutionary topics, specifically the "Gender Justice Toolkit" panel at the upcoming NAACP convention in Detroit.

(July 25, 2019) Fr. Paul Sullins is once again a guest of Drew Mariani on his eponymous show on Relevant Radio. They're discussing the eucharist: what it means to hold the Catholic belief of transubstantiation. This is in the context of a recent poll of Americans on various religious beliefs and traditions.

(July 23, 2019) Dr J is invited to speak at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath, Louisiana by Fr. Metrejean. Her talk is entitled "Making the Case for Traditional Catholic Sexual Morality." PowerPoint slides are available for this presentation over at our website, too.

(July 16, 2019) Dr J is once again Kathleen Benfield's guest on "The Current Word," a radio project of the American Family Association of New Orleans. Today they're discussing the Guidry case out of Lafayette and the American Psychological Association's new stance on consensual non-monogamy. Some of the topics discussed in this episode are not suitable for young ears.

(July 15, 2019) Dr J is once again Todd Wilkin's guest on "Issues, Etc." Their topic today is "entitlement sex"--what Jeffrey Epstein, Harvey Weinstein, Theodore McCarrick, and other predators all have in common. Dr J's companion article over at the National Catholic Register: What DO Jeffrey Epstein, Harvey Weinstein, and Theodore McCarrick Have in Common?

(July 8, 2019) Dr J is Father Rob Jack's guest on Sacred Heart Radio's "Driving Home the Faith." They're discussing the Pope's change to the Italian wording of the "Our Father," which he also proposes to do in English. The Ruth Institute and LifeSite News have a joint petition out on the Our Father alteration; if you'd like to sign it, check out ruthinstitute.org/petitions.

(July 2, 2019) Dr J is Father Rob Jack's guest on Sacred Heart Radio's "Driving Home the Faith." They're discussing the ethics of sperm donation & the lack of transparency generally in the fertility industry, specifically in light of the recent Canadian case where a doctor lost his license after impregnating his patients with his own sperm without their knowledge or consent.

(July 2, 2019) Dr J interviews Stella Moribito, former CIA analyst and expert on the nature and use of propaganda in political and social movements. They're discussing the Pope's proposed change to the English wording of the "Our Father." The Ruth Institute and LifeSiteNews have a joint petition out on this; if you'd like to sign it, check out ruthinstitute.org/petitions.

(June 21, 2019) We've just started summer here in the northern hemisphere, and you know what that means: this year's Acton University is in full swing! Dr J is an Acton fellow; she's been with the program since the beginning. Her sessions this year highlight how various ideologies ingrained in our culture are products of the toxic sexual revolution and further its aim of consolidating power in the hands of elites. This is her second talk, entitled "Love and Economics: A Foundational Issue for a Free Society." If you missed Dr J's first seminar from Acton this year, catch it right here in our podcast stream; also check out our website for her Q&A sessions after each talk.