The Ruth Institute Podcast

(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 p...

(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.