Ruth Institute Podcast

(June 17, 2009) At this year's Acton University, Dr J reconnects with Missouri Representative Cynthia Davis to discuss her stand for the rights of donor-conceived persons.

(June 23, 2009) Todd Wilken of Issues, Etc., interviews Dr J on Jon and Kate Gosselin of "Jon and Kate Plus 8" fame.  There's also more on our Ruth Youth blog here.

(May 25, 2009) Dr J travels to Los Angeles the day before the California Supreme Court's ruling on Prop 8 and interviews Gwen Patrick (former city council candidate) and her husband Chuck Patrick (area pastor).

(June 9, 2009) Todd Wilken of Issues, Etc., interviews Dr J on the "test drive" theory of relationships.

(June 12, 2009) Dr. J guest-lectures on the recent Iowa Supreme Court ruling on homosexual marriage.  This talk, delivered at the Blackstone Legal Fellowship in Phoenix, is a little over an hour long.  Its companion talk is podcast on September 2, 2009.

(May 29, 2009) Dr J interviews Dr. George Delgado after the Culture of Life Family Services dinner in Escondito, California.  Dr. Delgado is CoLFS's medical director; he discusses the services offered to parents and children by his two branches in San Diego and Escondito.

(May 26, 2009) Todd Wilken of Issues, Etc., interviews Dr J on the reactions to the California Supreme Court's decision to uphold Proposition 8.

(May 29, 2009) Dr J interviews Rev Walter Hoye after the Culture of Life Family Services dinner in Escondito, California.  Rev Hoye was imprisoned for offering counseling on alternatives to abortion outside an Oakland clinic.

(May 31, 2009) Dr J is asked to speak to a crowd of perhaps 300 supporters and afterward, she circles through and interviews a few of the demonstrators.

Dr J was asked to address a group of parents from two different Catholic parishes on the topic of chastity. The talk is a little over an hour, delivered at the Whispering Winds camp in Julian, CA

Dr J goes up to LA to take the temperature of demonstrators outside the California courthouse just hours before the Supreme Court decision to either uphold or overturn Prop 8 in California.

Part two of a an interview between attorney Michael Smith and Martin Houser of the Forum, in which they continue their discussion with Dr J concerning the issues of marriage and probing into the question of the very purpose of marriage

Another great interview between Dr J and Todd Wilken of Issue, Etc. They are discussing the influences on the 20th Century Femininist movement on the 21st Century mother.

Attorney, Michael Smith interviews Dr. J on the implications of Same Sex Marriage on children.

Feminist activists of the 1960's might have actually overlooked a fairly significant aspect to the movement -- children. Dr J has some riveting comments about this topic as she is interviewed on Issues Etc.

An interview with Greg Corombos of Radio America and Dr J discussing recent political wranglings concerning Same Sex Marriage in Vermont, as well as the redoubling of attacks on the Defense of Marriage Act.

Todd Wilken of Issues, Etc., interviews Dr J on the prevalence of sex amongst teenagers today

Another great interview with Todd Wilken and Dr J from his show, Issues Etc. they discuss the Pope's comments about condoms during his recent trip to Africa

Another great interview with Todd Wilken of Issues Etc, and our founder, Dr J. They discuss the Obama Administration’s selection of the new Health and Human Services Director, Kathleen Sibelius. Dr Morse shares her thoughts on the the rise in teen pregnancy as well as the latest trend from techno-medicine: what some are calling designer babies.

Dr J and moderator Todd Wilken discuss the recent declaration by Hollywood's Sean Penn at the Oscar Ceremony regarding the outcome of Prop 8. If we voted yes, should we be ashamed? Listen and tell us what you think...