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The Ruth Institute Podcast

The Ruth Institute Podcast

Dr Jennifer Roback Morse 1149 Episodes Oct 2, 2026

The Ruth Institute Podcast examines the societal impact of the Sexual Revolution, arguing that it has harmed institutions such as education, medicine, and the church. Host Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse offers research and reasoned analysis to help listeners understand and counter what she sees as destructive cultural trends. The show aims to provide hope and practical guidance for families navigating modern challenges, promoting a message of healing and rebuilding a civilization of love. Each episode engages with current issues from a conservative, faith-based perspective.

Episodes

What Twin Studies Reveal About Same-Sex Attraction
What Twin Studies Reveal About Same-Sex Attraction Oct 2, 2026 19:38 Are people really "born gay"? In this episode of the Dr. J Show, Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse examines what scientific research actually tells us about genetics, sexual orientation, and same-sex attraction. She explores evidence from identical-twin studies, the search for a so-called "gay gene," and the role that environmental and developmental factors may play. The conversation also looks at the dif
Gay to Straight | Paul Darrow | 5th Summit for Survivors
Gay to Straight | Paul Darrow | 5th Summit for Survivors Sep 28, 2026 15:33
THE ABORTION CYCLE: Is Forbidden Grief Fueling Repeat Abortions? | The Dr.J Show | Theresa Burke
THE ABORTION CYCLE: Is Forbidden Grief Fueling Repeat Abortions? | The Dr.J Show | Theresa Burke Sep 16, 2026 01:26:29 Theresa Burke shares her extensive experience in helping women heal from abortion trauma through Rachel's Vineyard, exploring the psychological, spiritual, and cultural aspects of abortion-related distress. In this episode, Theresa Burke discusses the profound impact of abortion trauma, family dynamics, and the healing power of faith-based retreats like Rachel's Vineyard and Grief to Grace. She sh
The Equality Trap: When Ideology Denies Reality
The Equality Trap: When Ideology Denies Reality Aug 26, 2026 18:34 Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse joins Ken Craycraft for a provocative conversation about women's sports, transgender ideology, equality, and the true meaning of human dignity. Beginning with the controversies surrounding the WNBA and biological differences between men and women, Dr. Morse and Craycraft examine what happens when equality is treated as sameness. Their conversation then turns to a deeper q
Before You Choose IVF, Listen to This
Before You Choose IVF, Listen to This Aug 25, 2026 17:00 Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse joins Ken on Driving Home to Faith for a candid discussion about IVF and why so many Catholics and other Christians may not fully understand its moral and practical implications. Dr. Morse emphasizes that every child conceived through IVF has inherent dignity and is a precious child of God, while distinguishing the dignity of the child from concerns about the means by whi
The IVF Alternative No One Told You About | Emma Waters
The IVF Alternative No One Told You About | Emma Waters Aug 12, 2026 01:34:51 Infertility? IVF is not the only option. In this episode of The Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse Show, Dr. J sits down with Emma Waters of The Heritage Foundation to discuss IVF, infertility, donor conception, surrogacy, frozen embryos, and restorative reproductive medicine — a humane alternative that seeks to treat the underlying causes of infertility rather than ignore or bypass them. Links and resourc
The Gay Parenting Study THEY BURIED
The Gay Parenting Study THEY BURIED Aug 11, 2026 10:23 They said the kids would be fine. But what if the research tells a very different story? In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse examines the gay parenting research that was buried — including a peer-reviewed study reporting that children with same-sex married parents had over four times the rate of serious emotional problems compared with children raised by a married mother and father. Dr. Mor
The buried gay parenting study and why better data changes the picture
The buried gay parenting study and why better data changes the picture Aug 7, 2026 18:43 Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse joins the show to unpack a study on children raised in same sex households that she says was buried because its findings did not match the conclusions some researchers wanted. The conversation focuses on how earlier claims that "the kids are fine" were built on weak samples, and why newer, more representative data has produced very different results. We also discuss Mark
He Wanted His Baby. No One Cared About His Grief.
He Wanted His Baby. No One Cared About His Grief. Jul 31, 2026 17:31 What happens when a father loses a child to abortion—but is told his grief doesn't matter? Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse discusses the powerful story of Sean Corcoran, who was 19 when his girlfriend became pregnant. Sean wanted to care for their child, and his parents even offered to adopt the baby, but the abortion went forward. In the aftermath, he found little acknowledgment or support for his grie
He Lost His Son to Abortion. Then Lost Everything. | The Dr. J Show | Sean Corcoran
He Lost His Son to Abortion. Then Lost Everything. | The Dr. J Show | Sean Corcoran Jul 15, 2026 01:37:21  FREE PAMPHLET — What Keeps Abortion Below 5%? 👉 https://ruthinstitute.org/pro-life-trifold/ 💛 Support the Ruth Institute: https://ruthinstitute.org/donate-today/ 🌐 Men for Life: https://www.menforlife.org ▶️ Men for Life YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ntlmenforlife At 19, Sean Corcoran's girlfriend told him she was having an abortion. He tried to stop it. She went through with it. The college
The Child's Side of Donor Conception
The Child's Side of Donor Conception Jul 9, 2026 01:09:30 📄 FREE PAMPHLET — Children and Donor Conception: 👉 https://ruthinstitute.org/donor-conception/ 📖 Kathryn's article at Public Discourse: https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2020/01/59169/ 👶 Them Before Us: https://thembeforeus.com/ 🔬 IIRRM: https://iirrm.org/ 🗣️ Anonymous Us: https://anonymousus.org/ 🎬 Center for Bioethics & Culture: https://cbc-network.org/ 🌐 Ruth Institute: https://ruthinstitute.o
The Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling on Gender, Sports, and Catholic Education
The Supreme Court's Landmark Ruling on Gender, Sports, and Catholic Education Jul 2, 2026 11:34 Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse joins Catholic Connection to discuss the moral and legal concerns surrounding transgender participation in sports and the ethical questions raised by surrogacy and reproductive technologies. She explains why these issues matter for children, families, Catholic education, and the broader culture, and how natural law and Catholic teaching offer a clear framework for underst

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