Truth, Therapy, and the Fight for Religious Freedom

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse discusses the rising tide of violence, cultural confusion, and the ongoing fallout of the sexual revolution. She explains how society’s rejection of God’s created order—especially in matters of sexuality—has led to dehumanization and despair, and why Christians must respond with truth, courage, and faith in Christ’s triumph on the Cross. Dr. Morse also highlights the Ruth Institute’s campaign around the upcoming Supreme Court case on counseling freedom, exposing how bans on so-called “conversion therapy” are actually unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination.

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse and Father Rob Jack discusses how the cultural acceptance of same-sex marriage laid the groundwork for today’s transgender ideology, highlighting the tragic case of a young man whose family fracture, gender confusion, and societal pressures ended in violence and suicide. She explains how lies such as the “affirm or suicide” threat manipulate parents, how divorce destabilizes children’s identities, and how laws banning therapy options force families toward harmful medical interventions. Drawing connections from Enlightenment rationalism to modern transhumanism, Dr. Morse warns that detaching people from reality and their bodies dehumanizes them, and she emphasizes the Ruth Institute’s mission to defend parental rights and restore truth about human sexuality and dignity. 

Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-... Have a question or a comment? Leave it in the comments, and we'll get back to you! Watch the full episode, uncensored, on Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Theruthinstitute In this episode of the Dr. J Show, Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse sits down with Ray Alexander Williams, a passionate advocate exposing the harms of the Sexual Revolution and standing boldly for faith and truth in today’s culture. Ray shares his story, his mission, and his insights on how Christians can respond to the lies of our age with courage, clarity, and love. Together, they unpack the real human cost of radical sexual ideologies and what can be done to push back. Topics Covered: Ray’s personal journey and faith background The cultural lies of the Sexual Revolution How activism and witness intersect with Christian discipleship The role of media, storytelling, and community in spreading truth Concrete steps for individuals and churches to make a difference Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode: Ruth Institute: https://ruthinstitute.org Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:    / @theruthinstitute   Join the Ruth Institute Newsletter: https://ruthinstitute.org/newsletter Support the Ruth Institute: https://ruthinstitute.org/donate Real Estate for Life: https://realestateforlife.org Ray Alexander Williams’ Substack: https://substack.com/@rayalexwilliams Dr. Morse’s Article on Gender Ideology’s Verbal Engineering: https://www.ncregister.com/commentari... How You Can Help: Pray for courage and clarity for families facing cultural pressure Share this episode with friends, family, or church groups Donate to the Ruth Institute to continue spreading truth and equipping Christians worldwide ____________________________________ Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to The Dr. J Show 00:12 Introduction of guest: Ray Alexander Williams 01:00 Ray’s personal journey of transformation 05:15 Finding healing and hope 09:40 Role of faith in Ray’s testimony 14:25 Struggles with identity and cultural pressures 19:50 Encounter with truth and change 24:10 How family and community responded 28:30 Current work and mission 33:05 Advice for others struggling 37:40 Discussion: cultural lies vs. lived reality 42:15 The importance of resources and support 46:30 Call to action: Visit ruthinstitute.org Subscribe to our YouTube playlist:  @RuthInstitute   Follow us on Social Media:   / theruthinstitute     / ruthinstitute     / theruthinstitute   https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/n... Press: NC Register: https://www.ncregister.com/author/jen... Catholic Answers: https://www.catholic.com/profile/jenn... The Stream: https://stream.org/author/jennifer-ro... Crisis Magazine: https://crisismagazine.com/author/jen... Father Sullins' Reports on Clergy Sexual Abuse: https://ruthinstitute.org/resource-ce... Buy Dr. Morse's Books: The Sexual State: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/the... Love and Economics: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/lov... Smart Sex: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/sma... 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101... 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101... Listen to our podcast:  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1t7mWLR... Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/  

In this episode of the Dr. J Show, Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse welcomes Elizabeth Kirk, a distinguished scholar from the Catholic University of America. Together, they delve into the complexities of family law, the challenges of infertility, and the profound journey of adoption. Elizabeth shares her personal experiences and insights on the intersection of faith and family, offering a thoughtful perspective on the Church's teachings and their relevance in today's world. Join us for an enlightening conversation that explores the dignity of the human person and the transformative power of love and faith. Elizabeth R. Kirk is an Assistant Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Center for Law and the Human Person at the Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America. Her scholarship focuses on law and the family, including issues such as parental rights, reproductive technologies, abortion jurisprudence, child welfare, and adoption. She previously served as Director and Kowalski Chair of Catholic Thought at the Institute for Faith and Culture at the St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center at the University of Kansas, and as Associate Director of the Notre Dame Center for Ethics and Culture. Her work has been published by the Institute for Family Studies, Humanum, Public Discourse, First Things, the Texas Review of Law & Politics, and the Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics, and Public Policy (forthcoming).  00:00 Introduction to Family Law and Personal Experiences 05:16 The Need for a New Volume on Catholic Sexual Morality 13:16 Personal Journey Through Infertility and Adoption 16:15 Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Adoption 19:20 The Ethical Considerations of IVF and Adoption 28:52 Understanding IVF and Its Ethical Implications 33:08 The Moral Dilemma of IVF Practices 38:25 The Impact of IVF on Marital Relationships 44:41 The Role of Church Teachings in Modern Contexts 49:28 The New Pope & The Lived Experience Book 54:27 Where to Find Elizabeth Kirk 57:46 Thanks for watching, ebook IVF: Healing and The Catholic Perspective on Infertility | Katie McMann https://youtu.be/8LMuCbyyUMY Home - Center for Law and the Human Person https://humanperson.law.edu/ Lived Experience and the Search for Truth: Revisiting Catholic Sexual Morality: Savage, Deborah, Fastiggi, Robert L. Amazon.com: Books Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/ Have a question or a comment? Leave it in the comments, and we'll get back to you! Watch the full episode, uncensored, on Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Theruthinstitute Subscribe to our YouTube playlist:  @RuthInstitute   Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/theruthinstitute https://twitter.com/RuthInstitute https://www.facebook.com/TheRuthInstitute/ https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/newsfeed Press: NC Register: https://www.ncregister.com/author/jennifer-roback-morse Catholic Answers: https://www.catholic.com/profile/jennifer-roback-morse The Stream: https://stream.org/author/jennifer-roback-morse/ Crisis Magazine: https://crisismagazine.com/author/jennifer-roeback-morse Father Sullins' Reports on Clergy Sexual Abuse: https://ruthinstitute.org/resource-centers/father-sullins-research/ Buy Dr. Morse's Books: The Sexual State: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/the-sexual-state-2/ Love and Economics: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/love-and-economics-it-takes-a-family-to-raise-a-village/ Smart Sex: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/smart-sex-finding-life-long-love-in-a-hook-up-world/ 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101-tips-for-a-happier-marriage/ 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101-tips-for-marrying-the-right-person/ Listen to our podcast:  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ruth-institute-podcast/id309797947 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1t7mWLRHjrCqNjsbH7zXv1 Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/ Get the full interview by joining us for exclusive, uncensored content on Locals: https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/support

Investigative journalist Brandon Showalter joins Father Rob Jack to unpack his powerful testimony at a recent FTC workshop exploring whether transgender medical practices constitute consumer fraud. Drawing on years of reporting, Showalter exposes how deceptive marketing, unethical surgeries, and political ideology have corrupted medicine—especially for vulnerable children. A must-hear discussion on one of today’s most urgent cultural and legal battles.

This episode with Father Rob Jack, Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse explores the Midwest Catholic Family Conference in Wichita, Kansas—a vibrant, family-centered gathering that has been thriving for over 25 years. It highlights the unique atmosphere of faith-filled fellowship, the importance of programs that serve every age group, and the inspiring commitment of clergy, laypeople, and volunteers working together. The program also features highlights from three talks, including a special presentation on how parents can respond with truth and compassion to gender ideology, along with powerful stories from families, including testimonies of hope and conversion.

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse and Father Paul Sullins unpack the myths and political narratives surrounding “conversion therapy,” sharing insights from their amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court. They challenge the American Psychological Association’s portrayal of sexual orientation change efforts, expose the lack of rigorous evidence behind mainstream claims, and highlight how research on contributing factors—like childhood trauma—has been sidelined. The conversation also examines historical shifts in psychiatric policy, the suppression of certain kinds of research, and key studies showing that ethical, client-led therapy can yield psychological benefits without the coercive practices often cited by opponents. Relevant source documents: APA 2009 Task Force Report (140 pages) “Appropriate Therapeutic Responses to Sexual Orientation.” Bailey et.al. 2016 “Sexual Orientation, Controversy, and Science,” Psychological Science in the Public Interest 2016, Vol. 17(2) 45–10. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/1529100616637616 APA Resolution on Sexual Orientation Change Efforts, February 2021. https://www.apa.org/about/policy/resolution-sexual-orientation-change-efforts.pdf Books referenced during the show: The Case Against Conversion Therapy, Douglas C. Haldeman, editor, American Psychological Association, 2022. Lauman et.al. The Social Organization of Sexuality: Sexual Practices in the United States. 1994 Alan Bell, Martin Weinberg and Sue Kiefer Hammersmith, Sexual Preference: Its Development in Men and Women. (1981) https://www.apa.org/about/policy/discrimination Father Sullins' Reports on Clergy Sexual Abuse: https://ruthinstitute.org/resource-centers/father-sullins-research/ Father Sullins' Reports on Sexual Orientation Change Efforts: https://ruthinstitute.org/sexual-orientation-change-efforts-arent-harmful/ Buy Dr. Morse's Books: The Sexual State: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/the-sexual-state-2/ Love and Economics: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/love-and-economics-it-takes-a-family-to-raise-a-village/ Smart Sex: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/smart-sex-finding-life-long-love-in-a-hook-up-world/ 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101-tips-for-a-happier-marriage/ 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101-tips-for-marrying-the-right-person/ Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/ Have a question or a comment? Leave it in the comments, and we'll get back to you! Watch the full episode, uncensored, on Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Theruthinstitute Subscribe to our YouTube playlist:  @RuthInstitute   Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/theruthinstitute https://twitter.com/RuthInstitute https://www.facebook.com/TheRuthInstitute/ https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/newsfeed Press: NC Register: https://www.ncregister.com/author/jennifer-roback-morse Catholic Answers: https://www.catholic.com/profile/jennifer-roback-morse The Stream: https://stream.org/author/jennifer-roback-morse/ Crisis Magazine: https://crisismagazine.com/author/jennifer-roeback-morse Listen to our podcast:  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ruth-institute-podcast/id309797947 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1t7mWLRHjrCqNjsbH7zXv1 Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/ Get the full interview by joining us for exclusive, uncensored content on Locals: https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/support

Pride Month – Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, 6/16/25 (1671) - Issues, Etc. Todd Wilkin interviews Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of the Ruth Institute about the waning influence of Pride Month and the cultural, political, and spiritual factors behind it. Dr. Morse explains why corporate America's enthusiasm for LGBT causes—particularly transgenderism—is cooling, and how Christians can seize this moment to speak truth with compassion. They discuss the dangers of so-called “conversion therapy” bans, the rise of peer-led alternatives, and the Ruth Institute’s campaign to highlight voices of those who have left LGBT identities behind. With insight into government influence, cultural resistance, and the enduring value of Christian moral teaching, this episode calls on believers to remain steadfast and vocal in the face of a crumbling progressive ideology.   The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies Are Destroying Lives and Why the Church Was Right All Along The Sexual Revolution and Its Victims The Ruth Institute Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse’s Blog

The Host of the Drew Mariani Show welcomes Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, founder of the Ruth Institute, for a deeply personal and timely conversation. Together, they explore the shifting cultural tone of Pride Month in 2025, the impact of political and corporate shifts on LGBTQ+ advocacy, and what it means to support loved ones with truth and compassion. Dr. Morse shares moving insights from her interviews with individuals who have left behind LGBTQ+ identities—not out of coercion, but through spiritual journeys, healing, and rediscovering faith.

In this part of The Dr. J Show interview with counselor and Catholic missionary Bryan Shen, he discusses the hidden emotional roots of same-sex attraction, especially within religious communities. Shen explains how trauma, perfectionism, and family dysfunction can create deep psychological wounds that manifest as identity confusion. He challenges Western narratives that promote affirmation without understanding and stresses the urgent need for proper education and pastoral care, particularly for seminarians and clergy. With real-life examples from his work across Asia, Shen exposes the dangers of untrained interventions, the spiritual costs of emotional repression, and the healing power of truth, humility, and faith. Full Interivew: https://youtu.be/198ZR6y5Y7Q?si=TsSyG-jacCtMbw42 Part 1: https://youtu.be/wUi4yvSpWeE Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/ Have a question or a comment? Leave it in the comments, and we'll get back to you! Watch the full episode, uncensored, on Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/Theruthinstitute Subscribe to our YouTube playlist:  @RuthInstitute   Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/theruthinstitute https://twitter.com/RuthInstitute https://www.facebook.com/TheRuthInstitute/ https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/newsfeed Press: NC Register: https://www.ncregister.com/author/jennifer-roback-morse Catholic Answers: https://www.catholic.com/profile/jennifer-roback-morse The Stream: https://stream.org/author/jennifer-roback-morse/ Crisis Magazine: https://crisismagazine.com/author/jennifer-roeback-morse Father Sullins' Reports on Clergy Sexual Abuse: https://ruthinstitute.org/resource-centers/father-sullins-research/ Buy Dr. Morse's Books: The Sexual State: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/the-sexual-state-2/ Love and Economics: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/love-and-economics-it-takes-a-family-to-raise-a-village/ Smart Sex: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/smart-sex-finding-life-long-love-in-a-hook-up-world/ 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101-tips-for-a-happier-marriage/ 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person: https://ruthinstitute.org/product/101-tips-for-marrying-the-right-person/ Listen to our podcast:  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ruth-institute-podcast/id309797947 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1t7mWLRHjrCqNjsbH7zXv1 Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/ Get the full interview by joining us for exclusive, uncensored content on Locals: https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/support