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In this episode, Wynne talks with Betsy Kerekes, blogger, published author, wife, mom, and martial arts practitioner about how to tackle hard things with humor and grace. Which seems to be a specialty for Betsy - she does it with parenting and now for martial arts too. In the great stories Betsy tells about learning, getting injured, and keeping up the practice, there are so many ways to be inspired by her grit all wrapped up in a lovely package. The show notes can be found on the HoTM site: Podcast Episode 3: On Mountaineering, Martial Arts, Overcoming Challenges and Parenting Here are links to Betsy's blog and books: Blog: Motherhood and Martial Arts (formerly Parenting is Funny) Book on Amazon: Be a Happier Parent or Laughing Trying Book on Amazon: 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage Book on Amazon: 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse is the founder of the Ruth Institute, a global non-profit organization that defends the family at home and in the public square and equips others to do the same. She is passionate about equipping family advocates with the knowledge and confidence to defend the family at home and in the public square. Dr. Morse was a campaign spokeswoman for California’s winning Proposition 8 campaign, defining marriage as the union of a man and a woman. She has authored or co-authored five books and spoken around the globe on marriage, family and human sexuality. Her work has been translated into Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Polish and Chuukese, the native language of the Micronesian Islands. Her newest books are The Sexual Revolution and Its Victims and 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person, coauthored with Betsy Kerekes. This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here (with readings & resources list.)
Betsy Kerekes is the happily-married mother of three girls and a boy. She shares amusing, light-hearted stories about her husband and children at parentingisfunny.wordpress.com. Her first book with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage, has three foreign translations. She also wrote 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person with Dr. Morse. She has published multiple articles, has been on numerous radio shows, and was a week-long guest on EWTN's "Women of Grace." She has also done public speaking, including the annual "Parenting with Purpose" conference in Washington, D.C. Her latest book is Be A Happier Parent or Laugh Trying. Betsy serves the Ruth Institute as online editor of our newsletter, our Facebook page, and much more. Readings & Resources Be A Happier Parent or Laugh Trying, by Betsy Kerekes: ruthinstitute.org/store/ruth-books/be-a-happier-parent-or-laugh-trying 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person, by Jennifer Roback Morse & Betsy Kerekes: ruthinstitute.org/store/ruth-books/101-tips-for-marrying-the-right-person 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage, by Jennifer Roback Morse & Betsy Kerekes: ruthinstitute.org/store/ruth-books/101-tips-for-a-happier-marriage Betsy's blog: parentingisfunny.wordpress.com article at Catholic Lane: "The Double-Edged Sword of Infertility," by Betsy Kerekes subscribe to the Ruth Institute's weekly newsletter: ruthinstitute.org/make-a-difference/subscribe-to-our-newsletter "A Laugh In The Afternoon" on our Facebook page: facebook.com/TheRuthInstitute
Betsy Kerekes is the happily married mother of three girls and a boy. She shares amusing, light-hearted stories about her husband and children at parentingisfunny.wordpress.com. Her first book with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage, has three foreign translations. She also wrote 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person with Dr. Morse. She has published multiple articles, has been on numerous radio shows, and was a week-long guest on EWTN's "Women of Grace." She has also done public speaking, including the annual "Parenting with Purpose" conference in Washington, D.C. Her latest book is Be A Happier Parent or Laugh Trying. Betsy serves the Ruth Institute as online editor of our newsletter, our Facebook page, and much more. This is an audio podcast of an episode of The Dr J Show (full video here.) Resources and Readings Be A Happier Parent or Laugh Trying in the Ruth store 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person in the Ruth store 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage in the Ruth store "The Double-Edged Sword of Infertility," by Betsy Kerekes, catholiclane.com/the-double-edged-sword-of-infertility Betsy's blog, Parenting is Funny: parentingisfunny.wordpress.com Subscribe to the Ruth Institute Newsletter "A Laugh In The Afternoon" on our Facebook page
(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.
Ken talks with Deal Hudson “How to Keep from Losing Your Mind: Educating Yourself Classically to Survive Cultural Indoctrination” (TAN Books) and Betsy Kerekes “Be a Happier Parent or Laugh Trying” (Our Sunday Visitor) Deal’s book is available at: https://www.tanbooks.com/index.php/how-to-keep-from-losing-your-mind-educating-yourself-classically-to-resist-cultural-indoctrination.html#product_tabs_description_tabbed Betsy’s book is available at: https://www.orderosv.com/product/be-a-happier-parent-or-laugh-trying Deal’s website is: http://www.thechristianreview.com/ Follow Betsy at: https://parentingisfunny.wordpress.com/
You don't have to be a miserable parent? In this podcast: Betsy Kerekes joins us to talk about how to be a happier parent with tips and suggestions on how to infuse joy into your family and enjoy raising kids. https://parentingisfunny.wordpress.com https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/be-a-happier-parent-or-laugh-trying Buy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2LWTD1M Check this out on YouTube Hear more interviews on Youtube: kyleheimann.com/youtube Subscribe to the (highlights) Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Android Podcast | Other Android Apps | Stitcher | RSS Podcast: www.kyleheimann.com Live: www.redeemerradio.com Email: show@redeemerradio.com follow us on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube @KyleHeimannShow Call/Text: Holy Cross College Textline: 260-436-9598 Theme Song: -Custom music written by Shawn Williams (www.musicbyshawnwilliams.com) for The Kyle Heimann Show -Licensed via The Sound Cabin Inc. (www.thesoundcabin.com)
(May 20, 2019) Betsy Kerekes is Kyle Heimann's guest on his eponymous radio show to discuss her newest book, Be a Happier Parent or Laugh Trying. Betsy co-authored 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage and 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person with Dr. J; in addition to being an author, speaker, and (of course) parent, she wears many hats behind the scenes at the Ruth Institute. Betsy blogs at parentingisfunny.wordpress.com.
(May 9, 2019) Betsy Kerekes is Vanessa Denha-Garmo's guest on Ave Maria Radio's "Catholic Connection." Betsy co-authored 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage and 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person with Dr. J; today she and Vanessa are discussing Betsy's newest book, Be a Happier Parent or Laugh Trying. Betsy blogs at parentingisfunny.wordpress.com.
(February 14, 2018) Dr J is speaking with John Harper on Relevant Radio's "Morning Air" about 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage, one of the books she coauthored with Betsy Kerekes, and Ruth Institute's "Go to Confession" campaign running in Lake Charles, Louisiana during Lent.
(February 25, 2017) Betsy Kerekes, our director of online publications, traveled to Bethesda, Maryland to participate in the Family Institute of Washington's annual Parenting with Purpose conference. Her topic was "Tips for Happy Marriage and Effective Parenting." When she's not keeping all of our ducks in a row at the Ruth Institute, Betsy also blogs at parentingisfunny.wordpress.com.
(February 15, 2017) Dr J is Dina Marie Hale's guest on Mater Dei Radio's Morning Drive. They're discussing the Ruth Institute's newest book, 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person, authored by Dr. Morse and Betsy Kerekes.
(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.
(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.
(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.
Ken talks with Father Gary Lauenstein “The Heart of Holiness: Friendship with God” (Ignatius Press) and Betsy Kerekes “101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person” (Ave Maria Press). Fr. Lauenstein’s book is available at: http://www.ignatius.com/Products/HEHO-P/the-heart-of-holiness.aspx?bCategory=NEW The Betsy’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-671-4/101-Tips-for-Marrying-the-Right-Person/ To learn more about Betsy visit: www.parentingisfunny.wordpress.com To learn more about the Ruth […]
(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 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 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.
(August 5, 2014) Betsy Kerekes is a guest on GRN Alive, where she and Dave Palmer talking about the new publication she co-authored with Dr J, 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage.
(June 27, 2014) Betsy Kerekes is a guest on Relevant Radio's "Morning Air," where she discussed her work on "101 Tips for a Happier Marriage." She also blogs over at ParentingIsFunny.wordpress.com--check it out as part of your daily dose of smiles.
(February 14, 2014) Betsy Kerekes is a guest on Ave Maria's radio show "Kresta in the Afternoon, where she and Al Kresta discussed 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage, Ruth Institute's newest publication from Ave Maria press. Betsy also blogs over at ParentingIsFunny.wordpress.com.
Today's topics: 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage Summary of today's show: On Valentine's Day, it's appropriate to look at the book “101 Tips for a Happier Marriage”, by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse and Betsy Kerekes. They join Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli to discuss the book's tips that offer simple ways for couples to grow closer, including the favorites from both perspectives of the married man and the celibate. Listen to the show: Today's host(s): Fr. Chip Hines and Domenico Bettinelli Today's guest(s): Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse and Betsy Kerekes Links from today's show:
(February 14, 2014) Dr J and Betsy Kerekes are guests on "The Good Catholic Life," where they discussed "101 Tips for a Happier Marriage" with show hosts Father Chip Heinz and Domenico Bettinelli.
(January 28, 2014) Betsy Kerekes is Drew Mariani's guest on his eponymous show, where they discussed marriage--how to have a better one, Ruth's recent publication "101 Tips for a Happier Marriage," and related questions. Order the book on Amazon, or check out the store at our website--it makes a great wedding gift. Oh, and the conference Drew and Betsy mentioned? It's called "Healing the 21st Century Family." One day in Carlsbad, California, full of encouragement, healing, and inspiration--and not a polar vortex in sight. Check out our website for the details.
(December 19, 2013) Dr J and Betsy Kerekes are Ken Huck's guests on Radio Maria's "Meet the Author," where they discussed Ruth Institute's new book, "101 Tips for a Happier Marriage."
(December 18, 2013) Dr J and Betsy Kerekes are Drew Mariani's guests on his eponymous show, where they discussed marriage--how to have a better one, Ruth's recent publication "101 Tips for a Happier Marriage," and related questions. Order the book on Amazon, or check out the store at our website--it makes a great wedding gift.
(December 16, 2013) Dr J and Betsy Kerekes are Mike Murray's guests on Guadalupe Radio Network's "Faith, Culture, and Politics," where they discussed economics, marriage, and the Ruth Institute's new book, "101 Tips for a Happier Marriage."
(December 4, 2013) Dr J, Jennifer Thieme, and Betsy Kerekes are guests on Immaculate Heart Radio's Setting Things Right, where they discussed all things marriage as well as their recent publication, 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage with co-hosts Kent Peters, Linda Areola, and Deacon Jim Walsh.
(November 15, 2013) Dr J and Betsy Kerekes are Taylor Marshall's guests on The Drew Mariani Show, where they discussed marriage--how to have a good one, Ruth's recent publication 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage, and related questions. Order the book on Amazon, or check out the store at our website--it makes a great wedding gift.
(November 6, 2013) Dr J, Jennifer Thieme, and Betsy Kerekes are guests on Immaculate Heart Radio's Setting Things Right, where they discussed their recent publication, 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage, with co-hosts Kent Peters, Linda Areola, and Deacon Jim Walsh.
(October 30, 2013) Dr J and Betsy Kerekes are Teresa Tomeo's guests on Ave Maria Radio's Catholic Connection, where they discussed their recent publication, 101 Tips for a Happier Marriage. Check out her work over at AveMariaRadio.net.