Podcasts about Catholic Answers

Catholic trauma-informed life coach Jenny duBay shares her personal journey as a survivor of domestic violence and how her faith played a central role in her healing. She discusses the importance of trauma-informed care within the Church and offers insights into how Catholic communities can better support survivors. This conversation highlights the intersection of faith, psychology, and recovery, offering hope and practical guidance for those affected by abuse. Jenny duBay is a domestic abuse survivor, Catholic advocate, author, and trauma-informed life coach. She is the founder of Create Soul Space, a ministry and blog dedicated to cultivating awareness of domestic violence within a Catholic context. A certified Deconstructing Gaslighting Specialist (C-DGS) and narcissistic abuse specialist, Jenny also holds a Bachelor's degree in Catholic theology from CDU. She facilitates a domestic violence support group at Hope's Garden and partners with organizations such as Catholics for Family Peace to support survivors. Her mission is to walk with women through the journey of healing from abuse and betrayal trauma. Jenny is also the voice behind the Prodigal Parishioner blog and contributes regularly to a variety of Catholic publications, including the Catholic Education Resource Center, Missio Dei, and the National Catholic Register, where her work has been recognized among the “Best of Catholic Blogging.” Chapters 00:00 Addressing Domestic Violence: A Necessary Conversation 07:46 Understanding Domestic Abuse: Its Widespread Impact 15:09 The Role of Faith in Healing from Abuse 22:08 Catholic Teachings on Marriage and Abuse 30:39 Navigating the Annulment Process 32:07 A Discernment Process for Healing 41:53 Recognizing Patterns of Abuse 44:55 Recognizing the Reality of Abuse 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

Did early Christians believe in Baptism, the Eucharist and Apostolic succession? Dr. Tom Curran interviews Joe Heschmeyer, Staff Apologist for Catholic Answers, about his new book: The Early Church Was the Catholic Church. Watch the Full Video Interview!

In this Episode:Why Challenges to the Gospel Portrait of Jesus Don't Add Up...Diocesan Staff Apologist and Speaker for Catholic Answers, Dr. Karlo Broussard, explains the Why's behind Catholic Beliefs from Faith, Morality, and Culture. Providing the Reasons behind the claims made by the Catholic Church. Send your questions to...Karlo@stmichaelradio.comA Production of St. Michael Catholic RadioThe Catholic Reason Airs Every Thursday on 94.9 St Michael Catholic Radio at 4 p.m. CST.

Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/ Dr. John Sottosanti, retired oral surgeon, inventor, and author, reveals the powerful connection between faith and health. Drawing from his battle with prostate cancer and his memoir Mortal Adhesions: A Surgeon Battles the Seven Deadly Sins to Find Faith, Happiness and Inner Peace, he shows how spiritual discipline and regular religious practice are not only essential for the soul but also lead to measurable improvements in physical and mental well-being. His story affirms what the Church has always taught: living the truth brings healing—in both body and spirit. He is a retired periodontal surgeon, inventor, and author of Mortal Adhesions: A Surgeon Battles the Seven Deadly Sins to Find Faith, Happiness, and Inner Peace. He trained at USC and the VA Hospital in Los Angeles, taught at USC, UCLA, and Loma Linda, and published 23 scientific papers. A former president of his state dental society, he holds multiple patents in bone regeneration. Dr. Sottosanti combines faith and science, drawing on his personal battle with prostate cancer to explore how spirituality supports healing and well-being. Newsmax Article:  Could Religious Faith Make America Healthy Again? | Newsmax.com https://www.newsmax.com/politics/kennedy-secularists/2024/11/27/id/1189595/ Authors of the Medical Bible: Harold G. Koenig, M.D., M.H.Sc.: https://spiritualityandhealth.duke.edu/index.php/harold-g-koenig-m-d/ Tyler J VanderWeele: https://hfh.fas.harvard.edu/people/tyler-j-vanderweele Find John and his book here: Mortal Adhesions – A Surgeon Battles the Seven Deadly Sins to Find Faith, Happiness, and Inner Peace: https://mortaladhesions.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Faith and Health 03:01 The Science Behind Religious Practice and Health 05:51 Harvard Studies on Happiness and Relationships 09:04 The Impact of Church Attendance on Longevity 11:49 Exploring the Nurses Study 15:44 The Role of Hope in Health Outcomes 19:43 Suicide Rates and Religious Practice 22:00 Challenges in Medical Acceptance of Religion 26:49 The Future of Religion and Health Research 29:06 The Journey to Writing a Memoir 30:25 Exploring the Seven Deadly Sins 33:17 Faith and Overcoming Adversity 36:31 The Impact of Family Dynamics 39:52 Reflection on Death & Reconciliation after Divorce 47:49 Supernatural Experiences and Faith 52:42 Conclusion 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

In this Episode:More on Why the Doctrine of Hell is not Incompatible with God's Goodness...Diocesan Staff Apologist and Speaker for Catholic Answers, Dr. Karlo Broussard, explains the Why's behind Catholic Beliefs from Faith, Morality, and Culture. Providing the Reasons behind the claims made by the Catholic Church. Send your questions to...Karlo@stmichaelradio.comA Production of St. Michael Catholic RadioThe Catholic Reason Airs Every Thursday on 94.9 St Michael Catholic Radio at 4 p.m. CST.

Jordan sits down with Eric Sammons to discuss his recently released book, Moral Money: The Case for Bitcoin. Eric has been the the Editor-in-Chief of Crisis Magazine since 2021. He's written several other books, including Bitcoin Basics. He has contributed over 200 articles to numerous websites, including OnePeterFive, Catholic Answers, Crisis Magazine, AntiWar.com, The Federalist, CatholicVote, and Bitcoin.com. He holds an undergraduate degree in Systems Analysis (with a concentration in Economics) from Miami University, and a Master's degree in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. They discuss the new book before concluding by talking about an article that Eric wrote for Crisis Magazine entitled, "Catholics Are Rapidly Losing Ground" (https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/catholics-are-rapidly-losing-ground).

Chris & Taylor debate whether the introduction of AI could help with ministry or hinder it. Taylor also shares a wild story about forgiveness(or lack thereof) in his heart and how difficult it is to forgive as Christ does. Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show by taking a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thanks! YouTube Check out the show and other exclusive videos on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/fortecatholic Connect

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to discuss how the month of July is dedicated to the precious blood of Jesus. Guests include Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers, Gary Zimak from Following the Truth, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Prayer of St. John of the Cross O Blessed Jesus,give me stillness of soul in You.Let Your mighty calmness reign in me.Rule me, O King of Gentleness,King of Peace. ***** Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolifeorg. Elizabeth Scalia is online at theanchoress.com. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Episode:An Introduction to the Historical Reliability of the GospelsDiocesan Staff Apologist and Speaker for Catholic Answers, Dr. Karlo Broussard, explains the Why's behind Catholic Beliefs from Faith, Morality, and Culture. Providing the Reasons behind the claims made by the Catholic Church. Send your questions to...Karlo@stmichaelradio.comA Production of St. Michael Catholic RadioThe Catholic Reason Airs Every Thursday on 94.9 St Michael Catholic Radio at 4 p.m. CST.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Rob Jack to share more reflections on the Sacred Heart of Jesus as we continue through the month of June. Other guests include Gary Zimak from Following the Truth, Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers, and canon-lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** St. Monica Sodality Prayer for Fallen Away Catholics “Eternal and merciful Father, I give You thanks for the gift of Your Divine Son Who suffered, died and rose for all mankind. I thank You also for my Catholic Faith and ask Your help that I may grow in fidelity by prayer, by works of charity and penance, by reflection on Your Word, and by regular participation in the Sacraments of Penance and the Holy Eucharist. You gave Saint Monica a spirit of selfless love manifested in her constant prayer for the conversion of her son Augustine. Inspired by boundless confidence in Your power to move hearts, and by the success of her prayer. I ask the grace to imitate her constancy in my prayer for [name(s)] who no longer share(s) in the intimate life of Your Catholic family. Grant through my prayer and witness that (he/she/they) may be open to the promptings of Your Holy Spirit, and return to loving union with Your Church. Grant also that my prayer be ever hopeful and that I may never judge another, for You alone can read hearts. I ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. ***** Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org. Dr. Annie Huey’s tours are online at sacredheritagetours.com Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Episode:Why the Doctrine of Hell is not Incompatible with God's Goodness... Diocesan Staff Apologist and Speaker for Catholic Answers, Dr. Karlo Broussard, explains the Why's behind Catholic Beliefs from Faith, Morality, and Culture. Providing the Reasons behind the claims made by the Catholic Church. Send your questions to...Karlo@stmichaelradio.comA Production of St. Michael Catholic RadioThe Catholic Reason Airs Every Thursday on 94.9 St Michael Catholic Radio at 4 p.m. CST.

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Catholic Answers author, apologist, and columnist John Clark to talk about the stigmata – the incredible, miraculous wounds of Christ as experienced by some of the most profound saints down through history. And, the incredible evangelical power that the stigmata – and stigmatists – have today! We dig into the lives of great saints like Padre Pio, St. Francis of Assisi, and more and discuss not only the profound properties of their miracles and miraculous lives but their devotion to the Eucharist, to the Church, and what makes them an unshakable witness to the Catholic faith – in our dialogue with our non-Catholic Christian brothers and sisters. Plus, we talk about John's own dad's fascinating conversion story – connected to the stigmatists! For more from John check out his book God's Wounds from Catholic Answers Press and use the coupon code WOUNDED to receive 25% off! Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!Theme Music: "Splendor (Intro)" by Former Ruins. Learn more at formerruins.com or listen on Spotify, Apple Music,A very special thanks to our Patreon co-producers who make this show possible: Amanda, Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Jorg, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William.Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney for inspired interviews with Christians living out their faith!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

Can people really leave behind same-sex attraction? Kimberly Zember says yes—and that claim alone makes her a controversial figure. But as she shares with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, her story is not about politics or slogans—it's about a soul seeking truth, stumbling through pain, and ultimately finding peace in Christ.   Raised Catholic but lacking a clear picture of God's love, Kimberly lived a double life for years—dating women in secret, wrestling with fear and isolation, and seeking help from those who too often offered affirmation instead of truth. Despite the confusion and the failures, she never stopped searching for something more than feelings or labels could offer.   Kimberly's refusal to reduce herself to an identity—whether lesbian, missionary, or even “religious”—points to a deeper Christian anthropology: our actions do not define our essence. Through her testimony, she invites us to consider what it really means to live as a child of God in a culture that pushes us to define ourselves by our desires.   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!   Kim Zember speaks internationally about the love and freedom she has found from leaving a homosexual lifestyle and her pursuit of the greater love she has found in Jesus. Through her personal testimony she helps give others insight into how to love those around them who identify within the LGBTQ community and also gives hope and direction to those who may have same-sex attraction or struggle with their identity.   For more information on Kim's ministry visit: www.BoldlyBeloved.com For more information on Kimberly's Mission in Ethiopia: https://www.unforgottenfaces.org/   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

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Jim Papandrea to share more about the most famous ancient churches of Rome. Other guests include Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more… ***** Newman’s Fragrance Prayer Dear Jesus, help us to spread your fragrance everywhere we go. Flood our souls with your spirit and life. Penetrate and possess our whole being, so utterly, that our lives may only be a radiance of yours. Shine through us, and be so in us, that every soul we come in contact with may feel your presence in our soul. Let them look up and see no longer us but only Jesus! Stay with us, and then we shall begin to shine as you shine; so to shine as to be a light to others. The light, O Jesus will be all from you. None of it will be ours; it will be you shining on others through us. Let us thus praise you in the way that you love best by shining on those around us. Let us preach you with preaching: not by words but by our example, by the catching force, by sympathetic influence of what we do, the evident fullness of the love our hearts bear to you. Amen. ***** Fr. Patrick Riviere is online at ascensionpress.com. Christopher Carstens is online at christendom.edu. Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Morse speaks at a  rally hosted by California Family Council and the CHANGED Movement celebrating the 7th Anniversary of the inception of CHANGED there on the California Capitol steps in 2018.   Watch the full rally here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGhMYAk9iMs&t=1399s Listen to more testimonies of those who have left pride behind:   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

In this Episode:Why Catholic Bibles Are Bigger...Diocesan Staff Apologist and Speaker for Catholic Answers, Dr. Karlo Broussard, explains the Why's behind Catholic Beliefs from Faith, Morality, and Culture. Providing the Reasons behind the claims made by the Catholic Church. Send your questions to...Karlo@stmichaelradio.comA Production of St. Michael Catholic RadioThe Catholic Reason Airs Every Thursday on 94.9 St Michael Catholic Radio at 4 p.m. CST.

Can people really leave behind same-sex attraction? Kimberly Zember says yes—and that claim alone makes her a controversial figure. But as she shares with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, her story is not about politics or slogans—it's about a soul seeking truth, stumbling through pain, and ultimately finding peace in Christ.   Raised Catholic but lacking a clear picture of God's love, Kimberly lived a double life for years—dating women in secret, wrestling with fear and isolation, and seeking help from those who too often offered affirmation instead of truth. Despite the confusion and the failures, she never stopped searching for something more than feelings or labels could offer.   Kimberly's refusal to reduce herself to an identity—whether lesbian, missionary, or even “religious”—points to a deeper Christian anthropology: our actions do not define our essence. Through her testimony, she invites us to consider what it really means to live as a child of God in a culture that pushes us to define ourselves by our desires.   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!   Kim Zember speaks internationally about the love and freedom she has found from leaving a homosexual lifestyle and her pursuit of the greater love she has found in Jesus. Through her personal testimony she helps give others insight into how to love those around them who identify within the LGBTQ community and also gives hope and direction to those who may have same-sex attraction or struggle with their identity.   For more information on Kim's ministry visit: www.BoldlyBeloved.com For more information on Kimberly's Mission in Ethiopia: https://www.unforgottenfaces.org/   00:00 - Introduction 01:25 - Kim Zember's Journey of Faith and Identity 11:74 - Living the Lifestyle but NOT the Identity 18:64 - Only Seeking the Truth 20:41 - Our True Identity was Bought on the Cross 25:67 - Marriage, Annulment, and Finding Clarity   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

Happy feast of St. Barnabas! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr. Benjamin Lewis and Dr. Jim Papandrea about a hymn for his feast day, and why he is referred to as an "apostle." Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra, Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers, and Fr. Rob Jack with reflections on June as the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Happy feast of St. Barnabas! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr. Benjamin Lewis and Dr. Jim Papandrea about a hymn for his feast day, and why he is referred to as an “apostle.” Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra, Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers, and Fr. Rob Jack with reflections on June as the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the Memorial of St. Barnabas O God, who decreed that Saint Barnabas, a man filled with faith and the Holy Spirit, should be set apart to convert the nations, grant that the Gospel of Christ, which he strenuously preached, may be faithfully proclaimed by word and by deed. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. ***** Cincinnati Right to Life is online at cincinnatirighttolife.org. Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can your temperament shape your spiritual life? In this episode we explore how natural disposition, trauma, and personality types affect prayer, change over time, and whether they're at odds with providence. Also—can you be a composite temperament? Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 16:56 – Would my temperament have effect on my trouble with keeping focus on prayer life 30:34 – Can we have a composite of our temperaments? 42:33 – Can your temperament change during the course of your life? 49:40 – How do we square the idea of a temperament being “happy-go-lucky” with providence, when as Catholics we do not believe in luck? 52:37 – Is it possible to have early childhood trauma that shapes and forms your temperament?

Welcome, Catholic Pilgrims, to a beautiful day at sea with Mother Cabrini. In our reading for today, it is September 8th and that is the day that we celebrate Mary's birthday.  This got me thinking, “Why this day?” So, I went to look it up. I'll read for you an answer from Catholic Answers.  With all that, let's hear about Mary from Mother Cabrini by opening to page 244. 

In this powerful interview, Fr. Rob Jack speaks with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, founder of the Ruth Institute and author of The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies Are Destroying Lives and Why the Church Was Right All Along. Together, they unpack the devastating effects of the sexual revolution—from no-fault divorce and the redefinition of marriage, to gender ideology and surrogacy. Dr. Morse explains how powerful cultural elites have reshaped law, medicine, and education to fit an anti-family agenda—and how the Church offers the antidote. If you've ever wondered why society seems so confused about sex, family, and identity—or what we can do to rebuild the moral order—this is the conversation you've been waiting for.   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

Hello my Jude Crew :)This is the first episode of season 6!!! So crazy we are already here. This weeks topic is about doubt. I feel like its something we've all experienced at one point or another. I also give you guys a life update obvi and where we moved to :) I also address the topic of spiritual fatherhood and motherhood! So excited to hear your guyses feedback!E-mail me and put podcast in the subject line to be featured in an episodeaskthereligioushippie@gmail.comResources:BooksPromo: AMBER15https://tanbooks.com/products/books/uniformity-with-gods-will/https://tanbooks.com/products/books/how-to-converse-with-god/https://tanbooks.com/products/books/cultivating-the-spiritual-life-the-beginnings-of-the-life-of-grace-mysticism-as-told-by-the-saints/https://tanbooks.com/products/books/love-your-cross-how-suffering-becomes-sacrifice/https://tanbooks.com/products/books/the-virtue-of-hope-how-confidence-in-god-can-lead-you-to-heaven/https://tanbooks.com/products/books/trustful-surrender-to-divine-providence-the-secret-of-peace-and-happiness/Catholic Answers:https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/its-okay-to-doubt-but-doubt-correctlyUrgency of Mental Prayer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVOn4oYCtmY&t=1s

In this Episode:Why the Appeal to the Jewish Canon as a Reason to Adopt the Protestant Old Testament Canon is not Successful... Diocesan Staff Apologist and Speaker for Catholic Answers, Dr. Karlo Broussard, explains the Why's behind Catholic Beliefs from Faith, Morality, and Culture. Providing the Reasons behind the claims made by the Catholic Church. Send your questions to...Karlo@stmichaelradio.comA Production of St. Michael Catholic RadioThe Catholic Reason Airs Every Thursday on 94.9 St Michael Catholic Radio at 4 p.m. CST.

In Part 2 of Emily Torres's testimony, she continues her story of standing for truth at a Catholic university that seems to have abandoned its identity. From confronting radical gender ideology to being verbally harassed for defending the Church's teaching on marriage and pro-life issues, Emily increasingly found herself isolated on campus. Despite threats, public ridicule, and faculty pushing blasphemous theology, Emily refused to back down. She organized protests and reported blatant anti-Catholic behavior to college administrators, only to be met with silence. Now a Catholic high school teacher and soon joining Catholic Answers, Emily shares the lessons she's learned and offers wisdom for students and parents navigating today's culture wars. Her witness is a reminder that even in darkness, grace sustains, and truth demands courage. It also should provoke a sense of urgency. Every Catholic family needs to know about The Newman Guide. It is the antidote to the radical ideologies lurking in our educational institutions. Click here to watch on YouTube

Why do some people experience same-sex attraction—and how should faithful Christians respond? In this episode of the Dr. J Show, clinical sexologist Floyd Godfrey draws on decades of experience counseling clients who experience same-sex attraction and want to live lives of chastity and integrity.   Dr. Godfrey discusses how trauma, emotional wounds, and unmet developmental needs can shape sexual desires. He explains the difference between a person's feelings and their identity, and how healing involves both psychological insight and spiritual maturity. Rather than pushing an agenda, he walks us through how real change happens—with honesty, accountability, and deep human connection.   This conversation pushes back on the cultural narrative that says "once gay, always gay," and raises serious questions about efforts to ban talk therapy for those who seek it. If you're a parent, pastor, counselor, or simply someone concerned about the truth and the well-being of others, you won't want to miss this important episode.   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!   00:00 - Introduction 00:07 - The Healing and Recovery Workbook 04:12 - Understanding Same-Sex Attraction and Therapy 06:42 - Navigating Therapy for Minors 14:10 - The Debate on Conversion Therapy 18:04 - Challenges with Professional Licensing 26:29 - Finding Hope Amidst Adversity 29:29 - Corruption of the Licensing Boards 40:05 - Where you can find Floyd Godfrey 41:15 - Words of Advice   Floyd Godfrey, Ph.D., is a Clinical Sexologist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Certified Sex Addiction Specialist Supervisor with over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health and human sexuality. He holds advanced degrees from Arizona State University, Ottawa University, and the International Institute for Clinical Sexology. Dr. Godfrey specializes in working with men and adolescents navigating issues related to same-sex attraction, sexual addiction, and identity development.   He previously led a national faith-based ministry for men seeking sexual integrity, and has trained therapists, clergy, and parents in offering compassionate and ethical care. Known for integrating scientific understanding with a Christian worldview, Dr. Godfrey also works as a mental health consultant and educator. He brings both clinical depth and pastoral sensitivity to one of the most complex topics in our culture today.   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

In one of the most compassionate and powerful episodes of Catholic Answers Live, we take on difficult but crucial questions about mental health, suicide, guilt, and healing from a Catholic perspective. Help us reach our goal by donating! Catholicanswersradio.com Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 20:16 – What can I do for my son who has Autism and recently tried to take his own life? How can I support him? 24:46 – What will it take for mental health to catch up to actually treating people, especially those considering suicide? 40:57 – I'm new to the faith and my friend who helped me come to the faith has been struggling mentally so much lately. How can I be a support for him? 45:19 – We tend to feel guilt after we sin, but do we get out of the constant dwelling of that guilt? 47:48 – Where do you feel the Eucharist fits into mental health and healing?

In this episode fo the Ruth Institute Podcast. Fr. Sullins talks about how different family structures affect the well-being of children. Find us online at https://ruthinstitute.org. Have a story of your own to share? Let us hear it! Email info@ruthinstitute.org.   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!   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

In this Episode:Why The Church Envisions Hell to Be Currently PopulatedDiocesan Staff Apologist and Speaker for Catholic Answers, Dr. Karlo Broussard, explains the Why's behind Catholic Beliefs from Faith, Morality, and Culture. Providing the Reasons behind the claims made by the Catholic Church. Send your questions to...Karlo@stmichaelradio.comA Production of St. Michael Catholic RadioThe Catholic Reason Airs Every Thursday on 94.9 St Michael Catholic Radio at 4 p.m. CST.

In this Episode:Why The Pope is the Universal Shepherd for the Entire Flock of Christ Diocesan Staff Apologist and Speaker for Catholic Answers, Dr. Karlo Broussard, explains the Why's behind Catholic Beliefs from Faith, Morality, and Culture. Providing the Reasons behind the claims made by the Catholic Church. Send your questions to...Karlo@stmichaelradio.comA Production of St. Michael Catholic RadioThe Catholic Reason Airs Every Thursday on 94.9 St Michael Catholic Radio at 4 p.m. CST.

One of the most persistent myths promoted by LGBT advocates is that sexual orientation is fixed and cannot change. Research and clinical experience suggest otherwise.   In this episode of The Dr. J Show, Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse interviews Dr. Floyd Godfrey, a clinical sexologist and Christian counselor with decades of experience helping individuals overcome pornography addiction, unwanted same-sex attraction, and sexualized attachments. Dr. Godfrey explains how many of these issues stem from emotional wounds and disrupted attachment patterns—conditions that are treatable through compassionate, evidence-based therapy.   The discussion explores the concept of sex addiction as an intimacy attachment disorder, the development of the arousal template, and the role that trauma and early relational dynamics play in shaping sexual behaviors. It also contrasts mainstream therapeutic approaches with those rooted in a biblical worldview, showing that faith and science are not at odds when it comes to human sexuality.   Dr. Floyd Godfrey is a seasoned Mental Health Consultant, Speaker, and Educator with over two decades of clinical experience. He offers consulting services to individuals, families, and professionals, addressing complex issues related to mental health and human sexuality. Dr. Godfrey holds credentials as a Clinical Sexologist, Certified Sex Addiction Specialist Supervisor, Certified Christian Counselor, and Certified Mental Health Coach. His educational background includes degrees from Arizona State University, Ottawa University, and the International Institute for Clinical Sexology. Early in his career, he worked at Tempe Social Services with children and facilitated after-school programming, which deepened his understanding of family dynamics and child development. Building on this experience, Dr. Godfrey dedicated over 20 years to developing comprehensive sexual addiction programming for various populations, including adults, couples, young adults, and adolescents. His approach integrates a biblical worldview, blending academic rigor with practical expertise to create impactful interventions for mental health and human sexuality concerns.   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 newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/   00:00 - Introduction 00:00 02:00 - Introduction to Dr. Floyd Godfrey 07:03 - Understanding Sexual Addiction 10:45 - The Role of Attactment 16:43 - Contrasting Approaches to Sexual Issues 22:59 - The Arousal Template Explained 28:37 - The Confusion of Identity & Sexual Orientation 35:37 - Mainstream Psychology   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

In this Episode:The Existence of Evil Does not Justify AtheismDiocesan Staff Apologist and Speaker for Catholic Answers, Dr. Karlo Broussard, explains the Why's behind Catholic Beliefs from Faith, Morality, and Culture. Providing the Reasons behind the claims made by the Catholic Church. Send your questions to...Karlo@stmichaelradio.comA Production of St. Michael Catholic RadioThe Catholic Reason Airs Every Thursday on 94.9 St Michael Catholic Radio at 4 p.m. CST.

The narrative promoted by pro-gay activists is that sexual orientation is fixed, immutable, and that efforts to change it are both futile and harmful. In this interview, Hudson Byblow offers a deeply personal and thoughtful counterpoint to that claim. He describes how emotional wounds, unmet childhood needs, and confusion about belonging contributed to the development of his same-sex desires. His testimony reveals that identity is more than a label and that healing is possible through love, truth, and authentic relationships.   Byblow speaks candidly about how chastity and Catholic teaching did not restrict his life but instead opened a pathway to peace and interior freedom. He unpacks the ways in which early experiences of isolation and a longing for male friendship became entangled with sexual attraction. Rather than feeling condemned by the Church, he was embraced by faithful Catholics who walked with him patiently, helping him to see his dignity not as something he created, but as something he received from God.   Throughout the conversation, Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse provides thoughtful questions and pastoral insight that help frame Hudson's story within the broader struggle of many who experience same-sex attraction. The discussion challenges prevailing cultural assumptions while offering encouragement for anyone seeking hope, healing, and holiness. It's a conversation that testifies to the transforming power of truth told in love.   Watch Part 1 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o11j1YzcjA     Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/   Watch the full episode on censorship-free Rumble or Locals: Rumble: https://rumble.com/v6t6m2n-hudson-byblows-story-will-deepen-your-faith-a-catholic-witness-of-healing-a.html Locals: https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/post/6917798/hudson-byblows-story-will-deepen-your-faith-a-catholic-witness-of-healing-hope     Hudson Byblow is a Catholic Speaker and author who specializes in training faithful Catholics how they can respond to all things LGBTQ+ in an authentically Catholic way. He is also the founder of Something More Beautiful, a site that helps people understand that just because LGBTQ+ desires/experiences might be part of their story, they are not automatically excluded from holy vocation to holy, chaste marriage.   LINK: https://smbm33.com/   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

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Fr. Rob Jack about how God chose Mary to be a vessel and channel of grace. Other guests include Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers, canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra, and Gary Zimak on how God experiences time. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** St. Albert the Great Prayer We pray to You, O Lord,who are the supreme Truth,and all truth is from you.We beseech You, O Lord,who are the highest Wisdom,and all the wise depend on You for their wisdom.You are the supreme Joy,and all who are happy owe it to You.You are the Light of minds,and all receive their understanding from You.We love, we love You above all.We seek You, we follow You,and we are ready to serve You.We desire to dwell under Your powerfor You are the King of all. Amen. ***** Full list of guestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do we mean by a Post-Christian world? Marcus explains and we talk with Tim Staples of Catholic Answers about the dangers of viewing the Papacy with American eyes.

Hudson Byblow speaks about the Catholic Faith in engaging, personalized, and trauma-informed ways, formed by his own journey of coming home to the Catholic Church – the last place the world said he should ever look! After leaving behind his prior-held “LGBTQ+ is who I am” mindset to in favor of striving to grow in the virtue of chastity, he has come to experience greater peace, joy, hope, love, and freedom than what he ever before knew was possible.   In this conversation, Dr. Jennifer Roback-Morris and Hudson Byblow explores the complexities of identity politics, particularly in relation to LGBT experiences and the Catholic understanding of chastity. Byblow shares his personal journey of reconciling his same-sex attractions with his faith, emphasizing the importance of pursuing virtue and understanding chastity as a transformative process. They discuss the distinctions between chastity, celibacy, and abstinence, and the detrimental effects of resentment on personal growth. The conversation also highlights red flags in discussions surrounding LGBT identities and the importance of seeking a deeper, more fulfilling understanding of one's vocation in life.   Watch the full episode on censorship-free Rumble or Locals: Rumble: https://rumble.com/v6t6m2n-hudson-byblows-story-will-deepen-your-faith-a-catholic-witness-of-healing-a.html Locals: https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/post/6917798/hudson-byblows-story-will-deepen-your-faith-a-catholic-witness-of-healing-hope     Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/   Hudson Byblow is a Catholic Speaker and author who specializes in training faithful Catholics how they can respond to all things LGBTQ+ in an authentically Catholic way. He is also the founder of Something More Beautiful, a site that helps people understand that just because LGBTQ+ desires/experiences might be part of their story, they are not automatically excluded from holy vocation to holy, chaste marriage.   LINK: https://smbm33.com/       Chapters   00:00 Exploring Identity Politics and Its Impact 03:12 Hudson Byblow's Journey and the Concept of Chastity 05:59 Something More Beautiful: A New Ministry 08:49 Understanding Chastity: Definitions and Misconceptions 12:10 The Distinction Between Chastity, Celibacy, and Abstinence 14:56 Resentment and Its Impact on Chastity 17:47 Red Flags in Understanding Sexual Identity 21:04 The Connection Between Pornography Addiction and Same-Sex Attraction 23:56 The Origins of Same-Sex Attraction: A Personal Perspective   Hudson Byblow Interviews: Trauma-Informed Education & Evangelization | Hudson Byblow on The Dr J Show ep. 152 https://youtu.be/bsq4c7D3tD8   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

What do we mean by a Post-Christian world? Marcus explains and we talk with Tim Staples of Catholic Answers about the dangers of viewing the Papacy with American eyes.

In this Episode:The Doctrine of Merit is Biblical…Diocesan Staff Apologist and Speaker for Catholic Answers, Dr. Karlo Broussard, explains the Why's behind Catholic Beliefs from Faith, Morality, and Culture. Providing the Reasons behind the claims made by the Catholic Church. Send your questions to...Karlo@stmichaelradio.comA Production of St. Michael Catholic RadioThe Catholic Reason Airs Every Thursday on 94.9 St Michael Catholic Radio at 4 p.m. CST.

Joe and Lee speak with Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers about Walker Percy and G.K. Chesterton! Register for the conference today to hear Cy's talks: Visit https://www.chesterton.org/44th-annual-chesterton-conference/ Visit Catholic Answers at https://catholic.com/ FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety X: https://twitter.com/chestertonsoc SUPPORT Consider making a donation: https://www.chesterton.org/give/ Visit our Shop at https://www.chesterton.org/shop/

AJ Benjamin joins Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse to share a powerful story of healing from same-sex attraction and the deeper wounds that fed it — fatherlessness, confusion, and emotional pain. With honesty and humility, AJ walks us through the trauma he experienced as a child and how it distorted his identity, his relationships, and his view of God. Through years of spiritual growth and personal reflection, he came to see that his deepest needs weren't about sexuality, but about truth, healing, and belonging.   Together, AJ and Dr. Morse explore how our culture often exploits emotional wounds rather than healing them — especially when it comes to sex, gender, and family life. They speak candidly about the ways trauma can mask itself as identity, and how the loss of strong father figures leaves children vulnerable to false ideologies. At the heart of their conversation is a call to compassion — not the kind that affirms everything, but the kind that loves enough to tell the truth.   This interview is filled with hope. AJ's story is a testimony to the power of grace, the gift of confession, and the maternal care of Our Lady. His journey reminds us that healing is possible, that God hasn't given up on us, and that love — real love — always leads us back to truth. Watch, share, and be encouraged.   Watch part 1 here: https://youtu.be/Uo0qXkqyT0U Watch the full video Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/   When the Son Frees You: A Catholic Man's Journey of Healing From Same-Sex Attraction - https://tanbooks.com/products/books/when-the-son-frees-you-a-catholic-mans-journey-of-healing-from-same-sex-attraction/   Nancy Charles with Dr. Morse part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99S1_mv903I Nancy Charles with Dr. Morse Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99S1_mv903I Christie May Jesse with Dr. Morse Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHjr84Zc8tg Christie May Jesse with Dr. Morse Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piJ0vb954UQ   The Tilma of Guadalupe https://garystockbridge617.getarchive.net/amp/media/guadalupe-tilma-33ab1c   Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2a/Fatima_BW_2018-10-05_21-52-30.jpg   Miracle of the Sun https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b0/Miracle_du_soleil_attente_pluie.jpg https://picryl.com/media/miracle-of-the-sun-0c9100?zoom=true https://itoldya420.getarchive.net/amp/media/danse-du-soleil-fatima-13-oct-1917-764d84   The children who saw Our Lady of Fatima https://picryl.com/media/fatima-children-with-rosaries-0ea2f2?zoom=true   Our Lady of Fatima https://www.flickr.com/photos/catholicism/34587584510   The Servant of God, Maria Esperanza de Bianchini http://www.thesilentknight.net/writings/maria-esperanza-and-a-kiss-from-our-lady https://sign.org/articles/servant-of-god-maria-esperanza-prophecy-and-hope-245796 https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2019/07/21/she-had-a-heart-for-souls-the-life-and-cause-of-servant-of-god-maria-esperanza-de-bianchini/   Reverend Mother Mary Angelica https://www.olamshrine.com/about/mother-angelica   Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v6skei5-what-if-youre-not-born-that-way-aj-benjamins-story-of-hope-healing-and-rede.html   Watch on Locals: https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/post/6877643/what-if-you-re-not-born-that-way-aj-benjamin-s-story-of-hope-healing-and-redemption   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

In this Episode:The Mystical Body of Christ and the Saints in Heaven...Diocesan Staff Apologist and Speaker for Catholic Answers, Dr. Karlo Broussard, explains the Why's behind Catholic Beliefs from Faith, Morality, and Culture. Providing the Reasons behind the claims made by the Catholic Church. Send your questions to...Karlo@stmichaelradio.comA Production of St. Michael Catholic RadioThe Catholic Reason Airs Every Thursday on 94.9 St Michael Catholic Radio at 4 p.m. CST.

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by my friend author, podcaster, and former Episcopalian priest Andrew Petiprin to talk unpack one of the biggest misconceptions about the Catholic Church: that Catholicism is simply another Christian denomination. With aplomb, charity, and with Scripture and the history books in hand, Andrew explains exactly what's wrong with thinking of Catholicism as just another denomination, why that matters, and why it's abundantly  clear from history and Scripture that the Catholic Church is unique in a sea of Christian choices.Plus, we unpack the danger of thinking of the Church as an institution, the notion of the "rules" of Catholicism, and so much more. For more from Andrew listen to his complete conversion story way back on Episode 69 of the podcast.You can find Andrew's book, Faith Unboxed at Catholic Answers or any fine bookseller. And make sure to visit the Spe Salvi Institute.Send your feedback to cordialcatholic@gmail.com. Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!Theme Music: "Splendor (Intro)" by Former Ruins. Learn more at formerruins.com or listen on Spotify, Apple Music,A very special thanks to our Patreon co-producers who make this show possible: Amanda, Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Jorg, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William.Beyond The BeaconJoin Bishop Kevin Sweeney and Communications Director Jai Agnish of the Diocese of...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

The Original airdate for this episode was Easter Monday but with the passing of Pope Francis, we pushed the episode back to Easter Wednesday Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Celebrate Easter Wednesday with the Flannel Panel on this special episode of Catholic Answers Live! Join host Cy Kellett, apologist Joe Heschmeyer, and Catholic Answers president Chris Check as they reflect on the joy of the Resurrection, the meaning of the Easter Octave, and the profound relevance of Jesus’ triumph over death. From theological insights on the empty tomb and the significance of liturgical traditions to real-world news of a remarkable resurgence in Catholicism—especially among young men in Great Britain—this conversation dives deep into the signs of hope across the global Church. Whether you’re a convert, cradle Catholic, or someone exploring the faith, this lively episode offers encouragement, challenge, and practical takeaways for living the Resurrection all year long.

What if the most “settled science” around abortion was built on sand? In this stirring episode of The Dr. J Show, world-renowned psychologist Dr. Priscilla Coleman exposes the deep flaws behind the much-lauded “Turnaway Study” and shares decades of suppressed research on the psychological toll of abortion. “At least 30% of women come out of that room... and they're changed. Sometimes to the point of suicide,” she says. It's a truth our culture refuses to face—but the data, and the stories, are undeniable. Dr. Coleman and Dr. Morse don't just speak from data—they speak from the heart. “It wasn't until I went back to the Catholic Church and went to confession that the night terrors finally stopped,” Dr. Morse shares in a rare moment of personal testimony. We cannot love women by lying to them. Watch this powerful conversation and discover how the International Institute for Reproductive Loss is arming counselors, lawyers, and pregnancy centers with scientific truth because “science is finally supporting what the Church has always taught.” Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/ Watch Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ukkz7sKYI4 Have a question or a comment? Leave it in the comments, and we'll get back to you! 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 https://rumble.com/c/TheRuthInstitute 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

Today on the show, Liz Wheeler breaks down what's really happening at the Pentagon between Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and senior ranking staffers. What is President Donald Trump's foreign policy? Who was Dan Caldwell? Is United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff going to secure a new Iranian deal? Does Israel want to bomb Iran? Plus, Liz chats with Jimmy Akin, the senior apologist at Catholic Answers, about Pope Francis, what comes next for the Church, and who he hopes to see as the next vicar of Christ. All that and more! -- SPONSORS: ALL FAMILY PHARMACY: Because you're part of this movement, use code LIZ10 at checkout for an exclusive discount. Check out https://allfamilypharmacy.com/LIZ, code: LIZ10. PREBORN: Your tax-deductible donation of twenty-eight dollars sponsors one ultrasound and doubles a baby's chance at life. How many babies can you save? Please donate your best gift today– just dial #250 and say the keyword, “BABY" or go to https://preborn.com/LIZ. KEKSI COOKIES: Mother's Day is coming up so don't wait—go to https://www.keksi.com right now and use code LIZ15 for an exclusive 15% discount. Your mom deserves the best—give her something she'll remember! BLAZETV: "The Truth About January 6: A Day in the Life of Harry Dunn Part III " is streaming right now, exclusively on BlazeTV. Subscribe today at BlazeTV.com/J6 to watch the full investigation from the very beginning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe speaks with Christopher Check, president of Catholic Answers, about his upcoming talk for the annual Chesterton conference on the history of the Acadian people and their expulsion.  Register for the conference today at https://www.chesterton.org/44th-annual-chesterton-conference/ Visit Catholic Answers at http://catholic.com/ FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety X: https://twitter.com/chestertonsoc SUPPORT Consider making a donation: https://www.chesterton.org/give/ Visit our Shop at https://www.chesterton.org/shop/

In Part 1 of our interview with Dr. Priscilla Coleman, a renowned professor of human development and family studies, we delve deeper into her extensive research on the psychological effects of abortion on women. Dr. Coleman discusses the methodologies behind her studies, addresses common criticisms, and shares insights from her meta-analyses that have been pivotal in shaping the discourse around abortion and mental health.​ It also deals with the societal and policy implications of her findings, offering viewers a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved. Whether you're a student, researcher, policymaker, or someone interested in the nuanced aspects of this topic, this interview provides valuable perspectives grounded in empirical research.   Subscribe to our newsletter to get this amazing report: Refuting the Top 5 Gay Myths https://ruthinstitute.org/refute-the-top-five-myths/   Dr. Priscilla Coleman is a developmental psychologist and retired Professor of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) at Bowling Green State University (BGSU). She is now the Science Director for The International Institute for Reproductive Loss (IIRL) (https://www.iirl.net/). The mission of IIRL is to provide, develop, and maintain evidence-based resources on the personal and relational impact of reproductive loss for lay and professional audiences. Dr. Coleman has published over 60 peer-reviewed journal articles, with most on the psychology of abortion (decision-making and mental health outcomes). She has shared her research and analysis of peer-reviewed studies in numerous countries (Australia, Canada, Chili, Ecuador, England, Germany, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Poland, Portugal, and Scotland) to wide-ranging audiences, most notably in Parliament Houses as medical and government personnel evaluated current and future laws regulating abortion.   Timeline of Events 2008: APA Task Force Report on Abortion. 2008-2010, recruitment for Turnaway Study. 2011. Coleman publishes article in British Journal of Psychiatry. June 2, 2020: A book by one of the principal investigators, Diana Greene Foster, is published, The Turnaway Study: Ten years, a Thousand Women, and the Consequences of Having—or Being Denied—an Abortion. June 17, 2022: Coleman publishes Critique of the “Turnaway Study.” In Frontiers in Psychology. June 24, 2022, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. September 2022: calls for retraction of BJP article October 5, 2022, Frontiers publishes “Expression of Concern” regarding the article. October 13, 2022. Coleman retains legal representation. December 22, 2022. Coleman receives notice that Frontiers plan to retract the article. December 23, 2022. Dr. Coleman's attorneys sent a letter to the Frontiers in Psychology Editorial staff. December 26, 2022 Dr. Coleman's Frontiers article was retracted. December 29, 2022 Dr. Coleman's attorneys sent a letter of objection to the Frontiers in Psychology May 2023: Cambridge Press, publisher of the British Journal of Psychiatry, ruled in Coleman's favor and declined to retract.   Have a question or a comment? Leave it in the comments, and we'll get back to you!   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

Welcome to our deep-dive into the question: How do we know God exists?In this series, we return to the topic of God's existence, which we covered aaall the way back in Episode 2 (!!), and we break it open to explore it more deeply. In this episode, we look at St. Thomas Aquinas's first three 'ways', or arguments for God's existence. These are among the most famous arguments for the existence of God, and they have been hugely influential in the history of the Philosophy of Religion. They have also been at times misunderstood and misrepresented, so in this series we're taking the time to delve deep and understand what, exactly, Aquinas is arguing. Donate via PayPal⁠⁠Support us on Patreon!⁠Contact the podcast: crashcoursecatholicism@gmail.com.Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae Part 1, Question 2Summa Contra GentilesEdward Feser:Aquinas: A Beginner's GuideFive Proofs of the Existence of God"Scholastic regress arguments"Catholic Answers, "What Caused God?"Peter Kreeft, "The First Cause Argument"Summa of the SummaThomas Joseph White: "The First Way""The Second Way""The Third Way (I, 2, 3)"The Thomistic Institute:"Five Ways to Prove God Exists (Aquinas 101)""St. Thomas Aquinas' Favorite Argument for the Existence of God (Aquinas 101)""What's Wrong With St. Thomas Aquinas' First Proof for the Existence of God? (Aquinas 101)""How St. Thomas Aquinas' Second Way for Proving the Existence of God Works (Aquinas 101)""How St. Thomas Proves God's Existence Through Efficient Causality (Aquinas 101)""What is Efficient Causality? (Aquinas 101)""St. Thomas' Third Way: You Didn't Have To Exist—But You Do! (Aquinas 101)""The Third Way: How St. Thomas Argues for God's Existence From Contingency (Aquinas 101)""The Third Way: Another Take On The Argument (Aquinas 101)"Bishop Barron on Thomas Aquinas and the Argument from Motion

Fr. Rob Jack and Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse discuss the upcoming supreme court case involving a Colorado therapist saying conversion therapy bans infringe on her free speech and freedom of religion as a counselor wishing to help people.     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/

Questions answered this episode: Questions answered this episode: 1. My eldest son is nearly 20, and he told us 2 years ago that he doesn't believe in God, which was incredibly heartbreaking for my husband and me. He is, however, respectful of our faith. He has a girlfriend, and they have been dating for about 4 months. She's just moved to another state to study at a university, which is about 4 hours from where we live. He's looking forward to visiting her in the next few weeks. He's planning on staying with her when he visits, which seems to him like a completely practical thing to do. How do I broach the topic of chastity and avoidance of sin with someone who doesn't claim to believe in God? I want to find a way to speak truth to him, even if it only plants a seed for the future. Any ideas or wisdom from your experience as parents and years of ministry would be greatly appreciated. 2. My wife and I are in our mid-40s. We have 4 kids ages 17 to 11. We also have 2 in heaven from a miscarriage and a premature birth. The 11-year-old was our last pregnancy. We've used NFP ever since to avoid pregnancy, but it has been challenging for our relationship with just a few days per month that we feel safe to have sex. All these years, I've been honoring my wife's reluctance and fear of another pregnancy, but I never realized my own until today. We're left to believe it is our responsibility to avoid getting pregnant because God will give us more kids whether he should or not if we give him the opportunity to. I think he's reckless about giving out children and doesn't consider the toll it could take on us. I'm not proud of this confession, and I doubt it is a good way to think of NFP. I guess I'm asking for help to see things more clearly. I should add that my wife has had hard pregnancies and deliveries, and having this 11-year gap only heightens our fears about another pregnancy. But it is not like doctors ever told us we should avoid getting pregnant or risk serious health consequences. We've just been afraid to keep going through the hardships that come with new life. We can keep up the cautious NFP approach, but it feels a lot like we're not trusting God and we're holding back from each other. I don't know the right way to think about this, and it has been a long time of uncertainty. 3. I am a 29-year-old single woman, and I come from a family with a history of sexual abuse. Some of my siblings were sexually abused by my dad. I was also sexually abused, though it was by one of my brothers when we were younger. My brother is sorry for having done this and has sought reconciliation with both me and the church, and I have forgiven him. Growing up, my mom always said that a man and a woman should never be alone together if they're not married because, quote, something could happen. I realize this might be a prudent way to live, and with everything that has happened in my family, I can understand why my mom says this. However, because of all these things, I find myself having a hard time trusting men or knowing how to relate with them without being, I think, overly cautious. Most of the friendships I have with men tend to stay at the surface level because I don't know how to open myself to them. I really want to be able to have deep relationships with men, but I also don't know how deep is too deep. Do you have any advice on how I can learn to trust men and to open myself up to having deep, intimate friendships with them? How do I know if I'm crossing over into a place of going too deep, and would it be best to wait to date a man until I've learned to not have these thoughts of what he might do constantly at the back of my mind? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share their humor and wisdom, answering questions about marriage, relationships, life, and the Catholic faith, all in light of John Paul II's beautiful teachings on the Theology of the Body.