Dr. Scott Hahn his wife Kimberly have six children (two of which are seminarians) and eighteen grandchildren. An exceptionally popular speaker and teacher, Dr. Hahn has delivered numerous talks nationally and internationally on a wide variety of topics related to Scripture and the Catholic faith.

Dr. Hahn has been awarded the Father Michael Scanlan, T.O.R., Chair of Biblical Theology and the New Evangelization at Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he has taught since 1990, and is the founder and president of the Saint Paul Center for Biblical Theology. From 2005 to 2011, Dr. Hahn held the Pope Benedict XVI Chair of Biblical Theology and Liturgical Proclamation at St. Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, PA. From 2014 to 2015, he served as the McEssy Distinguished Visiting Professor of Biblical Theology and the New Evangelization, University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, IL.

Dr. Hahn is also the bestselling author of numerous books including The Lamb’s Supper, Reasons to Believe, and Rome Sweet Home (co-authored with his wife, Kimberly). Some of his newest books are The First Society, The Fourth Cup,Romans: A Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, The Creed, Evangelizing Catholics, Angels and Saints, and Joy to the World.

This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here, with readings and resources.

(February 5, 2021) Dr J is once again a guest of Fr. Rob Jack on Sacred Heart Radio's Driving Home the Faith.  What are you doing to celebrate National Marriage Week? It kicks off February 7-14, and we have lots to share with you...

For example, our newest resource center on marriage.

Originally from Pasadena, Fr. Sebastian Walshe is a Norbertine Canon of the Abbey of St. Michael in the Diocese of Orange, California, where he is a professor of philosophy and prefect of studies for the seminary program. After completing his studies at Thomas Aquinas College in California, he continued studies at The Catholic University of America in Washington D.C., receiving a license in Philosophy. Later, he attended the Pontifical University of St. Thomas at Rome (the Angelicum) where he received a Masters in Sacred Theology and a Doctorate in Philosophy. Fr. Sebastian is a regular guest on Catholic Answers Live.

This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here (with readings & resources).

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

Dr. Pat Fagan is Founder and Director of the Marriage and Religion Research Institute (MARRI) at the Family Research Council (now a part of The Catholic University of America). He is also a professional therapist specializing in child, family and marital therapy for couples considering divorce. He publishes and edits Marripedia.org, a Wikipedia-like resource on social sciences of impact of marriage and religious worship.

This is an audio podcast of The Dr J Show. Full video episode is available here.

Dr. Fagan has authored over thirty synthesis papers and has commissioned dozens of original research projects in marriage, family, child development, and religious practice. His decades of analyzing federal surveys and social science studies has proven that marriage is the foundational relationship in society, and fidelity is its foundational virtue. His research has shown that the cultivation of both faithfulness and marriage is integral to all vibrant cultures.

Dr. Fagan began his career as a teacher in Ireland, then became a clinical psychologist specializing in child, family and marital therapy in Canada. Because of his deep concerns about government undermining marriage and the family, he entered the public policy field in the U.S.

He assisted Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.), became Deputy Assistant Secretary for Family and Social Policy at the U.S. Health and Human Services under President George H. Bush. Dr. Fagan is a Senior Fellow of Family and Culture at the Heritage Foundation and a Fellow at The Austin Institute in Texas.

Dr. Fagan and his wife Theresa have eight children and twelve grandchildren.

(January 23, 2020) Dr J is once again a guest of Michelle McAloon, Ellen Taylor, and Mike Romano on LA Catholic Morning. They're discussing how marriage protects against abortion and how you can make the family great again.

10 Reasons Your Marriage Matters

(July 13, 2018) Dr J is once again a guest of Drew Mariani on his eponymous show on Relevant Radio. They're discussing secular arguments for strengthening marriage…and why they're not enough.

(March 14, 2018) Dr J is speaking to Freedom Readers, a project of Grove City College's Center for Vision & Values. Her topic is "The Government's Duty to Marriage: A Not-Exclusively Biblical Approach." Check out our podcast stream if you missed yesterday's talk to one of Grove City's classes, and stay tuned for Q&A afterward.

(January 8, 2018) Dr J is speaking with John Rustin on his radio show, Family Policy Matters. The topic is healthy actions and expectations before saying "I do," and they touch on specifics regarding cohabitation, weddings, divorce, and marriage.

(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.

(November 17, 2016) Dr J is once again Molly Smith's guest on From the Median. They're discussing her latest book, 101 Tips for Marrying the Right Person, and interrelatedness of the marriage and life issues.

(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.

(May 24, 2016) Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, one of the largest Southern Baptist seminaries in the world, hosted Dr. J at their annual Summer Institute, sponsored by the Land Center. This is the second part of her address to pastors and seminary professors on making the case for marriage; if you missed the first part, check out the previous podcast.

(May 24, 2016) Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, one of the largest Southern Baptist seminaries in the world, hosted Dr. J at their annual Summer Institute, sponsored by the Land Center. She addressed pastors and seminary professors on making the case for marriage.

(March 4, 2016) Dr J is one of the speakers at this year's Catholic Answers Conference: "Restoring Marriage Today." Her talk was entitled "Keeping the Family Together: Public Policies and Personal Strategies."

(January 27, 2016) Dr J is once again Sheila Liaugminas's guest on A Closer Look. They're discussing culture, faith, family, and rebuilding society by keeping the family together and strengthening the institution of marriage. Check out Austin's article, too: "11 Reasons the Sexual Revolution has been a Complete, Utter, and Deadly Failure."

(September 18, 2014) Dr J travels to Utah to participate in the Stand for the Family conference put on by the Latter Day Saints. While she was there, she was invited to participate in a rally at the state capitol celebrating marriage--this is her speech there. Stay tuned for her talk at the conference!

(August 29, 2014) Dr J is Todd Wilkin's guest on Issues, Etc., where they discussed California's directive requiring insurers to cover elective abortions and a partial lift on Utah's polygamy ban. Check out more of Todd's interviews over at the on-demand archives at IssuesEtc.org.

(August 27, 2014) Dr J is once again a guest on Sheila Liaugminas' show "A Closer Look" to discuss the developments on the marriage and family front here in the U.S. After they catch up, she joins a panel with Mary Summerhays and Alisa Olson to discuss more on marriage, Ruth's ITAF conference, and Utah's upcoming "Stand for the Family" conference and Voice for Marriage website.

(July 22, 2014) Dr J is once again a guest on Drew Mariani's eponymous show where they discussed the falling marriage rate among millennials--check out the accompanying news segment here.

(July 8, 2014) Dr J traveled to Bryan College in Dayton, TN, to participate in Summit's Worldview Conference for high school and college students. She gave two talks there; this is her second one, "Defending Marriage." If you missed "Love and Economics," check out the previous podcast.

(July 8, 2014) Dr J traveled to Bryan College in Dayton, TN, to participate in Summit's Worldview Conference for high school and college students. She gave two talks there; this is the first one, "Love and Economics." Stay tuned for "Defending Marriage."

(June 13, 2014) Dr J traveled to Phoenix to participate in Alliance Defending Freedom's Blackstone Legal Fellowship, where she gave two talks. This is the second one, "Defending Marriage," on why marriage matters and what has happened and will happen as it gets more and more redefined by the progress of the sexual revolution. If you missed the last talk, check out the previous podcast.

(June 13, 2014) Dr J traveled to Phoenix to participate in Alliance Defending Freedom's Blackstone Legal Fellowship, where she gave two talks. This is the first one, "Love and Economics," on what marriage is and why we need it--stay tuned for the next one!