Media Features
For Ruah Woods Institute
K-12 Theology of the Body Curriculum Mini-Lessons/TOB Lens with Courtney Brown, Executive Director of Ruah Woods Institute
(10-Minute Audio Segments)
The Minneapolis Shooter & Mental Health Considerations of Those Experiencing Gender Dysphoria
(11-Minute Radio Interview)
Dr. Andrew Sodergren, Director of Ruah Woods Psychological Services, was interviewed on Sacred Heart Radio’s Son Rise Morning Show following the tragic Catholic school/church shooting in Minneapolis regarding the murderer’s confusion with his identity & common co-morbidities. Within the interview, when considering the typical suicidality of mass shooters, Dr. Andrew shares, “Gender dysphoria is inherently a self-destructive mental health problem. There is an internalized rage and hatred towards oneself…”
Why the Theology of the Body is Essential for a Culture of Life & Love
(Read shared/re-published Blog Article)
The Person & Identity Project (initiative of the Ethics and Public Policy Center) asked for permission to re-post an article/blog post from our Ruah Woods September 2025 Monthly Newsletter on their site! What an honor! Read the blog article by Evie Estes that was not only shared on their site, but was the headliner for their e-weekly newsletter.
Dr. Andrew Sodergren & Dr. Emily Dowdell are Interviewed about their Chapter in the Book, Gender Ideology and Pastoral Practice: A Handbook for Catholic Clergy, Counselors, and Ministerial Leaders
(50-Minute Video Interview)
Dr. Andrew Sodergren, Director of Ruah Woods Psychological Services, & Dr. Emily Dowdell, Therapist at Ruah Woods Psychological Services are interviewed by Kiki Latimer on WCAT TV/Radio’s Catholic Bookworm about the chapter they contributed to the book about gender ideology & insights they have about applying a Catholic understanding of the human person combined the best of the psychological sciences in helping patients who experience this issue.
How do we share the Theology of the Body with our children?
Executive Director of the Ruah Woods Institute, Courtney Brown joins Doug Hinderer on Marriage Unhindered for a 45-minute audio segment that aired on Relevant Radio on September 11, 2024 to discuss this and what the TOB message is for married couples.
Ruah Woods Institute’s Curriculum Consultant in the West, Dena Reany was interviewed for the podcast, “The Bishop’s Hour” for Relevant Radio on May 04, 2024 for a 13-minute segment about our K-12 Theology of the Body curriculum and educator training/formation offerings. “The Bishop’s Hour” is a program produced by and for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, presenting Church news and theological reflections, discussing contemporary issues facing today’s Catholics in Arizona.
Ruah Woods Institute’s Executive Director, Courtney Brown was interviewed in the April 12, 2024 edition of the online Catholic media newsletter The Loop by CatholicVote!
Read all about it as he explains why Pope St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body is a necessary antidote for the “major anthropological error” of our time!
On the Fairest Love Podcast Episode #40, our esteemed Executive Director, Courtney Brown was interviewed on September 24, 2024 for 42-minutes on “How to Teach Children and Teens the Theology of the Body.”
They discuss Ruah Woods’ K-12 curriculum, the importance of forming identity through TOB, and how it helps children navigate today’s culture. Learn practical ways to bring these teachings into your home and guide your child’s understanding of relationships, dignity, and self-worth.
Gender Dysphoria as a Symptom of a Deeper Distress
(9-Minute Radio Interview)
Dr. Andrew Sodergren, Director of Ruah Woods Psychological Services, discusses in a 9-minute interview on February 1, 2024, current gender identity issues in light of a Catholic sacramental worldview, discovering the core of one’s identity and vocation within God’s gift of one’s body, and the experience of gender dysphoria as a symptom of a deeper distress.
Dr. J Show Episode #93:
Teaching True Gender Identity to Children
(52-Minute Video)
DJ Hueneman is the Director of Content & Marketing here at Ruah Woods Institute. DJ has been blessed to introduce thousands of educators to the work of Theology Of The Body through on-site formation. He joins Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, founder and president of the Ruth Institute, to discuss how implementing that teaching has panned out.
