Explore every episode of the podcast The Ruth Chou Simons Podcast
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| 029 | Leaning on the Spirit for Self-Control (A Fruitful Summer) | 30 Jul 2025 | 00:16:03 | |
The fruit of the Spirit is… SELF-CONTROL. Grab a cup of coffee and settle in for this episode full of encouragement for anyone who’s ever wrestled with self-control. Listen in as Ruth shares her journey toward self-control. All summer long, join us in meditating on what it means to abide and consider the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. These short episodes, full of Scripture, are designed to be an opportunity to pause and realign your heart with truth Scripture referenced: Resources mentioned: | |||
| 028 | Journeying Toward Gentleness (A Fruitful Summer) | 23 Jul 2025 | 00:14:21 | |
The fruit of the Spirit is… GENTLENESS. Listen in as Ruth shares her journey with gentleness, how she’s seen God work, and encourages you that his Spirit is at work in you, too. All summer long, join us in meditating on what it means to abide and consider the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. These short episodes, full of Scripture, are designed to be an opportunity to pause and realign your heart with truth Scripture referenced: Resources mentioned: | |||
| 027 | Pressing On and Cultivating Faithfulness (A Fruitful Summer) | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:13:59 | |
The fruit of the Spirit is… FAITHFULNESS. Join Ruth for this episode as she unpacks what it means to stay faithful, keep pursuing Christ, and persevere under trial. All summer long, join us in meditating on what it means to abide and consider the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. These short episodes, full of Scripture, are designed to be an opportunity to pause and realign your heart with truth Scripture referenced: Resources mentioned: | |||
| 026 | Doing Good... Because It Doesn't Depend On Us (A Fruitful Summer) | 09 Jul 2025 | 00:12:15 | |
The fruit of the Spirit is… GOODNESS. In this episode, join Ruth as she meditates on the truth that in Christ, we’re made for good works. All summer long, join us in meditating on what it means to abide and consider the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. These short episodes, full of Scripture, are designed to be an opportunity to pause and realign your heart with truth Scripture referenced: Resources mentioned: | |||
| 025 | Reflecting the Kindness of God (A Fruitful Summer) | 02 Jul 2025 | 00:11:52 | |
The fruit of the Spirit is… KINDNESS. Join Ruth for this episode about what kindness means (it’s not just being nice!) and how we can reflect the kindness of God to others. All summer long, join us in meditating on what it means to abide and consider the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. These short episodes, full of Scripture, are designed to be an opportunity to pause and realign your heart with truth. Scripture referenced: Resources mentioned: | |||
| 024 | Growing in Patience (A Fruitful Summer) | 25 Jun 2025 | 00:08:31 | |
The fruit of the Spirit is… PATIENCE. Listen in as Ruth leads us in meditating on patience and encourages us in the way we treat others and in how we wait on the Lord. All summer long, join us in meditating on what it means to abide and consider the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. These short episodes, full of Scripture, are designed to be an opportunity to pause and realign your heart with truth. Scripture referenced: Resources mentioned: | |||
| 023 | When Peace Feels Impossible (A Fruitful Summer) | 18 Jun 2025 | 00:11:04 | |
The fruit of the Spirit is… PEACE. If you’ve ever longed for peace, this episode is for you. Listen in as Ruth leads us in a meditation about this much-desired fruit of the Spirit. All summer long, join us in meditating on what it means to abide and consider the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. These short episodes, full of Scripture, are designed to be an opportunity to pause and realign your heart with truth. Scripture referenced: Resources mentioned: | |||
| 022 | The Source of Your Joy (A Fruitful Summer) | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:10:57 | |
The fruit of the Spirit is… JOY. Join Ruth for this episode, meditating on Scripture about joy and its true source. All summer long, join us in meditating on what it means to abide and consider the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. These short episodes, full of Scripture, are designed to be an opportunity to pause and realign your heart with truth. Scripture referenced: Resources: | |||
| 021 | How Do We Abide? (A Fruitful Summer) | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:10:47 | |
The fruit of the Spirit is… LOVE. Join Ruth for this episode introducing a new summer series, considering what it means to truly abide in Christ, and how the fruit of love shows up in our lives. All summer long, join us in meditating on what it means to abide and consider the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. These short episodes, full of Scripture, are designed to be an opportunity to pause and realign your heart with truth. Scripture referenced: Resources mentioned: | |||
| 020 | Spiritual Mothering with Annie F. Downs | 28 May 2025 | 00:36:58 | |
In celebration of Mother’s Day this month, Ruth’s sitting down to talk about the wild and wonderful journey of motherhood with a handful of friends in various stages of life. In this episode, Annie F. Downs shares how she’s embraced the role of spiritual mother to the children in her life, why the family of God needs spiritual mothers, and how we can all invest in nurturing the next generation. Resources mentioned: | |||
| 019 | Adoption and the Kindness of God with Lisa Harper | 21 May 2025 | 00:55:15 | |
In celebration of Mother’s Day this month, Ruth’s sitting down to talk about the wild and wonderful journey of motherhood with a handful of friends in various stages of life. Listen in as Lisa shares her journey into motherhood, how she learned to trust God in the dark and therole gratitude plays in her life. Grab a cup of coffee (or some chips and queso!) and prepare to be encouraged! Resources mentioned: | |||
| 018 | Motherhood: There Is No Formula with Jinger Vuolo | 14 May 2025 | 00:44:38 | |
In celebration of Mother’s Day this month, Ruth’s sitting down to talk about the wild and wonderful journey of motherhood with a handful of friends in various stages of life. Tune in for today’s conversation with Jinger Vuolo about how her upbringing influences her motherhood, discerning what she wants to teach her own children, and what it looks like to navigate parenting littles in a social media culture. Resources mentioned: | |||
| 017 | Mom Guilt and the Gospel with Emily Jensen + Laura Wifler | 07 May 2025 | 00:36:58 | |
In celebration of Mother’s Day this month, Ruth’s sitting down to talk about the wild and wonderful journey of motherhood with a handful of friends in various stages of life. Grab a cup of coffee and listen in on a conversation with Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, co-founders of Risen Motherhood, as they talk about how the gospel changed their motherhood. Learn more about today’s guests: | |||
| 016 | Ruth + Troy: How To Read Your Bible | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:37:49 | |
Have you ever longed for a different relationship with the Bible? Wondered if you actually need to read the whole Bible? Felt stuck in Leviticus or a long list of names? This episode is for you! Join Ruth and her pastor husband, Troy, for a conversation about how to read your Bible, where to start, and how the Old Testament and New Testament are connected. Don’t miss this episode and Ruth & Troy’s encouragement! Resources Mentioned | |||
| 015 | Why Is It So Hard To Rest? | 23 Apr 2025 | 00:29:36 | |
We know God invites us to rest... so why is it so hard sometimes? Join Ruth for a conversation about rest-mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual-and what role our hearts play in it.Scripture ReferencedMatthew 11:28-30Resources MentionedReturn to Rest Evening Reflection JournalBeholding and Becoming by Ruth Chou SimonsEmmanuel by Ruth Chou SimonsReactivity by Paul David TrippHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| 014 | PTY: You are qualified. | 16 Apr 2025 | 00:13:40 | |
If you've ever shrunk back in fear instead of moving forward because you felt underqualified... this episode is for you.Tune in to hear what truth Ruth preaches to herself when she doubts her own resources, strength, or qualification to do what God has asked her to.Scripture ReferencedActs 4:11-13Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| 013 | Ruth & Eve: Immunity Shots, Community, and Deadlifting | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:43:13 | |
In this episode, Ruth and Eve catch up about what they're loving, learning, and letting go of.Grab a cup of coffee and listen in on their conversation about everything from a general sense of malaise, to giving thanks for community, learning to deadlift, embracing black coffee, and letting go of needing a super tidy house. Resources MentionedLook to Jesus Reflection SetHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| 012 | Aging, Changing, and the Season You're In | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:28:46 | |
In a culture that idolizes youth, what does it look like to love the season you're in, regardless of how you might feel about your body? Join Ruth for an honest convo about being 49 and what she's doing to embrace the life God's given her... today.Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| 011 | 5 Ways To Stay Encouraged When You Don't Feel Celebrated | 26 Mar 2025 | 00:30:41 | |
Ever felt like your choices or successes aren't celebrated? Or experienced some resistance about the path you're on from the people you love? You're not alone, friend!In today's episode, Ruth shares 5 encouragements for staying faithful to the path God's called you to when you feel lonely and misunderstood.Scripture ReferencedColossians 3:23-241 Peter 5:6-7Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| 010 | PTY: You Can Choose To Rejoice. | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:13:07 | |
Even when things aren't playing out as you'd hoped, you can rejoice! In this episode, Ruth reflects on a social media post from 2020 and the power of YET in the truth she's (still!) preaching to herself.Scripture ReferencedPsalm 42Psalm 103Habakkuk 3:17-18Resources MentionedS1 | Preach To Yourself (The GraceLaced Podcast)GraceLaced Verse CardsHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| 009 | 5 Guardrails for Navigating Social Media | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:40:38 | |
Ever feel like social media is making you lose your mind? Or even your soul? In this episode, Ruth shares her own personal guardrails for navigating social media and honoring Christ. Whether you're a content creator or someone sharing photos with friends on a private account, this episode is sure to encourage and give you food for thought.Scripture ReferencedPhilippians 2:3-4John 3:30Resources MentionedSocial Sanity in an Insta WorldHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| 008 | Art and AI with Mancub 2 | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:35:40 | |
Mancub 2 is in his junior year of a graphic design degree and loves to cook, write, and draw. Tune in for this conversation between Ruth and her second oldest son about all things art, the limits of AI, and the uniqueness of individual creative expression.Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| 007 | PTY: You Can Have Unshakable Hope | 26 Feb 2025 | 00:20:04 | |
It's so easy to get wrapped up in temporary, earthly things... even though they were never meant to satisfy. Join Ruth for this Preach To Yourself (PTY) episode and hear what she's reminding herself about where her true hope is found.Scripture Referenced1 Peter 1:3-4John 17:3Revelation 21:41 John 2:252 Corinthians 5:17Galatians 6:9Resources MentionedPreach to Yourself Deck: 52 Reminders of Our Hope EternalHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| 006 | Loving, Learning, and Leaving Behind | 19 Feb 2025 | 00:49:21 | |
In this episode, Ruth welcomes former co-host, Eve, back for a conversation between friends. Tune in to hear what each of them is loving, learning, and leaving behind in their current season. Resources MentionedDeep Work by Cal NewportPrimally Pure - Use RUTH10 for 10% off your first orderHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| 005 | Rhythms for Sustainable Creativity | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:40:56 | |
Today's episode is for anyone who creates-whether it's content, art, writing, or a meal plan for your family. Join Ruth for a discussion about what it takes to create from an overflow, instead of creating for the sake of output or a deadline. Scripture Referenced:Psalm 19:1Ephesians 2:10Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| 004 | When Mistakes Become Opportunities | 05 Feb 2025 | 00:30:12 | |
Ever been embarrassed by an innocent mistake? You're not alone! In today's episode, Ruth's talking about her most recent cringe moment and sharing the three questions she asks herself when things aren't going her way.Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| 003 | PTY: You're Not Too Late. You’re Not Behind. | 29 Jan 2025 | 00:27:14 | |
Tune into this episode to hear what Ruth's been up to, things she loves, and what truth she's preaching to herself a few weeks into the new year.Scripture Referenced:Hebrews 12:1-2Resources Mentioned:Truthfilled by Ruth Chou SimonsTruthfilled for Teens by Ruth Chou SimonsAdditional Resources:Preach to Yourself DeckHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| 002 | An Unexpected Journey with Mancub 3 | 22 Jan 2025 | 00:41:56 | |
Four months after a serious mountain-biking accident that required a complicated spinal surgery, Ruth's conversation with mancub 3 today is the update you've been waiting for! Tune in to hear how Judah's doing, what he's been learning, and where he's finding joy.Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| 001 | A New Beginning | 15 Jan 2025 | 00:20:55 | |
Join Ruth for the inaugural episode of The Ruth Chou Simons Podcast! Listen in as she shares her hopes and fears for 2025 and the questions she asking herself at the beginning of the year.Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| A Trip Down Memory Lane... | 30 Dec 2024 | 00:27:26 | |
It's the end of an era! In case you missed it, in mid-January, you'll see a new podcast cover here as Ruth launches The Ruth Chou Simons Podcast (exciting new content is on the way)! But, until then, listen in as Ruth and Eve share some of their favorite moments from the last three years of The GraceLaced Podcast in this final episode.Scripture ReferencedJohn 15:4-5Philippians 1:6Resources MentionedTruthfilled by Ruth Chou SimonsTruthfilled for Teens by Ruth Chou SimonsPodcasts ReferencedS1 | Why GraceLaced?S1| You Don't Have to Be Blooming to Be GrowingS6 | Confidence When Things Get Tough with Candance Cameron BureS5 | Embrace Your LimitationsS3 | SWYA: When You're Spiritually DryNANY 04: Radical Acceptance with Katherine WolfS1 | Preach to YourselfS4| PTY When You Feel Unmotivated: God Finishes What He StartsBONUS | Take Heart When It's HardHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| BONUS: Parenting Q + A | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:44:29 | |
How do you foster sibling relationships? Help kids develop a personal relationship with Jesus? Navigate family devotions? If these are questions you've ever asked, you're going to LOVE this bonus episode. In honor of Ruth's first children's book-a book about home-today's episode is a peek into the Simons' home with answers to some of Ruth's most frequently asked pareting questions. Grab a piece of paper-you're going to want to take notes!Resources MentionedFoundations: 12 Biblical Truths to Shape a Family by Ruth and Troy SimonsSlugs and BugsSeeds Kids WorshipHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| A Break I Didn't Expect (+ fun news!) | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:20:58 | |
After an unexpectedly long break, Ruth and Eve are back! Listen in to get caught up on all the things, including an exciting announcement about where the podcast is headed next. Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| BONUS: Resting + Resetting This Summer | 19 Jun 2024 | 00:24:19 | |
What do you do when summer break is supposed be the ultimate reset, but it doesn't go as planned or meet your expectations? Join Ruth for an honest conversation about how to find rest and reset this summer, no matter your circumstance.Scripture ReferencedMatthew 11Resources MentionedTruthfilled by Ruth Chou Simons When Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou SimonsNow and Not Yet by Ruth Chou SimonsHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| NANY 08: Now and Not Yet with GraceLaced Team | 05 Jun 2024 | 00:31:38 | |
How do we live faithfully today, even when right now isn't what we want? Tune in for a conversation with the entire GraceLaced team as they discuss what "now and not yet" means for them in their current seasons, what helps them embrace today, and what encouragement they want to pass along.Scripture Referenced Psalm 63:1-4Resources MentionedDark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark VroegopSponsorshipThe GraceLaced Podcast is grateful to partner with Summit Ministries for Season 9! Learn more about Summit's mission to equip and support rising generations to embrace God's truth and champion a biblical worldview. Check out Summit's summer conferences for young adults aged 16 to 24 and use the discount code RUTH24 to take $200 off at registration.Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| NANY 07: Marriage is a Journey with Troy Simons | 29 May 2024 | 00:42:17 | |
In this episode, Troy Simons is back to talk about some of the "now and not yet" seasons that he and Ruth have experienced in marriage. Sit down, grab a cup of coffee, and listen in as Ruth and Troy have a candid conversation about tender moments.Resources MentionedFoundations PodcastFoundations by Ruth and Troy SimonsNow and Not Yet by Ruth Chou SimonsSponsorshipThe GraceLaced Podcast is grateful to partner with Summit Ministries for Season 9! Learn more about Summit's mission to equip and support rising generations to embrace God's truth and champion a biblical worldview. Check out Summit's summer conferences for young adults aged 16 to 24 and use the discount code RUTH24 to take $200 off at registration.Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| NANY 06: Processing Unexpected Grief with Eve Stipes and Troy Simons | 22 May 2024 | 00:48:50 | |
How do we anchor ourselves to Christ while riding waves of grief? Even when we hope in all that's yet to come, death and loss are challenging to navigate.In today's episode, we have Eve Stipes and Troy Simons, who have experienced the loss of a father and brother, respectively, in the recent past. Listen in as Eve chats with Troy and then her mom, Joyce, about living faithfully in the face of unexpected loss. Scripture ReferencedPsalm 139:16Romans 8:28Resources MentionedNow and Not Yet by Ruth Chou SimonsSponsorshipThe GraceLaced Podcast is grateful to partner with Summit Ministries for Season 9! Learn more about Summit's mission to equip and support rising generations to embrace God's truth and champion a biblical worldview. Check out Summit's summer conferences for young adults aged 16 to 24 and use the discount code RUTH24 to take $200 off at registration.Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| NANY 05: Motherhood Now + Someday with Sally Clarkson | 15 May 2024 | 00:38:33 | |
Every young mother has heard the advice "Enjoy them while you can," but what does it really look like to embrace today even if you're longing for a different (and seemingly easier?) season. In today's episode, Ruth is joined by Sally Clarkson to talk about motherhood in the context of "now and not yet."Resources MentionedNow and Not Yet by Ruth Chou SimonsSponsorshipThe GraceLaced Podcast is grateful to partner with Summit Ministries for Season 9! Learn more about Summit's mission to equip and support rising generations to embrace God's truth and champion a biblical worldview. Check out Summit's summer conferences for young adults aged 16 to 24 and use the discount code RUTH24 to take $200 off at registration.Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| NANY 04: Radical Acceptance with Katherine Wolf | 08 May 2024 | 00:36:18 | |
What does it look like to live faithfully when your right now circumstance is full of pain or suffering? In today's episode, Ruth and Eve talk to author, stroke survivor and disability advocate Katherine Wolf about radical acceptance of difficult circumstances and trusting the Lord when where you are is not at all what you planned or hoped for. Scripture ReferencedPsalm 16:51 Peter 1:10Psalm 84:11Philippians 1:6Resources MentionedNow and Not Yet by Ruth Chou SimonsTreasure in the Dark by Katherine WolfKatherine's Coffee Shop: Mend Coffee The Good Hard Story PodcastSponsorshipThe GraceLaced Podcast is grateful to partner with Summit Ministries for Season 9! Learn more about Summit's mission to equip and support rising generations to embrace God's truth and champion a biblical worldview. Check out Summit's summer conferences for young adults aged 16 to 24 and use the discount code RUTH24 to take $200 off at registration.Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| NANY 03: Adulting is Hard with Caleb Simons (Mancub 1) | 01 May 2024 | 00:52:09 | |
Remember what it was like to make (what felt like) life-long decisions in your early 20s? What did you long for most? What made you feel constantly unsure? Join Ruth today as she chats with her oldest son, Caleb Simons, about life as a young adult.And make sure you don't miss out on this episode's BONUS CONVO with Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, to learn more about the sponsor of this season of the podcast.Scripture ReferencedJeremiah 29:111 Timothy 4:1-5John 8:32Resources MentionedNow and Not Yet by Ruth Chou SimonsAbolition of Man by C.S. LewisSponsorshipThe GraceLaced Podcast is grateful to partner with Summit Ministries for Season 9! Learn more about Summit's mission to equip and support rising generations to embrace God's truth and champion a biblical worldview. Check out Summit's summer conferences for young adults aged 16 to 24 and use the discount code RUTH24 to take $200 off at registration.Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| NANY 02: A Biblical Framework with Nancy Guthrie | 24 Apr 2024 | 00:31:14 | |
Ever wondered why even though you know you've been made new in Christ nothing actually feels new? Or been curious about how your life right now fits into the bigger story of redemption?Listen in to today's episode and hear Ruth and Eve chat with Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie about the answers to these questions and more! Scripture ReferencedGenesis 3Mark 1:15Colossians 2:15Galatians 3:132 Corinthians 4:16-18Resources MentionedNow and Not Yet by Ruth Chou SimonsSponsorshipThe GraceLaced Podcast is grateful to partner with Summit Ministries for Season 9! Learn more about Summit's mission to equip and support rising generations to embrace God's truth and champion a biblical worldview. Check out Summit's summer conferences for young adults aged 16 to 24 and use the discount code RUTH24 to take $200 off at registration.Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| NANY 01: The Tension Between Now and Not Yet | 17 Apr 2024 | 00:22:48 | |
Welcome to a new season of the podcast where Ruth, Eve, and some special guests tackle what it means to live faithfully in the tension between now and not yet. Grab a cup of coffee and listen in to Ruth and Eve kick things off in today's episode. Resources MentionedNow and Not Yet by Ruth Chou SimonsNow and Not Yet Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video by Ruth Chou SimonsSponsorshipThe GraceLaced Podcast is grateful to partner with Summit Ministries for Season 9! Learn more about Summit's mission to equip and support rising generations to embrace God's truth and champion a biblical worldview. Check out Summit's summer conferences for young adults aged 16 to 24 and use the discount code RUTH24 to take $200 off at registration.Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| S8 | PTY: He Wastes Nothing | 07 Feb 2024 | 00:27:28 | |
Sometimes the hardest part of carrying a heavy burden is just not seeing a reason for it... but what if there is a purpose in your pain? What if it's not designed to take you out, but to prepare you? Join Ruth and Eve for a conversation about preaching truth to themselves using 2 Corinthians 4:16-18.Scripture Referenced2 Corinthians 4:16-18Resources MentionedNow and Not Yet by Ruth Chou SimonsTruthfilled by Ruth Chou SimonsHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| S8 | PTY: He Makes You New | 31 Jan 2024 | 00:24:25 | |
When the burden you're carrying has to do with regrets or the mistakes you can't stop replaying over and over, where do you turn? How do you walk in the freedom you know Christ has secured on your behalf instead of getting bogged down by regret? Tune in for Ruth and Eve's conversation about the truth of Romans 8:1-2.Scripture ReferencedRomans 8:1-2Resources MentionedWhen Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou SimonsTruthfilled by Ruth Chou SimonsSponsorshipThe GraceLaced Podcast is so grateful to partner with Everyday Heirloom Co. to bring you Season 8! Learn more about Everyday Heirloom Co.'s mission to adorn the beloved - creating tangible reminders of God's faithfulness for women, serving them with the inherent truth and beauty of the gospel through wearable art. Learn more about their fine art jewelry at EverdayHeirloomCo.com and use code RUTH25 for $25 off your order.Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| S8 | PTY: He Gives Peace | 24 Jan 2024 | 00:22:39 | |
If you've ever wrestled with anxiety and felt alone in your thoughts with no end in sight, today's episode is for you. Today, Ruth and Eve are talking about the peace of God-how we access it, what it means, and what it doesn't mean. Listen in for practical encouragement!Scripture ReferencedPhilippians 4:6-71 Peter 5:6-7Matthew 6SponsorshipThe GraceLaced Podcast is so grateful to partner with Everyday Heirloom Co. to bring you Season 8! Learn more about Everyday Heirloom Co.'s mission to adorn the beloved - creating tangible reminders of God's faithfulness for women, serving them with the inherent truth and beauty of the gospel through wearable art. Learn more about their fine art jewelry at EverdayHeirloomCo.com and use code RUTH25 for $25 off your order.Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| S8 | PTY: He Carries What You Can't | 17 Jan 2024 | 00:20:53 | |
He carries what we can't. Does it resonate with you or does it feel too good to be true? Join Ruth and Eve for a conversation about what this truth really means and how to apply it to your everyday life. Scripture ReferencedMatthew 11:28-30Resources MentionedThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark ComerSponsorshipThe GraceLaced Podcast is so grateful to partner with Everyday Heirloom Co. to bring you Season 8! Learn more about Everyday Heirloom Co.'s mission to adorn the beloved - creating tangible reminders of God's faithfulness for women, serving them with the inherent truth and beauty of the gospel through wearable art. Learn more about their fine art jewelry at EverdayHeirloomCo.com and use code RUTH25 for $25 off your order.Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| S8 | PTY: He Knows Your Need | 10 Jan 2024 | 00:26:46 | |
Ever worked really hard to provide and felt a lot of pressure to do it well? What truth do we anchor ourselves to when stress and the mental capacity it requires threaten to take us out? Tune into today's episode to hear what truth Ruth and Eve preach to themselves!Scripture ReferencedMatthew 6:25-33Resources MentionedThinking Biblically About Worry - a blog post by Paul David TrippSponsorshipThe GraceLaced Podcast is so grateful to partner with Everyday Heirloom Co. to bring you Season 8! Learn more about Everyday Heirloom Co.'s mission to adorn the beloved - creating tangible reminders of God's faithfulness for women, serving them with the inherent truth and beauty of the gospel through wearable art. Learn more about their fine art jewelry at EverdayHeirloomCo.com and use code RUTH25 for $25 off your order.Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| S8 | Preach to Yourself: Truth for Burdened Hearts | 03 Jan 2024 | 00:22:28 | |
When "Happy New Year!" doesn't feel true to reality because there's a heavy burden following you from the previous year, how do you anchor your heart to something better? Join Ruth and Eve for another season designed to help you preach truth to yourself when life feels heavy.Scripture ReferencedMatthew 11Psalm 42Psalm 103Lamentations 3Resources MentionedGentle and Lowly by Dane OrtlundTruthFilled by Ruth Chou SimonsMeditating on Scripture PDF from Donald Whitney's Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian LifePreach To Yourself Scripture DecksSponsorshipThe GraceLaced Podcast is so grateful to partner with Everyday Heirloom Co. to bring you this episode! Learn more about Everyday Heirloom Co.'s mission to adorn the beloved - creating tangible reminders of God's faithfulness for women, serving them with the inherent truth and beauty of the gospel through wearable art. Learn more about their fine art jewelry at EverdayHeirloomCo.com and use code RUTH25 for $25 off your order.Hear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| S7 | Advent: with GraceLaced Team | 27 Dec 2023 | 00:39:46 | |
Welcome to the week between Christmas and New Year's! In today's episode, the entire GraceLaced team sits down for a conversation about what it looks like to make room for Jesus beyond the month of December. Resources Mentioned:Download the Emmanuel Discussion GuidePrepare Him Room Advent Card SetEmmanuel by Ruth Chou SimonsEmmanuel PlaylistHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| S7 | Advent: Who is the Messiah? | 20 Dec 2023 | 00:30:52 | |
Ever stopped to really think about what the names of Jesus tell us about who He is and how He relates to our every day lives? Listen in as Ruth and and Eve talk about how the names of Jesus apply in this season and all year long. Join the Emmanuel Book Club inside GraceLaced Collective!Resources Mentioned:Download the Emmanuel Discussion GuidePrepare Him Room Advent Card SetEmmanuel by Ruth Chou SimonsEmmanuel PlaylistHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||
| S7 | Advent: Responding in Faith | 13 Dec 2023 | 00:26:36 | |
What does it look like to respond to the true reason for the season without adding another item to your "to-do" list? Join Ruth and Eve for a conversation about what types of responses come most naturally for them in the Advent season, and how they're cultivating the ones that don't. Join the Emmanuel Book Club inside GraceLaced Collective!Resources Mentioned:Download the Emmanuel Discussion GuidePrepare Him Room Advent Card SetEmmanuel by Ruth Chou SimonsEmmanuel PlaylistHear more from Ruth and GraceLacedFind Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | WebsiteFind GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website | |||