The Ruth Chou Simons Podcast

When we bump up against the limitations of our own time, resources, or capacity, it’s easy to get overwhelmed when new opportunities present themselves. Join Ruth and Eve for today's episode, all about how to embrace our limited capacity by knowing what you're called to in your current season of life. Scripture referenced: Exodus 18:13-23 Resources mentioned: GraceLaced Journals and Note...

There’s always more work to do, more activities to plan, and more people to see…but there’s not always enough time, resources, or capacity to do it all. We may not like to admit it, but none of us are actual superheroes! So how do we make peace with the capacity we’ve been given? And maybe even see God's grace in it all? Join Ruth and Eve for today's conversation! Resources mentioned: Th...

When the tasks in front of you feel impossible and you don't think you have what it takes to see them all the way through, how do you keep going? Listen in as Ruth unpacks the promise of Phil. 1:6, that God will finish what he starts. Scripture referenced: Philippians 1:6 2 Corinthians 5:17 Ephesians 2:8-10 Resources referenced: When Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou Simons S4 | Preach To Yourself...

If you're feeling discontent or wrestling with selfishness, and all of it has you feeling totally unmotivated, this episode's for you. Join Eve as she practices preaching this truth to her own heart: your life isn't your own. Scripture referenced: Colossians 1:3 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Galatians 2:20 Additional resource: GraceLaced Set Your Mind On Things That Are Above Print S4 | Pre...

When a lack of motivation makes every decision feel hard, how do you know what to spend time on or invest your energy in? Join Ruth for a coffee date about what it means to number our days in order to treasure what matters most. Scripture referenced: Psalm 90:9-12 Additional resources: GraceLaced Quarterly Issue No. 8: LEGACY GraceLaced Teach Us To Number Our Days Print Preach To Yourself Deck S1...

When the season you're in feels exhausting or overwhelming, remember this: God will sustain you. Listen in as Eve unpacks what it means to learn into God's sustaining power when you have zero motivation to keep moving forward. Additional resources: Every Moment Holy by Douglass Kaine McKelvey and Ned Bustard Preach To Yourself Deck S1 | Preach to Yourself Podcast Episode by The GraceLace...

What do you do when the beginning of a new year finds you tired, worn out, and lacking motivation to do anything new? You're definitely not alone! Join Ruth and Eve for the fourth season of The GraceLaced Podcast where they dive into preaching truth to yourself when you feel unmotivated. Additional resources: Every Moment Holy by Douglass Kaine McKelvey and Ned Bustard Preach To Yourself Deck...

In this episode most of the GraceLaced team sits down to talk about the traditions we grew up with, the traditions we're exploring and growing into, and how we're preparing our hearts for the month of December. With so many different seasons of life represented, we hope this conversation encourages you! Additional resources: Prepare Him Room Advent Set Emmanuel by Ruth Chou Simons Hear m...

It's a concept the GraceLaced team has been talking about a lot recently: what it means to "take heart." Whether you're currently navigating a trial or not, join Ruth and Eve for an encouraging conversation about hardship and ways to practically take heart in who God is and what He says. Additional resources: Beholding and Becoming by Ruth Chou Simons Take Heart prints + canvas...

Listen in as the GraceLaced team gathers for another conversation to wrap up season 3! This time they're talking about how to apply starting where you are in all the areas Ruth and Eve have dug into this season. It doesn't get more practical than this episode and we hope it serves you well! Resource mentioned: S2 | Everyday Habits for Spiritual Growth of The GraceLaced Podcast with Ruth...

When communication is hard and all the butterflies in your stomach are gone, how do you build intimacy and strengthen your marriage? In this episode, Ruth and Eve's husbands are joining them for a conversation about starting where you are when it comes to marriage. Additional resources: When Sinners Say I Do by Dave Harvey The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller Season 3 | Start Where You Are H...

Whether you've wished your jeans were a smaller size, or you've navigated brokenness in your body due to injury or chronic illness... this episode is for you. Listen in as Ruth and Eve discuss how to steward our bodies well, even if they're not the bodies we think we want.  Scripture referenced: Psalm 139 Resources mentioned: Breaking Free from Body Shame by Jess Connolly Suffer Str...

Maybe you’ve settled into a community of friends and are thriving... but what if you're not? Maybe you’ve just moved to a new place or you feel like you’re starting over for another reason. Either way, Ruth and Eve's conversation in this episode will help encourage you to start where you are with the community around you. Scripture referenced: 1 Corinthians 12 Additional resource: Find Y...

Have you ever skipped time in the Word thinking, “I’ll just read later,” but then realized that you can’t actually remember the last time you opened your Bible outside of church? We’ve all been there, battling seasons of spiritual drought, but how do we get out of them? Join Ruth and Eve for a transparent conversation about starting where you are when it comes to your walk with the Lord. Resource...

Ruth's Advent devotional "Emmanuel: An Invitation to Prepare Him Room at Christmas and Always" hits shelves TODAY so we're celebrating with a special bonus episode! Listen in as Ruth and Eve talk about the heart behind this gorgeous new book and be reminded that God really is "with you" all year long. Resource mentioned: Emmanuel: An Invitation to Prepare Him Room at...

Being a mom—or taking care of kids in any capacity—is hard work. Regardless of your exact circumstance, this episode will help you think about starting where you are when it comes to mothering. Listen in as Ruth and Eve share their own struggles and where they're starting! Additional resources: M is for Mama by Abbie Halberstadt Missional Motherhood by Gloria Furman Risen Motherhood by Emily...

Family: the people we love but may not always like. Whether it’s your immediate family or your extended family and whether it’s because of different personal choices, politics, or even faith, sometimes family relationships are really complicated. Join Ruth and Eve today as they talk about starting where you are with the people God gave you! Scripture referenced: Ephesians 4:1-2 Resource mentioned:...

Ever look around your home, apartment, or dorm room and wish it was different because then you’d feel ready to host friends or neighbors? Listen in as Ruth and Eve discuss what it looks like to practice hospitality with the space you have, even if it doesn't match your Pinterest board! Resources mentioned: Social Sanity in an Insta World by Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra, Melissa Kruger, Jen Wilkin, E...

Season 3 of The GraceLaced Podcast with Ruth Chou Simons is coming August 24th and we don't want you to miss it!  Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

Did you know that the entire GraceLaced brand actually began with a blog that Ruth started 15 years ago? Listen in on this special bonus episode and hear the story only God, in His faithfulness, could have written! First GraceLaced Blog post: Pretty Book Issues Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

The GraceLaced team (well, most of them) is in the house for this special bonus episode! Listen in as the team discusses how exploring everyday habits for spiritual growth has impacted their walks with the Lord. You won't want to miss the wisdom and encouragement they share! Scripture referenced: Colossians 3:22-23 1 Kings 19:9-18 Resource mentioned: Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Li...

There's no question that each of the habits we've tackled in season 2 happen best in the context of community. Grab a cup of coffee and listen in on today's conversation about what it looks like to invite others into your walk with Jesus for the purpose of spiritual growth. Partner Resources: With more than 400,000 readers of this Christian classic, Spiritual Disciplines for the Chr...

You've heard that absence makes the heart grow fonder, but today Ruth and Eve are talking about the spiritual habit of fasting and how sometimes, absence can actually make the heart grow stronger. Regardless of your experience with fasting, today's honest conversation is meant to encourage your walk with Jesus! Partner Resources: With more than 400,000 readers of this Christian classic,...

Time, money, resources, and the gifts we’ve been given are amazing tools, but it’s way too easy to waste them if we’re not intentional. Join us today as we unpack what it means to be a steward and how to use what we’ve been given in a way that honors God. Partner Resources: With more than 400,000 readers of this Christian classic, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life will become a field gu...

What kinds of things do you give your full attention to? And how do you make it happen? In today's conversation, Ruth and Eve are talking about the power of silence and solitude to help us give our full attention to Christ. Whether you're an introvert who loves the idea or an extrovert who gets nervous at the idea, today's conversation is designed to give you some practical thoughts...