The Ruth Chou Simons Podcast

Join Ruth and her husband Troy as they reflect on the pressure to measure up and earn approval through achievement. Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

In this episode, Ruth is joined by her husband, Troy as they reflects on the futility of striving for approval and trying to perfect ourselves.  Scripture Referenced: Matthew 11 Matthew 3:13-17 Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

In this episode, Ruth shares how intentional questions can lead to meaningful conversations and deeper connection. She offers practical examples of questions that move beyond small talk and create opportunities to genuinely know and invest in the people around us. Scripture referenced: Proverbs 16:24 Proverbs 31:26 Resources mentioned: This Moment Matters by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth an...

Tune in to today’s episode where Ruth shares how you can shop your own home to cultivate a comforting and inviting haven. Scripture referenced: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Resources mentioned: This Moment Matters by Ruth Chou Simons House Hushing by Myquillyn Smith Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

In this episode, Ruth talks about the importance of caring for ourselves as we walk with Jesus and how simple rhythms can help us faithfully steward our days.  Scripture Referenced:  1 Corinthians 10:31 Resources Mentioned: This Moment Matters  by Ruth Chou Simons Shop Primally Pure with code RUTH10 for %10 OFF. Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find Gra...

What does it look like to slow down, simplify our lives, and make more room to walk closely with Jesus?  In this episode, Ruth shares the connection between simplicity, intentionality, and even the way we approach fashion and personal style.  Resources mentioned:  This Moment Matters by Ruth Chou Simons MudLowery LivingstoneSilverCo. Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instag...

Tune in to today's episode as Ruth goes deep and shares how she presses in to cultivating delight in her day to day and challenges us to embrace play. Resources mentioned: This Moment Matters by Ruth Chou Simons When Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

In this episode, Ruth invites us to consider what changes when we intentionally look to Jesus and live each moment with an awareness of God.  Scripture referenced: Psalm 118:24 Hebrews 12:1-2 Resources mentioned: This Moment Matters by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

In celebration of the release of This Moment Matters (now available wherever books are sold), tune in to this episode where Ruth shares her heart and why this moment, right now, matters. Scripture referenced: 1 Corinthians 10:31 Psalm 118:24 Ephesians 2:8-10 Resources mentioned: This Moment Matters by Ruth Chou Simons A Beautiful Unfolding by Ruth Chou Simons (releasing early 2027) Hear more from...

Tune in to today's episode as Ruth wraps up the Look To Jesus Summer series with reminding us that God’s strength is on display when we are weak.  Scripture Referenced: Proverbs 18:10 Psalm 68:34-35 Psalm 27:1-3 Psalm 73:25-26 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Resources Mentioned: The Way of the Wildflower by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website F...

When life is unfair, where do you turn? What truth do you fall back on? How do you keep trusting? In today's episode, Ruth is rehearsing God's promise that one day, every wrong will be made right.  Tune in for the gentle reminder that He sees all, and that His justice is perfect.  Scripture Referenced: Deuteronomy 32:4 Psalm 9:7-8 Isaiah 42:1-4 1 Peter 2:18-19, 21-23 Revelation 21:3-5 Re...

In seasons of discontentment, Ruth has learned: fighting discontentment is only possible when we lean into recognizing and remembering that God is our provider. Tune in to today's episode and rehearse this truth with Ruth: God is our provider, and He promises to give us everything we need.  Scripture Referenced: Habakkuk 3:17-19 Jeremiah 17:7-8 Psalm 145:8-9 2 Corinthians 9:8 Philippians 4:19...

God is perfectly unchanging—eternally steadfast and faithful; forever trustworthy.  So when the chaos around you—relationships, finances, world politics or something else that makes you feel shaky and unsure—threatens to take you out, rehearse what's true: God is eternally dependable. He HAS cared for you, He IS caring for you, and He WILL care for you, forever. Scripture Referenced: Numbers...

We're tackling big words today... in case "omnipresence" is new for you, it simply means that God is fully everywhere at all times.  Friend, if you're feeling lonely, today's episode is for you. Tune in for this gentle reminder: God is WITH you... and you'll never lose your way from His presence because He always knows the way to you.  Scripture Referenced: Jeremiah 2...

If only our fears and anxieties took vacations, too.. I don't know exactly what you're facing today, but I'm willing to be we're all navigating something with the potential to stir far in our hearts. Tune into today's episode for this gentle reminder: God is faithful. Always. Scripture Referenced: Exodus 34:6 Psalm 36:5-8 Lamentations 3:22-23 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 1 Peter 5:...

If you've been hustling to make things happen, living as if everything depends on you, or believing that trying harder will earn you favor, this episode is for you.  Tune into today's episode for this gentle reminder: His grace is all you need—it's the only thing that makes you sufficient.  Join us all summer long for these brief episodes as we reflect on who God is amidst our circu...

Maybe you're facing an uncertain future, waiting for a diagnosis, or asking God for wisdom in a significant decision. Whatever unknowns lie before you friend, you're not alone. Listen in as Ruth leads us in a short Scripture reflection on God's sovereignty, helping us fix our eyes on Christ when the path ahead feels unclear. Join us all summer long for these brief episodes as we ref...

We're back! Listen in as Ruth jumps back in to The Ruth Chou Simons Podcast and shares where she's been, where she's at, and what she's been working on. Resources Mentioned: This Moment Matters by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

As 2025 comes to an end, Ruth takes time to answer listener questions in this special Q&A episode. Scripture referenced: Genesis 3 Resources mentioned: Lamplighter Rare Collector's Series Foundations by Ruth and Troy Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

It’s the day before Thanksgiving… so let’s practice giving thanks! In this short episode, listen to Ruth read a curated selection of Scripture and share a few questions for reflection.  Scripture referenced: 1 Chronicles 16:23-27 Isaiah 12:2-3 Psalm 103:1-4 James 1:17 Philippians 4:4-6 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceL...

If you’ve ever struggled with feeling lonely or like you don’t “fit in” during the holiday season and all the parties or family gatherings that happen at this time of year, this episode is for you.  In this episode, Ruth shares the truth from God’s Word that she rehearses to reset her heart and mind when she feels alone. Scripture referenced: Psalm 139:7-10 Resources mentioned: Pilgrim by Ruth Cho...

When life gets busy and your schedule feels slightly chaotic, what do you really need?  Listen in as Ruth shares her three daily non-negotiables—the things that keep her grounded, connected, and aware of who God is, who she is, and what’s really important. Resources mentioned: Now and Not Yet by Ruth Chou Simons The Way of the Wildflower by Ruth Chou Simons Episode 012 | Aging, Changing, and the S...

What does it look like to live faithfully in seasons you feel unseen, and the work you’re doing is primarily behind-the-scenes? Is God still at work? Will he ever use the gifts you have in a more public way?  Join Ruth for this episode where she unpacks the value of the “hidden years” and what it means to live faithfully right where you are. Resources mentioned: Now and Not Yet by Ruth Chou Simons...

If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent in reading your Bible, this episode is for you. In today’s episode, Ruth shares more about her journey and what’s working for her time in the Word in her current season of life. Tune in for encouragement and a list of recommended resources. Resources mentioned: The Way of the Wildflower by Ruth Chou Simons Episode 016 | How to Read the Bible The Bible Re...

In celebration of the release of The Way of the Wildflower (now available wherever books are sold), tune in to this episode where Ruth shares a sneak peek of it as she reads meditation #11. Scripture referenced: Proverbs 3:5-6 Psalm 139:1 John 10 James 1:5 Resources mentioned: The Way of the Wildflower by Ruth Chou Simons Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Websit...