The Ruth Chou Simons Podcast

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 Referenced Psalm 42 Psalm 103 Habakkuk 3:17-18 Resources Mentioned S1 | Preach To Yourself (The GraceLaced Podcast) GraceLaced Verse Cards Hear more from Ruth and GraceLac...

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 Referenced Philippians 2:3-4 John 3:30 Reso...

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 GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

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 Referenced 1 Peter 1:3-4 John 17:3 Revelation 21:4 1 John 2:25 2 Corinthians 5:17 Galatians 6:9 Resources Mentioned Preach to Yourself Deck: 52 R...

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 Mentioned Deep Work by Cal Newport Primally Pure - Use RUTH10 for 10% off your first order Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram |...

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 19:1 Ephesians 2:10 Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Inst...

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 GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

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 12:1-2 Resources Mentioned: Truthfilled by Ruth Chou Simons Truthfilled for Teens by Ruth Chou Simons Additional Resources: Preach to Yourself Deck Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Websit...

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 GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

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 GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

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 Referenced John 15:4-5 Philippians 1:6 Res...

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....

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 GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced: Instagram | Facebook | Website

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 Referenced Matthew 11 Resources Mentioned Truthfilled by Ruth Chou Simons When Strivings Cease by Ruth Chou Simons Now and Not Yet by Ruth Chou Simons Hea...

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 63:1-4 Resources Mentioned Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop...

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 Mentioned Foundations Podcast Foundations by Ruth and Troy Simons Now and Not Yet by Ruth Chou Simons Sponsorship The GraceLaced Pod...

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 f...

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 Mentioned Now and Not Yet by Ruth Chou Simons Sponsorsh...

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 Referenced Psalm 16:5 1 Peter 1:10 Psa...

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...

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 Referenced Genesis 3 Mark 1:15 Colossians 2:15 Galatians 3:13 2 Cori...

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 Mentioned Now and Not Yet by Ruth Chou Simons Now and Not Yet Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video by Ruth Chou Simons Sponsorship The G...

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 Referenced 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Resources Mentioned Now and Not Yet by Ruth Chou Simons...

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 Referenced Romans 8:1-2 Resources Mentioned When Strivin...

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 Referenced Philippians 4:6-7 1 Peter 5:6-7 Matthew 6 Sponsorship The GraceLaced Podcast is so grateful...