The Ruth Chou Simons Podcast

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 trut...

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 he...

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: Galatians 5:22-23 Psalm 37:...

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 r...

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. ...

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 m...

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 medi...

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: emilyajen...

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 & Tr...

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 Referenced Matthew 11:28-30 Resources Mentioned Return to Rest Evening Reflection Journal Beholding and Becoming by Ruth Chou Simons Emmanuel by Ruth Chou Simons Reactivity by Paul David Tripp Hear more fro...

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 Referenced Acts 4:11-13 Hear more from Ruth and GraceLaced Find Ruth Chou Simons: Instagram | Website Find GraceLaced...

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 Mentioned Look to Jesus Reflection Set Hear more from Ruth...

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

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 Referenced Colossians 3:23-24 1 Peter 5:6-7 Hear more from Ruth and GraceLa...

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...